Mathematics & Statistics
Overview
Folsom Lake College's mathematics program provides students with the ability to think logically and abstractly and develop the problem-solving and computational skills necessary for success in any field of study. Mathematics is a multifaceted subject of great beauty and application. The study of mathematics explores some of the deepest puzzles that have ever been encountered and equips the student with a universal language used to study quantities and relationships in all fields.
View the Math and Statistics Placement and our Math and Statistics Course Sequence webpages.
Degrees and Certificates Offered
- A.S.-T. in Mathematics
- A.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies: Math and Science
- A.S. in Mathematics
- STEM Math Certificate
- Division Dean Dr. Lorena Navarro
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Department Chair
Marc Olsen
- Phone (916) 608-6615
- Email navarrl@flc.losrios.edu
Associate Degrees for Transfer
A.S.-T. in Mathematics
The Associate in Science in Mathematics for Transfer Degree program provides students with a major that fulfills the general requirements for transfer to the California State University. Students with this degree will receive priority admission with junior status to the California State University system. Students should work closely with their Folsom Lake College counselor to ensure that they are taking the appropriate coursework to prepare for majoring in Mathematics at the Institution they wish to transfer to because major and general education requirements may vary for each CSU and the degree may only transfer to specific institutions.
This program has the following completion requirements:
(1) Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
(A) The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (CAL-GETC).
(B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
(2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
ADTs also require that students must earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.
Catalog Date: August 1, 2026
Degree Requirements
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 400 | Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH 401 | Calculus II | 5 |
| MATH 402 | Calculus III | 5 |
| MATH 410 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 420 | Differential Equations | 4 |
| Total Units: | 22 |
The Associate in Science in Mathematics for Transfer (AS-T) degree may be obtained by completion of 60 transferable, semester units with a minimum 2.0 GPA, including (a) the major or area of emphasis described in the Required Program, and (b) the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) Requirement.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- explain and apply basic concepts of single variate calculus including various forms of derivatives and integrals, their interconnections, and their uses in analyzing and solving real-world problems.
- explain and apply basic concepts of multivariate calculus, linear algebra, or differential equation techniques, their interconnections, and their uses in analyzing and solving real-world problems.
- write logical proofs of basic theorems.
- use appropriate applications to demonstrate mathematical problem solving.
Career Information
Mathematicians work as statisticians, analysts, computer programmers, actuaries, researchers, planners, and educators. The requirements of this degree may also fill the needs of students entering into engineering, the sciences, and economics.
Associate Degrees
A.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies: Math and Science
The Interdisciplinary Studies degree is designed for students who wish to obtain a broad knowledge of mathematics and the sciences. This program is a good choice for students planning on transferring to the California State University or University of California. The student will be able to satisfy general education requirements, plus focus on transferable coursework that relates to a specific major and/or individual interest. This degree will have an "Area of Emphasis in" Math and Science. These courses emphasize the natural sciences which examine the physical universe, its life forms and its natural phenomena. Courses in math emphasize the development of mathematical and quantitative reasoning skills beyond the level of intermediate algebra. Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the methodologies of science as investigative tools. Students will also examine the influence that the acquisition of scientific knowledge has on the development of the world's civilizations. Possible majors at a four-year institution include, but are not limited to: mathematics, biology, chemistry, and physical science.
It is highly recommended that students consult a counselor to determine the classes within each area that will best prepare them for their intended transfer major.
Catalog Date: August 1, 2026
Degree Requirements
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A minimum of 18 units from the following: | 18 | |
| ANTH 300 | Biological Anthropology (3) | |
| ANTH 301 | Biological Anthropology Laboratory (1) | |
| ANTH 303 | Introduction to Forensic Anthropology (3) | |
| ASTR C1001 | Introduction to Astronomy (3) | |
| ASTR C1001L | Introduction to Astronomy Lab (1) | |
| BIOL 300 | The Foundations of Biology (3) | |
| BIOL C1000 | Introduction to Biology with Lab (4) | |
| BIOL 310 | General Biology (4) | |
| BIOL 323 | Plants and People (4) | |
| BIOL 342 | The New Plagues: New and Ancient Infectious Diseases Threatening World Health (3) | |
| BIOL 350 | Environmental Biology (3) | |
| BIOL 370 | Marine Biology (4) | |
| BIOL 400 | Principles of Biology (5) | |
| BIOL 410 | Principles of Botany (5) | |
| or BIOL 411 | Plant Science (4) | |
| BIOL 420 | Principles of Zoology (5) | |
| BIOL 430 | Anatomy and Physiology (5) | |
| BIOL 431 | Anatomy and Physiology (5) | |
| BIOL 440 | General Microbiology (4) | |
| BIOL 442 | General Microbiology and Public Health (5) | |
| CHEM 300 | Beginning Chemistry (4) | |
| CHEM 305 | Introduction to Chemistry (5) | |
| CHEM 337 | Brewing and Beer Chemistry (4) | |
| CHEM 339 | Introduction to Fermentation Chemistry (4) | |
| CHEM 400 | General Chemistry I (5) | |
| CHEM 401 | General Chemistry II (5) | |
| CHEM 410 | Quantitative Analysis (5) | |
| CHEM 420 | Organic Chemistry I (5) | |
| CHEM 421 | Organic Chemistry II (5) | |
| CISP 300 | Algorithm Design/Problem Solving (3) | |
| CISP 360 | Introduction to Structured Programming (4) | |
| CISP 400 | Object Oriented Programming with C++ (4) | |
| CISP 401 | Object Oriented Programming with Java (4) | |
| CISP 440 | Discrete Structures for Computer Science (3) | |
| ECON 310 | Statistics for Business and Economics (3) | |
| FT 304 | Fire Behavior and Combustion (3) | |
| GEOG 300 | Physical Geography: Exploring Earth's Environmental Systems (3) | |
| GEOG 301 | Physical Geography Laboratory (1) | |
| GEOG 306 | Weather and Climate (3) | |
| GEOG 330 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (3) | |
| GEOG 331 | Exploring Maps and Geographic Technologies (3) | |
| GEOL 300 | Physical Geology (3) | |
| GEOL 301 | Physical Geology Laboratory (1) | |
| GEOL 302 | Physical Geology with Lab (4) | |
| GEOL 305 | Earth Science (3) | |
| GEOL 306 | Earth Science Laboratory (1) | |
| GEOL 310 | Historical Geology (3) | |
| GEOL 311 | Historical Geology Laboratory (1) | |
| GEOL 330 | Introduction to Oceanography (3) | |
| GEOL 345 | Geology of California (3) | |
| MATH 300 | Introduction to Mathematical Ideas (3) | |
| MATH 310 | Mathematical Discovery (3) | |
| MATH 333 | College Algebra for Liberal Arts (3) | |
| MATH 341 | Calculus for Business and Economics (4) | |
| MATH 343 | Modern Business Mathematics (4) | |
| MATH 355 | Calculus for Biology and Medicine I (4) | |
| MATH 356 | Calculus for Biology and Medicine II (4) | |
| MATH 372 | College Algebra for Calculus (4) | |
| or MATH 375 | Pre-Calculus (6) | |
| MATH 373 | Trigonometry for Calculus (4) | |
| MATH 400 | Calculus I (5) | |
| MATH 401 | Calculus II (5) | |
| MATH 402 | Calculus III (5) | |
| MATH 410 | Introduction to Linear Algebra (3) | |
| MATH 420 | Differential Equations (4) | |
| NUTRI 300 | Nutrition (3) | |
| NUTRI 302 | Nutrition for Physical Performance (3) | |
| NUTRI 340 | Nutrition and Metabolism (3) | |
| PHYS 310 | Conceptual Physics (3) | |
| PHYS 311 | Basic Physics (3) | |
| PHYS 350 | General Physics (4) | |
| PHYS 360 | General Physics (4) | |
| PHYS 411 | Mechanics of Solids and Fluids (4) | |
| PHYS 421 | Electricity and Magnetism (4) | |
| PHYS 431 | Heat, Waves, Light and Modern Physics (4) | |
| PS 302 | Introduction to Physical Science (4) | |
| PSYC 312 | Biological Psychology (4) | |
| PSYC 330 | Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (3) | |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics (4) | |
| Total Units: | 18 | |
The Interdisciplinary Studies: Math and Science Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, and either (a) the Local General Education Pattern or (b) the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC), plus sufficient electives for a total of at least 60 units. See FLC graduation requirements.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- reason quantitatively and empirically (Math and Science).
A.S. in Mathematics
This degree is designed to allow students to meet common lower division requirements for a major in mathematics at many four-year transfer institutions. Required courses for this degree may also fulfill lower division requirements for four-year degrees in computer science and engineering.
Catalog Date: August 1, 2026
Degree Requirements
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 400 | Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH 401 | Calculus II | 5 |
| MATH 402 | Calculus III | 5 |
| MATH 420 | Differential Equations | 4 |
| MATH 410 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 |
| A minimum of 4 units from the following: | 4 | |
| CISP 360 | Introduction to Structured Programming (4) | |
| CISP 370 | Beginning Visual Basic (4) | |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics (4) | |
| Total Units: | 26 | |
The Mathematics Associate in Science (A.S.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, and either (a) the Local General Education Pattern or (b) the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC), plus sufficient electives for a total of at least 60 units. See FLC graduation requirements.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- identify, formulate, and solve applied problems (using calculus and linear algebra) in verbal, numeric, graphical, and symbolic form related to science, economics, or business.
- recognize and construct valid arguments using deductive and inductive reasoning skills.
- define and utilize terminology of mathematics with emphasis in calculus, linear algebra, and either statistics, logic or problem solving.
- calculate derivatives and integrals using a variety of defined rules and strategies of calculus, algebraic properties and trigonometric identities.
Certificate of Achievement
STEM Math Certificate
The STEM Math Certificate provides students with an option to receive college affirmation of math related work done on a pathway related to science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. Students majoring in STEM related fields often transfer without the need for an associates degree even though many lower division preparation courses were taken. A common thread throughout these majors is a high level of proficiency in mathematics.
Catalog Date: August 1, 2026
Certificate Requirements
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A minimum of 16 units from the following: | 16 | |
| MATH 300 | Introduction to Mathematical Ideas (3) | |
| MATH 333 | College Algebra for Liberal Arts (3) | |
| MATH 373 | Trigonometry for Calculus (4) | |
| MATH 341 | Calculus for Business and Economics (4) | |
| MATH 355 | Calculus for Biology and Medicine I (4) | |
| MATH 356 | Calculus for Biology and Medicine II (4) | |
| MATH 372 | College Algebra for Calculus (4) | |
| or MATH 375 | Pre-Calculus (6) | |
| MATH 400 | Calculus I (5) | |
| MATH 401 | Calculus II (5) | |
| MATH 402 | Calculus III (5) | |
| MATH 410 | Introduction to Linear Algebra (3) | |
| MATH 420 | Differential Equations (4) | |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics (4) | |
| A student may only apply one calculus sequence to the certificate. Math 341 is one option. Math 355 and Math 356 is another option. Math 400 and Math 401 and Math 402 are the other option. | ||
| Total Units: | 16 | |
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- use appropriate applications to demonstrate mathematical problem solving.
- use trigonometric concepts to solve a variety of triangle related real-world applications.
- explain and apply basic concepts of single variate calculus including various forms of derivatives and integrals, their interconnections, and their uses in analyzing and solving real-world problems.
Career Information
A strong Math foundation is required for nearly every STEM major plus a number of other majors that may not be traditionally listed as STEM. The courses within this certificate provide strong foundations for many majors and open many potential career doors. Visit the Career Center to find out more about jobs related to the following majors and career options. Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and other majors require 2 or 3 semesters of calculus and sometimes additional courses. Technology: Computer Science and Computer Programming majors require Calculus and some higher courses in mathematics. Engineering: Mechanical, Civil, Electrical engineers, to name a few, all require our Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Differential Equations. Mathematics: Mathematicians work as statisticians, analysts, computer programmers, actuaries, researchers, planners, and educators. Economics and Industrial Engineering majors require Calculus and some higher level courses and sometimes Statistics as well.
Mathematics (MATH) Courses
MATH 295 Independent Studies in Mathematics
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
MATH 299 Experimental Offering in Mathematics
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This is the experimental courses description.
MATH 300 Introduction to Mathematical Ideas
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:Intermediate Algebra or equivalent (Integrated Math 3) with a grade of "C-" or better OR through the Los Rios placement process.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:Local GE L2; Cal-GETC Area 2
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course is intended for liberal arts students but may be of interest to others as well. Several specific topics will be covered including number theory, algebraic modeling, geometry, combinatorics, probability, statistics, trigonometry, graph theory, and voting and apportionment. This course is not recommended for students entering elementary school teaching or for business administration majors. A graphing calculator may be required.
MATH 310 Mathematical Discovery
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:Intermediate Algebra or equivalent (Integrated Math 3) with a grade of "C-" or better OR through the placement process.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:Local GE L2
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course is designed to enhance students' understanding of mathematics by involving them in the mathematical process of exploration, conjecture, and proof. Students will explore mathematical patterns and relations, formulate conjectures, and prove their conjectures. Areas of mathematics from which content may be derived include number theory, statistics, probability, geometry, and sequences and series. This course is recommended for students interested in a career in education.
MATH 333 College Algebra for Liberal Arts
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:Through the Los Rios Placement Process or High School Algebra 2 or Integrated Math 3 or Intermediate Algebra.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:Local GE L2; Cal-GETC Area 2
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course is a transfer-level college algebra course for all majors. Topics include absolute value, polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions; solving equations involving these functions; graphing these functions using rigid and non-rigid transformations; solving linear and nonlinear inequalities; systems of equations; complex numbers; and inverse functions.
MATH 341 Calculus for Business and Economics
- Units:4
- Hours:72 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:Through the Los Rios Placement Process or successful completion of Algebra II/Integrated Math 3 or Intermediate Algebra, with a grade of C- or better.
- Corequisite:Students who have not passed Intermediate Algebra or the equivalent must enroll in MATHS 46.
- Transferable:CSU; UC (UC credit limitation: MATH 341, MATH 355 and MATH 400 combined: Maximum credit, one course )
- General Education:Local GE L2; Cal-GETC Area 2
- C-ID:C-ID MATH 140
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course is designed around applications of sets, functions, limits, analytic geometry, and the differential and integral calculus in an economic and business context. This course is intended for business students; it is not recommended for mathematics and physical science majors.
MATH 343 Modern Business Mathematics
- Units:4
- Hours:72 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:Through the Los Rios Placement Process or successful completion of Algebra II/Integrated Math 3 or Intermediate Algebra, with a grade of C- or better.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:Local GE L2; Cal-GETC Area 2
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course is designed around applications of mathematics in an economic and business context. The major topics included are functions, finance (interest and exponential models), rates of change, optimization, and linear programming. The content of the course is structured to incorporate tables, graphs and data sets collected from real-world situations. This course is not recommended for mathematics or physical science majors. A scientific calculator will be required.
MATH 355 Calculus for Biology and Medicine I
- Units:4
- Hours:72 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU; UC (UC credit limitation: MATH 341, MATH 355 and MATH 400 combined: maximum credit, one course )
- General Education:Local GE L2; Cal-GETC Area 2
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course is an introduction to differential calculus and elementary differential equations via applications in biology and medicine. It covers limits, derivatives of polynomials, trigonometric and exponential functions, graphing, and applications of the derivative to biology and medicine. Topics include the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus and techniques of integration, including integral tables and numerical methods. This course does not meet the prerequisite for the Engineering Physics series.
MATH 356 Calculus for Biology and Medicine II
- Units:4
- Hours:72 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:MATH 355 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC (UC credit limitation: MATH 356 and MATH 401 combined: maximum credit, one course. )
- General Education:Local GE L2; Cal-GETC Area 2
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course covers matrix algebra with eigenvalues and eigenvectors, systems of linear equations, functions of several variables, partial derivatives, systems of differential equations, probability, and applications to biology and medicine. This course does not meet the prerequisite for the Engineering Physics series.
MATH 372 College Algebra for Calculus
- Units:4
- Hours:72 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:Through the Los Rios Placement Process or successful completion of Algebra II/Integrated Math 3 or Intermediate Algebra, with a grade of C- or better.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:Local GE L2; Cal-GETC Area 2
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course provides a rigorous treatment of college-level algebra and its applications, with a particular focus on preparing students for the calculus sequence for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) majors. Topics include polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, absolute value, and logarithmic functions, graphs, and equations; systems of equations; the theory of polynomial equations; analytic geometry including conics; and an introduction to sequences and series. Emphasis is given to analytical reasoning and problem-solving. This course may be taken concurrently with MATH 373, Trigonometry for Calculus. Completion of both MATH 372 AND MATH 373 with grades of "C" or better meets the prerequisite for MATH 400, Calculus I. A calculator may be required for some aspects of this course.
MATH 373 Trigonometry for Calculus
- Units:4
- Hours:72 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:Through the Los Rios Placement Process or successful completion of Algebra II/Integrated Math 3 or Intermediate Algebra, with a grade of C- or better.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:Local GE L2; Cal-GETC Area 2
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course provides a rigorous treatment of trigonometry and its applications, with a particular focus on preparing students for the calculus sequence for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) majors. It emphasizes the study of trigonometric functions from numerical, graphical, and algebraic descriptions. Topics include functions and their graphs, transformations of functions, geometric properties of circles and triangles, degree and radian measurements of angles, right triangle trigonometry, reference angle trigonometry, unit circle trigonometry, graphs and transformations of trigonometric functions, verifying and applying trigonometric identities, inverse trigonometric functions, solving trigonometric equations, solving triangles using the Law of Sines and the Law of Cosines, vectors, the polar coordinate system, and roots and powers of complex numbers including De Moivre's Theorem. This course may be taken concurrently with MATH 372, College Algebra for Calculus. Completion of both MATH 372 AND MATH 373 with grades of "C" or better meets the prerequisite for MATH 400, Calculus I. A calculator will be required.
MATH 375 Pre-Calculus
- Units:6
- Hours:108 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:Through the Los Rios Placement Process or successful completion of Algebra II/Integrated Math 3 or Intermediate Algebra, with a grade of C- or better.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:Local GE L2; Cal-GETC Area 2
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course provides a rigorous treatment of the foundational mathematical concepts and skills that will prepare students for the calculus sequence for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) majors. Topics include polynomial, absolute value, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions, with graphing and applications; trigonometric functions and their inverses, including graphs, proving identities, trigonometric equations, and solving triangles; systems of equations and inequalities; analytic geometry and conics; vectors and polar coordinates; and an introduction to sequences and series. It emphasizes analytical reasoning and problem-solving. The maximum UC transfer credit is 5 units for any combination of College Algebra and Precalculus courses. A calculator may be required for this course.
MATH 385 Calculus Preparation for STEM
- Units:4
- Hours:72 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:Through the Los Rios Placement Process or successful completion of Algebra II/Integrated Math 3 or Intermediate Algebra.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:Local GE L2
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This class is designed for STEM majors who are not fully prepared for Calculus. It will focus on graphical and intuitive development of ideas formally covered in calculus, especially limits. Topics will include graphing and function analysis polynomial, trigonometric, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions. This course will build algebraic skills required for success in Calculus and cover the topics of limits and continuity. Students will need access to the Internet to be able to use graphing utilities such as Desmos.
MATH 400 Calculus I
- Units:5
- Hours:90 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:Math 375 or Math 370 or the combination of Math 372 and Math 373, or through the Los Rios Placement process.
- Transferable:CSU; UC (UC credit limitation: MATH 341, MATH 355 and MATH 400 combined: maximum credit, one course )
- General Education:Local GE L2; Cal-GETC Area 2
- C-ID:C-ID MATH 210
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course explores the basic concepts of analytic geometry, limits of functions, derivatives, and integrals. Topics covered will include finding the limits of functions by graphing and indeterminate forms of algebraic expressions. Derivatives and integrals involving algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, logarithmic, and inverse trigonometric functions will also be covered. Many applications will be covered, including those involving rectilinear motion, differentials, related rates, graphing, optimization, and finding areas of bounded regions. A graphing calculator may be required for this course.
MATH 401 Calculus II
- Units:5
- Hours:90 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:MATH 400 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC (UC credit limitation: MATH 356 and MATH 401 combined: maximum credit, one course )
- General Education:Local GE L2; Cal-GETC Area 2
- C-ID:C-ID MATH 220
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course was formerly known as MATH 401 Calculus II.
This course is a continuation of MATH 400. Topics covered include techniques of integration, numerical integration, improper integrals, infinite series, parametric equations, polar coordinates, and conic sections. Many applications will be covered including those involving areas between plane regions, volumes of revolution, work, moments and concepts of mass, average value, arc length, and surface area. A graphing calculator may be required for this course.
MATH 402 Calculus III
- Units:5
- Hours:90 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:MATH 401 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:Local GE L2; Cal-GETC Area 2
- C-ID:C-ID MATH 230
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course extends the concepts of limits, derivatives and integrals to vector-valued functions and functions of more than one variable. Topics covered will include three-dimensional analytic geometry and vectors, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, line integrals, surface integrals, and the theorems of Green, Gauss (Divergence), and Stokes. Many applications of calculus will be included. A graphing calculator may be required for this course.
MATH 410 Introduction to Linear Algebra
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:MATH 401 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:Local GE L2; Cal-GETC Area 2
- C-ID:C-ID MATH 250
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course introduces linear algebra. Topics include matrices, determinants, systems of equations, vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvectors, and applications. This course is intended for majors in mathematics, engineering, science, and related fields.
MATH 420 Differential Equations
- Units:4
- Hours:72 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:MATH 401 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:Local GE L2; Cal-GETC Area 2
- C-ID:C-ID MATH 240
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course is a study of ordinary differential equations, including linear equations, systems of equations, equations with variable coefficients, existence and uniqueness of solutions, series solutions, singular points, transform methods, boundary value problems, and applications.
MATH 495 Independent Studies in Mathematics
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
MATH 499 Experimental Offering in Mathematics
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This is the experimental courses description.
Mathematics Support (MATHS) Courses
MATHS 11 Guided Individualized Support for Mathematics and Statistics
- Units:0.25 - 2
- Hours:13.5 - 108 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Corequisite:The student must be enrolled in a course with Math content. This includes, but is not limited to the designators, MATH, STAT, CHEM, PHYS, ASTR, BUS, ECON, and CISP.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course is open to all students currently enrolled in any course that uses or teaches mathematical concepts. The course enables students to build and review math topics that are necessary for success in any level of MATH, STAT, or other course. Learning objectives and the course topics will be designed based on the needs of each individual student with the guidance and support from the instructor and embedded tutors. This course cannot replace any existing mathematics course, and is not used to satisfy any prerequisite. This class is open entry and is graded on a Pass/No Pass basis. This course may be taken up to three times but the total of all the attempts cannot exceed 2.0 units.
MATHS 15 Support for Intermediate Algebra
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course provides intensive instruction and practice in the core mathematical skills, competencies, and concepts necessary for success in MATH 120, Intermediate Algebra. You must be enrolled in the corresponding section of Math 120 while taking this course. Topics and homework assignments are often connected to the students' assignments in MATH 120. This class is graded on a pass/no pass basis and does not meet math competency.
MATHS 33 Support for College Algebra for Liberal Arts
- Units:2
- Hours:36 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Corequisite:MATH 333
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course provides intensive instruction and practice in the core mathematical skills, competencies, and concepts necessary for success in Math 333, College Algebra for Liberal Arts. You must be enrolled in the corresponding section of Math 333 while taking this course. Topics and homework assignments are often connected to the students' assignments in MATH 333. The course includes applications of the concepts and skills covered. This class is graded on a pass/no pass basis and does not meet math competency. A calculator may be required for this course.
MATHS 46 Support for Calculus for Business and Economics
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Corequisite:MATH 341
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course provides intensive instruction and practice in the core mathematical skills, competencies, and concepts necessary for success in Math 341, Calculus for Business and Economics. You must be enrolled in the corresponding section of Math 341 while taking this course. Topics and homework assignments are often connected to the students' assignments in MATH 341. The course includes applications of the concepts and skills covered. This class is graded on a pass/no pass basis and does not meet math competency. A scientific calculator will be required for this course.
MATHS 55 Support for Trigonometry with College Algebra
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course provides intensive instruction and practice in the core mathematical skills, competencies, and concepts necessary for success in MATH 335: Trigonometry with College Algebra. You must be enrolled in the corresponding section of Math 335 while taking this course. Topics and homework assignments are often connected to the students' assignments in MATH 335. The course includes applications of the concepts and skills covered. A scientific calculator is required for this course. See notes on the e-schedule for more information. This class is graded on a pass/no pass basis and does not meet math competency.
MATHS 60 Support for Calculus I
- Units:2
- Hours:36 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Corequisite:MATH 400
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course provides intensive instruction and practice in the core mathematical skills, competencies, and concepts necessary for success in Calculus I (Math 400). Students taking this course must be concurrently enrolled in a corresponding section of MATH 400. The content of this course is designed to provide arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and learning skills support to students as they learn concepts in their Calculus I course. Topics and homework assignments are often connected to assignments in the Calculus I course. This course is graded Pass/No Pass.
MATHS 70 Support for College Algebra for Calculus
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Corequisite:MATH 372
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course provides intensive instruction and practice in the core mathematical skills, competencies, and concepts necessary for success in MATH 372: College Algebra for Calculus as well as affective domain skills. Topics and homework assignments are often connected to the students' assignments in MATH 372. The course includes applications of the concepts and skills covered. A calculator may be required. This course is graded on a Pass/No Pass basis and does not meet local math competency.
MATHS 73 Support Course for Trigonometry for Calculus
- Units:2
- Hours:36 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Corequisite:MATH 373
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course provides intensive instruction and practice in the core mathematical skills, competencies, and concepts necessary for success in Trigonometry for Calculus (MATH 373). Students taking this course must be concurrently enrolled in the corresponding section MATH 373. The course content is designed to provide arithmetic, algebra, geometry and learning skills support to students as they learn related concepts in their corequisite course. Topics and homework assignments are often connected to students’ assignments in the corequisite course. A calculator is required. This course is graded on a Pass/No Pass basis and does not meet local math competency.
MATHS 75 Support for Pre-Calculus
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Corequisite:MATH 375
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course provides intensive instruction and practice in the core mathematical skills, competencies, and concepts necessary for success in MATH 375 (Pre-Calculus). Students taking this course must be concurrently enrolled in the corresponding section of MATH 375. The content of this course is designed to provide arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and learning skills support to students as they learn related concepts in their corequisite course. Topics and homework assignments are often connected to assignments in the corequisite course. A calculator will be required for this course. This course is graded on a Pass/No Pass basis and does not meet local math competency.
MATHS 80 Support for Calculus I
- Units:0.25 - 2
- Hours:13.5 - 108 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Corequisite:MATH 400
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course provides additional problem solving practice, theory practice, and study skills support for students concurrently enrolled in MATH 400, Calculus I. A student may take this class up to 2.0 units or 3 times, whichever comes first. A graphing calculator may be required. This class is graded on a pass/no pass basis and does not meet math competency.
MATHS 81 Calculus II: Problem Solving
- Units:1
- Hours:18 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Corequisite:MATH 401
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course provides additional problem solving practice, theory practice, and study skills support for students concurrently enrolled in MATH 401, Calculus II. Please refer to the class notes in the online schedule of classes for details to the particular sections of MATH 401 that will be associated with this section. This class is graded on a pass/no pass basis and does not meet math competency. A graphing calculator may be required.
MATHS 82 Calculus III: Problem Solving
- Units:1
- Hours:18 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Corequisite:MATH 402
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course provides additional problem solving practice, theory practice, and study skills support for students concurrently enrolled in MATH 402, Calculus III. Please refer to the class notes in the online schedule of classes for details to the particular sections of MATH 402 that will be associated with this section. This class is graded on a pass/no pass basis and does not meet math competency. A graphing calculator may be required.
MATHS 85 Support for Calculus Preparation for STEM
- Units:2
- Hours:36 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Corequisite:MATH 385
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course provides intensive instruction and practice in the core mathematical skills, competencies, concepts, and study skills necessary for success in MATH 385. Students taking this course must be concurrently enrolled in the corresponding section of MATH 385. The content of this course is designed to provide arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and skills support to students as they learn preparatory concepts in their MATH 385 course. Topics and homework assignments may be connected to assignments in the MATH 385. This course is graded on a Pass/No Pass basis. Students will need access to the Internet to be able to use graphing utilities such as Desmos.
MATHS 95 Support for Introduction to Mathematical Ideas
- Units:2
- Hours:36 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Corequisite:MATH 300
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course provides intensive instruction and practice in the core mathematical skills, competencies, and concepts necessary for success in Math 300, Introduction to Mathematical Ideas. You must be enrolled in the corresponding section of Math 300 while taking this course. Topics and homework assignments are often related to the students' assignments in MATH 300. The course includes applications of the concepts and skills covered. This class is graded on a pass/no pass basis and does not meet math competency. A scientific calculator may be required for this course.
MATHS 299 Experimental Offering in Mathematics Support
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This is the experimental courses description.
MATHS 499 Experimental Offering in Mathematics Support
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This is the experimental courses description.
Statistics (STAT) Courses
STAT 10 Support for Introduction to Statistics
- Units:2
- Hours:36 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Corequisite:STAT C1000
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course provides intensive instruction and practice in the core mathematical skills, competencies, and concepts necessary for success in STAT 300, Introduction to Probability and Statistics. You must be enrolled in the corresponding section of STAT 300 while taking this course. Topics and homework assignments are often connected to the students' assignments in STAT 300. The course includes applications of the concepts and skills covered. Students will be expected to use technology for data analysis. Appropriate technology includes at least one of the following: TI-Graphing calculator, StatCrunch, Excel, SPSS or Minitab. See class notes in the e-schedule for more information. This class is graded on a pass/no pass basis and does not meet math competency.
STAT C1000 Introduction to Statistics
- Units:4
- Hours:72 hours LEC
- Prerequisite: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.
- Transferable:CSU; UC (UC credit limitation: 330 and STAT 300 combined: maximum credit, one course)
- General Education:Local GE L2; Cal-GETC Area 2
- C-ID:C-ID MATH 110
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course was formerly known as STAT 300 Introduction to Probability and Statistics.
This course is an introduction to statistical thinking and processes, including methods and concepts
for discovery and decision-making using data. Topics include descriptive statistics; probability and
sampling distributions; statistical inference; correlation and linear regression; analysis of variance,
chi-squared, and t-tests; and application of technology for statistical analysis including the
interpretation of the relevance of the statistical findings. Students apply methods and processes to applications using data from a broad range of disciplines. Statistical analysis using a statistical software package such as, but not limited to, StatCrunch, R, SAS, SPSS, EXCEL, Minitab, Desmos, and/or graphing calculators is required. This course was formerly known as STAT 300: Introduction to Probability and Statistics. This course is not open to students who have successfully passed the honors version of the course, i.e. STAT C1000H, STAT 480.
STAT 495 Independent Studies in Statistics
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
STAT 499 Experimental Offering in Statistics
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
(See catalog p. 21)
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