Mathematics COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

MATH 100
Math Workshop
1 unit Tutorial service 3 hours per week
This course supplements all mathematics level courses by providing tutorial and self-help assistance. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. This course may be repeated 3 times.

MATH 105
Arithmetic for College Students 3 units Lecture 3 hours per week
This course explores arithmetic concepts from a modern point of view. It includes discussion of pre-algebra topics and applications of arithmetic in business, finance and geometry.

MATH 112
Pre Algebra
3 units Lecture 3 hours per week
This course presents a review of arithmetic topics and an introduction to elementary algebraic topics including signed numbers, exponents, mathematical sentences, and linear equations.

MATH 113
Introduction to Elementary Algebra I
3 units Math 113 and 114 together are equivalent to Math 115.
Lecture 3 hours per week
This course consists of the first half of Mathematics 115 (first year algebra course in high schools). It gives a rapid review of arithmetic and introduces the concepts of algebraic expressions, exponents, polynomials, and solution of equations. This course, together with Math 114, fulfills any requirement calling for elementary algebra.

MATH 114
Introduction to Elementary Algebra II
3 units Math 113 and 114 together are equivalent to Math 115.
Prerequisite: completion of Math 113 with a grade of "C", or better.
Lecture 3 hours per week
This course consists of the last half of Math 115 (first year algebra course in high schools). It gives a rapid review of Math 1113 and continues to introduce further topics in elementary algebra. This course, together with Math 113, fulfills any requirement calling for elementary algebra. Credit will be given for only Math 113/114 or Math 115.

MATH 115
Elementary Algebra
5 units Math 113 and 114 together are equivalent to Math 115. Credit is allowed for only one of Math 115 or the Math 113 and 114 combination. This course is recommended for students who want a comprehensive one-semster algebra course. Students desiring to complete this course in a two-semester sequence should take Math 113 and then Math 114.
Lecture 5 hours per week
This course gives a rapid review of basic arithmetic with a gradual introduction to the concepts of algebra, including signed numbers, exponents, polynomials, equations, graphs, systems of equations, inequalities, and quadratic equations. It contains applications of algebra to a wide variety of problems related to business and other sciences.

MATH 120
Plane Geometry
5 units Prerequisite: Completion of Math 115 with grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Lecture 5 hours per week
This course is a study of the properties of lines, angles, surfaces and solids; definitions; theorems and constructions for which formal proofs have been developed; measurements of lines, angles, areas, and volumes; and geometric construction.

MATH 123C: Intermediate Algebra
(Strivewell)

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MATH 125
Intermediate Algebra
5 units Prerequisite: Completion of Math 115 with grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Lecture 5 hours per week
This course provides a study of the fundamental laws of algebra, exponents and radicals, solution of equations (linear, quadratic and some of higher degree), solution of systems of equations (linear and quadratic), graphic representation, functions, logarithms, determinants, binomial theorem and arithmetic and geometric sequences and series.

MATH 150
Introduction to FORTRAN
3 units
UC:CSU Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in Math 155 or knowledge of BASIC programming: and Math 125 or high school equivalent.
Lecture 3 hours per week
Students are trained to use FORTRAN 77. Applications to science, business, engineering and social studies are discussed. The intent of the course is to give students sufficient skill in using the computer to enable them to solve problems in their respective fields of study.

MATH 155
Introduction to VISUAL BASIC - 3 units
UC:CSU Prerequisite: Completion of Math 115 with grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Lecture 3 hours per week
Introduction to problem solving methods and programming with VISUAL BASIC. Course covers the fundamentals of event-driven, project-oriented programming.

MATH 160
Computer Laboratory
1 unit
CSU Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a Mathematics Computer Programming course.
This course is designed to facilitate and enhance the use of the Computer Lab for students enrolled in mathematics computer programming courses. This course may be repeated three times.

MATH 165
Introduction to Assembly
3 units
UC:CSU Prerequisite: Completion of Math 125 with grade of "C" or better, or equivalent. Concurrent enrollment in Math 160.
Lecture 3 hours per week
Introduction to the fundamentals of operating systems and Assembly Language Programming. The assembly language of the I.B.M.P.C. will be emphasized.

MATH 170
Introduction to PASCAL
3 units
UC:CSU
CAN CSCI 12 Prerequisite: Completion of Math 155 with grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Lecture 3 hours per week
Computer methods of programming in PASCAL. Course covers the fundamentals of I/O operations, decisions, loop constructions, arrays, strings and modular programming.

MATH 175
Programming in C++
3 units
UC:CSU Prerequisite: Completion of Math 125 with grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Math 160.
Lecture 3 hours per week
Introduction to object-oriented programming in C++. This course covers the fundamentals of control structures, I/O operations, classes and data abstractions, inheritance, polymorphism, fine processing and overloading.

MATH 227
Introductory Statistics
4 units
Prerequisite: Completion of Math 125 with grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Lecture 4 hours per week
Topics covered include frequency distributions, measures of central tendency and variations, probability and probability distributions, sampling, analysis of measurements, count data, hypothesis testing, correlation, and regression.

MATH 230
Math for Liberal Arts Students
3 units
UC:CSU
CAN MATH 2 Prerequisite: Completion of Math 125 with grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Lecture 3 hours per week
This course consists of some basic concepts in contemporary mathematics as it relates to modern society. Advanced mathematics topics are presented from a conceptual point of view.

MATH 235
Finite Mathematics
5 units
UC:CSU Prerequisite: Completion of Math 125 with grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Lecture 5 hours per week
This course consists of the basic concepts and operations of algebra essential to business, life and social sciences majors, including rational exponents, quadratic equations, graphs, logarithms, binomial theorem, progressions, mathematics of finance, probability theory.

MATH 236
Math Analysis for Business and Social Sciences II
5 units
UC:CSU
CAN MATH 34 Prerequisite: Completion of Math 125 with grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Lecture 5 hours per week
This course consists of basic concepts of differential and integral calculus in single variables with applications for business, life and social sciences. Topics include limits, derivatives, maxima and applications, integration techniques with applications and graphs.

MATH 240
Trigonometry
3 units
CSU Prerequisite: Completion of Intermediate Algebra (Math 125) and Plane Geometry (Math 120) with a grade of "C" or better, or high school equivalent.
Lecture 3 hours per week
This course provides a study of the circular functions and equations, as well as formulas related to angles and the solution of triangles and their application and use in surveying and industrial fields.

MATH 245
College Angebra
3 units
UC:CSU
Prerequisite: Completion of Math 125 with grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Lecture 3 hours per week
This course is designed for students who are looking for a transferable course that satisfies the college algebra requirements, as well as for students who wish to pursue Math 235, 236 sequence.

MATH 260
Pre-calculus
5 units
UC:CSU
CAN MATH 34 Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in Math 125, or two years of high school algebra.
Lecture 5 hours per week
Topics of college algebra such as induction, the binomial theorem, theory of equations, arithmetic and geometric series, determinants and matrices and function analysis are covered thoroughly. In addition, topics from analytic geometry are discussed including the conic sections, graphing, slopes, complex numbers and vectors.

MATH 265
Calculus with Analytic Geometry I
UC:CSU
CAN MATH 18 Prerequisite: Trigonometry (Math 240); and four semesters of high school algebra or equivalent (Math 115, 125 and 260)
Lecture 5 hours per week
This is the first of a sequence of three courses which combines the subject matter of analytic geometry and calculus. Functions and graphs are studied with special attention to straight lines and conic sections. Rates of change, derivatives and integrals of polynomials and rational functions are included. Vector methods are introduced into the geometric aspects of the course. These topics were selected to prepare the student mathematically for Physics 1.

MATH 266
Calculus with Analytic Geometry II - 5 units
UC:CSU
CAN MATH 20 Prerequisite: Completion of Math 265 with grade of "C" or better.
5 hours per week
This course includes applications of integrals to work and pressure, exponential, logarithmic, inverse trigonometric and hyperbolic functions, integration techniques, infinite series and conic sections.

MATH 267
Calculus with Analytic Geometry III
5 units
UC:CSU
CAN MATH 22 Prerequisite: Completion of Math 266 with grade of "C" or better.
Lecture 5 hours per week
This course includes polar coordinates, parametric equations, vector algebra and calculus in two and three dimensions, partial derivatives and multiple integrals.

MATH 270
Linear Algebra - 3 units
UC:CSU
CAN MATH 26 Prerequisite: Completion of Math 266 with grade of "C" or better.
Lecture 3 hours per week
Matrix algebra, vector spaces, linear transformations and matrices are included in this course. There is emphasis on theory and applications.

MATH 271
Discrete Mathematics
3 units
UC:CSU Prerequisite: Completion of Math 125 with grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Lecture 3 hours per week
This course is intended as a noncalculus mathematics course for mathematics or computer majors. Topics include graphs and trees, sets, elementary logic and induction, functions and sequences, matrices and semigroups, relations and counting techniques.

MATH 275
Ordinary Differential Equations - 3 units
UC:CSU - CAN MATH 24 Prerequisite: Completion of Math 267 with grade of "C" or better, or concurrent enrollment in Math 267.
Lecture 3 hours per week
This is a course in differential equations with emphasis on applications in physical science. Traditional methods of solution by closed forms are studied together with series solutions and numerical methods of solution. LaPlace transforms are also included.

MATH 100 Math Workshop 1 unit	Tutorial service 3 hours per week This course supplements all mathematics level courses by providing tutorial and self-help assistance. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. This course may be repeated 3 times.
MATH 105 Arithmetic for College Students 3 units	Lecture 3 hours per week This course explores arithmetic concepts from a modern point of view. It includes discussion of pre-algebra topics and applications of arithmetic in business, finance and geometry.
MATH 112 Pre Algebra 3 units	Lecture 3 hours per week This course presents a review of arithmetic topics and an introduction to elementary algebraic topics including signed numbers, exponents, mathematical sentences, and linear equations.
MATH 113 Introduction to Elementary Algebra I 3 units	Math 113 and 114 together are equivalent to Math 115. Lecture 3 hours per week This course consists of the first half of Mathematics 115 (first year algebra course in high schools). It gives a rapid review of arithmetic and introduces the concepts of algebraic expressions, exponents, polynomials, and solution of equations. This course, together with Math 114, fulfills any requirement calling for elementary algebra.
MATH 114 Introduction to Elementary Algebra II 3 units	Math 113 and 114 together are equivalent to Math 115. Prerequisite: completion of Math 113 with a grade of "C", or better. Lecture 3 hours per week This course consists of the last half of Math 115 (first year algebra course in high schools). It gives a rapid review of Math 1113 and continues to introduce further topics in elementary algebra. This course, together with Math 113, fulfills any requirement calling for elementary algebra. Credit will be given for only Math 113/114 or Math 115.
MATH 115 Elementary Algebra 5 units	Math 113 and 114 together are equivalent to Math 115. Credit is allowed for only one of Math 115 or the Math 113 and 114 combination. This course is recommended for students who want a comprehensive one-semster algebra course. Students desiring to complete this course in a two-semester sequence should take Math 113 and then Math 114. Lecture 5 hours per week This course gives a rapid review of basic arithmetic with a gradual introduction to the concepts of algebra, including signed numbers, exponents, polynomials, equations, graphs, systems of equations, inequalities, and quadratic equations. It contains applications of algebra to a wide variety of problems related to business and other sciences.
MATH 120 Plane Geometry 5 units	Prerequisite: Completion of Math 115 with grade of "C" or better, or equivalent. Lecture 5 hours per week This course is a study of the properties of lines, angles, surfaces and solids; definitions; theorems and constructions for which formal proofs have been developed; measurements of lines, angles, areas, and volumes; and geometric construction.
MATH 123C: Intermediate Algebra	(Strivewell) Video Clips Homework Assignments Homework solutions Exam solutions
MATH 125 Intermediate Algebra 5 units	Prerequisite: Completion of Math 115 with grade of "C" or better, or equivalent. Lecture 5 hours per week This course provides a study of the fundamental laws of algebra, exponents and radicals, solution of equations (linear, quadratic and some of higher degree), solution of systems of equations (linear and quadratic), graphic representation, functions, logarithms, determinants, binomial theorem and arithmetic and geometric sequences and series.
MATH 150 Introduction to FORTRAN 3 units UC:CSU	Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in Math 155 or knowledge of BASIC programming: and Math 125 or high school equivalent. Lecture 3 hours per week Students are trained to use FORTRAN 77. Applications to science, business, engineering and social studies are discussed. The intent of the course is to give students sufficient skill in using the computer to enable them to solve problems in their respective fields of study.
MATH 155 Introduction to VISUAL BASIC - 3 units UC:CSU	Prerequisite: Completion of Math 115 with grade of "C" or better, or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours per week Introduction to problem solving methods and programming with VISUAL BASIC. Course covers the fundamentals of event-driven, project-oriented programming.
MATH 160 Computer Laboratory 1 unit CSU	Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a Mathematics Computer Programming course. This course is designed to facilitate and enhance the use of the Computer Lab for students enrolled in mathematics computer programming courses. This course may be repeated three times.
MATH 165 Introduction to Assembly 3 units UC:CSU	Prerequisite: Completion of Math 125 with grade of "C" or better, or equivalent. Concurrent enrollment in Math 160. Lecture 3 hours per week Introduction to the fundamentals of operating systems and Assembly Language Programming. The assembly language of the I.B.M.P.C. will be emphasized.
MATH 170 Introduction to PASCAL 3 units UC:CSU CAN CSCI 12	Prerequisite: Completion of Math 155 with grade of "C" or better, or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours per week Computer methods of programming in PASCAL. Course covers the fundamentals of I/O operations, decisions, loop constructions, arrays, strings and modular programming.
MATH 175 Programming in C++ 3 units UC:CSU	Prerequisite: Completion of Math 125 with grade of "C" or better, or equivalent. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Math 160. Lecture 3 hours per week Introduction to object-oriented programming in C++. This course covers the fundamentals of control structures, I/O operations, classes and data abstractions, inheritance, polymorphism, fine processing and overloading.
MATH 227 Introductory Statistics 4 units	Prerequisite: Completion of Math 125 with grade of "C" or better, or equivalent. Lecture 4 hours per week Topics covered include frequency distributions, measures of central tendency and variations, probability and probability distributions, sampling, analysis of measurements, count data, hypothesis testing, correlation, and regression.

MATH 230 Math for Liberal Arts Students 3 units UC:CSU CAN MATH 2	Prerequisite: Completion of Math 125 with grade of "C" or better, or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours per week This course consists of some basic concepts in contemporary mathematics as it relates to modern society. Advanced mathematics topics are presented from a conceptual point of view.
MATH 235 Finite Mathematics 5 units UC:CSU	Prerequisite: Completion of Math 125 with grade of "C" or better, or equivalent. Lecture 5 hours per week This course consists of the basic concepts and operations of algebra essential to business, life and social sciences majors, including rational exponents, quadratic equations, graphs, logarithms, binomial theorem, progressions, mathematics of finance, probability theory.
MATH 236 Math Analysis for Business and Social Sciences II 5 units UC:CSU CAN MATH 34	Prerequisite: Completion of Math 125 with grade of "C" or better, or equivalent. Lecture 5 hours per week This course consists of basic concepts of differential and integral calculus in single variables with applications for business, life and social sciences. Topics include limits, derivatives, maxima and applications, integration techniques with applications and graphs.
MATH 240 Trigonometry 3 units CSU	Prerequisite: Completion of Intermediate Algebra (Math 125) and Plane Geometry (Math 120) with a grade of "C" or better, or high school equivalent. Lecture 3 hours per week This course provides a study of the circular functions and equations, as well as formulas related to angles and the solution of triangles and their application and use in surveying and industrial fields.
MATH 245 College Angebra 3 units UC:CSU	Prerequisite: Completion of Math 125 with grade of "C" or better, or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours per week This course is designed for students who are looking for a transferable course that satisfies the college algebra requirements, as well as for students who wish to pursue Math 235, 236 sequence.
MATH 260 Pre-calculus 5 units UC:CSU CAN MATH 34	Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in Math 125, or two years of high school algebra. Lecture 5 hours per week Topics of college algebra such as induction, the binomial theorem, theory of equations, arithmetic and geometric series, determinants and matrices and function analysis are covered thoroughly. In addition, topics from analytic geometry are discussed including the conic sections, graphing, slopes, complex numbers and vectors.
MATH 265 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I UC:CSU CAN MATH 18	Prerequisite: Trigonometry (Math 240); and four semesters of high school algebra or equivalent (Math 115, 125 and 260) Lecture 5 hours per week This is the first of a sequence of three courses which combines the subject matter of analytic geometry and calculus. Functions and graphs are studied with special attention to straight lines and conic sections. Rates of change, derivatives and integrals of polynomials and rational functions are included. Vector methods are introduced into the geometric aspects of the course. These topics were selected to prepare the student mathematically for Physics 1.
MATH 266 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II - 5 units UC:CSU CAN MATH 20	Prerequisite: Completion of Math 265 with grade of "C" or better. 5 hours per week This course includes applications of integrals to work and pressure, exponential, logarithmic, inverse trigonometric and hyperbolic functions, integration techniques, infinite series and conic sections.
MATH 267 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III 5 units UC:CSU CAN MATH 22	Prerequisite: Completion of Math 266 with grade of "C" or better. Lecture 5 hours per week This course includes polar coordinates, parametric equations, vector algebra and calculus in two and three dimensions, partial derivatives and multiple integrals.
MATH 270 Linear Algebra - 3 units UC:CSU CAN MATH 26	Prerequisite: Completion of Math 266 with grade of "C" or better. Lecture 3 hours per week Matrix algebra, vector spaces, linear transformations and matrices are included in this course. There is emphasis on theory and applications.
MATH 271 Discrete Mathematics 3 units UC:CSU	Prerequisite: Completion of Math 125 with grade of "C" or better, or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours per week This course is intended as a noncalculus mathematics course for mathematics or computer majors. Topics include graphs and trees, sets, elementary logic and induction, functions and sequences, matrices and semigroups, relations and counting techniques.
MATH 275 Ordinary Differential Equations - 3 units UC:CSU - CAN MATH 24	Prerequisite: Completion of Math 267 with grade of "C" or better, or concurrent enrollment in Math 267. Lecture 3 hours per week This is a course in differential equations with emphasis on applications in physical science. Traditional methods of solution by closed forms are studied together with series solutions and numerical methods of solution. LaPlace transforms are also included.