MATH 180 - Precalculus

    Recent Professors
    Gayathri Manikandan, Abby Tatlilioglu, Jose Martinez
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    30–35 students
    Difficulty
    6.2Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    Prerequisite: MATH 170 with a minimum grade of C or placement by multiple measures, see page 201.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 2 · IGETC Area 2A · CSU GE Area B4
    Description
    see page 201. This course is a preparation for calculus. Topics of study include polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions as well as their inverses. Matrices and analytic geometry are introduced, as well as sequences and series. The application of these topics is stressed to enhance conceptual understanding of the material. * MATH 130 and MATH 180 combined: UC maximum credit, 5 semester units.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 8:00am–10:30am, Thu 11:10am–1:40pm, Tue 11:10am–1:40pm