Mathematics
40 courses · Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
MATH 11 Support for College Algebra
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 2.00 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Eligibility determined through the math placement process. Corequisite (Course required to be taken concurrently): MATH 110
A review of core prerequisite skills, competencies and concepts for College Algebra. Designed to provide just-in-time support to students concurrently enrolled in Math 110, College Algebra. Throughout the course, college success content will be integrated with mathematical topics. Course includes active learning techniques involving multiple modalities that include individual and/or group active learning projects/activities and/or student presentations.
MATH 13 Support for Calculus for Business and the Social Sciences
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 2.00 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Eligibility through the math placement process Corequisite (Course required to be taken concurrently): MATH 130
A review of the core prerequisite skills, competencies, and concepts for Calculus for Business and the Social Sciences. Intended as just in time support for students who are concurrently enrolled in MATH 130, Calculus for Business and the Social Sciences. Review topics include College Algebra skills and concepts. Throughout the course, college success content will be integrated with mathematical topics. Course includes active learning techniques involving multiple modalities that include individual and/or group active learning projects/activities and/or student presentations.
MATH 14 Support for Quantitative Reasoning
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 2.00 hours lecture
The fundamental skills needed to understand the concepts, formulas and graphs used in Math 101, Quantitative Reasoning, are studied. This course includes operations with and conversions between fractions, decimals and percents. Algebraic reasoning will include working with variables, translating verbal expressions into variable expressions, exponents, square roots, graphing functions in the coordinate plane and solving linear equations. Throughout the course, college success content will be integrated with mathematical topics.
MATH 20 Support for Elementary Statistics
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 2.00 hours lecture
The core mathematical skills needed to understand the concepts, formulas, and graphs used in transfer-level statistics are studied. This course integrates numeracy, proportional reasoning, algebraic reasoning, and functions. It develops conceptual and procedural tools that support the use of key mathematical concepts in a variety of statistical contexts. Throughout the course, college success content will be integrated with mathematical topics.
MATH 35 Support for Precalculus
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 2.00 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process. Corequisite (Course required to be taken concurrently): MATH 135
A review of core prerequisite skills, competencies and concepts for Precalculus. Designed to provide just-in-time support to students concurrently enrolled in Math 135, Precalculus. Throughout the course, college success content will be integrated with mathematical topics. This course includes active learning techniques involving multiple modalities that include individual and/or group active learning projects/activities and/or student presentations.
MATH 40 Support for Calculus with Analytic Geometry, First Course
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 2.00 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Eligibility through the Math Placement process. Corequisite (Course required to be taken concurrently): MATH C2210
A review of the core prerequisite skills, competencies, and concepts for Calculus with Analytic Geometry, First Course. Intended as just in time support for students who are concurrently enrolled in MATH 140, Calculus with Analytic Geometry, First Course. Review topics include College Algebra and Trigonometry skills and concepts. Throughout the course, college success content will be integrated with mathematical topics. Course includes active learning techniques involving multiple modalities that include individual and/or group active learning projects/activities and/or student presentations.
MATH 41 Support for Calculus with Analytic Geometry, Second Course
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 2.00 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Eligibility through the Math Placement process. Corequisite (Course required to be taken concurrently): MATH C2220
A review of the core prerequisite skills, competencies, and concepts for Calculus with Analytic Geometry, Second Course. Intended as just in time support for students who are concurrently enrolled in MATH 141, Calculus with Analytic Geometry, Second Course. Review topics include College Algebra, Trigonometry, and Calculus 1 skills and concepts. Throughout the course, college success content will be integrated with mathematical topics. Course includes active learning techniques involving multiple modalities that include individual and/or group active learning projects/activities and/or student presentations.
MATH 97 Mathematics Topics
- Units
- 0.5-4
- Hours
- 0.50-4.00 hours lecture, 1.50-12.00 hours lab
Topics in Mathematics. See Class Schedule for specific topic offered. Course title will designate subject covered.
MATH 100 Exploring Mathematics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion of intermediate algebra or the equivalent, or eligibility or completion of PSYC/SOC 205, BUS 204, or any course between MATH 100 and 245 (excluding MATH 197) based on multiple measures.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Exploration of Mathematics is a liberal arts mathematics survey course designed primarily for students whose programs of study have no further mathematics requirements. Its purpose is to develop an awareness of the use of mathematics in the world around us. Emphasis will be on the communication of mathematical ideas, problem solving, applications, the historical, diverse and cultural nature of mathematics. This course contains the same content as MATH 100E, but does not include more instruction time to help students who can benefit from additional support. Topics are selected from: problem-solving, set theory, logic and reasoning, historical and other bases number systems, number theory, geometry, graph theory, cryptography, counting methods, probability, and statistics. Students who receive credit for MATH 100E may not receive credit for MATH 100.
MATH 100E Exploring Mathematics Enhanced
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2.00 hours lecture, 3.00 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- Completion of intermediate algebra or the equivalent, or eligibility or completion of PSYC/SOC 205, BUS 204, or any course between MATH 100 and 245 (excluding MATH 197) based on multiple measures.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Exploration of Mathematics is a liberal arts mathematics survey course designed primarily for students whose programs of study have no further mathematics requirements. Its purpose is to develop an awareness of the use of mathematics in the world around us. Emphasis will be on the communication of mathematical ideas, problem solving, applications, the historical, diverse and cultural nature of mathematics. This course contains the same content as MATH 100, but includes more instruction time to help students who can benefit from additional support. Topics are selected from: problem-solving, set theory, logic and reasoning, historical and other bases number systems, number theory, geometry, graph theory, cryptography, counting methods, probability, and statistics. A review of prerequisite core concepts and college success content will be integrated throughout the course. Active learning techniques involving multiple modalities that include individual and/or group active learning projects/activities and/or student presentations will be used. Students who receive credit for MATH 100E may not receive credit for MATH 100.
MATH 101 Practical Math: Quantitative Reasoning
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion of intermediate algebra or the equivalent, or eligibility or completion of PSYC/SOC 205, BUS 204, or any course between MATH 100 and 245 (excluding MATH 197) based on multiple measures.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Practical Mathematics is a Quantitative Reasoning course intended for liberal arts majors. This course is designed primarily for students whose programs of study have no further mathematics requirements. Its purpose is to develop an understanding of numerical information as it is used in the modern world. The course includes linear and exponential functions to model growth and decay processes and the effect of compounding interest in personal finance situations. Elementary probability theory to calculate the likelihood of events and descriptive statistics will be used to organize and make sense of data sets. Students who receive credit for MATH 101 may not receive credit for MATH 101E.
MATH 101E Practical Math: Quantitative Reasoning Enhanced
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2.00 hours lecture, 3.00 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- Completion of intermediate algebra or the equivalent, or eligibility or completion of PSYC/SOC 205, BUS 204, or any course between MATH 100 and 245 (excluding MATH 197) based on multiple measures.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Practical Mathematics is a Quantitative Reasoning course intended for liberal arts majors. This course is designed primarily for students whose programs of study have no further mathematics requirements. Its purpose is to develop an understanding of numerical information as it is used in the modern world. This course contains the same content as MATH 101, but includes more instruction time to help students who can benefit from additional support. The course includes linear and exponential functions to model growth and decay processes and the effect of compounding interest in personal finance situations. Elementary probability theory to calculate the likelihood of events and descriptive statistics will be used to organize and make sense of data sets. A review of prerequisite core concepts and college success content will be integrated throughout the course. Active learning techniques involving multiple modalities that include individual and/or group active learning projects/activities and/or student presentations will be used. Students who receive credit for MATH 101E may not receive credit for MATH 101.
MATH 105 Concepts of Elementary Mathematics I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion of intermediate algebra or the equivalent, or eligibility or completion of PSYC/SOC 205, BUS 204, or any course between MATH 100 and 245 (excluding MATH 197) based on multiple measures.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Selected topics from the real number system including properties and operations with integers and rational numbers as fractions and decimals. Additional topics include problem solving, numeration systems, number theory, and topics in logic and set theory. Recommended for prospective teachers.
MATH 106 Concepts of Elementary Mathematics II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- MATH 105
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
An extension of Mathematics 105, including selected topics from two- and-three dimensional geometry, motion geometry, and measurement. Recommended for prospective elementary and junior high school teachers, parents, and liberal arts students.
MATH 110 College Algebra
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4.00 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion of intermediate algebra or the equivalent, or eligibility or completion of any course between MATH 110 and 245 (excluding MATH 197, MATH 120, or PSYC/SOC 205, or BUS 204) based on multiple measures.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MATH 151
College Algebra provides the core algebra concepts for STEM and Business students, necessary for Calculus. Topics will include the study of the behavior and characteristics of functions from graphic, numeric, analytic and applied perspectives, including general polynomial functions, rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, and sequences. Systems of equations in several variables with an emphasis on matrix solutions. Students who receive credit for MATH 110 may not receive credit for MATH 110E.
MATH 110E College Algebra Enhanced
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture, 3.00 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- Completion of intermediate algebra or the equivalent, or eligibility or completion of any course between MATH 110 and 245 (excluding MATH 197, MATH 120, or PSYC/SOC 205, or BUS 204) based on multiple measures.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
College Algebra provides the core algebra concepts for STEM and Business students, necessary for Calculus. This course contains the same content as MATH 110, but includes more instruction time to help students who can benefit from additional support. Topics will include the study of the behavior and characteristics of functions from graphic, numeric, analytic and applied perspectives, including general polynomial functions, rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, and sequences. Systems of equations in several variables with an emphasis on matrix solutions. A review of prerequisite core concepts and college success content will be integrated throughout the course. Active learning techniques involving multiple modalities that include individual and/or group active learning projects/activities and/or student presentations will be used. Students who receive credit for MATH 110E may not receive credit for MATH 110.
MATH 115 Trigonometry
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion of intermediate algebra or the equivalent, or eligibility or completion of any course between MATH 110 and 245 (excluding MATH 197, MATH 120, or PSYC/SOC 205, or BUS 204) based on multiple measures.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Trigonometry provides the trigonometry concepts for STEM students, necessary for Calculus. Topics will include trigonometric functions and their applications, including emphasis on the analytical aspects, identities, and trigonometric equations. Students who receive credit for MATH 115 may not receive credit for MATH 115E.
MATH 115E Trigonometry Enhanced
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2.00 hours lecture, 3.00 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- Completion of intermediate algebra or the equivalent, or eligibility or completion of any course between MATH 110 and 245 (excluding MATH 197, MATH 120, or PSYC/SOC 205, or BUS 204) based on multiple measures.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Trigonometry provides the trigonometry concepts for STEM students, necessary for Calculus. This course contains the same content as MATH 115, but includes more instruction time to help students who can benefit from additional support. Topics will include trigonometric functions and their applications, including emphasis on the analytical aspects, identities, and trigonometric equations. A review of prerequisite core concepts and college success content will be integrated throughout the course. Active learning techniques involving multiple modalities that include individual and/or group active learning projects/activities and/or student presentations will be used. Students who receive credit for MATH 115E may not receive credit for MATH 115.
MATH 120* Elementary Statistics
See STAT C1000 Introduction to Statistics
MATH 120E* Elementary Statistics Enhanced
See STAT C1000E Introduction to Statistics
MATH 126 STEM Precalculus I - College Algebra
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture, 3.00 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- Completion of intermediate algebra or the equivalent, or eligibility or completion of any course between MATH 110 and 245 (excluding MATH 197, MATH 120, or PSYC/SOC 205, or BUS 204) based on multiple measures.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
The first course of a two-semester sequence designed to prepare STEM students for calculus. The course covers advanced algebra topics, including functions and their properties. Focus is on linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions, and systems of equations and inequalities, including rate of change and explicit covariational reasoning to investigate and explore relationships between quantities and how these relationships change. Students solve contextualized problems individually and in teams to gain a deeper understanding of functions and their applications.
MATH 127 STEM Precalculus II - Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture, 3.00 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MATH 126; MATH 110 or MATH 110E or eligibility determined through the math placement process
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
The second course in a two-semester sequence designed to prepare STEM students for calculus. This course covers basic concepts of analytic geometry and trigonometry, including definitions and properties of trigonometric functions. Students use multiple representations of functions, rate of change and explicit covariational reasoning to investigate and explore relationships between quantities and how these relationships change. Topics include solutions of applied problems using right triangles, graphs of trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities, trigonometric equations, inverse trigonometric functions, polar coordinates, conics, systems of nonlinear equations and sequences and series. Students model and solve contextualized problems individually and in teams to gain a deeper understanding of analytic geometry, trigonometric functions, and applications.
MATH 130 Calculus for Business and the Social Sciences
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4.00 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion of intermediate algebra or the equivalent, or eligibility or completion of any course between MATH 110 and 245 (excluding MATH 197, MATH 120, or PSYC/SOC 205, or BUS 204) based on multiple measures.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MATH 140
Calculus for Business and the Social Sciences is a calculus course designed for most business majors and some social and behavioral science majors. Topics will include functions and their graphs, including exponential and logarithmic functions, single variable calculus, limits, differentiation, integration and their applications, multivariable calculus, with application to business, social sciences and behavioral science. Students who receive credit for MATH 130E may not receive credit for MATH 130.
MATH 130E Calculus for Business and the Social Sciences Enhanced
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture, 3.00 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- Completion of intermediate algebra or the equivalent, or eligibility or completion of any course between MATH 110 and 245 (excluding MATH 197, MATH 120, or PSYC/SOC 205, or BUS 204) based on multiple measures.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Calculus for Business and the Social Sciences is a calculus course designed for most business majors and some social and behavioral science majors. This course contains the same content as MATH 130, but includes more instruction time to help students who can benefit from additional support. Topics will include functions and their graphs, including exponential and logarithmic functions, single variable calculus, limits, differentiation, integration and their applications, multivariable calculus, with application to business, social sciences and behavioral science. A review of prerequisite core concepts and college success content will be integrated throughout the course. Active learning techniques involving multiple modalities that include individual and/or group active learning projects/activities and/or student presentations will be used. Students who receive credit for MATH 130E may not receive credit for MATH 130.
MATH 132E Essentials for Calculus 1 Enhanced
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture, 3.00 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Essentials for Calculus 1 Enhanced is an innovative course intended to make your transition to Calculus successful. This course will cover the key topics in Algebra and Trigonometry that are crucial for success in STEM Calculus 1 (MATH C2210 or MATH C2210E). Students will study functions from graphic, numeric, analytic and applied perspectives, including polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. This course integrates a review of prerequisite core concepts, college success strategies, and mathematical concepts. It utilizes active learning through individual and group projects/activities to engage students in multiple learning styles.
MATH 135 Precalculus Mathematics
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 5.00 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- MATH 115 or MATH 115E or placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Designed for students who intend to take calculus. Emphasizes study of the behavior and characteristics of functions from graphic, numerical, analytic, and applied perspectives. Includes trigonometric functions, general polynomial functions, rational functions, exponential functions, logarithmic functions, absolute value functions, functions with rational exponents, and sequences. Selected topics from analytic geometry and linear systems are also presented. Students who receive credit for MATH 135 may not receive credit for MATH 135E.
MATH 135E Precalculus Mathematics Enhanced
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 4.00 hours lecture, 3.00 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MATH 115 or MATH 115E or placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Designed for students who intend to take calculus. This course emphasizes the study of the behavior and characteristics of functions from graphic, numerical, analytic, and applied perspectives. This includes the study of trigonometric functions, general polynomial functions, rational functions, exponential functions, logarithmic functions, absolute value functions, trigonometric functions, functions with rational exponents, and sequences. Selected topics from analytic geometry and linear systems are also presented. This course contains the same content as Math 135 but includes more instruction time to help students who can benefit from additional support. Students who receive credit for MATH 135E may not receive credit for MATH 135.
MATH 140* Calculus with Analytic Geometry, First Course
See MATH C2210 Calculus I: Early Transcendentals
MATH 140E* Calculus with Analytic Geometry, First Course Enhanced
See MATH C2210E Calculus I: Early Transcendentals - Embedded Support
MATH 141* Calculus with Analytic Geometry, Second Course
See MATH C2220 Calculus II: Early Transcendentals
MATH 141E Calculus with Analytic Geometry, Second Course Enhanced
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture, 3.00 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- MATH C2210 or MATH C2210E
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Calculus with Analytic Geometry, Second Course is the second degree applicable course following Math C2210 or Math C2210E for most STEM majors. This course contains the same content as Math C2210, but includes more instruction time to help students who can benefit from additional support. Topics include definite integrals and their applications; methods of integration (including the use of modern computational technology as appropriate); indeterminate forms; improper integrals; sequences; infinite series; Taylor series; conic sections; polar coordinate; and parametric equations from analytic, graphic, and numeric perspectives. A review of prerequisite core concepts and college success content will be integrated throughout the course. Active learning techniques involving multiple modalities that include individual and/or group active learning projects/activities and/or student presentations will be used. Students who receive credit for MATH C2220 may not receive credit for MATH 141E.
MATH 197 Mathematics Topics
- Units
- 0.5-4
- Hours
- 0.50-4.00 hours lecture, 1.50-12.00 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- Completion of intermediate algebra or the equivalent, or eligibility or completion of any course between MATH 110 and 245 (excluding MATH 197, MATH 120, or PSYC/SOC 205, or BUS 204) based on multiple measures.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Topics in Mathematics. See Class Schedule for specific topic offered. Course title will designate subject covered.
MATH 200 Introduction to Linear Algebra
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- MATH C2220 or MATH 141E
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MATH 250
Matrices, determinants, vectors, linear dependence and independence, basis and change of basis, linear transformations, and eigen values.
MATH 205 Calculus with Analytic Geometry, Third Course
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4.00 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- MATH C2220 or MATH 141E
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MATH 230
Vectors in the plane and space, three-dimensional coordinate system and graphing, vector-valued functions and differential geometry, partial differentiation, multiple integration, and vector calculus.
MATH 206 Calculus with Differential Equations
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4.00 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- MATH 205
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MATH 240
A first course in ordinary differential equations from analytic, geometric, numeric and applied perspectives (including the use of modern computational technology as appropriate). Topics include exact, separable, and linear equations; initial-value and boundary-value problems; systems of first-order equations; reduction of order; undetermined coefficients; variation of parameters; series solutions; and Laplace transforms.
MATH 245 Discrete Mathematics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- CSCI 112; MATH 130 or MATH 130E or MATH C2210 or MATH C2210E
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- COMP 152
The study of prepositional and predicate logic, number theory and methods of proof, elements of set theory, relations and functions, the Pigeonhole Principle, sequences, infinite sets, basic counting techniques, permutations, combinations, graphs and trees, and applications directed to the field of computer science.
MATH 295 Directed Study in Mathematics
- Units
- 1-5
- Hours
- 1.00-4.00 hours lecture, 0.00-3.00 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- Approval of the instructor.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Designed for the student who has demonstrated a proficiency in mathematics subjects and the initiative to work independently on a particular sustained project which does not fit into the context of regularly scheduled classes.
MATH C2210 Calculus I: Early Transcendentals
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 5.00 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 211
This course is the first degree applicable course for most STEM majors. Topics will include an introduction to analytic geometry, differentiation and integration of algebraic and transcendental functions of a single variable, and applications of differentiation. Students who receive credit for MATH C2210 may not receive credit for MATH C2210E.
MATH C2210E Calculus I: Early Transcendentals - Embedded Support
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 4.00 hours lecture, 3.00 hours lab
- 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
This course is the first degree applicable course for most STEM majors. This course contains the same content as MATH C2210, but includes more instruction time to help students who can benefit from additional support. Topics will include an introduction to analytic geometry, differentiation and integration of algebraic and transcendental functions of a single variable, and applications of differentiation. A review of prerequisite core concepts and college success content will be integrated throughout the course. Active learning techniques involving multiple modalities that include individual and/or group active learning projects/activities and/or student presentations will be used. Students who receive credit for MATH C2210E may not receive credit for MATH C2210.
MATH C2220 Calculus II: Early Transcendentals
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4.00 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 221
Continuation of MATH C2210. Topics include definite integrals and their applications; methods of integration (including the use of modern computational technology as appropriate); indeterminate forms; improper integrals; sequences; infinite series; Taylor series; conic sections; polar coordinate; and parametric equations from analytic, graphic, and numeric perspectives.