MATH 012 - PRECALCULUS & TRIGONOMETRY

    Recent Professors
    L. Christensen, J. Holley
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Winter 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    6
    Prerequisite
    MATH 040 with a grade of "C" or better, or two years high school Algebra (Elementary and Intermediate Algebra) or three years of Integrated Math with a grade of "B" or better within the last 3 years.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 2 · IGETC Area 2A · CSU GE Area B4
    Description
    Total Lecture Hours: 108 This course studies the basic functions used in calculus: polynomial, absolute value, rational, root, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, and inverse trigonometric functions. Topics include recognizing, graphing, and solving equations and inequalities involving these functions, working with function notation, rates of change,transformationsoffunctions,proofsrelatedtotrigonometric expressions and identities, trigonometric equations, solving right triangles, solving triangles using the law of cosines and the law of sines, analytic geometry and polar coordinates, introduction to vectors, and applications.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 1:50pm–5:10pm, Tue Thu 8:00am–11:10am