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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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Undergraduate students only

Level Limit

Letters and science

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GEs Area C Quant Relationships
Unlocks CMPSC 16 EEMB W 146 EEMB 179 EEMB 279 ECON 5 ECON 10A
These majors only math cmpsc ece me phys stats cneng crstu
Kelvin Lam
3.0
11 reviews
ILP 4207
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Fall 2024 . Porter M J
ILP 2101
M W F
08:00 AM - 08:50 AM
Winter 2026 . T B A
CHEM 1171
M W F
09:00 AM - 09:50 AM
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MATH 2A Porter M J Fall 2024 Total: 172
MATH 2A Porter M J Fall 2023 Total: 152
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MATH34A . 5 Months Ago

If you actually want to learn Calculus, DO NOT TAKE THIS COURSE. Teaches solely through examples and doesn't explain theorems. Backtracks frequently, unorganized, and takes a very roundabout way of teaching. Grading system is cool though. Attendance and book aren't necessary.

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MATH6A . 5 Months Ago

Extremely clear expectations for exams and grading. Some lectures could have been planned and rehearsed a little bit, but mistakes were understandable for a newer instructor.

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MATH34A . 5 Months Ago

Couldn't understand a thing in lecture. Disorganized and hard to access. I think we all had a general confusion every time he spoke in lecture. Midterm and final were graded very lightly, if it weren't for that I would not have passed. Homework is alright just a lot of questions. Not the worst ever.

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MATH6A . 5 Months Ago

Very unorganized canvas, pretty bad at explaining topics in depth. Only good part about his class was he drops your lowest midterm score and considers a curve if necessary.

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MATH6A . 5 Months Ago

He is kind of disorganized and his handwriting is hard to read. Exams are worth 80% of your grade, though he drops your lowest midterm score. Also, he likes complaining on Canvas announcements but is pretty chill in office hours.

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MATH34A . 6 Months Ago

I'm definitely not a math person and struggled a lot with Professor Lam. He's pretty funny and personable but he explains topics in weird ways and would sometimes just solve a problem incorrectly. I honestly never showed up to section but if I would've I'm sure I would've gotten a higher grade.

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