The following information is taken from the LBCC 2011-2012 Course Catalog.

 Math Courses

Statistics Courses

Engineering Courses

MATH 27 (CAN MATH 2) 3.0 units
Probability and Statistics for Elementary Teachers
3.0 hours lecture, 1.0 hour laboratory
Prerequisite: MATH 130, 130B, or one year of high school intermediate algebra with a grade of B or better as reflected by the second semester grade, and MATH 120 or one year high school geometry or Qualification through the Math assessment process.
Grading: letter grade
Description: Probability and Statistics for Elementary Teachers is a general education course that is strongly recommended for prospective elementary teachers. This activity-based course covers such topics as set theory, combinations, permutations, logic, probability and statistics.
Transfer Status: Transferable to UC, CSU; see counselor for limitations.

MATH 28 (CAN MATH 4) 3.0 units
Mathematics for Elementary Teaching I
3.0 hours lecture, 1.0 hour laboratory
Prerequisite: MATH 130, 130B, or one year of high school intermediate algebra with a grade of B or better as reflected by the second semester grade, and MATH 120 or one year high school geometry or Qualification through the Math assessment process.
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 1
Grading: letter grade
Description: This course is one of several courses designed for prospective elementary teachers. Topics that are covered include pattern recognition, problem solving, sets, numeration systems, number theory and models and algorithms for operations with whole numbers, integers, rational numbers and decimals. Writing is emphasized throughout the course. This course may be scheduled using the ‚Äö?Ñ????ë?????´??To Be Arranged" (TBA) scheduling format. Please see the section on ‚Äö?Ñ????ë?????´??Curriculum Offerings"  for a description of requirements for completing TBA.
Transfer Status: Transferable to UC, CSU; see counselor for limitations.

MATH 29 3.0 units
Math for Elementary Teaching II
3.0 hours lecture, 1.0 hour laboratory
Grading: letter grade
Prerequisite: MATH 28 and 120 or one year of high school geometry.
Description: This course is designed for prospective elementary teachers. Topics include basic geometric vocabulary and notation, constructions, congruence, similarity,measurement, the Pythagorean Theorem, motion geometry and tessellations. The problem solving process is emphasized throughout the course. The course
incorporates group activities and exploration of topics with manipulatives. Writing is emphasized throughout the course. This course may be scheduled using the ?¬¨¬®¬¨¬¢‚Äö?Ñ????ë????¬?¬¨¬®¬¨?Ü??¬¨¬ÆTo
Be Arranged?¬¨¬®¬¨¬¢‚Äö?Ñ????ë????¬?¬¨¬®¬¨?Ü? (TBA) scheduling format. Please see the section on ?¬¨¬®¬¨¬¢‚Äö?Ñ????ë????¬?¬¨¬®¬¨?Ü??¬¨¬ÆCurriculum Offerings?¬¨¬®¬¨¬¢‚Äö?Ñ????ë????¬?¬¨¬®¬¨?Ü? for a description of requirements for completing TBA.
Transfer Status: Transferable to UC, CSU; see counselor for limitations.

MATH 37 (CAN MATH 12) 3.0 units
Finite Mathematics
3.0 hours lecture
Prerequisite: MATH 130, 130B or one year high school intermediate algebra with a grade of B or better as reflected by the second semester grade or qualification
through the math assessment process.
Grading: letter grade
Description:This course is a study of linear equations, systems of linear equations and inequalities, matrices, matrix applications, sets and counting, probability, and
statistics.
Transfer Status: Transferable to UC, CSU; see counselor for limitations.

MATH 37H 3.0 units
Honors Finite Mathematics
3.0 hours lecture
Prerequisite: MATH 130, 130B or high school intermediate algebra with a grade of B or better as reflected by the second semester grade, or qualification
through the math assessment process, and qualification for the Honors Program.
Grading: letter grade
Description: This course is a study of linear equations, systems of linear equations and inequalities, matrices, matrix applications, sets and counting, probability, and
statistics.
Transfer Status: Transferable to UC, CSU; see counselor for limitations.

MATH 40 (CAN MATH 8) 3.0 units
Trigonometry
3.0 hours lecture
Prerequisite: MATH 130, 130B, or one year of high school intermediate algebra with a grade of B or better as reflected by the second semester grade, and MATH 120 or one year high school geometry or Qualification through the Math assessment process.
Grading: letter grade
Description: The topics covered in this course include right triangle trigonometry, circular functions, inverse functions, identities and formulas, graphing, trigonometric
equations, the Law of Sines and the Law of Cosines, and complex numbers and polar coordinates.
Transfer Status: Transferable to CSU Only; see counselor for limitations.

MATH 45 (CAN MATH 10) 4.0 units
College Algebra
4.0 hours lecture
Prerequisite: MATH 130, 130B or one year high school intermediate algebra with a grade of B or better as reflected by the second semester grade or qualification
through the math assessment process.
Grading: letter grade
Description: This course covers advanced algebra topics, including linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions; graphs of functions; inverse
functions; systems of equations and inequalities; the Binomial Theorem; and conics. A graphing utility is required for this course. Students preparing for MATH 60 should takeMATH50 instead. This course is not open for credit to students registered in or with credit in MATH 50. This course may be scheduled using the ?¬¨¬®¬¨¬¢‚Äö?Ñ????ë????¬?¬¨¬®¬¨?Ü??¬¨¬ÆTo
Be Arranged?¬¨¬®¬¨¬¢‚Äö?Ñ????ë????¬?¬¨¬®¬¨?Ü? (TBA) scheduling format. Please see the section on ?¬¨¬®¬¨¬¢‚Äö?Ñ????ë????¬?¬¨¬®¬¨?Ü??¬¨¬ÆCurriculum Offerings?¬¨¬®¬¨¬¢‚Äö?Ñ????ë????¬?¬¨¬®¬¨?Ü? for a description of requirements for completing TBA.
Transfer Status: Transferable to UC, CSU; see counselor for limitations.

MATH 47 (CAN MATH 34) 3.0 units
Calculus for Business
3.0 hours lecture
Prerequisite: MATH 45 or MATH 50
Grading: letter grade or pass/no pass
Description: This course is a study of differentiation of functions of one and several variables, optimization methods, integration of functions of one variable, exponential and logarithmic functions. This course will be appropriate for students who wish to pursue a career in business and economics.
Transfer Status: Transferable to UC, CSU; see counselor for limitations.

MATH 50 (CAN MATH 16) 5.0 units
Precalculus Math
5.0 hours lecture
Prerequisite: MATH 40 or Qualification through the Math assessment process.
Grading: letter grade
Description:This Course serves as a preparation for calculus. The topics covered include a review of algebra, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions, applications of trigonometry including complex numbers and vectors, systems of equations and inequalities including matrices, sequences and series, and topics from analytic geometry.
Transfer Status: Transferable to UC, CSU; see counselor for limitations.

MATH 55 4.0 units
Discrete Mathematics
4.0 hours lecture
Prerequisite: MATH 50 or a high school precalculus with a grade of B or better as reflected by the second semester grade.
Recommended Prep
Description:This is a one semester course in discrete math, intended for computer science related disciplines. The topics covered include logic, truth tables, set theory, techniques of proofs, recursive definitions, combinatorics, probability, and statistics.
Transfer Status: Transferable to CSU Only; see counselor for limitations.

MATH 60 (CAN MATH 18) (Pt CAN MATH SEQ) 5.0 units
First Calculus Course
5.0 hours lecture
Prerequisite: MATH 50 or one year high school precalculus with a grade of B or better as reflected by the second semester grade or Qualification through the Math
assessment process.
Grading: letter grade
Description:Topics covered in this first semester calculus course include limits; differentiation rules for all basic functions, including exponential, logarithmic and inverse trigonometric functions; applications of differentiation including optimization problems, L‚Äö?Ñ????ë?????´?¬¨‚Ä¢Hospital‚Äö?Ñ????ë?????´?¬¨‚Ä¢s Rule, and graphing; definite and indefinite integrals; and applications of integrals, including areas between curves, volumes, and work problems.
Transfer Status: Transferable to UC, CSU; see counselor for limitations.

MATH 70 (CAN MATH 20) (Pt CAN MATH SEQ) 5.0 units
Second Calculus Course
5.0 hours lecture
Prerequisite: MATH 60
Grading: letter grade
Description: This course is the second in the calculus sequence. Topics include Differential Equations, Applications of Integration, Integration Techniques, Improper Integrals, Sequences and Series, Parametric Equations and Polar Graphs.
Transfer Status: Transferable to UC, CSU; see counselor for limitations.

MATH 80 (CAN MATH 22) (Pt CAN MATH SEQ) 5.0 units
Third Calculus Course
5.0 hours lecture
Prerequisite: MATH 70
Grading: letter grade
Description: This course serves as the third course in the calculus sequence. Topics include vectors and the geometry of space, vector functions, partial derivatives, multiple integrals and vector calculus.
Transfer Status: Transferable to UC, CSU; see counselor for limitations.

MATH 84 4.0 units
Intro Differential Eqns and Linear Alg
4.0 hours lecture, 1.0 hour laboratory
Prerequisite: MATH 80 (may be taken concurrently).
Grading: letter grade
Description: This course is an introduction to the solutions of ordinary differential equations and their relationship to linear algebra. Topics include systems of linear equations, atrix algebra, determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations and linear second order differential equations. Other topics include power series solutions,
numerical methods, Laplace transforms, eigenvalues, eigenvectors and systems of linear differential equations and applications. This course also has a lab component in which students use computers to complete projects related to the content.
Transfer Status: Transferable to UC, CSU; see counselor for limitations.

MATH 110 5.0 units
First Course in Algebra
5.0 hours lecture, 0.3 hour supplemental learning
Prerequisite: Qualification through the Math assessment process or MATH 815.
Recommended Preparation: Students who have not met the reading proficiency requirement for graduation are advised to take a reading course before taking this
algebra course.
Grading: letter grade or pass/no pass
Description: This is the first course in algebra. Topics in this course include solving linear equations and inequalities in one variable; graphing linear equations and inequalities in two variables; solving systems of linear equations; factoring; performing operations on polynomials, rational expressions, and radical expressions; and
solving rational, radical, and quadratic equations. Application problems are solved throughout the course. Students are required to complete 5 hours of supplemental learning activities in any designated Success Center. A student may take either MATH110 or Math 110A and Math 110B to fulfill the course requirement. This course may be scheduled using the To Be Arranged (TBA) scheduling format. Please see the section on Curriculum Offerings for a description of requirements for completing TBA.

MATH 110A 3.0 units
First Course in Algebra
3.0 hours lecture, 1.0 hour laboratory, 0.3 hour supplemental learning
Prerequisite: Qualification through the Math assessment process or MATH 815.
Recommended Preparation: Students who have not met the reading proficiency requirement for graduation are advised to take a reading course before taking this algebra course.
Grading: letter grade or pass/no pass
Description: This is the first of a two-semester sequence of the first course in algebra. Topics include solving linear
equations and inequalities in one variable, graphing
linear equations and inequalities in two variables,
solving systems of linear equations, and simplifying
polynomial and exponential expressions. Application
problems are solved throughout the course. Group
activities are incorporated within the lab portion of the
course. Students are required to complete 5 hours of
supplemental learning activities in any designated
Success Center. The math requirement for an Associate
of Arts degree is not satisfied by MATH 110A alone. A
studentmay receive credit for eitherMATH110 or110A
and 110B. This course may be scheduled using the ‚Äö?Ñ????ë?????´??To
Be Arranged‚Äö?Ñ????ë?????´?? (TBA) scheduling format. Please see the
section on ‚Äö?Ñ????ë?????´??Curriculum Offerings‚Äö?Ñ????ë?????´?? for a description of
requirements for completing TBA.

MATH 110B 3.0 units
First Course in Algebra
3.0 hours lecture, 1.0 hour laboratory, 0.3 hour supplemental learning
Prerequisite: MATH 110A
Recommended Preparation: Students who have not met the reading proficiency requirement for graduation are advised to take a reading course before taking this algebra course.
Grading: letter grade or pass/no pass
Description:This is the second of a two-semester sequence of the first
course in algebra. Topics include factoring, simplifying
rational and radical expressions, solving rational and
radical equations, and solving quadratic equations. 

Application problems are solved throughout the course.
Group activities are incorporated within the lab portion
of the course. Students are required to complete 5 hours
of supplemental learning activities in any designated
Success Center. A student may receive credit for either
MATH110 or Math 110A and 110B. This course may be
scheduled using the ‚Äö?Ñ????ë?????´??To Be Arranged‚Äö?Ñ????ë?????´?? (TBA)
scheduling format. Please see the section on
‚Äö?Ñ????ë?????´??Curriculum Offerings‚Äö?Ñ????ë?????´?? for a description of
requirements for completing TBA.

MATH 120 4.0 units
Geometry
4.0 hours lecture
Prerequisite: Qualification through the Math assessment process or MATH110 or MATH110B or MATH880 or one year High School Elementary Algebra with a grade of B or better as reflected by the second semester grade.
Grading: letter grade or pass/no pass
Description: This is a traditional Euclidean geometry course covering such topics as deductive reasoning, basic postulates and
theorems, congruency, similarity, constructions, area,
and volume.

MATH 130 5.0 units
Intermediate Algebra
5.0 hours lecture, 0.3 hour supplemental learning
Prerequisite: Qualification through the Math assessment process or MATH110 or MATH110B or MATH880 or one year High School Elementary Algebra with a grade of B or better as reflected by the second semester grade.
Recommended Preparation: Students who have not met the reading proficiency requirement for graduation are advised to take a reading course before taking this algebra course.
Grading: letter grade or pass/no pass
Description: This course continues the study of algebra in preparation
for transfer level courses. Topics include polynomial,
algebraic, quadratic, exponential and logarithmic
functions; graphing; systems of equations and
inequalities; factoring; rational expressions and
equations; and roots, radicals and complex numbers.
Students are required to complete 5 hours of
supplemental learning activities in any designated
Success Center. This course may be scheduled using the
‚Äö?Ñ????ë?????´??To Be Arranged‚Äö?Ñ????ë?????´?? (TBA) scheduling format. Please see
the section on ‚Äö?Ñ????ë?????´??Curriculum Offerings‚Äö?Ñ????ë?????´?? for a description
of requirements for completing TBA.

MATH 130A 3.0 units
Intermediate Algebra
3.0 hours lecture, 0.3 hour supplemental learning
Prerequisite: Qualification through the Math assessment
process or MATH110 or MATH110B or MATH880 or one year High School Elementary Algebra with a grade of B or better as reflected by the second semester grade.
Recommended Preparation: Students who have not met the reading proficiency requirement for graduation are advised to take a reading course before taking this algebra course.
Grading: letter grade or pass/no pass
Description: This is the first of a two-semester sequence of
intermediate algebra. This course continues the study of
algebra in preparation for transfer level courses. Topics
include solving linear equations and inequalities;
graphing functions and inequalities; solving systems of
equations and inequalities; factoring; and solving
rational equations. Application problems are solved
throughout the course. Students are required to complete
5 hours of supplemental learning activities in any

designated Success Center.Astudent may receive credit
for either Math 130 or 130A and 130B. This course may
be scheduled using the ‚Äö?Ñ????ë?????´??To Be Arranged‚Äö?Ñ????ë?????´?? (TBA)
scheduling format. Please see the section on
‚Äö?Ñ????ë?????´??Curriculum Offerings‚Äö?Ñ????ë?????´?? for a description of
requirements for completing TBA.

MATH 130B 3.0 units
Intermediate Algebra
3.0 hours lecture, 0.3 hour supplemental learning
Prerequisite: MATH 130A
Grading: letter grade or pass/no pass This is the second of a two-semester sequence of intermediate algebra. 
Description: This course continues the study of algebra in preparation for transfer level courses. Topics include radicals and complex numbers; quadratic
functions; exponential and logarithmic functions; and
conic sections. Application problems are solved
throughout the course. Students are required to complete
5 hours of supplemental learning activities in any
designated Success Center.Astudent may receive credit
for either Math 130 or 130A and 130B. This course may
be scheduled using the ‚Äö?Ñ????ë?????´??To Be Arranged‚Äö?Ñ????ë?????´?? (TBA)
scheduling format. Please see the section on
‚Äö?Ñ????ë?????´??Curriculum Offerings‚Äö?Ñ????ë?????´?? for a description of
requirements for completing TBA.

MATH 650 0.0 unit
Math Learning Center
1.0 hour laboratory
Grading: LBCC Non-Graded Course
Description: This course is designed to facilitate students‚Äö?Ñ????ë?????´?¬¨‚Ä¢ learning of
mathematics by offering one-to-one and small group
tutoring. Students can also take advantage of multimedia
instruction including videos and a variety of computer
software programs. This course is recommended for all
students concurrently enrolled in a LBCC mathematics
course and is available in the open-access Math Success
Center. This course may be scheduled using the ‚Äö?Ñ????ë?????´??To Be
Arranged‚Äö?Ñ????ë?????´?? (TBA) scheduling format. Please see the
section on ‚Äö?Ñ????ë?????´??Curriculum Offerings‚Äö?Ñ????ë?????´?? for a description of
requirements for completing TBA.

MATH 805 4.0 units
Modern Arithmetic
4.0 hours lecture
Grading: pass/no pass
Description: The topics covered in this course include operations on
whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; ratios and
proportions; and percent problems. Application
problems are solved throughout the course. This course
is not applicable for degree credit. This course may be
scheduled using the ‚Äö?Ñ????ë?????´??To Be Arranged‚Äö?Ñ????ë?????´?? (TBA)
scheduling format. Please see the section on
‚Äö?Ñ????ë?????´??Curriculum Offerings‚Äö?Ñ????ë?????´?? for a description of
requirements for completing TBA.

MATH 815 4.0 units
Preparation for Algebra
4.0 hours lecture, 0.2 hour supplemental learning
Grading: pass/no pass
Description: The topics covered in this course include the order of
operations, operations with integers, the solution of
linear equations, an introduction to graphing, operations
with polynomials, and an introduction to the properties
of exponential expressions. Applications of algebraic
concepts are included throughout the course. This course
is not applicable for degree credit. Students are required
to complete 3 hours of supplemental learning activities
in any designated Success Center. This course may be

scheduled using the ‚Äö?Ñ????ë?????´??To Be Arranged‚Äö?Ñ????ë?????´?? (TBA)
scheduling format. Please see the section on
‚Äö?Ñ????ë?????´??Curriculum Offerings‚Äö?Ñ????ë?????´?? for a description of
requirements for completing TBA.

MATH 880 5.0 units
Review of Basic Algebra
5.0 hours lecture, 0.3 hour supplemental learning
Grading: pass/no pass
Description: This course is designed for students who have successfully completed a beginning algebra course but need a review of the course before enrolling in intermediate algebra. Topics include, but are not limited to, solving linear equations and inequalities; solving quadratic equations; graphing; solving rational and radical equations; and applications. Students are required to complete 5 hours of supplemental learning activities in any designated Success Center. This course is not applicable for degree credit. This course may be scheduled using the ‚Äö?Ñ???To Be Arranged‚Äö?Ñ?? (TBA) scheduling format. Please see the section on Curriculum Offerings for a description of requirements for completing TBA.