MATH 30 - College Algebra

    Recent Professors
    J. Haley, S. Jackson, J. Pace, A. Buntin, E. Wall
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    6.5Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    Appropriate placement based on AB 705 and AB 1705 of completion of Intermediate Algebra.
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of MATH 30
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 2 · IGETC Area 2A · CSU GE Area B4
    Description
    A course for students studying in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields and some areas of business. Math-30 or Math-31 and Math-25 (Trigonometry) are prerequisites for Math 50A (Differential Calculus). Topics include: polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, absolute value, and logarithmic functions; systems of equations; theory of polynomial equations; analytic geometry; arithmetic and geometric sequences and series. Note: Students without experience in Algebra II or Intermediate Algebra are strongly recommended to take Math-31: College Algebra with Support.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed Fri 1:15pm–2:30pm, Mon Wed Fri 11:40am–12:55pm