MATH 176 - Precalculus: Functions and Graphs

    Recent Professors
    B. Elliott, S. Ruderman, M. Ahsan, E. Albrektsen
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    40–45 students
    Credits
    6
    Prerequisite
    Appropriate placement or Intermediate Algebra
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of MATH 176
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 2 · IGETC Area 2A · CSU GE Area B4
    Description
    Preparation for calculus: polynomial, absolute value, radical, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions and their graphs; analytic geometry, polar coordinates. Successful completion of MATH 176 is equivalent to the successful completion of MATH 170 and 175. Maximum of 7 units can be earned for successfully completing any combination of MATH 170, 175, 176. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-2, Cal-GETC-2)
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Wed Thu 1:00pm–3:30pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 1:30pm–4:00pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 6:30pm–9:00pm, Tue Thu 8:30am–11:35am