Math 3A with precalculus: A function approach integrating algebra, trigonometry, and differential calculus. Topics include: one-on-one and onto functions; inverse functions; properties and graphs of polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions; properties and graphs of trigonometric functions; analytic geometry; functions and limits; derivatives; techniques and applications of differentiation; introduction to integration; logarithmic and trigonometric functions.

Prerequisites: Qualifying score on the Mathematics Placement Exam.

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PORTER M J
Matt Porter
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MATH 2A Porter M J Fall 2023 Total: 152
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MATH2A . Porter M J 11 Days Ago

Porter is a great professor, although he would mumble to himself when doing work in lecture. Difficulty wise, its a higher level of math so its difficult. Exams are so much easier than the HW and practice exams. Just talk to him and ask questions, both Porter and the TA's are great. Grading is fair, just make sure HW does not pile up!

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MATH2A . Porter M J A Month Ago

beware he is a confusing professor with his notes be overfilled and he does mumble to himself but honestly the way he set up the class is so nice. he post all completed notes, if you do better on the final can overtake one out of the two midterms, and can do late hw problems for half credit for each problem.

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MATH2A . Porter M J 3 Months Ago

It's math- it's not going to be the most interesting class ever. But, Professor Porter is very accomodating and understanding. He posts lecture videos so you can review confusing lessons. Tests are much easier than practice tests and homework. He seems like a really good guy.

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MATH2A . Porter M J 3 Months Ago

Grading was fair and the curve was generous at the end of the class. Just make sure to stay on top of your homework and the lectures as it can pile up. I had never taken any calculus prior to this class, but it was still manageable for me.

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MATH2A . Porter M J 1 Year, 1 Month Ago

Before taking this course, I used to love math, HOWEVER, Matt Porter made me hate calculus and anything it had to offer. Although it was my first time taking a calculus course, Porter made it 100 times harder to understand and made me dread going to class. In short, if you are looking to pass Math 2A with a good grade, DO NOT take Matt Porter.

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MATH2A . Porter M J 1 Year, 2 Months Ago

terrible, seriously. his lectures are monotone and just examples, no real explanations of how to do the work. i spent a majority of the class teaching myself. the homework took hours but at least it was a good cushion for grading. he curves the grades at the end a lot but that doesn't change the fact that his teaching abilities are nonexistent

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