MATH 242 - PRECALCULUS ALGEBRA

    Recent Professors
    Shelby Burnett, Jeffrey Gervasi, Joe Vasta, Anne Woods, Michael Mogull
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    40 students
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    Prerequisites: Intermediate Algebra or eligibility for transfer-level math using the current college process.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 2 · IGETC Area 2A · CSU GE Area B4
    Description
    Presents a study of precalculus algebra and analytic geometry. Covers such topics as algebraic equations and inequalities, functions and graphs, zeros of functions, polynomial functions, rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, parametric equations, conic sections, systems of equations and inequalities, matrices, determinants, sequences and series. The course is designed to prepare the student for calculus.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed Fri 10:00am–11:25am, Mon Wed 2:00pm–4:20pm, Mon Wed Fri 1:30pm–3:00pm, Mon Wed Fri 11:15am–12:45pm