Mathematics/Statistics
33 courses · San Jose City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
MATH 013 Intermediate Algebra
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 5
- Prerequisite
- MATH 111 with P grade or equivalent
This course continues the Algebra sequence and is a prerequisite to transfer level math courses. Students will review elementary algebra topics and further their skills in solving absolute value in equations and inequalities, quadratic functions and complex numbers, radicals and rational exponents, exponential and logarithmic functions, inverse functions, and sequences and series.
MATH 020 College Algebra
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 3
- Prerequisite
- Intermediate Algebra or appropriate placement beyond Intermediate Algebra.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MATH 150
Students will solve equations and related applications for polynomial, absolute value, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Students will also analyze problems involving inequalities, systems of equations, matrices, complex numbers, sequences, and series.
MATH 020X Support for College Algebra
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 2
Students will receive "just-in-time" review of the core prerequisite skills, competencies, and concepts needed for students concurrently enrolled in MATH 020, College Algebra. Topics include: a review of computational skills developed in intermediate algebra, factoring, dividing polynomials, solving linear, absolute value, quadratic, radical, exponential, and logarithmic equations, linear and nonlinear inequalities, functions including composition and inverses. This course is appropriate for students who are confident in beginning algebra skills. This course is recommended for students advised to receive additional academic and concurrent support. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an academic counselor.
MATH 021 Precalculus Algebra
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 4
- Prerequisite
- Intermediate Algebra or appropriate placement beyond Intermediate Algebra.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MATH 151
Students will study topics which include basic algebraic concepts, complex numbers, equations and inequalities, graphs of functions, linear and quadratic functions, polynomial functions of higher degree, rational, exponential, absolute value, and logarithmic functions, sequences and series, and conic sections. This course is designed to prepare students for the level of algebra required in calculus. Students may not take a combination of MATH 021 and MATH 025.
MATH 021X Support for Precalculus Algebra
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 2
- Corequisite
- MATH 021
Students will receive support for the core prerequisite skills, competencies, and concepts needed in Precalculus Algebra. Intended for majors in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, who are concurrently enrolled in MATH 021 Precalculus Algebra. Topics include a review of computational skills developed in intermediate algebra, factoring, operations on rational and radical expressions, absolute value equations and inequalities, functions including composition and inverses, and an in-depth focus on quadratic functions. This course is appropriate for students who are confident in beginning algebra skills, and is recommended for those who are advised to receive additional academic and concurrent support. Students are encouraged to meet with an academic counselor.
MATH 022 Trigonometry
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 3
- Prerequisite
- Intermediate Algebra or appropriate placement beyond Intermediate Algebra
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- MATH 851
Students will study trigonometric functions and equations, basic identities, graphing, inverse trigonometric functions, vectors, polar coordinates, and polar equations. This course in numerical and analytical trigonometry is designed to prepare students for the level of trigonometry and advanced algebraic concepts necessary for calculus. Students may not take a combination of MATH 022 and MATH 025.
MATH 022X Support for Trigonometry
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 2
- Corequisite
- MATH 022
Students will receive a review of the core prerequisite skills, competencies, and concepts needed in Trigonometry. MATH 022X is intended for majors in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics who are concurrently enrolled in MATH 022 Trigonometry. Topics include angles, circles, triangles, a review of algebra skills such as factoring, dividing polynomials, solving linear, quadratic, polynomial, radical, absolute value equations, solving inequalities, applying the concept of a function, including composition of functions and an inverse function. This course is appropriate for students who are confident in geometry and beginning algebra skills, and is recommended for those who are advised to receive additional academic and concurrent support. Students are encouraged to meet with an academic counselor.
MATH 025 Precalculus Algebra and Trigonometry
- Units
- 6
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 6
- Prerequisite
- Intermediate Algebra or appropriate placement beyond Intermediate Algebra.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MATH 955
Students will study basic algebraic concepts, complex numbers, equations and inequalities, graphs of functions, system of equations and inequalities, linear and quadratic functions, polynomial functions of higher degree, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions, inverse functions, basic identities, vectors, polar coordinates and graphs, and conic sections. This course is an intensive combined course in college algebra and trigonometry designed primarily as preparation for calculus. Students may take both MATH 021 and MATH 022 or take only MATH 025.
MATH 025X Support for Precalculus Algebra and Trigonometry
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 2
- Corequisite
- MATH 025
Students will receive a review of the core prerequisite skills, competencies, and concepts needed in Precalculus Algebra and Trigonometry. Intended for majors in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics who are concurrently enrolled in MATH 25 Precalculus Algebra and Trigonometry. Topics include a review of computational skills developed in intermediate algebra, factoring, operations on rational and radical expressions, absolute value equations and inequalities, functions including composition and inverses, an in-depth focus on quadratic functions, and topics from geometry such as congruent and similar triangles properties. This course is appropriate for students who are confident in geometry and beginning algebra skills, and is recommended for those who are advised to receive additional academic and concurrent support. Students are encouraged to meet with an academic counselor.
MATH 052 Mathematics for Elementary Education
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 3
- Prerequisite
- Intermediate Algebra or appropriate placement beyond Intermediate Algebra
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MATH 120
Students will study the development of quantitative reasoning skills through in-depth exploration of the structures of the real number system and subsystems, elementary number theory, and the use of manipulatives to present mathematical concepts to children. Students will develop lesson plans and teaching techniques appropriate for an elementary school setting. Additionally, there will be an emphasis on comprehension and analysis of mathematical concepts and applications of logical reasoning. This course is designed especially for prospective elementary school teachers.
MATH 052X Support for Mathematics for Elementary Education
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 2
- Corequisite
- MATH 052
Students will receive review of the core prerequisite skills, competencies, and concepts needed in MATH 052, Mathematics for Elementary Education. This support course is intended for students who are concurrently enrolled in MATH 052. Topics include: a review of computational skills developed in intermediate algebra, factoring, operations on rational and radical expressions, solving equations and inequalities, a review of functions and graphing, and useful geometry concepts and ideas. This course is appropriate for students who are confident in beginning algebra skills, and is recommended for those who are advised to receive additional academic and concurrent support. Students are encouraged to meet with an academic counselor.
MATH 054 Mathematics for Technical Fields
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 3
- Advisory
- Elementary Algebra or the equivalent
- Transfers to
- CSU
Students will learn and apply mathematical concepts and skills that are used in technical fields, such as solar energy, sustainable energy, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), machine technology, and skilled construction, including plumbing, electrical, and construction management. Topics include geometry, measurement, basic statistics, trigonometric functions and algebraic thinking. This college-level course will focus on practical, real-world applications, utilizing problem-solving skills, including estimating and modeling.
MATH 061 Finite Mathematics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 3
- Prerequisite
- Intermediate Algebra or appropriate placement beyond Intermediate Algebra.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MATH 130
Students will study how to apply algebra to solve problems in economics, the behavioral sciences, and the social sciences. Course topics include systems of linear equations and inequalities, matrices, linear programming, set theory, counting techniques, probability theory, and the mathematics of finance.
MATH 062 Calculus for Business and the Social Sciences
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 3
- Prerequisite
- Intermediate Algebra or appropriate placement beyond Intermediate Algebra; Recommended: MATH 020 or MATH 021
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MATH 140
Students will study functions and graphs; limits; continuity; differentiation and integration of polynomial, rational, power, exponential, and logarithmic functions; and applications of these topics in business, management related problems and the social sciences.
MATH 062X Support for Calculus for Business and the Social Sciences
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 2
- Corequisite
- MATH 062
Students will receive a review of the core prerequisite skills, competencies, and concepts needed in Calculus for Business and the Social Sciences. Intended for majors in business and the social sciences, who are concurrently enrolled in MATH 062 Calculus for Business and the Social Sciences. Topics include a review of fundamental algebra skills, a review of functions including composition of functions and inverse functions, quadratic functions, polynomial functions, rational functions, exponential functions, and logarithmic functions. This course is appropriate for students who are confident in geometry and algebra skills, and is recommended for those who are advised to receive additional academic and concurrent support. Students are encouraged to meet with an academic counselor.
MATH 070 Discrete Mathematics
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 4
- Prerequisite
- (MATH 021 and MATH 022) or MATH 025, all with C or better, or equivalent
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MATH 160
Students prepare for further study in mathematics, computer science, or other sciences. Students will learn and apply concepts and ideas in logic, Boolean algebra, methods of proofs, induction, sequences, set theory, counting techniques, probability, recursion, relations, graphs, and trees.
MATH 071 Calculus I With Analytic Geometry
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 5
- Prerequisite
- (MATH 021 and MATH 022) or MATH 025, all with C or better
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MATH 210
Students study functions and inverse functions, limits, the derivative as a limit, continuity, rules of differentiation, chain rule, implicit differentiation, applications of differentiation, linear approximations, related rates, optimization problems, antiderivatives, Riemann sums, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, and the substitution rule for integration. This is the first course in calculus for students majoring in mathematics, physical science, computer science, or engineering.
MATH 071H Honors Calculus I With Analytic Geometry
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 5
- Prerequisite
- (MATH 021 and MATH 022) or MATH 025, all with C or better
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MATH 210
Students study functions and inverse functions, limits, the formal definition of the limit, the derivative as a limit, continuity, rules of differentiation, chain rule, implicit differentiation, applications of differentiation, linear approximations, related rates, optimization problems, antiderivatives, Riemann sums, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, and the substitution rule for integration. This is the first course in the calculus sequence for students majoring in mathematics, physical science, computer science, or engineering. As an honors course the focus will extend the understanding the theory and application of differential calculus through projects, extended readings, or programming and computational problems.
MATH 071X Support for Calculus I with Analytic Geometry
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 2
Students will receive a review of the core prerequisite skills, competencies, and concepts needed in Calculus I with Analytic Geometry. Intended for majors in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, who are concurrently enrolled in MATH 71 Calculus I with Analytic Geometry. Topics include a review of fundamental algebra skills, a review of functions including composition of functions and inverse functions, quadratic functions, polynomial functions, rational functions, exponential functions, logarithmic functions and trigonometric functions. This course is appropriate for students who are confident in geometry and algebra skills, and is recommended for those who are advised to receive additional academic and concurrent support. Students are encouraged to meet with an academic counselor.
MATH 072 Calculus II with Analytic Geometry
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 5
- Prerequisite
- MATH 071 with C or better.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MATH 220
Students study techniques of integration, applications of integration to areas, volumes, average values of functions, arc lengths, surfaces of revolution, problems in physics and engineering, use of parametric equations and polar equations to plot curves and compute derivatives, areas and arc length, a thorough study of infinite sequences, infinite and power series, and an introduction to differential equations.
MATH 073 Multivariable Calculus
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 5
- Prerequisite
- MATH 072 with C or better.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MATH 230
Students study the concepts of differential and integral calculus extended to multivariable functions. The course content includes vectors; dot products; cross products; surfaces in three dimensions; derivatives, integrals, arc length and curvature for vector-valued functions; partial derivatives; the chain rule; tangent planes; maximum and minimum values of functions of several variables; the Lagrange multiplier method; multiple integrals; and vector calculus. This is the third course in calculus for students majoring in mathematics, physical science, computer science, or engineering.
MATH 078 Differential Equations
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 4
- Prerequisite
- MATH 072 with C or better.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MATH 240
Students will study ordinary differential equations and their applications, including methods for solving first order equations, linear equations of arbitrary orders, and systems of linear differential equations. Students are introduced to Laplace transforms, series solutions, and some theoretical aspects of differential equations such as existence and uniqueness of solutions, the phase plane, and stability of equilibrium solutions for autonomous equations.
MATH 079 Linear Algebra
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 3
- Prerequisite
- MATH 072 with C or better.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MATH 250
Students study systems of linear equations, matrices, determinants, vector spaces and their properties, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalization, inner product vector spaces, orthogonality, and applications. This course is designed for students majoring in mathematics, computer science, statistics, or engineering.
MATH 080 Discrete Structures for Computer Science
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 4
- Prerequisite
- CIS 024C or CIS 054 or CIS 084 and (MATH 025 or MATH 021) and MATH 022
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- COMP 152
Students will be introduced to the discrete structures used in Computer Science. Students will learn and apply concepts and ideas in the following topics: functions, relations, set theory, logic, methods of proof, counting principles, discrete probability, recursion, graphs, and trees.
MATH 098 Directed Study in Mathematics
- Units
- 0.5-9
- Hours
- Lab Hours: 2.07
- Prerequisite
- Completion of the following course(s) and project approval is required by sponsoring faculty, division dean, and Vice President of Academic Affairs. and MATH 020 or STAT C1000
- Transfers to
- CSU
Individual or small groups of students who would benefit from Independent Study under the direction of faculty members in specific or related disciplines may develop individualized learning contracts designed to enhance their individual instructional programs. The students and the faculty member in consultation with the Division Dean will determine appropriate learning objectives and activities as well as the number of units to be earned. Instructions and the Learning Contract forms are available in the Division office. Repeatable to a maximum of 9 units across all disciplines.
MATH 111 Elementary Algebra
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 5
- Advisory
- Completion of MATH 512.
Students will study operations on real numbers and algebraic expressions, linear equations and inequalities, and algebraic methods for solving application problems. They will also study systems of linear equations, laws of exponents, operations on polynomials, solving quadratic equations by factoring, and operations on rational expressions and rational equations.
MATH 501 Review of Common Core Integrated Mathmatics I
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 3
- Advisory
- Perform basic arithmetic operations, create linear equations; solve linear equations in one variable, both algebraically and graphically; define, evaluate, and compare basic linear functions; use linear functions to model relationships among quantities; and solve systems of linear equations in two variables.
Students will review the concepts and ideas in Common Core Integrated Mathematics I, including algebraic expressions and equations, functions, congruence, expressing geometric properties with equations, and interpreting categorical and quantitative data.
MATH 502 Review of Common Core Integrated Mathmatics II
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 3
- Advisory
- Completion of Common Core Integrated Mathematics I or the equivalent.
Students will review the concepts and ideas in Common Core Integrated Mathematics II, including algebraic expressions and equations, functions, congruence, expressing geometric properties with equations, and interpreting categorical and quantitative data.
MATH 503 Review of Common Core Integrated Mathmatics III
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 3
- Advisory
- Completion of Common Core Integrated Mathematics II or equivalent.
Students will review the concepts and ideas in Common Core Integrated Mathematics II, including algebraic expressions and equations, functions, congruence, expressing geometric properties with equations, and interpreting categorical and quantitative data.
MATH 512 Prealgebra
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 3
This is a noncredit course designed to give students the mathematical foundation they need to be successful in an elementary algebra course. Topics include integers, fractions, decimals, percents, order of operations, unit conversions, algebraic expressions, equations, basic geometric shapes, graphing and basic applications.
MATH 521 Math for Medical Assisting
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 1.5
Students solve problems and do calculations encountered in the Medical Assisting field. Basic math concepts are applied to problems such as conversion within the Metric system and conversion between Decimal and Metric systems.
STAT C1000 Introduction to Statistics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 3
- Prerequisite
- Intermediate Algebra or appropriate placement beyond Intermediate Algebra.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is an introduction to statistical thinking and processes, including methods and concepts for discovery and decision-making using data. Topics include descriptive statistics; probability and sampling distributions; statistical inference; correlation and linear regression; analysis of variance, chi-squared, and t-tests; and application of technology for statistical analysis including the interpretation of the relevance of the statistical findings. Students apply methods and processes to applications using data from a broad range of disciplines. This course was formerly known as MATH 063: Elementary Statistics.
STAT 1000X Support for Introduction to Statistics
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 2
- Corequisite
- STAT-C1000
Students will receive support for concepts and competencies needed to succeed in statistics. This course will cover topics from arithmetic, pre-algebra, elementary and intermediate algebra that are required for statistics. Students will also develop and practice study skills that promote success in STAT C1000. This course is recommended for students advised to receive additional academic and concurrent support. Students are encouraged to meet with an academic counselor.