MATHEMATICS (MATH)
DIVISION: Mathematics
MATH 003 COLLEGE ALGEBRA FOR STEM
5 unit
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC limitations. See counselor.
C-ID: MATH 151
Prerequisite(s): Intermediate Algebra or placement into any Math course numbered 001-099
Algebra, graphing, and applications of functions; polynomial, rational, logarithmic and exponential functions, equations and inequalities; linear and nonlinear systems of equations; conic sections; sequences and series; the binomial theorem. Intended for STEM majors but open to all qualified students. Total of 90 hours lecture.
Grade Mode: Audit, Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
MATH 004Z GET READY FOR CALCULUS
3 unit
Transfer Credit: CSU
Prerequisite(s): Placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process or completion of a course taught at or above the level of intermediate algebra
Enrollment Limitation: Open only to students who place into Calculus with support
Are you interested in a major that requires calculus? Would you feel more confident in taking calculus if you could take a course to prepare you for it? Then, this course is designed for you! You will develop and refine the essential algebra and trigonometry skills needed to succeed in your first semester of calculus. In addition to mathematical skills, you'll gain valuable study strategies to ensure your success in your upcoming calculus course. This course covers selected topics from precalculus, trigonometry, and college algebra that are essential for success in first-semester calculus. Emphasis is placed on reviewing and applying rational, radical, and trigonometric functions, providing the foundational knowledge required for calculus. Total 45 hours lecture and 45 hours laboratory.
Grade Mode: Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
MATH 005A SINGLE VARIABLE CALCULUS I
5 unit
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See counselor.
C-ID: MATH 211; MATH SEQ 900S (WITH MATH 005B)
Limits, differentiation, and integration of functions of a single variable including the Mean Value Theorem and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. No credit if taken after MATH 005AH. Total of 90 hours lecture.
Grade Mode: Audit, Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
MATH 005AE SINGLE VARIABLE CALCULUS I WITH EMBEDDED SUPPORT
5.5 unit
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit under review.
Limits, differentiation, and integration of functions of a single variable including the Mean Value Theorem and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Course includes overview of core mathematical skills, competencies, and concepts for first-semester calculus, such as algebraic manipulation and simplification, the unit circle and trigonometric relationships, and characteristics of functions, with an emphasis on critical thinking and problem solving. No credit if taken after MATH 005A or 005AH. Total 90 hours lecture and 45 hours laboratory.
Grade Mode: Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
MATH 005AH HONORS SINGLE VARIABLE CALCULUS I
5 unit
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
Enrollment Limitation: Acceptance into the Honors Program
Limits, differentiation, and integration of functions of a single variable including the Mean Value Theorem and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. As an honors course, students will be expected to complete additional assignments involving more extensive proofs and problem solving to gain deeper insight into single variable calculus theory and applications. No credit if taken after MATH 005A. Total of 90 hours lecture.
Grade Mode: Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
MATH 005AL MATHEMATICAL MODELS USING PROGRAMMING FOR CALCULUS I
1 unit
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit under review.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in or completion of MATH 005A or MATH 005AH or MATH 006A
Practical approach to modeling the world around us using scientific programming with Python, that deepens the understanding of mathematical concepts in Calculus I, including rates of change, integration, and the fundamental theorem of calculus. Utilization of Jupyter Notebook in Google Colab and Python scientific libraries for numerical computation, graphic representation, experimentation, and problem-solving. Introduction to the modeling process in hands-on labs with theoretical exercises and real-world applications from a wide range of disciplines, including life sciences, social science, economy, AI, and STEM fields. The course is intended for students currently enrolled in first-semester calculus but is open to all students. Total of 54 hours laboratory.
Grade Mode: Audit, Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
MATH 005B SINGLE VARIABLE CALCULUS II
5 unit
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
C-ID: MATH 221
Prerequisite(s): MATH 005A or MATH 005AH
Differentiation and integration of trigonometric, exponential, logarithmic, hyperbolic functions, polar, and parametric equations; applications and techniques of integration; indeterminate forms and infinite sequences and series. No credit given if taken after MATH 005BH. Total of 90 hours lecture.
Grade Mode: Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
MATH 005BE SINGLE VARIABLE CALCULUS II WITH EMBEDDED SUPPORT
5.5 unit
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit under review.
Differentiation and integration of trigonometric, exponential, logarithmic, hyperbolic functions, polar, and parametric equations; applications and techniques of integration; indeterminate forms and infinite sequences and series. Course includes overview of mathematical skills, competencies, and concepts for second-semester calculus, such as inverse, logarithmic, and exponential functions, as well as trigonometric relationships, with an emphasis on critical thinking and problem solving. No credit given if taken after MATH005B or MATH 005BH. Total 90 hours lecture and 45 hours laboratory.
Grade Mode: Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
MATH 005BH HONORS SINGLE VARIABLE CALCULUS II
5 unit
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
C-ID: MATH 221
Enrollment Limitation: Acceptance to the PCC Honors program
Differentiation and integration of trigonometric, exponential, logarithmic, hyperbolic functions; polar, and parametric equations; applications and techniques of integration; indeterminate forms and infinite sequences and series. As an honors course, students will be expected to complete additional assignments involving more extensive proofs and problem solving to gain deeper insight of single variable calculus theory and applications. No credit if taken after MATH 005B. Total of 90 hours lecture.
Grade Mode: Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
MATH 005BL MATHEMATICAL MODELS USING PROGRAMMING FOR CALCULUS II
1 unit
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in or completion of MATH 005B or MATH 005BH
Use of computational techniques and scientific programming to build mathematical models of real-world phenomena to deepen understanding of Calculus II, such as integral calculus, sequences and series, and parametric equations. Learn to design and implement models using Python by leveraging scientific libraries to compute, simulate, and visualize mathematical problems. Through hands-on labs, students will apply problem-solving skills to tackle challenges in life sciences, biological sciences, AI, and STEM fields. It is intended for students currently enrolled in second-semester calculus but is open to all students. Total of 54 hours laboratory.
Grade Mode: Audit, Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
MATH 005C MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS
5 unit
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
C-ID: MATH 230
Prerequisite(s): MATH 005B or MATH 005BH
Parametric equations, polar coordinates, vectors and vector calculus, partial differentiation, multiple integration, Green's theorem, divergence theorem of Gauss, Stokes' theorem. No credit given if taken after MATH 005CH. Total of 90 hours lecture
Grade Mode: Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
MATH 005CH HONORS MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS
5 unit
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
Enrollment Limitation: Acceptance to the PCC Honors program
Parametric equations, polar coordinates, vectors and vector calculus, partial differentiation, multiple integration, Green's theorem, divergence theorem of Gauss, Stokes' theorem. As an honors course, students will be expected to complete additional assignments involving more extensive proofs and problem solving to gain deeper insight of multivariable calculus theory and applications. No credit if taken after MATH 005C. Total of 90 hours lecture.
Grade Mode: Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
MATH 006A CALCULUS FOR LIFE SCIENCES I
3 unit
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
Standard topics in differential calculus with an emphasis on life science applications used throughout the course. Topics include algebraic, trigonometric, exponential growth and decay functions; limits; continuity; derivatives and applications of derivatives; brief introduction to integrals. Total of 54 hours lecture.
Grade Mode: Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
MATH 008 PRECALCULUS TRIGONOMETRY
4 unit
Transfer Credit: CSU
Prerequisite(s): MATH 003 or placement based on the assessment process
Trigonometric functions and their graphs; inverse trigonometric functions; unit circle and special right triangles; trigonometric identities and equations; polar and parametric equations; polar and rectangular forms of complex numbers and vectors; matrix algebra and Cramer's Rule; mathematical induction. Intended for STEM majors but open to all qualified students. No credit if taken after MATH 007B. Total of 72 hours lecture.
Grade Mode: Audit, Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
MATH 009 PRECALCULUS MATHEMATICS
6 unit
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See counselor.
Prerequisite(s): Intermediate Algebra or placement into any Math class numbered 001-099
Algebraic, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions; inverse functions; zeros and graphs of functions; inequalities; matrices; determinants; sequences and series; binomial theorem; mathematical induction; topics in analytic geometry including curve sketching and conic sections. No credit if taken after MATH 003 and MATH 008. Intended to prepare students for success in Calculus. Total of 108 hours lecture.
Grade Mode: Audit, Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
MATH 010 LINEAR ALGEBRA AND APPLICATIONS
4 unit
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
C-ID: MATH 250
Vector spaces, linear transformations, determinants, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, solutions of systems of equations, algebra of matrices, inner product spaces, the Gauss-Jordan algorithm, and the Gram-Schmidt algorithm. No credit if taken after MATH 010H. Total of 72 hours lecture.
Grade Mode: Audit, Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
MATH 010H HONORS LINEAR ALGEBRA AND APPLICATIONS
4 unit
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
Enrollment Limitation: Acceptance to the Honors Program
Vector spaces, linear transformations, determinants, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, solutions of systems of equations, algebra of matrices, inner product spaces, the Gauss-Jordan algorithm, and the Gram-Schmidt algorithm. As an honors course, students will be expected to complete additional assignments involving advanced topics, applications, more extensive proofs, or a research project/poster presentation on an approved topic or application related to Linear Algebra. No credit if taken after MATH 010. Total of 72 hours lecture.
Grade Mode: Audit, Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
MATH 015 EXPLORATIONS IN QUANTITATIVE REASONING
4 unit
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
Prerequisite(s): Intermediate Algebra or placement into any MATH course numbered 001 - 099
Skills and techniques for problem solving using mathematical methods and quantitative reasoning. Topics include: elementary logic; combinatorics and probability; statistics; set theory; and finance math. For students with non-STEM majors. Total of 72 hours lecture.
Grade Mode: Audit, Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
MATH 020 INDEPENDENT STUDY
1 unit
Transfer Credit: CSU
Prerequisite(s): Permission of division dean
Faculty-guided survey of contemporary mathematical topics and student research. Enrollment in Independent Study requires the approval of the division dean. Total of 54 hours laboratory.
Grade Mode: Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
MATH 022 DISCRETE MATHEMATICS
4 unit
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC
Study of finite mathematical systems. Includes set theory, logic, modular arithmetic, combinatorics, relations and functions, matrix algebra, Boolean algebra, recursion, graph theory. For mathematics and computer science majors, but open to all qualified students. Total of 72 hours lecture.
Grade Mode: Audit, Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
MATH 038 FOUNDATIONS OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MATHEMATICS: BASIC NUMBER CONCEPTS
3 unit
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
Prerequisite(s): Intermediate Algebra or placement into any MATH course numbered 001 - 099
Introduces problem-solving strategies and quantitative reasoning to develop skills and explore topics in numeration systems and the real number system. Designed for prospective elementary and middle school teachers. Total of 54 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory.
Grade Mode: Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
MATH 055 DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
4 unit
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
C-ID: MATH 240
Prerequisite(s): MATH 005B or MATH 005BH
Ordinary first-and higher-order differential equations and modeling with applications to biological and physical sciences. Linear and nonlinear equations, initial-value problems, series solutions, Laplace transforms, systems of linear equations, and numerical solutions. No credit if taken after MATH 055H. Total of 72 hours lecture.
Grade Mode: Audit, Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
MATH 055H HONORS DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
4 unit
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
C-ID: MATH 240
Prerequisite(s): MATH 005B or MATH 005BH
Enrollment Limitation: Acceptance to the Honors program
Ordinary first- and higher-order differential equations and modeling with applications to biological and physical sciences. Linear and nonlinear equations, initial-value problems, series solutions, Laplace transforms, systems of linear equations, and numerical solutions. As an honors course, students will be expected to complete additional assignments involving more extensive proofs and problem solving to gain deeper insight into differential equations theory and applications. No credit if taken after MATH 055. Total of 72 hours lecture.
Grade Mode: Audit, Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
MATH 065 SCIENTIFIC AND MATHEMATICAL PROGRAMMING
3 unit
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
Prerequisite(s): MATH 005A or MATH 005AH
Application of computation technology to mathematical and scientific problems of modeling, simulations, and visualizations. Hands-on use of a variety of computational methods with high-level programming languages (such as Python or MATLAB). Teaches programming design, tools, and practical coding skills for further mathematical and scientific investigations. Total of 36 hours of lecture and 54 hours of laboratory.
Grade Mode: Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
MATH 103 SUPPORT FOR COLLEGE ALGEBRA
0.5 unit
Corequisite(s): MATH 003
Review of core prerequisite skills, competencies, and concepts for college algebra with an emphasis on critical thinking and problem solving. Intended for students who are concurrently enrolled in MATH 003: College Algebra for STEM. Topics include learning strategies and mathematical knowledge necessary for successful completion of College Algebra for STEM. Total of 45 hours laboratory.
Grade Mode: Pass/No-Pass
MATH 105A SUPPORT FOR SINGLE VARIABLE CALCULUS I
0.5 unit
Overview of core mathematical skills, competencies, and concepts for first-semester calculus, such as algebraic manipulation and simplification, the unit circle and trigonometric relationships, and characteristics of functions, with an emphasis on critical thinking and problem solving. Course content includes precalculus and geometry topics necessary for successful completion of first-semester calculus. Intended for students who are concurrently enrolled in first semester calculus, but open to all students. Total of 45 hours laboratory.
Grade Mode: Pass/No-Pass
MATH 105B SUPPORT FOR SINGLE VARIABLE CALCULUS II
0.5 unit
Overview of core mathematical skills, competencies, and concepts for second-semester calculus, such an inverse functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, and trigonometric topics, with an emphasis on critical thinking and problem solving. Course content includes precalculus topics and first-semester calculus review necessary for successful completion of second-semester calculus. Intended for students who are concurrently enrolled in second-semester calculus, but open to all students. Total of 45 hours laboratory.
Grade Mode: Pass/No-Pass
MATH 115 SUPPORT FOR EXPLORATIONS IN QUANTITATIVE REASONING
0.5 unit
Corequisite(s): MATH 015
Review of core prerequisite skills, competencies, and concepts for quantitative reasoning with an emphasis on critical thinking and problem solving. Intended for students who are concurrently enrolled in MATH 015: Explorations in Quantitative Reasoning. Topics include learning strategies and mathematical knowledge necessary for successful completion of Explorations in Quantitative Reasoning. Total of 36 hours laboratory.
Grade Mode: Pass/No-Pass
MATH 125 BEGINNING ALGEBRA
4 unit
Prerequisite(s): MATH 402 or 400B or 250, or placement based on the Math assessment process
Simplifying linear, polynomial, rational, and radical expressions. Using properties of exponents. Factoring polynomials. Applications and solving of linear, rational, radical, and quadratic equations. Graphing linear equations and solving systems of linear equations. Maximum credit for MATH 125, 127AB, and 128AB is 4 units. No credit if taken after MATH 127B or MATH 128B. Total of 90 hours lecture.
Grade Mode: Audit, Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
MATH 131 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA FOR STEM
5.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): MATH 125; or MATH 250 and concurrent enrollment in or completion of MATH 331; or placement based on the Math assessment process
Topics include algebra, graphing, and applications of functions: polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic. Designed for STEM majors and some Business majors. Total of 90 hours lecture and 45 hours laboratory.
Grade Mode: Audit, Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
MATH 150 QUANTITATIVE LITERACY II
5.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): MATH 250 or MATH 402 or MATH 400B or placement based on the Math assessment process
Study of practical applications of mathematics including finance, probability, statistics, geometry, measurement & dimensional analysis, and functions: linear, exponential & logarithmic. For non-STEM majors, but open to all qualified students. Total of 90 hours lecture and 45 hours of laboratory.
Grade Mode: Audit, Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
