MATH 156 - Math for Liberal Arts

Recent Professors: Jose Rico, Vajinder Singh
Recent Semesters: Spring 2027, Fall 2026
Class Size: 40–42 students
Difficulty: 5.0Moderateout of 10
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Intermediate Algebra or placement evaluation
Spring 2027 Sections: View Spring 2027 sections of MATH 156
Transfers To: UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 2 · IGETC Area 2A · CSU GE Area B4 · UCTCA Area 2A · UCTCA Area UC-M · UCTCA Area UCTCA · UCTCA Area 2
Description: Accepted For Credit: CSU & UC Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters, Every Year This course is designed for liberal arts and education students. This is a survey course of college mathematics with emphasis placed on the nature of mathematics, problem solving, and thinking patterns. Topics covered are selected from the areas of sets and logic; methods of proof; elements of probability and statistics; geometry; systems of numeration; math of finance; basic trigonometry and calculus; math history; and linear programming. (GR)
Usually Held: Mon Wed 1:00pm–2:35pm, Tue Thu 2:50pm–4:25pm, Tue Thu 9:20am–10:55am