MATH 176 - Precalculus: Functions and Graphs

    Recent Professors
    T. Kitchev, R. Scott, B. Bolton, J. Waller, M. Lines
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    35–45 students
    Credits
    6
    Prerequisite
    Appropriate Placement or Intermediate Algebra.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 2 · IGETC Area 2A · CSU GE Area B4
    Description
    Unification of college algebra and analytical trigonometry based on the function concept. Topics include properties of real number system, inequalities, theory of equations, the study of functions including with emphasis on circular, and inverses, trigonometric identities, trigonometric equations, graphical methods, solving triangles with applications, mathematical induction, sequences and series, matrices, and binomial theorem. Passing MATH 176 is equivalent to passing both MATH 170 and MATH 175. A student will earn 6 units for passing 176 or a total of 7 units for passing both MATH 170 and MATH 175. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-2, CSU-B4, IGETC-2A, Cal-GETC-2)
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Wed Thu 11:00am–12:20pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 11:00am–12:25pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 2:00pm–3:25pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 8:00am–9:20am