Classwork will be split between in-person classes and materials delivered online through Canvas.  In-person attendance is required.

Spring 2024 Important Dates:   

(See the CCSF Important Dates Page for More Information)

• Class Begins: Tuesday, January 16

• Last Day to Drop this class for a Refund:  Monday, January 29

• Last Day to Add this class:  Friday, February 2 

• Last Day to Drop this class without a 'W' symbol: Friday, February 2

• Last Day to Opt for Pass/No Pass: Not offered for this class

• Last Day to Drop this class with a W:  Thursday, April 18

• Final Exam Date: Thursday, May 16, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

• Last Day of Class/All Homework Due:  Wednesday, May 22

Fall 2024 Important Dates:  

(See the CCSF Important Dates Page for More Information)

• First Day of Class:  August 20, 2024

• Last Day to Drop this class for a Refund:  August 30, 2024

  • Last Day to Add this class:  September 6, 2024

• Last Day to Drop this class without a 'W' symbol: September 6, 2024

• Last Day to Opt for Pass/No Pass: Not available for this class

• Last Day to Drop this class with a W:  November 7, 2024

• Last Day of Class:  December 12, 2024

• Final Exam Date:  TBD

• Last Day of Class/All Homework Due:  December 20, 2024

Course Information - Math 90

Real functions and their graphs; one-to-one and inverse functions; polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions; complex numbers and zeros of polynomials; linear systems and matrices; geometric transformations and conic sections; topics in discrete mathematics.

Units: 5

Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable, CCSF Area A, CSU Area B4, IGETC Area 2A

Prerequisites:  MATH 60 or placement in MATH 90 + 90S or higher 

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) For Math 90

Upon completion of this course a student will be able to:

1. Define, graph, interpret, and apply functions, their transformations, and their respective inverse functions.

2. Construct functions to model and analyze real-world situations.

3. Describe and graph polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions and apply their properties to solve equations and applications.

4. Identify, compare, and contrast the equations, graphs, and properties of conic sections.

Course Information - Math 90S

Support for students who are concurrently enrolled in MATH 90, Precalculus Algebra. Topics include concepts and skills from elementary and intermediate algebra that are needed to understand the basics of precalculus algebra. Concepts are taught in the context of the linked Math 90 course.

Units: 3

Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable

Prerequisites:  None

Corequisite:  Math 90

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for Math 90S

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

1. Define, graph, interpret, and apply functions.

2. Apply algebraic properties and operations to evaluate and simplify polynomial, rational, and radical expressions.

3. Describe and solve elementary polynomial, rational, and radical equations.

4. Identify and compare the equations, graphs, and properties of parabolas.

Course Syllabus

Fall 2024:

Math 90 Course Syllabus - Fall 2024 (Coming Soon!)

Math 90S Course Syllabus - Fall 2024 (Coming Soon!)

Spring 2024:

Math 90 Syllabus, Spring 2024

Math 90S Syllabus, Spring 2024

Fall 2023:  

Math 90 Syllabus, Fall 2023  

Math 90S Syllabus, Fall 2023  *

Spring 2023:

Math 90 865 Syllabus, Spring 2023

Math 90S Syllabus, Spring 2023

Textbook:  

• College Algebra, 7th Edition, by Steward, Redlin and Watson

• ISBN-10: 9780357293232 (Note - you *must* purchase WebAssign along with the book)

You must purchase WebAssign to turn in homework online (which includes an ebook for free), although the textbook is optional.