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

Fall 2023 Important Dates:  

(See the CCSF Important Dates Page for More Information)

• • First Day of Class: Thursday, August 17, 2023

  • Last Day to Drop this Class for a Refund:  Tuesday, August 29, 2023

  • Last Day to Add or Drop this class without a 'W' symbol: Friday, September 1, 2023

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

  • Last Day to Drop this class with a W:  Thursday, November 2, 2023

  • Last Day of Class:  Thursday, December 7, 2023

  • Final Exam Date:  Tuesday, December 19, 2023, 1 - 3 pm

  • All Homework Due:  Tuesday, December 19, 2023

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)

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 Syllabus

Fall 2023:  

Math 90 Syllabus, Fall 2023 - Draft   (Subject to change - Email instructor for more information)

Spring 2023:

Math 90 861 Syllabus, Spring 2023

Fall 2022:

Math 90 + 90S Syllabus, Fall 2022

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.