MATH G170 - Precalculus

    Recent Professors
    Natalie Stone, Gary Kirby, Joseph Dizon, Maryam Khakbazan, Norman Contreras, Erin Craig
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    36–72 students
    Difficulty
    6.0Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    MATH G120 or appropriate Math Placement.
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 2 · IGETC Area 2A · CSU GE Area B4
    Description
    This course will cover topics required for studying calculus. Particular emphasis will be placed on the analysis of polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric and inverse functions. Other topics include analytic geometry, linear systems, elementary theory of equations, polar coordinates, and complex numbers. This course is essential for those students planning to study MATH G180 (Calculus 1).
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 11:10am–1:15pm, Mon Wed 1:30pm–3:35pm, Tue Thu 2:30pm–4:35pm, Mon Wed 2:30pm–4:35pm