MATH 185 - Algebra and Trigonometry for Calculus

Advisory: Enrollment requires appropriate placement (based on high school GPA and/or other measures) or completion of an intermediate algebra course. It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level., READ 101
Transfers to: UC (*credit limit), CSU (*All College Algebra and Pre-Calculus courses limited to a single course with a maximum of 5 units.)

This course serves as preparation for calculus. Algebra topics include exponents, radicals, equations, inequalities, and functions, which consist of quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic. Trigonometry topics include definitions, graphs, inverse functions, identities, and solving equations.