Mathematics
15 courses · Merritt College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
MATH 1 Pre-Calculus
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- MATH 203 or MATH 211D or appropriate placement through multiple measures assessment process.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
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 Precalculus with Analytic Geometry
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 5 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- MATH 050.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Advanced algebra and analytic geometry: Linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions; inverse functions; determinants, matrices and linear systems; zeros of 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 3C Calculus III
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 5 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- MATH C2220.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MATH 230
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
- C-ID
- MATH 250
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. Linear Algebra: Gaussian and Gauss-Jordan elimination, matrices, determinants, vectors in R2 and R3, real and complex vector spaces, inner product spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, and applications.
MATH 3F Differential Equations
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- MATH C2220, MATH 003E.
- Advisory
- MATH 003C.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MATH 240
Ordinary differential equations: First-order, second-order, and higher order equations; separable and exact equations, series solutions, LaPlace transformations, system of differential equations.
MATH 11 Discrete Mathematics
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- MATH C2220.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
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 appropriate placement through multiple measures assessment process.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
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 and 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
- C-ID
- MATH 140
Introduction to analytic geometry, and differential and integral calculus of algebraic functions: Particular attention paid to simple applications.
MATH 49 Independent Study in Mathematics
- Units
- .5-5
- Hours
- .5 - 5 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
In-depth exploration of an area or problem of the student's choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in Mathematics. 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 MATH 211D or appropriate placement through multiple measures assessment process.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduction to functional trigonometry: 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 202 Geometry
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- MATH 201 or MATH 210D - Elementary Algebra (Lab) or Appropriate placement through multiple-measures assessment process..
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..
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 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.
MATH 219A Support for Calculus I
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture
- Corequisite
- MATH C2210 or
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 507 Math for Allied Health
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture
Review of core prerequisite math skills for Allied Health programs: Fraction and decimal arithmetic, order of operations, proportions, percent, measurement systems, unit conversion, and basic dosage calculations. Intended for students enrolled in or planning to enroll in a program in an Allied Health field.