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
4.5
313 reviews
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MATH2A . Porter M J A Month Ago

he is a king and even if he is a bit quiet he is very nice. he cares about having people get good grades. i wish people laughed at his jokes more in lecture

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MATH2A . Porter M J 3 Months Ago

Super super chill guy. He actually wants his students to succeed and is super accessible if you need help. The tests are easy compared to the homework and study guides, and doing well in the class is definitely super achievable!

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MATH2A . Porter M J 3 Months Ago

Porter was very reasonable in the exams. As long as you did the homework and review packets, you can get an A.

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MATH2A . Porter M J 3 Months Ago

Overall, he's a caring professor, but the workload is very heavy. He assigned 48 questions and 18 pages of review due right before the final, then changed the deadline to after the exam, which wasted my time. The review was also much harder than the actual test. Because of the workload, I wouldn't retake this class.

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MATH2A . Porter M J 4 Months Ago

You can tell he cares a lot about his students and genuinely wants them to do good in class. His tests are easy if you understand the review worksheet he gives us before midterms. He posts his lecture notes and a video that explains the notes on canvas. He also tells us what topics will be the most important on the final exam. Super chill guy.

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MATH2A . Porter M J 11 Months Ago

amazing professor, cares very much for his student. I had him for 2A and 2B and he is super accessible. Responds to emails in a timely manner, has office hours 2-3 days a week, and really wants to help you succeed. Makes expectations really clear.

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