MATH 5 - College Math: For Liberal Arts Majors

    Recent Professors
    Peter Esperanza
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    45 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    MATH 55 (or appropriate placement based on AB705 mandates).
    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 is designed for liberal arts students and uses the concepts learned in algebra. It is a survey course of college mathematics with emphasis placed on the nature of mathematics, problem solving, and thinking patterns. Using and expanding upon the skills gained from algebra, this course offers the student an applications-oriented, problem- solving exploration into a variety of mathematical fields including portions of courses offered in sets and logic, algebraic expressions and inequalities, fundamental counting principles and probability, quantitative reasoning and statistics, and geometry. An important aspect of this course is to help students appreciate the value of mathematics in everyday life. Prerequisite: MATH 55 (or appropriate placement based on AB705 mandates).