Mathematics
13 courses · Lake Tahoe Community College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Winter 2027 · Spring 2027
MAT 102 Survey of Mathematical Ideas
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- Completion of Intermediate Algebra or equivalent based on college assessment or other appropriate methods.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides a survey of a variety of branches of mathematics including inductive and deductive reasoning, probability, statistics, the mathematics of finance, exponential growth and decay, and an introduction to trigonometric functions.
MAT 104 College Trigonometry
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- MAT 103A with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is the study of trigonometric functions of real numbers and angles, their graphs and properties; functions of multiple angles, identities, reduction formulas, radian measure; inverse trigonometric functions; solution of triangles, polar coordinates, parametric equations and complex numbers.
MAT 105 Calculus and Analytic Geometry (Part I)
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 5 hours lecture weekly, 60 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- MAT 103B with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent or appropriate skills demonstrated through the math assessment process. MAT 104 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent or appropriate skills demonstrated through the math assessment process.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MATH 900S = MAT 105 + MAT 106 + MAT 107
This course deals with elements of analytical geometry, limit theory, continuity of the derivative and its applications, the antiderivative, the definite integral, the fundamental theorem of calculus, properties of the integral, and area. *UC unit/course limit
MAT 106 Calculus and Analytic Geometry (Part II)
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 5 hours lecture weekly, 60 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- MAT 105 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MATH 900S = MAT 105 + MAT 106 + MAT 107
This course is a continuation of MAT 105. Applications of the integral, techniques of integration, exponential and logarithmic functions, hyperbolic functions, and inverse trigonometric functions will be studied.
MAT 107 Calculus and Analytic Geometry (Part III)
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 5 hours lecture weekly, 60 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- MAT 106 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MATH 900S = MAT 105 + MAT 106 + MAT 107 (Approved 10/31/2007)<br /> MATH 230 = MAT 107 + MAT 202 (Approved 08/15/2018)
This course is a continuation of MAT 106. It focuses on sequences and series, Taylor polynomials, polar coordinates, and differentiation and integration of multivariate functions.
MAT 109 Mathematics for Elementary Education
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 5 hours lecture weekly, 60 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- MAT 154A or MAT 154AA with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent or appropriate skills demonstrated through the math assessment process.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MATH 120
This course is designed for prospective elementary and middle school teachers. It 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.
MAT 110 College Algebra for STEM
- Units
- 6
- Hours
- 6 hours lecture weekly, 72 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- MAT 154A or MAT 154AA with grade of "C" or better or equivalent or appropriate skills demonstrated through the math assessment process.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MATH 151
This is a course in college algebra for majors in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The course covers polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, absolute value, and logarithmic functions; systems of equations; analytic geometry. *UC unit/course limit
MAT 118 Calculus for Business and Social Sciences
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 5 hours lecture weekly, 60 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- MAT 154A or MAT 154AA or better or equivalent or appropriate skills demonstrated through the math assessment process.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MATH 140
This is a calculus course for students who intend on majoring in business or social science, or for students who have a general interest in calculus and its applications. Topics covered include functions, limits, differentiation, integration, and partial derivatives. *UC unit/course limit
MAT 161 Support Course for Statistics
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture weekly, 24 contact hours total
This course will provide mathematics support for students who are concurrently enrolled in STATC1000 - Introduction to Statistics or MAT201 - Elementary Statistics. It will also provide students with study skills assistance.
MAT 202 Calculus and Analytic Geometry (Part IV)
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 5 hours lecture weekly, 60 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- MAT 107 (Calculus and Analytic Geometry (Part III))
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MATH 230 = MAT 107 + MAT 202
This course covers the calculus of several variables including partial differentiation, applications of partial derivatives, vector fields, multiple integration, and vector analysis.
MAT 203 Linear Algebra
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 5 hours lecture weekly, 60 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- MAT 107 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MATH 250
This course covers linear equations, matrices, determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues, eigenvectors and their applications to linear programming, differential equations, graph theory, game theory, and linear economic models.
MAT 204 Differential Equations
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 5 hours lecture weekly, 60 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- MAT 107 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MATH 240
This course covers techniques of solving ordinary differential equations. Topics include finite difference methods; exact, separable, linear, and Bernoulli equations; integrating factors; the method of undetermined coefficients; variation of parameters; Laplace transforms; series solutions; systems of differential equations; and applications.
MAT 561 Support Course for Statistics - Non Credit
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture weekly, 24 contact hours total
This course will provide mathematics support for students who are concurrently enrolled in MAT201 - Elementary Statistics. It will also provide students with study skills assistance.