MATH 170 - Introductory Calculus with Applications

    Recent Professors
    L. Rosales Jr, B. Ziaei, P. Rodriguez, C. Bennett, J. Nelipovich
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of College Algebra or appropriate placement as defined by AB 705.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 2 · IGETC Area 2A · CSU GE Area B4
    Description
    This course presents a study of the techniques of calculus with emphasis placed on the application of these concepts to business and management related problems. Students take this course to prepare for courses for which calculus is recommended and/or required, as well as to study the ideas and concepts of advanced mathematics as applied to a modern computerized society. Topics covered include pre-calculus concepts, applications of derivatives and integrals of functions including polynomials, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions, differential equations, and functions of several variables.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 10:15am–11:50am, Mon Wed 12:00pm–12:50pm, Tue Thu 6:00pm–7:35pm, Tue Thu 7:45pm–8:35pm