Mathematics

Students new to the Santa Monica College mathematics program who wish to enroll in a course must take the Math Assessment test before enrolling. A student who has successfully completed college level math courses (earned a grade of C or better) at another institution may be able to verify having met prerequisites by submitting an official transcript. Continuing students must complete prerequisite courses with a grade of “C” or better.

MATH 2, Precalculus    5 units

Transfer: *UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 2 (Mathematical Concepts) • Prerequisite: Math 20 and Math 32. • Eligibility for English 1.

*Maximum UC credit for Math 2, 22 and 26 is one course.

An intensive preparation for calculus. This course is intended for computer science, engineering, mathematics, and natural science majors. Topics include algebraic, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions and their inverses and identities, conic sections, sequences, series, the binomial theorem and mathematical induction.

1479   7:15a-10:05a MTWThF   MC 70   Murray D B

1480   10:15a-1:05p MTWThF   LS 205   Mason S

1481   12:30p-3:20p MTWThF   LS 201   Fine R F

1482   3:30p-6:20p MTWThF   LS 201   Ramsey E D

4095   6:30p-9:15p MTWTh   LS 201   Karkafi R H

Above section 4095 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 22 to Aug 13.

MATH 7, Calculus 1   5 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 2 (Mathematical Concepts) • Prerequisite: Math 2.

This course is intended for computer science, engineering, mathematics and natural science majors. Topics in this course include limits, continuity, and derivatives and integrals of algebraic and trigonometric functions, with mathematical and physical applications.

Maximum UC credits allowed for only one series, either Math 7, 8 or 23, 24 or 28, 29.

1483   7:15a-10:05a MTWThF   MC 72   Wong B L

1484   10:15a-1:05p MTWThF   MC 70   Lee P H

1485   1:15p-4:05p MTWThF   MC 72   Smith S P

1486   3:30p-6:20p MTWThF   MC 70   Soleymani S

4096   6:30p-9:15p MTWTh   LA 231   Baskauskas V A

Above section 4096 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 22 to Aug 13.

MATH 8, Calculus 2    5 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 2 (Mathematical Concepts) • Prerequisite: Math 7.

A second course in calculus. Topics include derivatives and integrals of transcendental functions with mathematical and physical applications, indeterminate forms and improper integrals, infinite sequences and series, and curves, including conic sections, described by parametric equations and polar coordinates.

Maximum UC credit is allowed for only one series, either Math 7, 8 or 23, 24 or 28, 29.

1487   7:15a-10:05a MTWThF   MC 67   Hong A M

1488   10:15a-1:05p MTWThF   MC 74   Garcia E E

1489   3:30p-6:20p MTWThF   LS 103   MacDonald M

4097   6:30p-9:15p MTWTh   MC 66   Askarian S N

Above section 4097 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 22 to Aug 13.

MATH 11, Multivariable Calculus   5 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 2 (Mathematical Concepts) • Prerequisite: Math 8.

Topics include vectors and analytic geometry in two and three dimensions, vector functions with applications, partial derivatives, extrema, Lagrange multipliers, multiple integrals with applications, vector fields, Green’s Theorem, Divergence Theorem, and Stokes’ Theorem.

1490   7:15a-10:05a MTWThF   MC 66   Kennedy J R

1491   3:30p-6:20p MTWThF   LA 231   Zakeri G A

MATH 15, Differential Equations   3 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 2 (Mathematical Concepts) • Prerequisite: Math 8.

This course is an introduction to ordinary differential equations. Topics include first order equations, linear equations, reduction of order, variation of parameters, spring motion and other applications, Cauchy-Euler equations, power series solutions, Laplace transform, and systems of linear differential equations.

1492   8:00a-10:05a MTWTh   MC 74   Garcia E E

1493   3:30p-5:35p MTWTh   LS 205   Graves L P

MATH 18, Intermediate Algebra for Statistics and Finite Mathematics    3 units

• Prerequisite: Math 31

Topics include linear, quadratic, exponential and logarithmic functions and equations; systems of linear equations and inequalities; sequences and series. The emphasis is on setting up and solving applications of the algebraic material.

Math 18 is designed for students who are required to complete Math 52 only or Math 21 only. If you are unsure which transfer level math course you need, it is recommended you take Math 20. Maximum allowable units for Math 18 and Math 20 is 5 units.

1494   8:00a-10:05a MTWTh   LS 205   Tsvikyan A

1495   10:15a-12:20p MTWTh   AET 207   Gizaw A

Above section 1495 meets for 6 weeks, Jul 06 to Aug 13, at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.

1496   1:15p-3:20p MTWTh   MC 74   Cain C D

4098   6:30p-9:40p TTh   LS 205   Hecht S E

Above section 4098 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 23 to Aug 13.

MATH 20, Intermediate Algebra    5 units

• Prerequisite: Math 31.

Topics include rational, irrational and complex numbers; fundamental operations on algebraic expressions and functions; introduction to polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions, equations and graphs; circles and parabolas; matrix row reduction. Emphasis is on advanced algebraic factoring and simplification

Math 20 serves as a prerequisite to all college level math classes. Students whose terminal math course is Math 52 or Math 21 may want to consider taking Math 18 instead.

1497   7:15a-10:05a MTWThF   MC 71   Green T R

1498   7:15a-10:05a MTWThF   AET 207   Chen C

Above section 1498 meets for 6 weeks, Jul 06 to Aug 14, at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.

1499   7:15a-10:05a MTWThF   LA 228   Sims J M

1500   10:15a-1:05p MTWThF   MC 73   Owens D J

1501   10:15a-1:05p MTWThF   MC 71   Gromova I M

1502   12:30p-3:20p MTWThF   LS 203   Wong J D

1503   3:30p-6:20p MTWThF   MC 67   Chitgar M H

4099   6:30p-9:15p MTWTh   MC 71   Meknuni M

Above section 4099 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 22 to Aug 13.

MATH 21, Finite Mathematics   3 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 2 (Mathematical Concepts) • Prerequisite: Math 18 or 20.

This is a terminal mathematics course for liberal arts and social science majors. Topics include sets and counting, probability, linear systems, linear programming, statistics, and mathematics of finance, with emphasis on applications.

1504   8:00a-10:05a MTWTh   LS 203   Jimenez B S

1505   8:00a-10:05a MTWTh   BUNDY 213   Sheynshteyn A S

Above section 1505 meets for 6 weeks, Jul 06 to Aug 13, at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.

1506   10:15a-12:20p MTWTh   LS 203   Jimenez B S

4100   6:30p-9:40p MW   MC 72   England A M

Above section 4100 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 22 to Aug 12.

MATH 26, Functions and Modeling for Business and Social Science    3 units

Transfer: UC*, CSU • IGETC AREA 2 (Mathematical Concepts) • Prerequisite: Mathematics 20.

This course is a preparatory course for students anticipating enrollment in Math 28 (Calculus 1 for Business and Social Science). Topics include algebraic, exponential and logartihmic functions and their graphical representations, and using these functions to model applications in business and social science.

Math 26 is not recommended as a terminal course to satisfy transfer requirements. *Maximum UC credit for Math 2, 22 and 26 is one course.

1507   10:15a-12:20p MTWTh   LA 228   Peter P A

4101   6:30p-9:40p TTh   MC 72   Kim J J

Above section 4101 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 23 to Aug 13.

MATH 28, Calculus 1 for Business and Social Science    5 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 2 (Mathematical Concepts) • Prerequisite: Math 26

Formerly Math 23.

This course is intended for students majoring in business or social sciences. It is a survey of differential and integral calculus with business and social science applications. Topics include limits, differential calculus of one variable, including exponential and logarithmic functions, introduction to integral calculus, and mathematics of finance.

1508   10:15a-1:05p MTWThF   MC 66   Rodas B G

MATH 31, Elementary Algebra    5 units

• Prerequisite: Math 84.

Topics include: Arithmetic operations with real numbers, polynomials, rational expressions, and radicals; factoring polynomials; linear equations and inequalities in one and two variables; systems of linear equations and inequalities in two variables; application problems; equations with rational expressions; equations with radicals; introduction to quadratic equations in one variable.

*This course is equivalent to one year of high school algebra. Course credit may not be applied toward satisfaction of Associate in Arts Degree requirements. Students enrolled in this course are required to spend time each week in the Math Lab on the main campus or at the AET campus; this requirement may be completed electronically.

1509   7:15a-10:05a MTWThF   LS 103   Quevedo J M

   Arrange-2 Hours        

1510   7:15a-10:05a MTWThF   AET 206   Bresloff J

   Arrange-2 Hours        

Above section 1510 meets for 6 weeks, Jul 06 to Aug 14, at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.

1511   7:15a-10:05a MTWThF   LS 201   Phung Q T

   Arrange-2 Hours        

1512   10:15a-1:05p MTWThF   MC 72   Cho M

   Arrange-2 Hours        

1513   12:30p-3:20p MTWThF   LA 231   Halaka E F

   Arrange-2 Hours        

1514   1:15p-4:05p MTWThF   MC 71   Saakian L

   Arrange-2 Hours        

1515   3:30p-6:20p MTWThF   LS 203   Wang E

   Arrange-2 Hours        

4102   6:30p-9:15p MTWTh   MC 8   Ward J E

   Arrange-2 Hours        

Above section 4102 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 22 to Aug 13.

4103   6:30p-9:15p MTWTh   LS 203   Owaka E A

   Arrange-2 Hours        

Above section 4103 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 22 to Aug 13.

MATH 32, Plane Geometry   3 units

• Prerequisite: Math 31. • Advisory: Math 20.

This course is equivalent to one year of high school plane geometry. Topics include sets, postulates, theorems, proofs, constructions, congruent triangles, parallels, similar polygons, regular polygons, right triangles, circles, loci, and area. Emphasis will be made on thinking, memorizing, and analyzing abstract mathematical concepts.

1516   8:00a-10:05a MTWTh   LA 231   Nikolaychuk A M

1517   10:15a-12:20p MTWTh   BUNDY 221   Miao W

Above section 1517 meets for 6 weeks, Jul 06 to Aug 13, at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.

1518   10:15a-12:20p MTWTh   LA 231   Nikolaychuk A M

1519   12:30p-2:35p MTWTh   LA 228   Peter P A

1520   1:15p-3:20p MTWTh   LS 205   Graves L P

MATH 52, Elementary Statistics   3 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 2 (Mathematical Concepts) • Prerequisite: Math 18 or 20.

Emphasis is on understanding statistical methods. The major topics include frequency distributions, measures of central tendency, variation, sampling, correlation, probability, and hypothesis testing.

1521   8:00a-10:05a MTWTh   MC 10   Dellarocca G

1522   8:00a-10:05a MTWTh   BUNDY 221   Miao W

Above section 1522 meets for 6 weeks, Jul 06 to Aug 13, at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.

1523   10:15a-12:20p MTWTh   MC 10   Dellarocca G

1524   10:15a-12:20p MTWTh   MC 67   Hong A M

1525   12:30p-2:35p MTWTh   MC 67   Yankey K A

1526   1:15p-3:20p MTWTh   MC 70   Martinez M G

1527   1:15p-3:20p MTWTh   MC 66   Malakar S R

1528   2:45p-4:50p MTWTh   MC 83   Perez R E

1529   3:30p-5:35p MTWTh   MC 66   Malakar S R

4104   6:30p-9:40p MW   LS 103   Jiang J

Above section 4104 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 22 to Aug 12.

4105   6:30p-9:40p TTh   LS 103   Jiang J

Above section 4105 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 23 to Aug 13.

MATH 81, Basic Arithmetic   3 units

• Prerequisite: None.

This course reviews basic arithmetic giving a foundation in basic math computational skills. Operations with whole numbers, fractions, decimal numbers, and applications of percent are covered. The course is offered on a credit/no credit basis. Students enrolled in this course are required to spend time each week in the math lab on the main campus or at AET in room 240.

*Course credit may not be applied toward satisfaction of Associate in Arts Degree requirements.

1530   8:00a-10:05a MTWTh   AET 208   Ulrich J W

   Arrange-2 Hours        

Above section 1530 meets for 6 weeks, Jul 06 to Aug 13, at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.

1531   8:00a-10:05a MTWTh   MC 83   Lee P H

   Arrange-2 Hours        

1532   10:15a-12:20p MTWTh   LS 201   McDonnell P L

   Arrange-2 Hours        

1533   10:15a-12:20p MTWTh   MC 83   Lopez Ma

   Arrange-2 Hours        

1534   12:30p-2:35p MTWTh   MC 83   Lopez Ma

   Arrange-2 Hours        

1535   3:30p-5:35p MTWTh   MC 74   Martinez M G

   Arrange-2 Hours        

4106   6:30p-9:40p MW   MC 83   Simpson-Rodgers N

   Arrange-2 Hours        

Above section 4106 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 22 to Aug 12.

4107   6:30p-9:40p TTh   MC 83   Okonjo-Adigwe C E

   Arrange-2 Hours        

Above section 4107 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 23 to Aug 13.

MATH 84, Arithmetic Review and Pre-Algebra   3 units

• Advisory: Math 81.

This course is intended to prepare the student for elementary algebra. It assumes a thorough knowledge of arithmetic. It covers fractions, decimals, grouping symbols, the order of operations, signed numbers, exponents, the use of formulas and other pre-algebra topics. The emphasis is on concepts essential for success in algebra. Those students who only need to review basic arithmetic should consider Math 81. Students enrolled in this course are required to spend time each week in the math lab or at AET in room 240.

*Course credit may not be applied toward satisfaction of Associate In Arts Degree requirements.

1536   8:00a-10:05a MTWTh   MC 73   Gharamanians J

   Arrange-2 Hours        

1537   10:15a-12:20p MTWTh   LS 103   Bronie B L

   Arrange-2 Hours        

1538   10:15a-12:20p MTWTh   AET 208   Dalton C S

   Arrange-2 Hours        

Above section 1538 meets for 6 weeks, Jul 06 to Aug 13, at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.

1539   12:30p-2:35p MTWTh   LS 103   Bronie B L

   Arrange-2 Hours        

1540   1:15p-3:20p MTWTh   MC 73   Tsvikyan A

   Arrange-2 Hours        

1541   3:30p-5:35p MTWTh   MC 73   Allen C A

   Arrange-2 Hours        

4108   6:30p-9:40p MW   MC 70   Aka D O

   Arrange-2 Hours        

Above section 4108 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 22 to Aug 12.

4109   6:30p-9:40p TTh   MC 70   Aka D O

   Arrange-2 Hours        

Above section 4109 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 23 to Aug 13.

 Previous | Next