MATH 300 - Introduction to Mathematical Ideas

    Recent Professors
    Courtney Kelley, Cristina I. Domokos, Rajinder K. Lal, Amy Gaudard, Adrianne Avila, Ted Ridgway, Joseph C. Caputo, Svetlana Nedorezov and 17 more
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Through the Los Rios Placement Process or successful completion of Algebra II/Integrated Math 3 or Intermediate Algebra.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 2 · IGETC Area 2A · CSU GE Area B4
    Description
    This course makes fundamental concepts and processes more meaningful for non-mathematics majors through a study of several mathematical topics, including the history of mathematics, numeration systems, logic, geometry, algebraic modeling, combinatorics, probability, statistics, sets, matrices, consumer mathematics, equations and inequalities, functions and graphs, problem solving, graph theory, voting and apportionment, and number theory. It is not recommended for students entering elementary school teaching or business administration majors.
    Usually Held
    Mon 9:00am–10:20am, Tue Thu 12:00pm–1:20pm, Mon 10:30am–11:50am, Thu 2:30pm–3:50pm