MATH 141 - Precalculus

    Recent Professors
    Brenda Wilborn, Helen Kim, Anne Gloag, Becky Stephens, Gabriel Amaury Netro, Jason Joseph Thoma
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    40–45 students
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    Successful completion of Trigonometry with a grade of C or better or appropriate placement Milestone M50 based on California Title 5 regulations. Students with a milestone M30 or M40 must enroll in Mathematics 141X (Mathematics 141 and Mathematics 15B 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 a study of numerical, analytical, and graphical properties of functions. The course content includes polynomial, rational, irrational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. Additional topics include: inverse functions, complex numbers, polar coordinates, matrices, conic sections, sequences, series and the binomial theorem. This course is designed as a preparation for calculus and is intended for the transfer student planning to major in mathematics, engineering, economics, or disciplines included in the physical or life sciences.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 5:05pm–7:35pm, Tue Thu 1:50pm–4:20pm, Wed 9:35am–12:05pm, Fri 11:15am–1:00pm