Mathematics

Begin your Math Major at Black Hawk College

The Mathematics Department offers a variety of courses that will satisfy the first two years of study at many four-year institutions.

Areas of Focus

If you have not selected a transfer school, this sample transfer plan guides students who want to transfer into a math major to complete a bachelor’s degree.

Mathematics (PDF)

Transfer Guides and Agreements

If you already have a transfer school in mind, your advisor will customize a transfer plan for that college or university. BHC also has many transfer guides and agreements already established with four-year institutions in a variety of majors.

Our 2+2 agreement with Western Illinois University provides a transfer degree path for students interested in earning a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics: Data Science & Statistics (Macomb) (PDF).

All Transfer Guides and Agreements »


Department Highlights

Math-Related Careers

Students taking courses in the Mathematics Department go on to careers in many fields, including data statistics and analytics, engineering, nursing, actuary sciences, or have decided to teach math at a multitude of grade levels. The department even has two faculty members who are proud BHC graduates!

Personalized Learning

The Mathematics Department provides many of the courses needed for a mathematics major or minor at a four-year college in a supportive, collaborative environment. All of the classes are small with less than 30 students. This creates a more personalized learning experience and a tight-knit classroom with dedicated faculty, greatly enhancing student success rate.

Calculator Rental Program

Students at both BHC campuses are able to rent graphing calculators through either bookstore or the Academic Service Center at the Quad-Cities Campus. Supplies are limited, so secure yours today!
Connie McLean with students

Tutoring Available

Free tutoring is available online through your Canvas account as well as face-to-face, personalized tutoring with math faculty at both campuses.

Learning Assistant Program

As a Learning Assistant you’ll have a great opportunity to experience college-level instruction from the front of the classroom!

Non-Majors Welcome!

We offer elective courses that can fulfill degree requirements as well as host campus-wide events.

Student Clubs

Faculty serve as advisers for math-related clubs, which offer students opportunities for field trip and campus events.

  • Math Club – Quad-Cities Campus
  • Sci Pi Club – East Campus
  • Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
  • Pi Run (3.14 miles) – Quad-Cities Campus
  • East Campus Founders Scholars Banquet
  • Lincoln Trail Scholastic Bowl Conference Tournament Host
  • STEMFest/Science & Math Fest Host

Associate Degree Information

If you plan to transfer to a four-year institution, you can earn an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree.

Program Name Code Award Credits Category Department Keywords
Program Name Code Award Credits Category Department Keywords
Associate in Science 1645 AS Degree 60 AgricultureArt, Design and Performing ArtsBusiness, Computer and Engineering TechnologyEnglish, Reading & CommunicationESL, Languages, Humanities, Philosophy & SpeechHealth and Human ServicesMathematicsNatural Sciences & EngineeringPsychology and SociologySocial Sciences
Associate in Arts 1145 AA Degree 60 AgricultureArt, Design and Performing ArtsBusiness, Computer and Engineering TechnologyEnglish, Reading & CommunicationESL, Languages, Humanities, Philosophy & SpeechHealth and Human ServicesMathematicsNatural Sciences & EngineeringPsychology and SociologySocial Sciences