MATH 144 - Technical Mathematics 5 Units (AA/AS; Citrus A3; CSU)

    Recent Professors
    James Swatzel
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    6.2Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    Elementary algebra or higher or direct placement based on multiple measures.
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of MATH 144
    Transfers To
    CSUCSU GE Area B4
    Description
    Reviews and extends concepts from elementary algebra and geometry, and introduces new content from trigonometry, statistics, and other mathematical topics that can be applied to problems that arise in a career and technical setting. Simplifying algebraic expressions, functions, basic graphing, systems of linear equations, linear and quadratic equations, triangles, circles, quadrilaterals, polygons, prisms, spheres, cylinders, statistical graphs, measures of central tendency, measures of variation, normal distribution, right-angle trigonometry, radian measure, Law of Sines, Law of Cosines, sine and cosine graphs, binary and hexadecimal numbers, measurement, metric system, signed numbers and powers of ten. Emphasis is on technical applications and problem-solving skills including the appropriate use of technology.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu Fri 2:45pm–4:20pm