Oct 23, 2026  
Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog 
    
Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog

MAT 130 - Finite Math


Credits: 3

Prerequisite: Intermediate Algebra or placement based on multiple measures
Description: Linear functions, systems of linear equations and inequalities, matrices, linear programming, Math of finance, sets and Venn diagrams, combinatorial techniques and an introduction to probability. Applications in business, economics and social science.

Transferable
Transferable to both UC and CSU

General Education:
  • CalGETC: Transfer General Education Requirements ( 2- Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning )


Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Solve a system of linear equations using an inverse of a square matrix.
  2. Solve complements of sets by using Venn diagrams.
  3. Solve a conditional probability of an event.


Total Course In-Class (Contact) Hours: 54
Course Duration (Weeks): 18
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lecture Hours: 3