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.
Mission of the College (Statement of Purpose)
Austin Community College offers the following types of programs, services, and instruction to fulfill its mission and to satisfy state law for public junior and community colleges:
- Vocational and technical programs of varying lengths leading to certificates or degrees.
- Freshman- and sophomore-level academic courses leading to an associate degree or serving as the base of a baccalaureate degree program at a four-year institution.
- Continuing adult education for academic, occupational, professional, and cultural enhancement.
- Special instructional programs and tutorial service to assist underprepared students and others who wish special assistance to achieve their educational goals.
- A continuing program of counseling and advising designed to assist students in achieving their individual educational and occupational goals.
- A program of technology, library, media, and testing services to support instruction.
- Contracted instructional programs and services for area employers that promote economic development.
