MATH 121 - Basic Techniques of Applied Calculus I

    Recent Professors
    Juan Rivera, Todor Kitchev, Saenal Kim Sun, Jason Joseph Thoma, Gabriel Amaury Netro, Wesley Ha, Judy Wu, Anne Gloag and 1 more
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    40–45 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Successful completion of Intermediate Algebra with a grade of C or better or appropriate placement Milestone M60 based on California Title 5 regulations. Students with a milestone M30 or M50 must enroll in MATH 121X (Mathematics 121 and Mathematics 15F support course)
    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 examines the study of calculus using numerical, graphical, and analytical methods to analyze calculus problems encountered in real-world applications in business, natural/life sciences, and social sciences. Topics include limits, derivatives, and integrals of algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions, curve sketching, optimization, and areas under and between curves and partial derivatives and optimization of multivariable functions. This is the first course in a sequence of mathematics courses for students intending to major in business, economics, or natural and social sciences.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:10am–12:35pm, Mon Wed 9:35am–11:00am, Tue Thu 1:45pm–3:10pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 12:00pm–1:20pm