MATH 21 - Precalculus Algebra

    Recent Professors
    Gabriela E. Rios, John A. Banks, Kathy L. Jensen, Patricia Solano, Graciela Cochran, Nanda Jain, Azar Sioshansi, Kevin L. McCandless
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    42 students
    Difficulty
    7.3Heavyout of 10
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    Intermediate Algebra or appropriate placement beyond Intermediate Algebra.
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of MATH 21
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Students will study topics which include basic algebraic concepts, complex numbers, equations and inequalities, graphs of functions, linear and quadratic functions, polynomial functions of higher degree, rational, exponential, absolute value, and logarithmic functions, sequences and series, and conic sections. This course is designed to prepare students for the level of algebra required in calculus. Students may not take a combination of MATH 021 and MATH 025 . (C-ID MATH 151)
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 10:15am–12:05pm, Tue Thu 6:00pm–7:50pm, Tue Thu 9:15am–11:05am, Mon 10:30am–12:20pm