MATH 40A

About this course

This course is designed for any student, in any major, who is interested in exploring the connections between math concepts and the quantitative skills we use in everyday life. The course focuses on problem solving using mathematical methods and modeling and quantitative investigation strategies. Applications include linear and exponential models, multivariable relationships, conversions, estimation, elementary probability, and descriptive statistics. Students will learn individually and collaboratively to analyze quantitative information and apply quantitative skills in a variety of real life contexts and express their findings verbally and in writing.

Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.

Prerequisites

• Intermediate Algebra
• or

Catalog wording: “Intermediate Algebra or equivalent.”

Advisory: “Advisory: Demonstrated proficiency in English by placement via multiple measures OR through an equivalent placement process OR completion of ESLL 125 & ESLL 249; not open to students with credit in MATH 80.”

What this course unlocks

Foothill courses that list MATH 40A as a prerequisite.

• R T 55APRINCIPLES OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY I

Transfer pathways that use MATH 40A

ASSIST maps MATH 40A to a requirement in 14 published pathways from Foothill College.

• Business AdministrationFoothill → Cal Maritime
• Leadership StudiesFoothill → Humboldt State
• PsychologyFoothill → San Francisco State
• Bachelor of Science Major in Mathematics with Departmental HonorsFoothill → University of the Pacific
• CSU General EducationFoothill → CSU Stanislaus
• Nursing (B.S.N.)Foothill → CSU Fresno
• Nursing - RN to BSNFoothill → CSU Fresno
• Liberal Studies, Integrated Teacher Education ProgramFoothill → San Jose State
• Kinesiology, Preparation for TeachingFoothill → San Jose State
• Liberal Studies, Integrated Teacher Education Program Spanish BilingualFoothill → San Jose State
• KinesiologyFoothill → San Jose State
• Liberal Studies, Preparation for Teaching, (Multiple Subjects)Foothill → San Jose State
• Environmental Studies, Preparation for Teaching, (Multiple Subjects)Foothill → San Jose State
• NursingFoothill → CSU Long Beach