Math 90: Intermediate Algebra

Course Description
Math 90 is intended to prepare students for college-level mathematics courses. It covers some of the topics of Math 80 and introduces additional topics, including rational exponents, complex numbers, and an introduction to functions with an emphasis on linear functions.
Who should take this course?
Generally, students who have satisfactorily completed Math 80, or students who place into Math 90 via the Accuplacer placement test. You should consult the planning sheet for your program and consult an advisor to determine if this course is appropriate for you.
Who is eligible to take this course?
The prerequisite for this course is Math 80 with a grade of 2.0 or higher. Students new to EdCC with an appropriately high Accuplacer score may also consider taking Math 90.
Is this course transferable?
This course does not transfer to a four-year university such as the University of Washington.
What textbook is used for this course?
The sixth edition of Understanding Intermediate Algebra by Arthur Goodman and Lewis Hirsch.
When is this course offered?
Daytime and online sections of Math 90 are offered each quarter, including Summer Quarter. Evening sections are offered Fall, Winter and Spring Quarters; it is also offered in the Math Center.
Fall 2009 Sections
A MTWThF 7:30a–8:20a LYN 211 Weyant
B MTWThF 7:30a–8:20a LYN 210 Mackay
C MTWThF 8:30a–10:20a SQL 113 Maly
D MTWThF 8:30a–9:20a LYN 210 Mackay
E MTWThF 9:30a–10:20a MLT 229 Anderson
F MTWThF 10:30a–11:20a LYN 210 Gahagan
G MTWTh 12:30p–1:30p LYN 210 Davis
H MTWTh 1:40p–2:40p LYN 210 Gahagan
J MTWTh 2:50p–3:50p MLT 229 Gosse
K MTWTh 2:50p–3:50p LYN 210 Jetha
L MTWTh 4:00p–5:00p LYN 210 Jetha
M online Botley
N online Cahill
S MW 6:00p–8:10p LYN 210 Gosse
T TTh 6:00p–8:10p LYN 210 Gosse
Winter 2010 Sections
A MTWThF 7:30a–8:20a MLT 204 Anderson
B MTWThF 7:30a–8:20a MLT 205 Hawkins
C MTWThF 8:30a–9:20a MLT 230 Hawkins
D MTWThF 9:30a–10:20a LYN 210 Maly
E MTWThF 10:30a–11:20a MLT 230 McIntosh
F MTWThF 11:30a–12:20p MLT 230 McIntosh
G MTWTh 12:30p–1:30p MLT 229 Owen
H MTWTh 2:50p–3:50p MLT 229 Gosse
J MTWTh 2:50p–3:50p MUK 426 Owen
K online Botley
L online Anderson
S MW 6:00p–8:10p MLT 229 Gahagan
T TTh 6:00p–8:10p MLT 230 Hawkins
Spring 2010 Sections
A MTWThF 7:30a–8:20a Neidhardt
B MTWThF 7:30a–8:20a
C MTWThF 8:30a–9:20a
D MTWThF 10:30a–11:20a Neidhardt
E MTWThF 11:30a–12:20p Neidhardt
F MTWTh 1:40p–2:40p Davis
G MTWTh 1:40p–2:40p
H MTWTh 2:50p–3:50p
J MTWTh 4:00p–5:00p
K online
L online
S MW 6:00p–8:10p
T TTh 6:00p–8:10p