Mathematics

Curriculum MAT.MAT.AS (U230A27)

The study of the various mathematical sciences involves learning ideas and techniques that are essential for the natural and social sciences and increasingly important in all areas of technological society.

Triton College Mathematics department offers classes that range from the college readiness level to those which would be suitable for the first two years of a Mathematics or related major at a transfer institution.

College readiness courses are designed to prepare students for college-level Mathematics and programs of study requiring the use of Mathematics, such as chemistry, accounting and the technologies. These courses are not designed for transfer and do not meet any degree requirements. Entry point in the Mathematics course sequence depends on a placement test score. Students are urged to begin their math sequence as soon as possible, since several semesters of course work may be necessary before a class can be applied toward degree requirements.

Triton has a course to prepare those prospective teachers who are planning to take the Basic Skills test in Mathematics. MAT 095, Basic Skills Test Math Review for Prospective Teachers, is designed to assist students who wish to review material which is covered on the test.

Those students wishing to review all their algebra online are invited to look at MAT 096, Algebra/Geometry when offered. This is an express review for students who only need to brush up their skills.

College Readiness Courses:

The following courses all are articulated and intended to transfer under the Illinois Articulation Initiative. They may be used to fulfill General Education Core requirements:

Students who select a major in Mathematics or a related field should plan their selections with the transfer college requirements in mind. In all cases, it is strongly recommended that the calculus sequence be completed at Triton College, as many transfer schools will not accept single courses as evidence of meeting requirements.

Some students will be required to take courses, which transfer as electives and are not applied to the General Education Core, but do constitute a prerequisite toward the calculus sequence and Finite Math. They are:

Occupational fields open to students who complete college Mathematics curricula include analysis in industry or government, teaching, actuarial work, computer programming, data analysis and other statistical work, and mathematical aspects of business and finance.

Semester Two

Semester Three

Semester Four

(Select courses that meet the BS in Mathematics requirements of your transfer college.)

See MAT course descriptions.

Chairperson: Cynthia Harris, Ext. 3345