Mathematics
20 courses · Porterville College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
MATH P03X Calculus I Co-requisite Support
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- Total lab hours: 54 hours
- Corequisite
- Concurrent enrollment in MATH C2211 Calculus I: Late Transcendentals.
- Advisory
- PreCalculus I or equivalent.
In-time remediation of core prerequisite skills, competencies, and concepts needed in Calculus I. Additional emphasis is on polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, absolute value, and logarithmic functions; systems of equations; theory of polynomial equations; analytic geometry and trigonometry. Nontransferable/nondegree applicable. This is a pass/no pass course.
MATH P03XZ Calculus I Co-requisite Suppor
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- Total lab hours: 54 hours
- Corequisite
- Concurrent enrollment in MATH C2211 Calculus I: Late Transcendentals.
- Advisory
- PreCalculus I or equivalent.
In-time remediation of core prerequisite skills, competencies, and concepts needed in Calculus I. Additional emphasis is on polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, absolute value, and logarithmic functions; systems of equations; theory of polynomial equations; analytic geometry and trigonometry. Nontransferable/nondegree applicable. This is a pass/no pass course.
MATH P10X College Algebra for Liberal Arts Co Req
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- Total lecture 36 hours
- Corequisite
- Concurrent enrollment in Math P110 College Algebra for Liberal Arts.
In-time remediation of core prerequisite skills, competencies, and concepts needed in Math P110. Additional emphasis is on solving linear and quadratic equations, operations with polynomials, and solving systems of equations. Nontransferable/non-degree applicable. Course offered on a pass/no pass basis only.
MATH P18X Finite Mathematics Co-Req
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours
- Corequisite
- MATH118.
A review of the core prerequisite skills, competencies, and concepts needed in Finite Mathematics. Intended for majors in business, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics who are concurrently enrolled in MATH P118, Finite Mathematics at Porterville College. Pass/No Pass only. Non-degree applicable.
MATH P22X Just-In-Time Support-Statistic
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- Total lecture 36 hours
- Prerequisite
- Concurrent enrollment in Math P122 or appropriate math placement as determined by the PC multiple measures process AND eligible for level 2, 3 or 4 Math.
In-time remediation of the core prerequisite skills, competencies, and concepts needed in statistics. Concepts are taught through the context of descriptive data analysis. Additional emphasis is placed on solving and graphing linear equations and modeling with linear functions. Nontransferable/non-degree applicable. This is a pass/no pass course.
MATH P035Z JumpStart:Calculus Bootcamp
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- Total lecture 10 hours
This course is a focused, short-term intensive program designed to strengthen foundational skills in algebra, trigonometry, and pre-calculus before taking a college-level calculus course. Students will undergo an intensive review of functions, graphs, and factoring. This course will bridge the gap with essential trigonometry required for calculus and prepare students for upcoming content. Other topics will include discussions on math anxiety, growth mindset, mathematical mindset, and applications of these topics.
MATH P050X College PreCalculus I Co-requisite
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- Total lecture 36 hours
- Corequisite
- Concurrent enrollment in Math P100 College PreCalculus I.
In-time remediation of core prerequisite skills, competencies, and concepts needed in PreCalculus I. Additional emphasis is on solving linear and quadratic equations, operations with polynomials, and solving systems of equations. Nontransferable/nondegree applicable. This is a pass/no pass course.
MATH P100 College Precalculus I
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- Total lecture 72 hours
- Prerequisite
- Intermediate Algebra (Math P051) or equivalent course or appropriate math placement as determined by the PC multiple measures process.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MATH 151
College level course in algebra for majors in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics: polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, absolute value, and logarithmic functions; systems of equations; theory of polynomial equations; analytic geometry.
MATH P101 College PreCalculus II
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- Total lecture 72 hours
- Prerequisite
- College PreCalculus I (MATH P100), or appropriate placement as determined by PC multiple measures process.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A study of the meaning of trigonometric ratios, unit circle relations, graphs of the trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities and equations, solving right and oblique triangles, introduction to polar coordinates, complex numbers in the plane, introduction to vectors, conic sections, exponential and logarithmic functions.
MATH P101A Pre-Calculus and Trigonometry
- Units
- 6
- Hours
- Total lecture 108 hours
- Prerequisite
- Intermediate Algebra (MATH P051) or the equivalent or appropriate math placement as determined by the PC multiple measures process.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Preparation for calculus: the study of polynomial, absolute value, radical, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions, analytic geometry, and polar coordinates. The study of trigonometric functions, their inverses and their graphs, identities and proofs related to trigonometric expressions, trigonometric equations, solving right triangles, solving triangles using the Law of Cosines and the Law of Sines, and introduction to vectors.
MATH P102 Precalculus Functions/Graphs
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- Total lecture 72 hours
- Prerequisite
- Mathematics P101 or appropriate math placement as determined by the PC multiple measures process.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
The course is a rigorous preparation for a 3-semester calculus sequence. Main topics include the following: functions and their graphs-- logarithmic, exponential, radical, absolute value, linear, polynomial, and trigonometric--as well as analytic geometry and polar coordinates.
MATH P103 Calculus I: Late Transcendentals
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- Total lecture 90 hours
- Prerequisite
- Pre-calculus, or college algebra and trigonometry, or equivalent, or placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process. Precalculus II (MATH P101), or Pre-Calculus and Trigonometry (MATH 101A).
- Formerly
- MATH P103
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MATH 211
A first course in differential and integral calculus of a single variable. Topics include limits and continuity of functions, techniques and applications of differentiation, an introduction to integration, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. This course is primarily intended for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) majors.
MATH P104 Calculus II: Late Transcendentals
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- Total lecture 72 hours
- Prerequisite
- Calculus I: Late Transcendentals (MATH C2211), or equivalent, or placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process.
- Formerly
- MATH P104
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MATH 221
A second course in differential and integral calculus of a single variable. Topics include applications of integration, techniques of integration, infinite sequences and series, and the calculus of parametric and polar equations. This course is primarily intended for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) majors.
MATH P110 General College Algebra
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- Total lecture 72 hours
- Prerequisite
- Intermediate Algebra equivalent or higher or appropriate math placement as determined by the PC multiple measures process.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MATH 150
College level course in algebra for majors in the Liberal Arts: polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, absolute value, and logarithmic functions; systems of equations; theory of polynomial equations; analytic geometry. This course is also offered in an online or hybrid format, in addition to face-to-face.
MATH P115 Structures and Concepts
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Total lecture 45 hours, laboratory 27 hours
- Prerequisite
- Intermediate Algebra (Math P051) or equivalent course or appropriate math placement as determined by the PC multiple measures process.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Development of quantitative reasoning skills including real number systems, basic number theory, rational numbers, problem solving, modeling, national and state curriculum standards for elementary school math. Designed for prospective elementary school teachers and liberal studies majors. C-ID Math 120
MATH P116 Structure and Concepts II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Total lecture 45 hours, laboratory 27 hours
- Prerequisite
- Math P115.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course continues topics from MATH 115 and includes statistics, probability, geometry, measurement, transformations, congruence, and coordinate geometry. Designed for prospective elementary school teachers and liberal studies majors.
MATH P118 Finite Mathematics
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- Total lecture 72 hours
- Prerequisite
- Intermediate Algebra (Math P051) or equivalent course or Co-requisite MATH 18X Coreq Support for Finite Mathematics.
- Transfers to
- CSU
MATHP118 Finite Mathematics focuses on linear functions, systems of linear equations and inequalities, matrices, linear programming, mathematics of finance, sets and Venn diagrams, combinatorial techniques and an introduction to probability. Applications in business, economics and social sciences.
MATH P205 Calculus 3 with Analytic Geometry
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- Total lecture 72 hours
- Prerequisite
- Calculus II: Late Transcendentals (MATH C2221).
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MATH 230
Vector valued functions, calculus of functions of more than one variable, partial derivatives, multiple integration, Green’s Theorem, Stokes’ Theorem, divergence theorem.
MATH P207 Ordinary Differential Equations
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- Total lecture 72 hours
- Prerequisite
- Calculus II: Late Transcendentals (MATH C2221).
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MATH 240
The course is an introduction to ordinary differential equations including both quantitative and qualitative methods as well as applications from a variety of disciplines. Introduces the theoretical aspects of differential equations, including establishing when solution(s) exist, and techniques for obtaining solutions, including, series solutions, and singular points, Laplace transforms and linear systems.
MATH P208 Introduction to Linear Algebra
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- Total lecture 72 hours
- Prerequisite
- Calculus I: Late Transcendentals (MATH C2211).
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MATH 250
This course develops the techniques and theory needed to solve and classify systems of linear equations. Solution techniques include row operations, Gaussian elimination, and matrix algebra. Investigates the properties of vectors in two and three dimensions, leading to the notion of an abstract vector space. Vector space and matrix theory are presented including topics such as inner products, norms, orthogonality, eigenvalues, eigenspaces, and linear transformations. Selected applications of linear algebra are included.