Mathematics
Associate of Arts (DTA) Degree
Degree Program
The Associate of Arts (DTA) degree is directly transferable to most Washington baccalaureate institutions (four-year colleges and universities).It is a general transfer degree appropriate for a wide variety of major areas of study.
Students who transfer will be granted junior standing upon transfer.
Before enrolling in their first math course at TCC, students must take a mathematics placement test unless they have passed a college-level mathematics class within the last two years.
- 90 quarter credit hours in courses numbered 100 or above, including the distribution requirements listed below.
- At least 30 applicable credits earned at Tacoma Community College.
- A cumulative grade point average of 2.00 in all coursework applied to the associate degree, and a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 in all TCC college-level courses.
- No more than 3 physical education activity credits will apply toward the degree.
- At least 5 credits applied to the degree must be an approved multicultural course.
Basic Requirements | ||
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Number | Title | Credits |
Communication Skills | 10 | |
ENGL& 101 | English Composition I | |
English Composition / Speaking Skills | Select 5 additional credits from the Communication section of the Approved Distribution Course List. | |
Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning Skills Select 5 credits from the Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning section of the Approved Distribution Course List |
5 |
Distribution Requirements (60 credits) |
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Title | Credits | |
Humanities Select courses from the Humanities section of the Approved Distribution Course List. Courses must be selected from at least two disciplines with no more than 10 credits in any one discipline. No more than 5 credits in world language at the 100 level. No more than five credits of performance/skills course(s) can be used to satisfy this requirement. |
15 | |
Social Sciences Select courses from the Social Sciences section of the Approved Distribution Course List. Courses must be selected from at least two disciplines with no more than 10 credits in any one discipline. |
15 | |
Natural Sciences Select courses from the Natural Sciences section of the Approved Distribution Course List. Courses must be selected from at least two disciplines with no more than 10 credits in any one discipline. Courses must include at least 10 credits from the courses listed as Biological, Earth, and Physical Sciences. Courses must include at least one laboratory course. |
15 | |
Physical Education Any three activity credits. No more than three PE activity credits apply toward the degree. The following PE courses do not count as activity credits: PE 190, PE 191, PE 285, PE 292. |
3 | |
Distribution Electives Distribution electives must be selected from courses listed under the Communication, Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning, Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, or General Distribution Courses sections of the Approved Distribution Course List. Students are advised to take at least one writing intensive course (other than a written communication skills course) as part of their degree requirements and electives. |
2 | |
Other College-Level Electives All elective credits must be selected from courses numbered 100 or above. PE activity credits cannot be used as electives. |
15 |
Need help or have questions?
- TCC’s Math Class Flow Chart will show you which math classes you need for specific programs.
- Math Advising Resource Center (MARC)
- Statway
View TCC math course descriptions, technical math course descriptions, or MARC (Tools for Success in arithmetic and algebra) courses in the online catalog. Please note that course numbers with "&" are from the common course numbering system. You can view a flowchart of TCC math classes as well as course recommendations for chosen areas of study is available at the MARC web page.
MARC classes are 2-credit support classes taken in conjunction with a Math class. Supplemental Instruction (SI): Certain sections of math classes have a student tutor “SI Leader” who attends class every day and meets with students outside of class to provide extra math help. Math 10 is a 4-week, 2-credit individualized intensive review of arithmetic and algebra topics based on the assessed need of students.
The Al-Khwarizmi Math Advising and Resource Center (or MARC or simply "math center") is located in building 19, room 22. It is a place where students can go to check out calculators, study, get math tutoring, get advice on what math class to take, and more.
Which calculator you need depends on what class you are taking. Below is a class-by-class list of what calculators are recommended by the math department.
- Math 75: A basic four-function calculator is required. You might find it helpful to have a calculator with a "fraction" key. Calculators are not allowed in all parts of this class, so you should consult with your instructor.
- Math 85: A scientific calculator is required. The TI-30X IIS is recommended. A scientific calculator has buttons marked "SIN", "COS", and "TAN" on it. You won't use these particular buttons in this class (or in 90), but they are a good way to identify the type of calculator you need. Calculators may not be allowed for some parts this class, so you should consult with your instructor.
- Math 90 or 95: A scientific calculator is required. (See Math 85 for how to identify one.) The TI-30X IIS is recommended. You should not expect to use a graphing calculator in these classes, as it is department policy that they cannot be used on tests at this level.
- Math 107: A scientific calculator is recommended. See Math 85 for how to identify one.
- Math&146: A TI-83/TI-84+ graphing calculator is required. If you have a different graphing calculator, consult the instructor to see if it can be used.
- Math 147 or Math& 148: Graphing calculator required. The TI-84+ Silver Edition is strongly recommended for its built-in financial functions. Your instructor will demonstrate the TI-84+ in class, but may not demonstrate any other calculators. There is also a guide to use of the TI-83 for Math 147 available. (NOTE: The keystrokes for the TI-83 and the keystrokes for the TI-84 series are identical.)
- Math& 141 or Math& 142: Graphing calculator required. The TI-84+ Silver Edition is strongly recommended.
- Math& 151, Math& 152, or Math& 153: Graphing calculator required.The TI-84+ Silver Edition is strongly recommended.
- Math 220, Math & 254, or Math 238: Graphing calculator probably required. Consult your instructor to be sure and for recommendations.
If you are enrolled in a math class that requires the use of a graphing calculator, you may rent one for $20 on a first-come-first-served basis. For detailed information, stop by the MARC in Bldg. 19, Room 22.
If you use the recommended calculator for your class, your instructor should be able to help you learn how to use it. Additional help is available for some types of calculators by following the links below. Note that guides are in pdf format. You need the FREE Adobe Acrobat Reader to view them.
You may also want to try the following online help resources for using your graphing calculator.
- http://www4.ncsu.edu/unity/lockers/users/f/felder/public/kenny/papers/ti.html (“down & dirty,” with basic operations to chose from on an index)
- http://education.ti.com/guidebooks/graphing/84p/TI84PlusGuidebook_Part2_EN.pdf (The TI-84+ guidebook from TI)
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kN9NgVAzmaI (for YouTube fans)
- http://www.prenhall.com/divisions/esm/app/graphing/ti83/ (select "how-to" topics from a list)
Get Started
Trung Tran, Faculty Advisor in Math
Bldg. 15-137
253-566-5276