COURSE ELIGIBILITY is required of all students prior to enrolling in any Math course.
Course eligibility is obtained by one of the following:
Satisfactorily complete all prerequisite courses.
Math placement.
Obtain a Math waiver form from the Counseling Center.
Present to the counseling staff college transcripts showing satisfactory completion of equivalent prerequisite courses. When possible, bring a course description to assist in determining course equivalency.
Students with transcripts from foreign colleges should contact the Mathematics Department or the Counseling Center.
1 unit, 1 hour lecture
Corequisite: Math 120
Foundations for Quantitative Reasoning (QR) will focus on the skills and concepts needed for success in QR. This course is for students concurrently enrolled in QR (Math 120) at Grossmont College. Students will receive extra support in Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, problem solving, and study skills. This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only. (Non-degree credit course)
2 units, 2 hours lecture
Corequisite: Math 160
Foundations for Elementary Statistics focuses on the skills and concepts needed for success in Elementary Statistics. This course is for students concurrently enrolled in Math 160 at Grossmont College. Students will receive support in Arithmetic, Algebra, problem solving, technology, and study skills. This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only. (Non-degree applicable)
2 units, 2 hours lecture
Corequisite: Math 175
Support for this course focuses on the skills and concepts needed for success in College Algebra. This course is for students concurrently enrolled in College Algebra (Math 175) at Grossmont College. Students will receive extra support in algebra, geometry, problem solving, technology, and study skills. This course is offered on a
Pass/No Pass basis only. (Non-degree credit course).
2 units, 2 hours lecture
Corequisite: Math 176
This support course focuses on the skills and concepts needed for success in Precalculus. This course is for students concurrently enrolled in Precalculus (Math 176) at Grossmont College. Students will receive extra support in algebra, geometry, problem solving, technology, and study skills. This course is offered on a Pass/No
Pass basis only. (Non-degree applicable course)
2 units, 2 hours lecture
Prerequisite: Appropriate Placement
Corequisite: Math 180
Support for this course focuses on the skills and concepts needed for success in Analytic Geometry and Calculus I. This course is for students concurrently enrolled in Calculus (Math 180) at Grossmont College. Students will receive extra support in algebra, analytic geometry, trigonometry, technology, and study skills. Pass/No Pass only. (Non-degree applicable)
0 units
Corequisite: Math 170 or Math 175 or Math 176 or Math 178
Math Jam For BSTEM Preparation is a non-credit course for students wanting a jump-start in College Algebra, Precalculus or Business Calculus. In an activity-based setting, students will practice key pre-transfer level math concepts, as well as develop essential study-skills needed to be successful in their upcoming BSTEM class. Students will also be connected to college support services to increase the likelihood of reaching their academic and career goals. This course emphasizes the community aspect of learning mathematics. This course is offered on a pass/no pass basis only.
3 units, 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: A "C" or "CR" grade or higher in MATH 103 or 110 or equivalent
This course is designed for students in majors that do not require any further mathematics courses in their curricula. Emphasis will be on the communication of mathematical ideas and problem solving pertinent to daily life. Specific topics for this course may include: Mathematics of Personal Finance and Investments, Statistics, Probability, Voting Strategies, Estimations, and Measurements.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College A3; CSU B4, IGETC 2A
Transfers to: CSU, UC (credit limited)
3 units, 3 hours lecture, 1 hour laboratory
Prerequisite: A "C" or "CR" grade or higher in MATH 103 or 110 AND Math 097, or equivalent
Blending the mathematical topics of sets, whole numbers, numeration, number theory,
integers, rational and irrational numbers, measurement relations, functions and logic.
The course will investigate the interrelation-ships of the above topics using a problem-solving
approach. The course will also investigate appropriate use of technology in the classroom.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College A3; CSU B4, IGETC 2A
Transfers to: CSU, UC (credit limited)
3 units, 3 hours lecture, 1 hour laboratory
Prerequisite: MATH 125 (a grade of "C" or better is recommended) or equivalent
Blending the mathematical topics of the probability, statistics, relations, graphs, measurement, coordinate geometry, plane geometry, solid geometry, logic, and number sense. The course will investigate the interrelationships of the above topics using a problem-solving approach. The course will also investigate the use of technology in the classroom.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College A3; CSU B4, IGETC 2A
Transfers to: CSU, UC (credit limited)
1.5 units, 1.5 hours lecture
Prerequisite: A "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in Math 125 or equivalent or concurrent enrollment in Math 125.
An in-depth analysis of children's mathematical thinking and understanding of operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division), place value and fractions. Students will observe individual children solving mathematical problems.
Transfers to: CSU
4 units, 4 hours lecture
Prerequisite: A "C" grade or higher in MATH 103 or 110 or equivalent
Recommended Preparation:
Completion of Matriculation Process is highly recommended.
Tabular and graphical presentation, measures of central tendency and variability;
standard elementary procedures involving binomial, normal, Student's t, chi-square,
nonparametric statistics, and correlation. Applications from the fields of biology,
business, economics, education, engineering, and psychology.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College A3; CSU B4; IGETC 2A
Transfers to: CSU, UC (credit limited)
3 units, 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in MATH 097 or equivalent and MATH 110 or equivalent. Note: MATH 103 is not equivalent to MATH 110.
Recommended Preparation:
Completion of Matriculation Process is highly recommended.
A theoretical approach to the study of the trigonometric functions with emphasis upon
circular functions, trigonometric identities, trigonometric equations, graphical methods,
inverse functions, vectors and applications, complex numbers and solving triangles
with applications.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College A3; CSU B4
Transfers to CSU
4 units, 4 hours lecture
Prerequisite: A "C" grade or higher in MATH 110 or equivalent. Note: MATH 103 is not equivalent to MATH 110
Graphic, numeric, and analytic approaches to the study of precalculus concepts from college algebra. Application of appropriate technology including but not limited to graphic utilities to model, analyze, and interpret world application problems from a wide variety of disciplines. Topics include the real number system; algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions and their inverses;graphing techniques for polynomials, rational, and trigonometric functions; complex numbers; theory of equations; partial fractions; mathematical induction; sequences and series; matrices; and the binomial theorem. A student can receive credit for only MATH 170 and 175, or MATH 176.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College A3; CSU B4; IGETC 2A
Transfers to: CSU, UC (credit limited)
6 units, 6 hours lecture
Prerequisite: A "C" grade or higher in MATH 110 or equivalent and MATH 097 or equivalent. Note:MATH 103 is not equivalent to MATH 110.
Unification of college algebra and analytical trigonometry based on the function concept. Topics include properties of real number system, inequalities, theory or equations, complex numbers, the study of functions including inverse functions, logarithmic and exponential functions, trigonometric functions with emphasis on circular functions, trigonometric identities, trigonometric equations, graphical methods and solving triangles with applications, matrices, binomial theorem, mathematical induction, sequences and series. Completion of the Matriculation Process is highly recommended. Completion of college algebra or trigonometry will enhance the student's preparation for this course. A student can earn a maximum of 6 units when taking MATH 170, 175, and 176.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College A3; CSU B4, IGETC 2A
Transfers to: CSU, UC (credit limited)
4 units, 4 hours lecture
Prerequisite: A "C" grade or higher in MATH 110 or equivalent. Note: MATH 103 is not equivalent to MATH 110
Recommended Preparation: A "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in Math 175
An introduction to matrix algebra, differential and integral calculus with applications specifically designed for business, social and behavioral sciences. Not open to students with credit in MATH 180.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College A3; CSU B4; IGETC 2A
Transfers to: CSU, UC (credit limited)
5 units, 5 hours lecture
Prerequisite: A "C" grade or higher in MATH 170 and 175 or MATH 176 or equivalent.
MATH 180 includes topics from analytic plane geometry, limits and continuity of function, differential and integral calculus with applications involving algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, and hyperbolic functions.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College A3; CSU B4; IGETC 2A
Transfers to: CSU, UC (credit limited)
3 units, 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: A "C" grade or higher in MATH 280 (required by four-year schools)
Introduction to discrete mathematics. Topics to include sets, relations, summations, elementary counting techniques, recurrence relations, logic and proofs. This course is appropriate for mathematics and computer science majors.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College A3; CSU B4; IGETC 2A
Transfers to: CSU, UC
4 units, 4 hours lecture
Prerequisite: A "C" grade or higher in MATH 180 or equivalent.
A second course in differential and integral calculus of a single variable: integration; techniques of integration; infinite sequences and series; polar and parametric equation; conics. Primarily for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math majors.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College A3; CSU B4; IGETC 2A
Transfers to: CSU, UC
4 units, 4 hours lecture
Prerequisite: A "C" grade or higher in MATH 280
Sequel to Mathematics 280. Includes Vectors in two and three dimensions, partial differentiation, iterated integration, line and surface integrals, application of Green's and Stokes' theorems, work and cylindrical and spherical coordinates and an introduction to linear to algebra.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College A3; CSU B4; IGETC 2A
Transfers to: CSU, UC
3 units, 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: A "C" grade or higher in MATH 280.
The central topics are matrix operations. Gaussian elimination, determinants, vectorspaces, linear transformations, orthogonality, believable and eigenvectors.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College A3; CSU B4; IGETC 2A
Transfers to: CSU, UC
3 units, 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: A "C" grade or higher in MATH 280
Includes first order differential equations, initial boundary value problems, the Cauchy-Euler equation, series solutions, and Laplace transformations, Fourier series, and separation of variables for elementary partial differential equations. Applications of these topics will be explored.
Satisfies General Education for:
Grossmont College A3; CSU B4; IGETC 2A
Transfers to: CSU, UC