Mathematics

What characteristics and skills do I need to work in this field?

Mathematics professionals have an affinity for working with numbers and enjoy step-by-step problem solving. They are also patient and disciplined.

Where can I work?

Students who study mathematics often find careers that use their skills with numbers. While the most common math careers involve teaching either at the secondary or postsecondary level, there are many exciting careers where mathematicians are employed including software engineering, computer systems analysis, computer programming, astronomy and space exploration, climate study, medicine, national security, cryptology, engineering, robotics, animated films, a wide range of businesses, statistics, political science and more. 

What does Trident Technical College offer?

The Mathematics department offers courses in Quantitative Reasoning, Contemporary Mathematics, Probability and Statistics, Algebra, Geometry, & Trigonometry, as well as STEM level coursework of Discrete Mathematics, College Algebra, College Trigonometry, and Precalculus and the Calculus sequence through Differential Equations. TTC’s mathematics courses will transfer to four-year colleges or universities across the state and nation (with some courses dependent on the student's major). All college-level math courses are eligible for credit as a part of TTC's Associate in Science degree program.