Recent SemestersSummer 2027, Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026Class Size6–100 studentsCredits3PrerequisitePrerequisite: Completion of intermediate algebra or the equivalent, or eligibility or completion of PSYC/SOC 205, BUS 204, or any course between MATH 100 and 245 (excluding MATH 197) based on multiple measures. Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 2 · IGETC Area 2A · CSU GE Area B4DescriptionPractical Mathematics is a Quantitative Reasoning course intended for liberal arts majors. This course is designed primarily for students whose programs of study have no further mathematics requirements. Its purpose is to develop an understanding of numerical information as it is used in the modern world. The course includes linear and exponential functions to model growth and decay processes and the effect of compounding interest in personal finance situations. Elementary probability theory to calculate the likelihood of events and descriptive statistics will be used to organize and make sense of data sets. Students who receive credit for MATH 101 may not receive credit for MATH 101E.Usually HeldMon Tue Fri, Tue Thu 10:15am–1:25pm, Mon Wed 9:30am–11:00am, Tue Thu 11:10am–12:35pm 