MATH 383 - Preparation for Calculus

    Recent Professors
    Tammy Cleek, Vincent W. Jones, Christopher P. Heeren, Justus S. Carlisle
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    4
    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
    CSU
    Description
    This course is intended to prepare students for success in Calculus. It focuses on essential algebraic and trigonometric skills that are necessary for success in a first-semester calculus course. Topics include polynomial, absolute value, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions, with graphing and applications; trigonometric functions and their inverses, including graphs, proving identities, trigonometric equations, and solving triangles.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 12:00pm–2:05pm, Mon Tue Sat