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Transfer majors 
Earn your Associate in Science degree and transfer to a four-year institution to study mathematics or actuarial science. You’ll take core classes along with mathematics-specific courses in areas such as calculus with analytic geometry, general physics, differential equations and more.
All courses are taught by knowledgeable instructors who are highly skilled in the area of mathematics.
Harper College is a convenient and affordable way to begin your college education by earning thefirst two years of your bachelor’s degree. Academic advisors will help you choose courses that meet the specific requirements of the four-year college or university you plan to attend.
This sample transfer planning guide meets the requirements of the Associate in Science degree and follows the Illinois Articulation Initiative mathematics baccalaureate major recommendations. Students choosing to follow this sample plan need to choose the major of Associate in Science if needing financial aid. Transfer institution requirements may vary - students should check individual college/university requirements before completing the sample plan as outlined. Baccalaureate admission may be competitive. Completion of these courses alone does not guarantee admission.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
First Semester | Hours | |
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 |
Description: Emphasizes the writing of expository prose. Introduction to the critical reading of nonfiction prose. IAI C1 900 Prerequisite: ENG 096 with a grade of P or other placement options. https://www.harpercollege.edu/testing/english-placement-grid.php ESL students need one of the following options: ESL 073 and ESL 074 with grades of B or better; ESL 073 with a grade of B or better and required writing placement test score; or ESL 074 with a grade of B or better and required reading placement test score. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| FYS 101 | First Year Seminar | 3 |
Description: Please note: FYS sections are specific to a student's Area of Interest (AoI); please make sure that you are registering for the correct one. Thank you! Focuses on developing critical thinking and information literacy skills to make better-informed decisions regarding college and career planning. Special emphasis is given to the questions, methods, and career and college options relating to an area of academic or thematic interest. Additional information about material to be covered will be available with pre-registration materials each time that the course is offered. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MTH 200 | Calculus I | 5 |
Description: Studies limits, continuity, derivatives, antiderivatives and definite integrals as they relate to algebraic, trigonometric, inverse trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions. Includes applications to geometry, science and engineering. IAI M1 900-1, IAI MTH 901 Prerequisite: MTH 140 (Precalculus) with a grade of C or better or other placement options. Click here for Math placement information: https://www.harpercollege.edu/testing/mathplacement.php Lecture Hours: 5 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| Physical and Life Science 1 | 4 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
Second Semester | ||
| ENG 102 | Composition II | 3 |
Description: Continues ENG 101. Reading literature and writing of various types of prose. Introduces methods used in writing investigative papers. IAI C1 901R Prerequisite: ENG 101 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor or department chair. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| Humanities and Fine Arts 2 | 3 | |
| MTH 201 | Calculus II | 5 |
Description: Continues MTH 200. Studies differentiation of transcendental functions, techniques of integration, series, conics, polar coordinates and parametric equations with applications to science and engineering. IAI M1 900-2, IAI MTH 902 Prerequisite: MTH 200 (Calculus I) with a grade of C or better, or other placement options. Click here for Math placement information: https://www.harpercollege.edu/testing/mathplacement.php Lecture Hours: 5 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| SPE 101 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | 3 |
Description: Theory and practice of oral communications. Development of poise, confidence and skill in speech organization and delivery. Emphasis on frequent speaking, development of standards of criticism and selection and organization of material. IAI C2 900 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: N/A Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| Hours | 14 | |
Third Semester | ||
| CSC 121 | Computer Science I | 4 |
Description: The first in a sequence of courses for majors in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Engineering. Introduces a disciplined approach to problem-solving and algorithm development, in addition to an introduction to procedural and data abstraction. Covers: selection, repetition, and sequence control structures; program design, testing, and documentation using good programming style; block-structured high-level programming languages; and arrays, records, and files. IAI CS911 Prerequisite: MTH 070 (Plane Geometry) with a grade of C or better or Geometry Waiver; AND college-level placement in mathematics. https://www.harpercollege.edu/testing/mathplacement.php Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| MTH 202 | Calculus III | 5 |
Description: Continues MTH 201. Studies three-dimensional vectors, solid analytic geometry, vector-valued functions, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, Green's theorem, surface integrals, divergence theorem, and Stokes' theorem. IAI M1 900-3, IAI MTH 903 Prerequisite: MTH 201 (Calculus II) with a grade of C or better, or other placement options. Click here for Math placement information: https://www.harpercollege.edu/testing/mathplacement.php Lecture Hours: 5 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 5 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| PHY 201 | General Physics I-Mechanics | 5 |
Description: Introduces mechanics using calculus. Topics include force and motion, work and energy, rotation, oscillations, and fluids. For students in chemistry, engineering, mathematics and physics. IAI P2 900L, IA PHY 911 Prerequisite: MTH 200 (Calculus I, IAI M1 900-1, IAI MTH 901) with a grade of C or better. Recommend concurrent enrollment in MTH 201 (Calculus II, IAI M1 900-2, IAI MTH 902). Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 6 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| Social and Behavioral Science 3 | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
Fourth Semester | ||
| Humanities and Fine Arts 2 | 3 | |
| MTH 212 | Differential Equations | 3 |
Description: Continues MTH 201. Emphasizes solutions of first order differential equations, linear differential equations, special second order equations and series solutions. Studies selections from these topics: LaPlace transforms, Fourier series, numerical methods and applications of matrix algebra. IAI MTH 912 Prerequisite: MTH 201 (Calculus II, IAI MI 900-2, IAI MTH 902) with a grade of C or better. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | ||
| Major Discipline and Transfer Elective 4 | 3 | |
| Physical and Life Science 1 | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Science 3 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 61 | |
Select one Physical and one Life Science course. At least one must include a lab. Refer to the Associate in Science degree for approved courses in this category.
Select at least one course from Humanities and one from Fine Arts. Interdisciplinary courses may count in either category. Refer to the Associate in Science degree for approved courses in this category. One course from Humanities and Fine Arts or from Social and Behavioral Sciences must meet the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement for the Associate in Science degree.
One course from Humanities and Fine Arts or from Social and Behavioral Sciences must meet the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement. Refer to the Associate in Arts degree for approved courses in this category.
Consult with the transfer school to see which course will be accepted based on your area of study.
For more information about studying mathematics at Harper College, contact Admission Outreach at 847.925.6700, or submit a request information form. You can also apply online.