Mathematics
14 courses · Solano Community College · 2025-2026 Catalog
Classes: Spring 2026
MATH 002 College Algebra for Calculus
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 108 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- Placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process and completion of a course taught at or above the level of intermediate algebra. or Intermediate Algebra
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MATH 151
College level course in algebra for majors in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Topics include polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, absolute value, and logarithmic functions, systems of equations, theory of polynomial equations and analytic geometry. UC limitation of credit: 5 units between MATH 002 and MATH 004
MATH 004 Precalculus and Trigonometry
- Units
- 6
- Hours
- 6 hours lecture weekly, 108 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- Intermediate Algebra or Placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process or completion of a course taught at or above the level of intermediate algebra.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MATH 955
A comprehensive study of mathematics, essentially comprising the content of college algebra (Math 002) and trigonometry (Math 051), that is prerequisite to the calculus sequence. Topics included are: the study of polynomial, absolute value, radical, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions, analytic geometry, and polar coordinates, the study of trigonometric functions, their inverses and their graphs, identities and proofs related to trigonometric expressions, trigonometric equations, solving right triangles, solving triangles using the Law of Cosines and the Law of Sines, and introduction to vectors. UC limitation of credit: 5 units between MATH 002 and MATH 004
MATH 012 Mathematical Ideas
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 1 hours lab weekly, 72 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- Intermediate Algebra or Placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process or completion of a course taught at or above the level of intermediate algebra.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is designed for students with majors that do not require college level statistics. It is an introduction to the diversity of mathematics through the examination of ideas not covered in traditional math classes such as logic, sets, numeration systems, and other topics from contemporary mathematics.
MATH 020 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 108 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- MATH 002 (College Algebra for Calculus) and MATH 051 (Trigonometry) or MATH 004 (Precalculus and Trigonometry)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MATH 210
The first course of a three-semester sequence in Analytic Geometry and Calculus that is primarily for students majoring in engineering, mathematics, technology, and most physical sciences. The course is the study of the differential and integral calculus of functions of one variable. Topics covered include functions, limits, continuity, techniques and applications of differentiation and integration, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
MATH 021 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 108 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- MATH 020 (Analytic Geometry and Calculus I)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MATH 220
The second course of a three-semester sequence in Analytic Geometry and Calculus that is primarily for students majoring in engineering, mathematics, technology, and most physical sciences. The course continues the study of integral calculus of functions of one variable. Topics include techniques and applications of integration, infinite sequences and series, polar and parametric equations, and an introduction to differential equations. UC limitation of credit: 1 course between MATH 021 and MATH 021
MATH 022 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture weekly, 72 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- MATH 021 (Analytic Geometry and Calculus II)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MATH 230
The third course of a three-semester sequence in Analytic Geometry and Calculus that is primarily for students majoring in engineering, mathematics, technology, and most physical sciences. The course is a study of multivariable calculus. Topics include vector valued functions, partial derivatives, multiple integration, Green's Theorem, Stokes' Theorem and the Divergence Theorem.
MATH 023 Differential Equations
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture weekly, 72 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- MATH 021 (Analytic Geometry and Calculus II)
- Advisory
- MATH 022 (Analytic Geometry and Calculus III)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MATH 240
An introduction to solving ordinary differential equations and understanding the conditions under which solutions exist for a differential equation and whether a solution is unique. Solution methods include basic techniques as well as power series methods, numerical methods and use of LaPlace transforms. Applications to engineering, physics, and chemistry will also be presented as well as an introduction to systems of differential equations.
MATH 026 Mathematics and Engineering Problem Solving Using Matlab
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 108 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- MATH 021 (Analytic Geometry and Calculus II) May enroll concurrently
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course covers methodologies for solving mathematics and engineering problems. Students will also learn to perform mathematics and engineering computation and visualization using the MATLAB language. Students will write a variety of programs in the MATLAB language.
MATH 030 Business Calculus I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 1 hours lab weekly, 72 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- Multiple Measures Placement or Intermediate Algebra
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MATH 140
A calculus course with emphasis placed on applications of calculus concepts to business and management related problems. The applications of derivatives and integrals of functions including polynomials, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions are studied. UC limitation of credit: 1 course between MATH 020 and MATH 030. Not open to students who have completed MATH 020 with minimum grade of C.
MATH 031 Business Calculus II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- MATH 030 (Business Calculus I) or Multiple Measures Placement
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A continuation of the calculus of functions of one variable (MATH 030). Topics included are the fundamental theorem of calculus, techniques of integration, numerical methods of integration, functions of several variables, elementary differential equations, and infinite series.
MATH 040 Introduction to Linear Algebra
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- MATH 021 (Analytic Geometry and Calculus II) This course requires a relatively high degree of mathematical maturity.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MATH 250
Introduction to linear algebra, with a focus on finite dimensional real vector spaces. Topics include systems of linear equations and matrices, linear transformations, general vector spaces, eigenvectors and eigenvalues and associated eigenspaces, inner products and orthogonality.
MATH 049 Mathematics Honors
- Units
- 1-3
- Hours
- 3 hours lab weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- MATH 021 (Analytic Geometry and Calculus II) Minimum Grade: B and This course requires approval of a faculty member sponsor and the Dean of the School of Math & Sciences.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is for students who are interested in studying advanced math topics with guidance from a math faculty member. It requires students to complete an independent student project under the supervision of a member of the faculty. The project may involve extensive problem solving, research, or data analysis. In all cases, the final written product should show integration and synthesis of ideas. Students may take this course up to the maximum number of units over multiple semesters.
MATH 051 Trigonometry
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- Multiple Measures Placement or Intermediate Algebra
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- MATH 851
Presents the essentials of trigonometry to prepare students for subsequent studies in physics, calculus, or related technical programs. Topics include definitions of the trigonometric functions and inverse trigonometric functions, solutions of triangles and applied problems, graphs, trigonometric identities and equations, and the trigonometric form of complex numbers.
MATH 055 Mathematical Concepts for Elementary School Teachers - Number Systems
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- Placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process or completion of a course taught at or above the level of intermediate algebra. or Intermediate Algebra
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- MATH 120
This course is designed for students who are interested in becoming elementary school teachers. Mathematical topics are explored from the viewpoint of teaching in an elementary school environment. It focuses on the development of quantitative reasoning skills through in-depth, integrated explorations of topics in mathematics, including real number systems and subsystems. Emphasis is on comprehension and analysis of mathematical concepts and applications of logical reasoning.