MATH 385 - Calculus Preparation for STEM

    Recent Professors
    Denis Jordan
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    Through the Los Rios Placement Process or successful completion of Algebra II/Integrated Math 3 or Intermediate Algebra.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of MATH 385
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This class is designed for STEM majors who are not fully prepared for Calculus. It will focus on graphical and intuitive development of ideas formally covered in calculus, especially limits. Topics will include graphing and function analysis polynomial, trigonometric, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions. This course will build algebraic skills required for success in Calculus and cover the topics of limits and continuity. Students will need access to the Internet to be able to use graphing utilities such as Desmos.
    Usually Held
    Wed 11:00am–2:05pm, Wed 11:00am–1:05pm