MATH 386 - Preparation for Calculus

    Recent Professors
    Luis R. Mendez-Nunez, Michelle C. Poliseno, Tricia L. Sanford, Jonathan E. Segal
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    4.4Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    None.
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of MATH 386
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This class is designed for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) majors who are not fully prepared for calculus. The course will focus on the intuitive and conceptual development of ideas formally covered in calculus. Topics will include function analysis, especially polynomial, trigonometric, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. This course will build algebraic and trigonometric skills required for success in calculus.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 8:00am–10:05am, Tue Thu 1:00pm–3:05pm