MATH 8 - COLLEGE ALGEBRA

    Recent Professors
    A. Butenko, B. Monte, E. Petersen, T. Cheng, G. Chien
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    40–75 students
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    A solid knowledge of algebra that includes the real number system, polynomials and factoring, linear equations, complex numbers, and exponential and logarithmic functions.,
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of MATH 8
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 2 · IGETC Area 2A · CSU GE Area B4
    Description
    This course examines algebraic topics and elementary functions for those seeking preparation prior to enrolling in a calculus course for non-STEM majors. Course topics include equations and inequalities, relations and functions, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, matrices and determinants, sequences and series, limits, the binomial expansion, and curve sketching techniques. C-ID: MATH 150
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 2:00pm–4:15pm, Mon Wed 2:30pm–4:45pm, Mon Wed 4:30pm–6:45pm, Tue Thu 11:00am–1:15pm