MATH 187 - Transition to Calculus I

    Recent Professors
    Dr. Matthew Mata, Ms. Linda Ho, Mr. Guoqiang Song, Dr. Oscar Villareal, Christina V. Watson
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    35 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    AB 1705 Placement - AB 1705 allows students with a high school GPA of less than or equal to 2.6 OR who did not pass high school Trigonometry, Precalculus, or Calculus with a C or better to enroll in this course.
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of MATH 187
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course provides the algebraic and trigonometric preparation needed for success in Calculus I (Math 190). The content of the course mirrors that of Math 190 and can be taken prior to or alongside it. Students will learn graphing, simplifying expressions, solving equations, modeling in a way that directly relates to how these skills are used in Math 190. Algebra and trigonometry are both covered throughout the class, providing a more integrated understanding of them. An active learning approach will be used, where students are able to engage with the material in class. Back to Top | Print-Friendly Page (opens a new window) Facebook this Page (opens a new window) Tweet this Page (opens a new window) Add to Backpack (opens a new window) All catalogs © 2026 El Camino College. Powered by Modern Campus Catalog™ .
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