MATH 30 - College Algebra

    Recent Professors
    S. Jackson, J. Haley, J. Pace, A. Buntin, E. Wall
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    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