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MATH 5:    Introduction to Statistics

Prerequisite: Mathematics 233 with a grade of 'C' or better.
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: B4; IGETC: 2A; GAV-GE: B4; CAN: STAT 2
Descriptive analysis and presentation of either single-variable data or bivariate data, probability, probability distributions, normal probability distributions, sample variability, statistical inferences involving one and two populations, analysis of variance, linear correlation and regression analysis. Statistical computer software will be extensively integrated as a tool in the description and analysis of data.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
8128 LEC SS206 BUTTERWORTH 3.0 MTuWTh 0100P - 0350P 15

 

MATH 8A:    First Half of Precalculus

Prerequisite: Mathematics 233 with a grade of 'C' or better.
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: B4; IGETC: 2A; GAV-GE: B4
Math 8A prepares the student for the study of calculus by providing important skills in algebraic manipulation, interpretation, and problem solving at the college level. Topics will include basic algebraic concepts, complex numbers, equations and inequalities of the first and second degree, functions, and graphs, linear and quadratic equations, polynomial functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations, matrices and determinants, right triangle trigonometry, and the Law of Sines and Cosines.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
8129 LEC PH102 NARI J 4.0 MTuWTh 0900A - 1140A 15

 

MATH 205:    Elementary Algebra

Prerequisite: MATH 402 with a grade of 'C' or better or assessment test recommendation.
Transferable: GAV-GE: B4
This course is a standard beginning algebra course, including algebraic expressions, linear equations and inequalities in one variable, graphing, equations and inequalities in two variables, integer exponents, polynomials, rational expressions and equations, radicals and rational exponents, and quadratic equations. Mathematics 205, 205A and 205B, and 206 have similar course content. This course may not be taken by students who have completed Mathematics 205B or 206 with a grade of "C" or better. This course may be taken for Mathematics 205B credit (2.5 units) by those students who have successfully completed Mathematics 205A with a grade of "C" or better.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
8130 LEC PH103 KIM D 5.0 MTuWTh 0830A - 1145A  

 

MATH 205B:    Second Half of Elementary Algebra

Prerequisite: Math 205A with a grade of 'C' or better.
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in Guidance 563B is advised.
Transferable: GAV-GE: B4
This course contains the material covered in the second half of the Elementary Algebra Course. It will cover factoring, polynomials, solving quadratic equations by factoring, rational expressions and equations, complex fractions, radicals and radical equations, solving quadratic equations by completing the square and the quadratic formula. Application problems are integrated throughout the topics.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
8132 LEC LS102 LOCKHART L 2.5 MTuWTh 1000A - 1240P  

 

MATH 208:    Plane Geometry

Prerequisite: Math 205 or Math 205A and Math 205B with a grade of 'C' or better.
Transferable: No
This course introduces the vocabulary and principles of Euclidean Geometry. Methods of proof including inductive and deductive reasoning will be developed. Concepts of congruence and similarity, angles, lines, polygons, and circles will be covered. Additional topics such as solid geometry, analytical geometry, transformations, and basic trigonometry may be included as time allows.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
9026 LEC SS206 MAISCH F 3.0 MTuWTh 0630P - 0835P  

 

MATH 402:    Pre-Algebra

Prerequisite: Completion of Math 400 with a 'C' or better, or assessment test recommendation.
Transferable: No
This course covers operations with integers, fractions and decimals and associated applications, percentages, ratio, and geometry and measurement, critical thinking and applications. Elementary algebra topics such as variables, expressions, and solving equations are introduced.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
8135 L/L SS206 KERCHEVAL S 3.0 MTuWTh 0830A - 1120A  

 

MATH 414:    Basic Math Skills

Transferable: No
A remedial mathematics course designed for those students who need to learn, or re-learn, the basic concepts of math. The primary emphasis is on whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, and measurements. This course may be repeated three times for credit. This is a credit/no credit course. Units earned in this course do not count toward the associate degree and/or certain certificate requirements.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
8136 LAB LS103 DRESCH M 3.0 MTuWTh 0800A - 1005A 58
8137 LAB LS103 DRESCH M 3.0 MTuWTh 1030A - 1235P 58