MATH R101 - Mathematics for the Liberal Arts Major

    Recent Professors
    Hugo Viveros, Juan Zuniga Olea, Michael Lowe
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    35–40 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Course taught at the level of intermediate algebra or placement as determined by the college's multiple measures assessment process
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of MATH R101
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 2 · IGETC Area 2A · CSU GE Area B4
    Description
    This is an advanced course in algebra for majors in the liberal arts (English, Art, History, Philosophy, Languages, Music, Theatre, Dance, Film). This course focuses on how to solve and apply equations that include rational, linear, absolute value, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic equations; solve linear and nonlinear systems of equations and inequalities; apply functions and other algebraic techniques to model real world applications. This course includes applications to many areas within liberal arts fields.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 4:30pm–5:45pm, Mon Wed 5:30pm–6:45pm, Mon Wed 9:00am–10:15am, Wed 7:00pm–8:15pm