MATH 300 - Introduction to Mathematical Ideas

    Recent Professors
    Wayne C. Jensen, Juliet Eitel, Cassandra E. Rowe, Matthew B. Zeh
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Intermediate Algebra or equivalent (Integrated Math 3) with a grade of "C-" or better OR through the Los Rios placement process.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 2 · IGETC Area 2A · CSU GE Area B4
    Description
    This course is intended for liberal arts students but may be of interest to others as well. Several specific topics will be covered including number theory, algebraic modeling, geometry, combinatorics, probability, statistics, trigonometry, graph theory, and voting and apportionment. This course is not recommended for students entering elementary school teaching or for business administration majors. A graphing calculator may be required.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 9:00am–10:20am, Mon Wed 10:30am–11:50am, Tue Thu 1:00pm–2:20pm