MATH 171 - Precalculus and Trigonometry

    Recent Professors
    Jessica M. Kramer, Matthew W. Cotter, Laney Wright, Veselka I. Danova, Jacob A. Carriera, Hee-Jeong Lim, Oscar E. Villalobos, Kasara Heneks and 4 more
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Winter 2026
    Class Size
    36 students
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    Completion of any mathematics course at the Intermediate Algebra level or above with a grade of "C" or better. OR Qualifying profile from the mathematics placement process.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 2 · IGETC Area 2A · CSU GE Area B4
    Description
    Study of polynomial, rational, absolute value, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions, their graphs and applications. Use of trigonometric identities. An introduction to polar coordinates, sequences, series, and analytic geometry. Preparation for the Calculus sequence.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 10:30am–1:00pm, Mon 11:00am–1:00pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 8:00am–10:30am, Mon Wed 1:30pm–4:00pm