# Mathematics (MATH) courses

College of Alameda · 2026-2027 Catalog · 25 courses

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"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026.

### MATH 1 — Pre-Calculus

- **Units:** 4
- **Hours:** 4 hours lecture
- **Prerequisite:** MATH 203 or MATH 211D or MATH 230 or appropriate placement through multiple measures assessment process.
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule
- Peralta GE Areas 2; Cal-GETC Area 2;

Preparation for the calculus sequence or other courses requiring a sound algebraic background: Inequalities, theory of equations, sequences and series, matrices, functions and relations, logarithmic and exponential functions; function concept used as a unifying notion.

### MATH 2 — Pre-Calculus with Analytic Geometry

- **Units:** 5
- **Hours:** 5 hours lecture
- **Prerequisite:** MATH 050 or
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule
- Peralta GE Areas 2;

Advanced algebra and analytic geometry: Linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions, inverse functions, determinants, matrices and linear systems, zeros to polynomials, arithmetic and geometric sequences, mathematical induction, permutations and combinations, binomial theorem, vectors, conic sections, translation and rotation of axes, polar coordinates, lines and surfaces in space, and quadric surfaces.

### MATH 3A — Calculus I

- **Units:** 5
- **Hours:** 5 hours lecture
- **Prerequisite:** Math 002 or MATH 001 and MATH 050, Appropriate placement through multiple measure assessment process or
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 5 sections (/c/college-of-alameda/schedule/fall-2026/math.md)
- Peralta GE Areas 2; Cal-GETC Area 2;

Theorems on limits and continuous functions, derivatives, differentials, and applications: Fundamental theorems of calculus and applications; properties of exponential, logarithmic, and inverse trigonometric functions, and hyperbolic functions.

### MATH 3B — Calculus II

- **Units:** 5
- **Hours:** 5 hours lecture
- **Prerequisite:** MATH C2210
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/college-of-alameda/schedule/fall-2026/math.md)
- Peralta GE Areas 2; Cal-GETC Area 2;

Applications of definite integral: Methods of integration, polar coordinates, parametric equations, infinite and power series.

### MATH 3C — Calculus III

- **Units:** 5
- **Hours:** 5 hours lecture
- **Prerequisite:** MATH 003B or
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/college-of-alameda/schedule/fall-2026/math.md)
- Peralta GE Areas 2; Cal-GETC Area 2;

Partial differentiation: Jacobians, transformations, multiple integrals, theorems of Green and Stokes, differential forms, vectors and vector functions, geometric coordinates, and vector calculus.

### MATH 3E — Linear Algebra

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 3 hours lecture
- **Prerequisite:** MATH C2210
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/college-of-alameda/schedule/fall-2026/math.md)
- Peralta GE Areas 2; Cal-GETC Area 2;

Linear spaces and linear transformations: Development of techniques and theory for solving and classifying linear systems, including row operations, Gaussian elimination, and matrix algebra; properties of vectors in two and three dimensions, matrix theory, abstract vector spaces, linear transformations, inner products, norms, orthogonality, eigenvalues, eigenspaces; selected applications of linear algebra. MATH 3E and 3F are equivalent to MATH 3D. Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in MATH 3D.

### MATH 3F — Differential Equations

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 3 hours lecture
- **Prerequisite:** MATH 003E, MATH C2220
- **C-ID:** Math 240 Approved
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/college-of-alameda/schedule/fall-2026/math.md)
- Peralta GE Areas 2; Cal-GETC Area 2;

Ordinary differential equations: First-order, second-order, and higher-order equations; separable and exact equations, series solutions, LaPlace transformations, systems of differential equations. MATH 3E and 3F are equivalent to MATH 3D. Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in MATH 3D.

### MATH 11 — Discrete Mathematics

- **Units:** 4
- **Hours:** 4 hours lecture
- **Prerequisite:** MATH C2220
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule
- Peralta GE Areas 2, 2; Cal-GETC Area 2, 2;

Mathematical induction, finite series, sets, relations and functions, introduction to trees, combinatorics, algebraic structures, and probability.

### MATH 15 — Mathematics for Liberal Arts Students

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 3 hours lecture
- **Prerequisite:** MATH 203 or MATH 211D or MATH 230 or MATH 240 or equivalent
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/college-of-alameda/schedule/fall-2026/math.md)
- Peralta GE Areas 2;

Fundamental ideas underlying modern mathematics: Elements from logic, sets and number systems; concepts of elementary algebra, geometry, topology, and combinatorics.

### MATH 16A — Calculus for Business & the Life & Social Sciences

- **Units:** 4
- **Hours:** 4 hours lecture
- **Prerequisite:** MATH 203 or MATH 211D or Appropriate placement through multiple measures assessment process.
- **Advisory:** MATH 001
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/college-of-alameda/schedule/fall-2026/math.md)
- Peralta GE Areas 2; Cal-GETC Area 2;

Introduction to analytic geometry, differential and integral calculus of algebraic functions, with particular attention paid to simple applications.

### MATH 49 — Independent Study in Math

- **Units:** .5-5
- **Hours:** .5 hours lecture
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

In-depth exploration of an area or problem of the student's choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in Math. Student must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog.

### MATH 50 — Trigonometry

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 3 hours lecture
- **Prerequisite:** MATH 203 or 211D or MATH 230, appropriate placement through multiple measures assessment process.
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule
- Eligible for credit by examination
- Peralta GE Areas 2;

Introduction to functional trigonometry including basic definitions, identities, graphs, inverse functions, trigonometric equations and applications, solution of triangles and applications, polar coordinates, complex numbers, and De Moivre’s Theorem.

### MATH 201 — Elementary Algebra

- **Units:** 5
- **Hours:** 5 hours lecture
- **Prerequisite:** MATH 225 or MATH 253 or MATH 250 or Appropriate placement through multiple measures assessment process or
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule
- Eligible for credit by examination

Basic algebraic operations: Linear equations and inequalities, relations and functions, factoring quadratic polynomials, solving quadratic equations, fractions, radicals and exponents, word problems, graphing, and number systems.

### MATH 202 — Geometry

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 3 hours lecture
- **Prerequisite:** MATH 201 or Math 210 D – Self-paced Elementary Algebra or Appropriate placement through multiple measures assessment process
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule
- Eligible for credit by examination
- Peralta GE Areas 2;

Introduction to plane geometry emphasizing mathematical logic and proofs; geometric constructions, congruent triangles, parallel lines and parallelograms, proportions, similar triangles, circles, polygons, and area.

### MATH 203 — Intermediate Algebra

- **Units:** 5
- **Hours:** 5 hours lecture
- **Prerequisite:** MATH 201 or Math 210D, Elementary Algebra lab or Appropriate placement through multiple measures assessment process
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule
- Eligible for credit by examination
- Peralta GE Areas 2;

Intermediate algebraic operations: Real number properties and operations; solutions and graphs of linear equations in one and two variables; absolute value equations; advanced factoring; complex numbers, quadratic equations and systems of quadratic equations; conics; determinants; solutions and graphs of first-degree, quadratic and rational inequalities; exponential and logarithmic functions; and sequences and series.

### MATH 213 — Support for Statistics

- **Units:** 2
- **Hours:** 2 hours lecture
- **Corequisite:** STAT C1000 or STAT C1000
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/college-of-alameda/schedule/fall-2026/math.md)

Competencies and concepts needed in statistics: Arithmetic, pre-algebra, elementary and intermediate algebra, and descriptive statistics; descriptive data analysis, solving and graphing linear equations, and modeling with linear functions. Intended for students who are concurrently enrolled in MATH 13.

### MATH 215 — Support for Pre-Calculus

- **Units:** 2
- **Hours:** 2 hours lecture
- **Corequisite:** MATH 001
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

Review of the core prerequisite skills, competencies, and concepts needed in pre-calculus: Factoring, operations on rational and radical expressions, absolute value equations and inequalities, exponential and logarithmic expressions and equations, conic sections, functions including composition and inverses, an in-depth focus on quadratic functions, and a review of topics from geometry. Intended for students majoring in business, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and concurrently enrolled in MATH 1. This course is appropriate for students who are confident in their graphing and beginning algebra skills.

### MATH 216 — Support for Trigonometry

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 1 hour lecture
- **Prerequisite:** MATH 050
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

Review of the core prerequisite skills, competencies, and concepts needed in trigonometry: Geometry, transformations of graphs, trigonometric functions and applications, conic sections, polar coordinates including the complex plane and analytic geometry. Intended for students majoring in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and who are concurrently enrolled in MATH 50, Trigonometry. This course is appropriate for students who are confident in their graphing and beginning algebra skills.

### MATH 219A — Support for Calculus I

- **Units:** 2
- **Hours:** 2 hours lecture
- **Corequisite:** MATH C2210
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 3 sections (/c/college-of-alameda/schedule/fall-2026/math.md)

Review of the core prerequisite skills, competencies, and concepts needed in calculus: Factoring, operations on rational and radical expressions, absolute value equations and inequalities, exponential and logarithmic expressions and equations, conic sections, functions including composition and inverses, an in-depth focus on quadratic functions, and a review of topics from geometry. Intended for students majoring in business, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and concurrently enrolled in MATH 3A or 16A.

### MATH 225 — Mathematics for Technicians

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 3 hours lecture
- **Prerequisite:** MATH 250 or Math 251D, Arithmetic or MATH 253
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/college-of-alameda/schedule/fall-2026/math.md)
- Eligible for credit by examination

Signed numbers, formulas, fractions, English and metric measurements, decimals, accurate reading of scales, and errors, simple algebra and geometry, reading graphs and use of the calculators.

### MATH 230 — Elementary and Intermediate Algebra for Business or STEM majors

- **Units:** 6
- **Hours:** 6 hours lecture
- **Prerequisite:** MATH 250 or or or
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule
- Other: Appropriate Placement through the multiple measures assessment process.
- Peralta GE Areas 2;

A combined course in algebra: Systems of equations: inequalities, graphs and functions; radicals, quadratic polynomials, rational expressions; exponential and logarithmic functions, and problem solving, with emphasis on knowledge skills appropriate for students pursuing a major in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) or Business.

### MATH 250 — Arithmetic

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 3 hours lecture
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule
- Eligible for credit by examination

Refresher course in the fundamental processes of whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percents; metric system introduced and incorporated throughout the arithmetic material.

### MATH 253 — Pre-Algebra

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 3 hours lecture
- **Advisory:** MATH 250 or Math 248 Lab series (AB, AC, AD, and AE) – Self-paced Arithmetic
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

Properties of real numbers, factoring, multiples, ratio and proportion, signed numbers, linear equations and formulas, powers and roots, percents and averages, English and metric measurements.

### MATH 510 — Math for Career and Technical Education

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** .57 hours lecture, .86 hours lab
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

Mathematics contextualized for CTE programs; industry-specific involving arithmetic, formulas, measurement, reading of scales, reading of graphs and use of calculators and/or computers.

### MATH 521 — Algebra 1 Review

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 1 hour lecture
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

Review of the California State Standards for Algebra 1: Key components of first year high school algebra; symbolic reasoning and calculations with symbols as applied to solving, graphing equations, functions, and inequalities.