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Math is the Poetry of Logical Ideas

From the beginning of time, mathematics has been interspersed with the human development and logical skills. Whether deciding how to best portion out a meal to creating an earthquake-proof structure, mathematics will continue to be a substantial part of our lives.

The Math, Science and Engineering division of SMCC offers educational preparation in theory and laboratory techniques for retraining, upgrading of skills, and personal enrichment. Our faculty and staff are dedicated professionals committed to providing our students with the finest educational and training experiences available. Transfer, associate degree, certificate, and personal growth classes are also available.

 Guide to More InformationCourse Offerings

  • To view a listing of the Math Science and Engineering classes, click here and select a category of interest to obtain additional information.

  • For a listing of classes available during each semester, visit:
    My Maricopa.edu

Fast Facts

  • Engineers held 1.4 million jobs in 2004. The highest number of these jobs were:
    • Civil engineering (16.4%)
    • Mechanical engineering (15.6%)
    • Industrial engineering (12.2%)
    • Electrical engineering (10.8%)
  • Engineering branches that are predicted to have faster than average growth through 2014 include biomedical and environmental sectors.  
  • Median annual earnings of mathematicians were $86,930 in May 2006.
  • Employment growth in state and local government will  be driven by the increasing application of forensic science to examine, solve, and prevent crime.
  • Crime scene technicians who work for state and county crime labs should experience favorable employment prospects resulting from strong job growth.

(Sources: Occupational Outlook, US Dept of Labor)