Mathematics MATH

25 courses · College of Alameda · 2026-2027 Catalog

Classes: 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

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.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

MATH 2 Pre-Calculus with Analytic Geometry

Units: 5
Hours: 5 hours lecture
Prerequisite: MATH 050 or
Transfers to: CSU, UC

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.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

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

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.

Offered: Fall 2026 (5 sections)

MATH 3B Calculus II

Units: 5
Hours: 5 hours lecture
Prerequisite: MATH C2210
Transfers to: CSU, UC

Peralta GE Areas 2; Cal-GETC Area 2;

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

Offered: Fall 2026 (2 sections)

MATH 3C Calculus III

Units: 5
Hours: 5 hours lecture
Prerequisite: MATH 003B or
Transfers to: CSU, UC

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.

Offered: Fall 2026 (2 sections)

MATH 3E Linear Algebra

Units: 3
Hours: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: MATH C2210
Transfers to: CSU, UC

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.

Offered: Fall 2026 (2 sections)

MATH 3F Differential Equations

Units: 3
Hours: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: MATH 003E, MATH C2220
Transfers to: CSU, UC
C-ID: Math 240 Approved

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.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

MATH 11 Discrete Mathematics

Units: 4
Hours: 4 hours lecture
Prerequisite: MATH C2220
Transfers to: CSU, UC

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.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

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

Peralta GE Areas 2;

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

Offered: Fall 2026 (2 sections)

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

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.

Offered: Fall 2026 (2 sections)

MATH 49 Independent Study in Math

Units: .5-5
Hours: .5 hours lecture

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.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

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

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.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

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

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.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

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

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.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

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

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.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

MATH 213 Support for Statistics

Units: 2
Hours: 2 hours lecture
Corequisite: STAT C1000 or STAT C1000

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.

Offered: Fall 2026 (2 sections)

MATH 215 Support for Pre-Calculus

Units: 2
Hours: 2 hours lecture
Corequisite: MATH 001

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.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

MATH 216 Support for Trigonometry

Units: 1
Hours: 1 hour lecture
Prerequisite: MATH 050

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.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

MATH 219A Support for Calculus I

Units: 2
Hours: 2 hours lecture
Corequisite: MATH C2210

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.

Offered: Fall 2026 (3 sections)

MATH 225 Mathematics for Technicians

Units: 3
Hours: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: MATH 250 or Math 251D, Arithmetic or MATH 253

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.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

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

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.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

MATH 250 Arithmetic

Units: 3
Hours: 3 hours lecture

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.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

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

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.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

MATH 510 Math for Career and Technical Education

Units: 0
Hours: .57 hours lecture, .86 hours lab

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

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

MATH 521 Algebra 1 Review

Units: 0
Hours: 1 hour lecture

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.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

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