Mathematics
24 courses · Butte College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Winter 2027 · Spring 2027
MATH 4 Concepts in Mathematics for Teachers I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 51 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Intermediate Algebra or equivalent
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- MATH 120
This course focuses on the development of quantitative reasoning skills through in-depth, integrated explorations of topics in mathematics, including real number systems and subsystems. Emphasis is on comprehension and analysis of mathematical concepts and applications of logical reasoning. (C-ID MATH 120).
MATH 4s Concepts in Mathematics for Teachers I with Support
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 34 hours lecture, 34 hours activity
- Prerequisite
- Intermediate Algebra or equivalent
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course focuses on the development of quantitative reasoning skills through in-depth, integrated explorations of topics in mathematics, including real number systems and subsystems. Emphasis is on comprehension and analysis of mathematical concepts and applications of logical reasoning. This course will contain the same curriculum as MATH 4 but will also have embedded support to review key intermediate algebra concepts. This course emphasizes in-class activities and applications.
MATH 5 Concepts in Mathematics for Teachers II
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 68 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Intermediate Algebra or equivalent
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course develops mathematical topics needed for elementary school teaching with a focus on reasoning, problem solving, and communication. The topics include elementary statistics and probability, two- and three-dimensional geometry, measurement, coordinate geometry, and graphing. Meets requirements for elementary school teacher certification.
MATH 7 Formal Logic and Writing
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 51 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course develops an understanding of the relationship of language to logic, which should lead to the ability to analyze, criticize, and advocate ideas and to reason inductively and deductively. Skills will be developed through writing as well as the formal symbolic representation of arguments.
MATH 11 Math for Liberal Arts
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 51 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Intermediate Algebra or equivalent
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is a survey of mathematical concepts in a variety of areas. The topics include probability, statistics, set theory, measurement, geometry, and business finance.
MATH 12 Mathematics for Business Decisions (Finite Mathematics)
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 51 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Intermediate Algebra or equivalent
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MATH 130
Linear functions, systems of linear equations and inequalities, matrices, linear programming, mathematics of finance, sets and Venn diagrams, combinatorial techniques and an introduction to probability. Applications in business, economics and social sciences. (C-ID MATH 130).
MATH 12s Mathematics for Business Decisions (Finite Mathematics) with Support
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 34 hours lecture, 34 hours activity
- Prerequisite
- Intermediate Algebra or equivalent
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Linear functions, systems of linear equations and inequalities, matrices, linear programming, mathematics of finance, sets and Venn diagrams, Combinatorial techniques and an introduction to probability. Applications in business, economics and social sciences. This course will contain the same curriculum as MATH 12 but will also have embedded support to review key intermediate algebra concepts. This course emphasizes in-class activities and applications.
MATH 13 Survey of Calculus
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 68 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Intermediate Algebra or equivalent
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MATH 140
Presents a study of the techniques of calculus with emphasis placed on the application of these concepts to business and management related problems. The applications of derivatives and integrals of functions including polynomials, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions are studied. (C-ID MATH 140).
MATH 13s Survey of Calculus with Support
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 34 hours lecture, 68 hours activity
- Prerequisite
- Intermediate Algebra or equivalent
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Presents a study of the techniques of calculus with emphasis placed on the application of these concepts to business and management related problems. The applications of derivatives and integrals of functions including polynomials, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions are studied. This course will contain the same curriculum as MATH 13 but will also have embedded support to review key intermediate algebra concepts. This course emphasizes in-class activities and applications.
MATH 20 Trigonometry
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 51 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Intermediate Algebra or equivalent
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course covers the theory and applications of trigonometry. The topics include definitions of circular and right triangle trigonometric functions, graphs, identities, equations, solutions of right and oblique triangles, vectors, polar coordinates, and complex numbers.
MATH 26 College Algebra
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 68 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Intermediate Algebra or equivalent
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course covers advanced algebra concepts beyond the scope of Intermediate Algebra. The topics include algebraic simplifying, conics, theory and solution of equations and inequalities, systems of equations, linear functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, polynomial and rational functions, binomial expansion and partial fractions. The course is specifically designed for preparation for first semester Calculus (MATH C2210).
MATH 26s College Algebra with Support
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 34 hours lecture, 68 hours activity
- Prerequisite
- Intermediate Algebra or equivalent
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course covers advanced algebra concepts beyond the scope of Intermediate Algebra. The topics include algebraic simplifying, conics, theory and solution of equations and inequalities, systems of equations, linear functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, polynomial and rational functions, binomial expansion and partial fractions. The course is specifically designed for preparation for first semester Calculus (MATH C2210). This course will contain the same curriculum as MATH 26 but will also have embedded support to review key intermediate algebra concepts. This course emphasizes in-class activities and applications.
MATH 28 Precalculus
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 34 hours lecture, 68 hours activity
- Prerequisite
- Trigonometry or equivalent
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is preparation for calculus. It covers advanced algebra topics beyond the scope of Intermediate Algebra as well as the theory and applications of Trigonometry, both of which are necessary for success in calculus. Topics include polynomial, absolute value, radical, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions and their graphs; analytic geometry, and polar coordinates.
MATH 28s Precalculus with Support
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 136 hours activity
- Prerequisite
- Trigonometry or equivalent
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is preparation for calculus. It covers advanced algebra topics beyond the scope of Intermediate Algebra as well as the theory and applications of Trigonometry, both of which are necessary for success in calculus. Topics include polynomial, absolute value, radical, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions and their graphs; analytic geometry, and polar coordinates. This course will contain the same curriculum as MATH 28 but will also have embedded support to review key intermediate algebra and geometry concepts. This course emphasizes in-class activities and applications.
MATH 32 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 68 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- MATH C2220
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MATH 230
Vector valued functions, calculus of functions of more than one variable, partial derivatives, multiple integration, Green’s Theorem, Stokes’ Theorem, divergence theorem. (C-ID MATH 230).
MATH 40 Differential Equations
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 68 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- MATH C2220
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MATH 240
The course is an introduction to ordinary differential equations including both quantitative and qualitative methods as well as applications from a variety of disciplines. Introduces the theoretical aspects of differential equations, including establishing when solution(s) exist, and techniques for obtaining solutions, including, series solutions, and singular points, Laplace transforms and linear systems. (C-ID MATH 240).
MATH 42 Linear Algebra
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 51 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- MATH C2210 or MATH C2210E
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MATH 250
This course develops the techniques and theory needed to solve and classify systems of linear equations. Solution techniques include row operations, Gaussian elimination, and matrix algebra. Investigates the properties of vectors in two and three dimensions, leading to the notion of an abstract vector space. Vector space and matrix theory are presented including topics such as inner products, norms, orthogonality, eigenvalues, eigenspaces, and linear transformations. Selected applications of linear algebra are included. (C-ID MATH 250).
MATH 95 Special Studies-MATH
- Units
- 1-3
- Hours
- 51-153 hours independent study
- Prerequisite
- Permission of instructor
- Transfers to
- CSU
Supervised study in researching an area in the student's academic major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Studies course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. Students may not petition for a Special Studies course until they have completed satisfactorily 12 units of study at Butte College. 51-153 hours Independent Study. This course may be repeated to a maximum of 3.00 units to complete the entire curriculum of the course.
MATH 318 Math Foundations
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 51 hours lecture
This course provides students the opportunity to refresh and build their math skills, including fractions, decimals, percents, proportions, integers, measurement, simplifying expressions, solving equations, graphing lines, factoring, solving quadratic equations, systems of equations, and simplifying expressions with exponents. Unlimited repeats. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only. Open Entry/Open Exit.
MATH 328 Pre-Calculus Preparation
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 68 hours activity
This course is math preparation for pre-calculus. It covers advanced algebra topics including solving linear, quadratic, rational, and radical equations, and linear inequalities, operations on real and complex numbers, polynomials, rational expressions, and radical expressions. Topics will also include graphing linear, quadratic, and exponential equations in two variables, linear inequalities in one variable, and the conics, and solving systems of equations in two and three variables. Unlimited repeats. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only.
MATH 330 Calculus Preparation
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 68 hours activity
This course is math preparation for calculus. It covers advanced algebra topics beyond the scope of intermediate algebra. Topics include polynomial, absolute value, radical, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions and their graphs, analytic geometry, and polar coordinates. Unlimited repeats. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only.
MATH C2210 Calculus I: Early Transcendentals
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 85 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Pre-calculus, or college algebra and trigonometry, or equivalent, or placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MATH 210
A first course in differential and integral calculus of a single variable. Topics include limits and continuity of functions, techniques and applications of differentiation, an introduction to integration, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. This course is primarily intended for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) majors. (C-ID MATH 210).
MATH C2210E Calculus I: Early Transcendentals – Embedded Support
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 51 hours lecture, 68 hours activity
- Prerequisite
- Pre-calculus, or college algebra and trigonometry, or equivalent, or placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A first course in differential and integral calculus of a single variable. Topics include limits and continuity of functions, techniques and applications of differentiation, an introduction to integration, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. This course is primarily intended for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) majors. This course includes embedded support. This support takes the form of in-class activities and applications to help students better grasp key concepts.
MATH C2220 Calculus II: Early Transcendentals
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 68 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Calculus I: Early Transcendentals (MATH C2210), or equivalent, or placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MATH 220
A second course in differential and integral calculus of a single variable. Topics include applications of integration, techniques of integration, infinite sequences and series, and the calculus of parametric and polar equations. This course is primarily intended for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) majors. (C-ID MATH 220).