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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Nathan Schley
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141 reviews
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MATH102A . Schley N B 2 Years Ago

40% HW, 15% per two Midterms, 30% Final Group Project. We don't know more than half of our hw grades by the end of the course; "lectures" are hand-out papers + some math joke + "yay do it yourself!"; midterm reviews is him verbatim reading midterm topics + not elaborating; office hours are with other classes so not too helpful; good grade = do hw

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MATH102A . Schley N B 2 Years Ago

best professor ive had at ucsb as both a teacher and a person but he has adhd like a golden retriever

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MATH102A . Schley N B 3 Years Ago

Very hands-off teaching style, but he will help you if you go to office hours. Super important to find a group you trust to succeed. 2 Midterms and 1 Collab Final Project with Homework due every week. Can be seen as too much to learn by yourself, but he'll work with you

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MATH102A . Schley N B 3 Years Ago

He is kind. He does not go very in depth into the content and lectures are short. 102A is very group oriented which it makes it quite easy. Workload is light. I enjoyed the final project and presentation.

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MATH102A . Schley N B 4 Years Ago

This is a COOP class so make friends. All HW and even the final can be done with friends so make some. Also, go to his OH he will help you after the 20 other ppl in line.

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MATH102A . Schley N B 4 Years Ago

Investigation heavy course but all work can be submitted as groups making this a COOP class (minus tests). Go to his OH, he will help you a lot.

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