MATH V04 - College Algebra

    Recent Professors
    Macken Wong, Christina Papazacharioudakis, Esther Carolino, Michelle Beard, Peter Yi, Lisa Anderson, Dorothy Stowers, AJ Naderi and 2 more
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024
    Class Size
    33–40 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    MATH V03 or placement as determined by the college's multiple measures assessment process
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 2 · IGETC Area 2A · CSU GE Area B4
    Description
    This is an advanced course in algebra, designed for students continuing to calculus or applied calculus. Topics include a review of number systems and basic algebra; systems of equations (including matrices and their determinants); variation; functional notation; theory of polynomial equations; study of polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, absolute value, and logarithmic functions; complex numbers; analytic geometry; and applications. Successful completion of this course fulfills the mathematics competency requirement for the AA/AS degree.
    Usually Held
    Mon 10:00am–11:50am, Mon Wed 10:00am–11:50am, Tue 10:00am–11:50am, Wed 10:00am–11:50am