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Mathematics 187

219C 220B 245
INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA I INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA II BEGINNING ALGEBRA I
1.0 Unit 1.0 Unit 1.0 to 2.0 Units
MATH 219C is the third part of a self-paced MATH 220B is the second part of a self-paced NON-DEGREE APPLICABLE
multimedia course. MATH 219ABC collec- multimedia course. MATH 220AB collec- MATH 245, a self-paced course, is the fi rst
tively is equivalent to the fi rst course of tively is equivalent to the second course of course in a two-semester sequence covering
a two-semester sequence of Intermediate a two-semester sequence of Intermediate the fundamental operations of algebra. The
Algebra. Topics include fundamental laws, Algebra. Topics include quadratic equations course focuses on solutions of linear equa-
curve plotting, linear equations, fractional and inequalities, arithmetic and geometric tions, algebraic operations, linear equations
exponents, radical and rational expres- sequences and series, the binomial theorem, in two variables, systems of linear equations,
sions and equations, factoring, functions, conic sections, inverse functions, graphs of exponents and polynomials. This course is
Cramer’s rule, algebra of functions, graphs functions, systems of nonlinear equations designed to cover what is normally included
of functions, systems of linear equations and inequalities, and exponential and loga- in the fi rst semester of one year of algebra in
and inequalities. MATH 219ABC collec- rithmic functions. MATH 220AB collectively high school. Note: A maximum of 2 units of
tively is equivalent to MATH 119. Note: is equivalent to MATH 120. Note: This course credit will be granted for MATH 145 and 245.
This course may not be taken for credit by may not be taken for credit by students who Lecture 4 hours/Laboratory 1 hour. Prereq-
students who have completed MATH 101 or have completed MATH 101 or 120. A maxi- uisite: Placement is based on a composite
119. A maximum of 3 units of credit will be mum of 5 units of credit will be granted for of test scores and academic background or
granted for MATH 119 and 219. Laboratory MATH 101, 119, 120, 219, and 220. Laboratory satisfactory completion of MATH 155 or
6 hours. Prerequisite: MATH 219B or 2 units 6 hours. Prerequisite: MATH 220A or 1 unit MATH 255D. Note: May be taken 3 times for
of MATH 219. Course Typically Off ered: of Math 220. Course Typically Off ered: credit. Course Typically Off ered: Winter/
Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall. Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall. Spring/Summer/Fall.
220 220S 245A
INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA II INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA BRIDGE ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA I
1.0 to 2.0 Units 2.0 Units 1.0 Unit
MATH 220 is the second course of the two- MATH 220S is a course designed to serve NON-DEGREE APPLICABLE
semester sequence of self-paced courses as a self-paced multimedia bridge course. MATH 245A is the fi rst part of a self-paced
covering those topics commonly taught in Students who have completed MATH 130 multimedia course. MATH 245AB collec-
the second year of high school algebra. Topics or MATH 131 and would like to switch to a tively is equivalent to the fi rst course of a two-
include quadratic equations and inequalities, STEM major may take this course to return semester sequence of Elementary Algebra.
arithmetic and geometric progressions, the to a STEM path. Topics include fundamen- Topics include signed numbers, solutions to
binomial theorem, logarithms, and conic tal laws, curve plotting, linear equations, linear equations, algebraic manipulations,
sections. Note: A maximum of 5 units of quadratics equations, fractional exponents, exponents, polynomials, graphing linear
credit will be granted for MATH 101, 119-120, radical and rational expressions and equa- equations, and solving linear systems.
219-220, and 201. Lecture 4 hours/Laboratory tions, factoring, functions, Cramer’s rule, MATH 245AB collectively is equivalent
1 hour. Prerequisite: Placement is based on algebra of functions, graphs of functions, to MATH 145. Note: This course may not
satisfactory completion of MATH 119 or arithmetic and geometric sequences and be taken for credit by students who have
MATH 219C. Note: May be taken 3 times for series, the binomial theorem, conic sections, completed MATH 141 or 145. A maximum of
credit. Course Typically Off ered: Winter/ and systems of linear equations and inequali- 2 units of credit will be granted for MATH
Spring/Summer/Fall. ties,. MATH 130 or MATH 131 AND MATH 145 and 245. Laboratory 6 hours. Prereq-
220S collectively is equivalent to MATH 101. uisite: Placement is based on a composite
220A Note: This course is designed for students of test scores and academic background or
INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA II who have taken MATH 130 or MATH 131 and MATH 155 or 255D or 4 units of MATH 255.
1.0 Unit
have decided are now majoring in science, Course Typically Off ered: Winter/Spring/
MATH 220A is the fi rst part of a self-paced technology, engineering, mathematics, or Summer/Fall.
multimedia course. MATH 220AB collec- business. This course may not be taken
tively is equivalent to the second course of for credit by students who have completed
a two-semester sequence of Intermediate MATH 120, MATH 220B, or MATH 101. A
Algebra. Topics include quadratic equations maximum of 7 units will be granted for
and inequalities, arithmetic and geometric MATH 220S and MATH 131 or a maximum
sequences and series, the binomial theorem, of 8 units will be granted for MATH 220S and
conic sections, inverse functions, graphs of MATH 130. Laboratory 6 hours. Prerequisite:
functions, systems of nonlinear equations MATH 130 or MATH 131.
and inequalities, and exponential and loga-
rithmic functions. MATH 220AB collectively
is equivalent to MATH 120. Note: This course
may not be taken for credit by students who
have completed MATH 101 or 120. A maxi-
mum of 5 units of credit will be granted for
MATH 101, 119, 120, 219, and 220. Laboratory
6 hours. Prerequisite: MATH 119 or 219C
or 3 units of MATH 219. Course Typically
Off ered: Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall.

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