MATH P101A - Pre-Calculus and Trigonometry

    Recent Professors
    Miguel Ruelas, Ian Onizuka
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    6
    Prerequisite
    MATH P051 - Intermediate Algebra for Stem Prerequisite: Intermediate Algebra or equivalent or appropriate placement as determined by the PC multiple measures process.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 2 · IGETC Area 2A · CSU GE Area B4
    Description
    Prerequisite: Intermediate Algebra (MATH P051) or the equivalent or appropriate math placement as determined by the PC multiple measures process. Total lecture 108 hours. Preparation for calculus: the study of polynomial, absolute value, radical, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions, analytic geometry, and polar coordinates. The study of trigonometric functions, their inverses and their graphs, identities and proofs related to trigonometric expressions, trigonometric equations, solving right triangles, solving triangles using the Law of Cosines and the Law of Sines, and introduction to vectors. (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area D; CSU-B4; IGETC-2A
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Wed Thu 1:10pm–2:35pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 12:30pm–3:00pm