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Pre-Calculus I (MATH 163)

Credit Course

3 credits

$124 per credit

in-county, fees apply

In-person, Online

Is a course that explores the nature and scope of college mathematics through the study of functions. Topics include the study of polynomial, rational, radical, piece-wise defined, and absolute value functions and their graphs and applications, as well as modeling with these functions. Additional topics include complex numbers, inverse functions, operations with functions, and exponential and logarithmic functions, as well as their graphs and applications. 3 credits awarded for MATH 163 for a CLEP Precalculus Exam score of 50 or higher. Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions.

Prerequisite(s): ACLT 053 or (ESOL 052 and ESOL 054); and MATH 083 or a sufficient score on the placement exam.
General Education: Mathematics (M).

Sections

Summer 2026 ( Sections)

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      1:00 - 3:45 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      MTR
      Location: Catonsville, CLLB 034A

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 07/13/2026 - 08/15/2026
    • Course ID: #52311

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section meets during the five week session.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 06/01/2026 - 08/08/2026
    • Instructor: Shawntaye Adams
    • Course ID: #50546

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: Students are not permitted to register for this online course once registration has ended. This section meets during the ten week session.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      6:00 - 7:40 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      MTWR
      Location: Essex, MASH 311

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 06/01/2026 - 07/11/2026
    • Course ID: #53201

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section meets during the six week session.

Fall 2026 ( Sections)

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      11:11 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      MWF
      Location: Catonsville, CLLB 034B

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
    • Course ID: #90789

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: Note: This section is an Accelerated Mathematics Program (AMP) section. Students registering for this course must place in MATH 083 and must also register for MATH 083 C4X (90788). If one section is dropped, the student must drop both sections. Two separate grades are earned.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      9:30 - 10:50 a.m.
      Days of Week:
      MW
      Location: Essex, MASH 110

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
    • Course ID: #90080

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      6:00 - 8:50 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      MW
      Location: Essex, BESS 311

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 10/21/2026 - 12/13/2026
    • Course ID: #91577

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section meets during the second seven week session.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      6:00 - 8:45 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      TR
      Location: Owings Mills, O 411

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 10/21/2026 - 12/13/2026
    • Course ID: #93937

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      12:30 - 1:50 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      TR
      Location: Owings Mills, O 412

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
    • Course ID: #91198

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      1:26 - 2:20 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      MWF
      Location: Owings Mills, O 421

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
    • Course ID: #93207

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section is an Accelerated Mathematics Program (AMP) section. Students registering for this course must place in MATH 083 and must also register for MATH 083 O2X (91195). If one section is dropped, the student must drop both sections. Two separate grades are earned.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
    • Course ID: #90645

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: Students are not permitted to register for this online course once registration has ended.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      12:30 - 1:50 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      WF
      Location: Dundalk, MASH 209

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
    • Instructor: Cody Cassiday
    • Course ID: #90657

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      12:30 - 1:50 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      TR
      Location: Essex, BESS 317

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
    • Course ID: #90899

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section is an Accelerated Mathematics Program (AMP) section. Students registering for this course must place into MATH 083 and must also register for MATH 083 E7X (90898). If one of these sections is dropped, the student must drop both sections. Two separate grades are earned.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      12:30 - 1:50 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      TR
      Location: Essex, BESS 310

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
    • Course ID: #91137

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      9:30 - 10:50 a.m.
      Days of Week:
      MW
      Location: Catonsville, CLLB 128

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
    • Course ID: #90764

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      11:12 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      MWF
      Location: Essex, BESS 309

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
    • Course ID: #90886

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section is an Accelerated Mathematics Program (AMP) section. Students registering for this course must place into MATH 083, and must also register for MATH 083 E6X (CRN 90883). If one of these sections is dropped, the student must drop both sections. Two separate grades are earned

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      8:00 - 10:40 a.m.
      Days of Week:
      S
      Location: Owings Mills, O 421

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
    • Course ID: #91475

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      11:00 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      TR
      Location: Catonsville, HTEC 209

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
    • Course ID: #91181

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      12:30 - 1:50 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      MW
      Location: Essex, BESS 310

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
    • Course ID: #92855

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3