DS 21 - Finite Mathematics

    Recent Professors
    M. Haskell, D. Cetin Berber, M. Hodge, C. Hanke, J. Green, A. Birkholz, A. Pittman
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    25–50 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    MATH 103 OR placement by multiple measures
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of DS 21
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 2 · IGETC Area 2A · CSU GE Area B4
    Description
    In this course students will learn the following mathematical concepts: applications of linear; exponential and logarithmic functions; solving systems of linear equations using matrix operations and inverses; solving linear programming techniques using graphing methods and simplex methods; applying interest theory concepts to solve mathematical finance problems; calculate probability; determine the number of values within sets using Venn Diagrams and counting principles; use graphs and properties to determine limits, rates of change, and derivatives of a function. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 10:30am–11:45am, Mon Wed 10:30am–11:45am, Mon Wed 11:00am–12:15pm, Mon Wed 11:30am–12:45pm