MATH 261 - Calculus I

    Recent Professors
    Thomas Harjuno, Manushak Movsisyan, Lan Xu, Tanshee Cheng, Rex Perez
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    MATH 260 with a grade of "C" or better
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of MATH 261
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 2 · IGETC Area 2A · CSU GE Area B4
    Description
    Students learn basic principles and applications of calculus. Topics include continuity and limits; differentiation and integration of algebraic and trigonometric functions; fundamental theorem of the calculus; applications of the derivative to curve sketching, rectilinear motion, maximum/minimum problems, and related rates; applications of the integral to problems of area, volume, arc length, and work. (GE Area � IGETC: 2A; CSU GE: B4)
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 7:20pm–9:50pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 6:30pm–9:00pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 8:00am–10:30am, Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 9:30am–10:20am