Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts - Mathematics in Huntington Beach United States | Golden West College

This program caters to students seeking comprehensive liberal arts and sciences education, supplemented with specialized coursework in a chosen Area of Emphasis. It serves as an excellent pathway for those aiming to transfer to California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC) systems, as it fulfills general education requirements while offering transferable courses aligned with bachelor's degree programs. Since transfer requirements differ across institutions, students should consult with a GWC Counselor when selecting emphasis-area courses.
After completing this program, graduates will demonstrate the ability to:

Solve both linear and nonlinear equations within real and complex number systems.
Determine probabilities for independent, mutually exclusive, and conditional events using relevant formulas and theorems.
Compute derivatives for fundamental functions and their combinations through addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and composition.
Apply trigonometric principles to solve right and oblique triangle problems in practical applications.
Execute matrix operations, calculate determinants, and solve linear equation systems using proper computational methods.
Find solutions to first-order differential equations.