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.
5
UnitsOptional
Grading1
PasstimeUndergraduate students only
Level LimitLetters and science
CollegeI really struggled in this class because of how disorganized he is
So bad, genuinely so bad. Lectures make no sense and you have to teach yourself everything. Homework always has tech issues that aren't notices until they are alr due. expects you to understand everything after he says it once. goes deep into examples but doesn't explain his work. lowkey so bad never take again.
Fine course for calc 1, teaches pretty much by examples and will elaborate more if needed. Yeah just good, pretty plain class. If you can the practice midterms without a problem, your are a guaranteed at least an A on the exams
Overall not too bad, would definitely take again. Lectures were honestly a little hard to follow sometimes, but I would watch videos outside of class to grasp concepts better. Tests are very similar to practice tests so if you do those then you are set. Professor Lam means very well and is very nice, wants you to succeed.
Hard to pay attention during lecture. Often skipped over key details for a class that requires going over refreshing previous material, jumps back and forth between topics and is generally hard to follow. I recommend taking notes as clearly as you can. Grading scale unclear. TAs are lifesavers, and you should ask as much as you can. Go to CLAS.
The content isn't hard but the way he teaches is confusing. He explains topics in roundabout ways and teaches solely through examples.The tests are exactly like the practice tests. Some of the problems are word for word the same and you can use a cheat sheet for midterm and final. He's nice and accommodating, his lectures are just hella confusing