Statement of Purpose
Statement of Purpose for the Mathematics Department
To further the mission of Austin Community College, the Mathematics Department has the following purposes:
The general purpose of all mathematics courses is to help students to think critically and precisely, and to apply mathematical principles to their lives.
The purposes of developmental mathematics courses are:
to prepare students to be successful in college credit mathematics courses
to provide support services for students in mathematics and mathematics related courses
to provide the general mathematics foundation needed for success in college courses.
The purposes of the college credit mathematics courses are:
to provide students in mathematically intense fields with the mathematical knowledge and skills necessary for transfer and success at a baccalaureate degree granting institution
to provide mathematics service courses that support both two-year degree programs and programs that transfer to baccalaureate degree granting institutions
to provide students with general education mathematics courses.
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