MATH 373 - Trigonometry for Calculus

    Recent Professors
    Paige J. Buck-Moyer, Loi My Nguyen, Roy W. Simpson, Rikelle A. Mendonsa, Bao J. Guan, Matt Nelsenador, Nhat Natalie Nguyen, Joanne Sy and 3 more
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
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    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    Intermediate Algebra or the high school equivalent (such as Math 3 or Integrated Math 3) or higher with a C or better, or eligibility for transfer-level mathematics.
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 2 · IGETC Area 2A · CSU GE Area B4
    Description
    MATH 373 Trigonometry for Calculus Units: 4 Hours: 72 hours LEC Prerequisite: Intermediate Algebra or the high school equivalent (such as Math 3 or Integrated Math 3) or higher with a C or better, or eligibility for transfer-level mathematics. Transferable: CSU; UC General Education: Cal-GETC Area 2 This course provides a rigorous treatment of trigonometry and its applications, focusing on preparing students for the calculus sequence for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) majors. Topics include right triangle trigonometry, unit circle trigonometry, graphs of trigonometric functions, proofs of trigonometric identities, solving Mathematics and Statistics 447 COSUMNES RIVER COLLEGE 2025-2026 Official Catalog trigonometric equations, applications of trigonometric functions (laws of sines and cosines), inverse trigonometric functions, the polar coordinate system, and an introduction to vectors. Emphasis is given to analytical reasoning and problem-solving. Students may take this course concurrently with MATH 372 (College-Algebra for Calculus). Completing both MATH 372 AND
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