CAN Course Descriptions for Mathematics (11-7-04)

CAN: MATH 10
Title: College Algebra
Description:
Polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions; matrices, and determinants; 
theory of equations; analytic geometry, mathematical induction.
Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry, and Intermediate Algebra (Algebra II). 3 semester
units or 4 quarter units.

CAN: MATH 12
Title: Finite Mathematics
Description:
Sets, matrices, and systems of equations and inequalities; linear programming; 
combinatorial techniques, and introduction to probability; mathematics of finance;
primarily for business, social, and behavioral science majors.
Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry, and Intermediate Algebra (Algebra II). 3 semester
units or 4 quarter units.

CAN: MATH 16
Title: Pre-Calculus
Description:
Preparation for calculus; polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and 
trigonometric functions; analytic geometry; mathematical induction.
Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry, and Intermediate Algebra (Algebra II). 4 semester
units or 5 quarter units.

CAN: MATH 17
Title: Calculus, 1st quarter
Description:
Introduction to differential and integral calculus; functions, limits, and continuity; 
techniques and applications of differentiation. Primarily for mathematics, physical
science, and engineering majors.
Prerequisite: CAN MATH 16 or equivalent. 4 quarter units.

CAN: MATH 18
Title: Calculus, 1st semester
Description:
Introduction to differential and integral calculus; functions, limits, and continuity; 
techniques and applications of differentiation; the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
Primarily for mathematics, physical science, and engineering majors.
Prerequisite: CAN MATH 16 or equivalent. 4 semester units.

CAN: MATH 19
Title: Calculus, 2nd quarter
Description:
Continuation of differential and integral calculus with applications; techniques of 
integration. Primarily for mathematics, physical science, and engineering majors.
Prerequisite: CAN MATH 17. 4 quarter units.

CAN: MATH 2
Title: Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning
Description:
An elementary introduction to mathematics, emphasizing the deductive process; concepts 
of contemporary mathematics; primarily for liberal arts students.
Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry, and Intermediate Algebra (Algebra II). 3 semester
units or 4 quarter units.

CAN: MATH 20
Title: Calculus, 2nd semester
Description:
Continuation of differential and integral calculus with applications; techniques of 
integration; infinite series and sequences. Primarily for mathematics, physical science,
and engineering majors.
Prerequisite: CAN MATH 18. 4 semester units

CAN: MATH 21
Title: Calculus, 3rd quarter
Description:
Continuation of differential and integral calculus with applications; infinite sequences 
and series. Primarily for mathematics, physical science, and engineering majors.
Prerequisite: CAN MATH 19. 4 quarter units.

CAN: MATH 22
Title: Calculus, 3rd semester
Description:
Vector-valued functions; calculus of functions of more than one variable, partial 
derivatives, multiple integration; Green’s theorem, Strokes’ theorem, and the
divergence theorem.
Prerequisite: CAN MATH 20. 4 semester units.

CAN: MATH 23
Title: Calculus, 4th quarter
Description:
Vector-valued functions; calculus of functions of more than one variable, partial 
derivatives, multiple integration; Green’s theorem, Strokes’ theorem, and the
divergence theorem. Primarily for mathematics, physical science, and engineering
majors.
Prerequisite: CAN MATH 21. 4 semester units.

CAN: MATH 24
Title: Differential Equations
Description:
First and second order ordinary differential equations; linear differential equations; 
Laplace transforms.
Prerequisite: CAN MATH 20/21. 3 semester units or 4 quarter units.

CAN: MATH 26
Title: Linear Algebra
Description:
Matrices and linear transformations; vector spaces; determinants; eigenvalues and 
eigenvectors.
Prerequisite: CAN MATH 17/18. 3 semester units or 4 quarter units.

CAN: MATH 29
Title: Calculus for the Life and Social Sciences, 1st quarter
Description:
Concepts of function and limit; techniques of differentiation and integration with 
applications.
Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry, and Intermediate Algebra (Algebra II). 3 quarter
units.

CAN: MATH 30
Title: Calculus for the Life and Social Sciences, 1st semester
Description:
Concepts of function and limit; techniques of differentiation and integration with 
applications.
Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry, and Intermediate Algebra (Algebra II). 3 semester
units.

CAN: MATH 31
Title: Calculus for the Life and Social Sciences, 2nd quarter
Description:
Continuation of first quarter course; partial differentiation and extremum problems.  
Prerequisite: CAN MATH 29. 3 quarter units.

CAN: MATH 32
Title: Calculus for the Life and Social Sciences, 2nd semester
Description:
Continuation of first semester course; partial differentiation and extremum problems; 
multiple integrals.
Prerequisite: CAN MATH 30. 3 semester units.

CAN: MATH 33
Title: Calculus for the Life and Social Sciences, 2nd semester
Description:
Continuation of second quarter course; multiple integrals.  
Prerequisite: CAN MATH 31. 3 quarter units.

CAN: MATH 34
Title: Calculus for Business
Description:
Concepts of function and limit; applied calculus emphasizing techniques of 
differentiation and integration for business applications; partial derivatives.
Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry, and Intermediate Algebra (Algebra II). 3 semester
units or 4 quarter units.

CAN: MATH 4
Title: Mathematics for Elementary School Teaching
Description:
Development and structure of the real number system and its subsystems; elementary 
concepts of set theory, relations, and operations; inductive reasoning including patterns
and sequences; deductive reasoning; logic.
Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry, and Intermediate Algebra (Algebra II). 3 semester
units or 4 quarter units.

CAN: MATH 8
Title: Trigonometry
Description:
The trigonometric functions, their graphs and identities; laws of sines and cosines; 
solutions of triangles; trigonometric equations; inverse trigonometric functions; polar
coordinates, DeMoivre’s Theorem.
Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry, and Intermediate Algebra (Algebra II). 3 semester
units or 4 quarter units

CAN: MATH SEQ B
Title: Sum of the content of CAN MATH 17+19+21 or CAN MATH 18+20
Description:
Sum of the content of CAN MATH 17+19+21 or CAN MATH 18+20

CAN: MATH SEQ C
Title: Sum of the content of CAN MATH 17+19+21+23 or CAN MATH 18+20+22
Description:
Sum of the content of CAN MATH 17+19+21+23 or CAN MATH 18+20+22

CAN: MATH SEQ D
Title: Sum of the content of CAN MATH 29+31+33 or CAN MATH 30+32
Description:
Sum of the content of CAN MATH 29+31+33 or CAN MATH 30+32

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