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MATH 3 - Precalculus

Mathematics Undergraduate CLS - College of Letters and Science

Subject

MATH

Course Number

3

Department

Course Level

Undergraduate

Formerly Known As

MATH 32

Course Title

Precalculus

Course Description

Polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometry and trigonometric functions. Complex numbers, fundamental theorem of algebra, mathematical induction, binomial theorem, series, and sequences. Prior to Fall 2025, this course was offered as Math 32.

Minimum Units

4

Maximum Units

4

Grading Basis

Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option

Method of Assessment

Written Exam

Prerequisites

Three years of high school mathematics.

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course if following the course(s) have already been completed.

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Credit Restrictions. Upon passing, students can use the following course(s) to replace a deficient grade for this course.

Students will receive no credit for MATH 32 after completing MATH 16B, MATH 16A, MATH 1B, MATH 1A, MATH N32, MATH N1A, MATH N1B, MATH N16A, or MATH N16B.

Credit Replacement Courses

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Formats

Lecture, Discussion

Term

Fall and Spring

Weeks

15 weeks

Weeks

15

Lecture Hours

3

Lecture Hours Min

3

Lecture Hours Max

3

Lecture Mode of Instruction

In Person

Discussion Hours

2

Discussion Hours Min

2

Discussion Hours Max

2

Discussion Mode of Instruction

In Person

Outside Work Hours

8

Term

Summer

Weeks

6 weeks

Weeks

6

Lecture Hours

5

Lecture Hours Min

5

Lecture Hours Max

5

Lecture Mode of Instruction

In Person

Discussion Hours

5

Discussion Hours Min

5

Discussion Hours Max

5

Discussion Mode of Instruction

In Person

Outside Work Hours

20

Term

Summer

Weeks

8 weeks

Weeks

8

Lecture Hours

10

Lecture Hours Min

10

Lecture Hours Max

10

Lecture Mode of Instruction

In Person

Discussion Mode of Instruction

In Person

Outside Work Hours

12.5