MATH 121 - APPLIED CALCULUS I

    Recent Professors
    S. Sun, T. Kitchev, R. Gomez, M. Olivas, B. Bolton, M. Ahsan, P. Diwa, Jamie N. Rivera and 5 more
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    30–36 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Intermediate algebra proficiency, as determined through the Southwestern College Multiple Measures Process; Placement may require concurrent enrollment in MATH 85 or NC 285 , Support for Applied Calculus.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 2 · IGETC Area 2A · CSU GE Area B4
    Description
    Presents a study of the techniques of differential calculus with emphasis placed on the application of these concepts to the physical, biological, and social sciences. Provides applications of derivatives of functions including polynomials, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Requires graphing calculator. (Not open to students with credit in MATH C2210 or equivalent.) [D; CSU; UC]
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 1:20pm–2:45pm, Mon Wed 8:35am–10:00am, Tue Thu 1:20pm–2:45pm, Tue Thu 8:35am–10:00am