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Pre-Calculus I (MATH 163)

Credit Course

3 credits

$124 per credit

in-county, fees apply

In-person

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

Spring 2026 ( Sections)

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      6:00 - 9:05 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      MW
      Location: Essex, MASH 311

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 03/16/2026 - 05/10/2026
    • Instructor: John Abell
    • Course ID: #24724

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

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

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 02/23/2026 - 05/17/2026
    • Instructor: Sarah Miller
    • Course ID: #25627

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: Students are not permitted to register for this online course once registration has ended. This course uses a free textbook. This section meets during the late start ten week