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: Thursday, December 19 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Last Day of Class/All Homework Due: December 20, 2024
Spring 2025 Important Dates:
(See the CCSF Important Dates Page for More Information)
Class Begins: Tuesday, January 14
Last Day to Drop this class for a Refund: Friday, January 24
Last Day to Add this class: Friday, January 31
Last Day to Drop this class without a 'W' symbol: Friday, January 31
Spring Break: Monday, March 31 - Sunday, April 6
Last Day to Opt for Pass/No Pass: Not offered for this class
Last Day to Drop this class with a W: Thursday, April 17
CCSF Final Exam Week: Wednesday, May 14 - Wednesday, May 21
Final Exam Date: TBD
Last Day of Class/All Homework Due: Wednesday, May 21
Spring 2025 Commencement: Thursday, May 22
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
Upon completion of this course a student will be able to:
Define, graph, interpret, and apply functions, their transformations, and their respective inverse functions.
Construct functions to model and analyze real-world situations.
Describe and graph polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions and apply their properties to solve equations and applications.
Identify, compare, and contrast the equations, graphs, and properties of conic sections.
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
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
Define, graph, interpret, and apply functions.
Apply algebraic properties and operations to evaluate and simplify polynomial, rational, and radical expressions.
Describe and solve elementary polynomial, rational, and radical equations.
Identify and compare the equations, graphs, and properties of parabolas.
Spring 2025:
Math 90 Syllabus, Spring 2025
Math 90S Syllabus, Spring 2025
Fall 2024:
Math 90 Course Syllabus - Fall 2024
Math 90S Course Syllabus - Fall 2024
Spring 2024:
Math 90S Syllabus, Spring 2024
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.
Add the class through the MyRam/CCSF Student Portal
If the class is closed, email Ms. Saunders at ksaunder@ccsf.edu to inquire if there is room.