MATH 18 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry for Biology/Soc Sci/Business

    Recent Professors
    Andrew Washburn
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    30–35 students
    Difficulty
    4.5Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    Placement based on multiple measures; or Intermediate Algebra or higher
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of MATH 18
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 2 · IGETC Area 2A · CSU GE Area B4
    Description
    This course covers polynomials, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions; graphs, limits, derivatives, differentiation techniques, and applications of the derivative; integration and applications of the integral; functions of several variables; and partial derivatives. The course is designed for students in biology, social sciences, business, and management. This course is not a substitute for MATH 20A . Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online. [C-ID MATH 140]