MATH 116 - College and Matrix Algebra

    Recent Professors
    Brian Carter, Tracey Nicole Kiser, Victoria Phung, Manfred Smith, Mital D. Shah, Mai On-Thai, Christopher Godbout, Jenny Kimm and 3 more
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    35–45 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Successful completion of Intermediate Algebra with a grade of C or better or appropriate placement Milestone M40 or M50 based on California Title 5 regulations. Students with a milestone M30 must enroll in MATH 116X (Mathematics 116 and Mathematics 15C learning community)
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 2 · IGETC Area 2A · CSU GE Area B4
    Description
    This course is designed to strengthen the algebra skills of students seeking Business or Natural Science degrees who are required to take an applied calculus course. Topics in the course include the theory of functions; graphing functions; exponential and logarithmic functions; solving equations involving algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions; solving systems of linear equations; matrix algebra; modeling; and applications problems. Analytical reading and problem solving skills are required for success in this course.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:35am–11:00am, Mon Wed 12:45pm–2:10pm, Tue 5:00pm–7:05pm, Tue Thu 11:10am–12:30pm