MATH 115 - Calculus with Applications

    Recent Professors
    Beth Powell, Polo Mariscal
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026
    Class Size
    35 students
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    Knowledge, skills, and abilities at the intermediate algebra level as determined by the math placement process.
    Summer 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 2 · IGETC Area 2A · CSU GE Area B4
    Description
    This course relates calculus to real-world applications in social science, economics, and business. Topics include an extensive and just-in-time algebra review, graphing, limits, derivatives of polynomials of one variable, maxima and minima, integration, derivatives of logarithmic and exponential functions, development of integration techniques, an introduction to multi-variable calculus, and their application to problems. This course is designed primarily for students majoring in social science, economics, and business who require calculus and is not recommended for mathematics, physical science, engineering, or biological science majors. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for MATH 115 , MATH C2210 , MATH C2210H , MATH 150, or MATH 150H. C-ID MATH-140.