MATH 121 - Calculus I with Applications

    Recent Professors
    Jayme Goodale, Farhad Zabihi, Maria Coulson
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    35–40 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Completion of Intermediate Algebra or the equivalent. Or, 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
    (Prerequisite: Completion of Intermediate Algebra or the equivalent. Or, placement based on AB705 mandates.) Topics include limits, continuity, derivatives, integrals, exponential and logarithmic functions. Standard applications of the derivative to drawing graphs of functions of one real variable and to optimization problems are included. Business applications of profit maximization and consumer/producer surplus are covered. (CSU/UC) AA/AS COM GE Area 2, Cal-GETC Area 2 (formerly AA/AS Area E, CSU Area B-4, IGETC Area 2A)
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 1:40pm–3:00pm, Mon Wed 11:10am–12:30pm, Thu