Recent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025Class SizeNot publishedCredits4PrerequisiteThrough the Los Rios Placement Process or successful completion of Algebra II/Integrated Math 3 or Intermediate Algebra, with a grade of C- or better. Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 2 · IGETC Area 2A · CSU GE Area B4DescriptionThis course provides a rigorous treatment of college- level algebra and its applications, with a particular focus on preparing students for the calculus sequence for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Mathematics & Statistics 381 (STEM) majors. Topics include polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, absolute value, and logarithmic functions, graphs, and equations; systems of equations; the theory of polynomial equations; analytic geometry including conics; and an introduction to sequences and series. Emphasis is given to analytical reasoning and problem-solving. This course may be taken concurrently with MATH 373, Trigonometry for Calculus. Completion of both MATH 372 AND MATH 373 with grades of "C" or better meets the prerequisite for MATH 400, Calculus I. A calculator may be required for some aspects of this course.Usually HeldTue Thu 1:00pm–3:05pm, Mon Wed 8:15am–10:20am, Tue Thu 1:00pm–2:20pm, Tue Thu 1:00pm–3:15pm 