Faculty Syllabus
MATH-1314 College Algebra
Liam O'Brien
Credit Spring 2026
Section(s)
MATH-1314-023 (34129)
LEC TuTh 10:30am - 11:50am SGC SGC1 1313
Course Requirements
Prerequisites: MATD 0414, MATD 0424, MATD 0444, NCBM 0214, NCBM 0224, or NCBM 0244; with a grade of C or higher. Or a satisfactory score on the TSI Mathematics Assessment or completion of TSI requirements in mathematics. Students who are TSI Complete in Math based on completion of NCBM 0185, NCBM 0142, MATD 0385, MATD 0342 or MATD 0485 are NOT eligible for College Algebra.
Course Subjects
MATH 1314 College Algebra (3-3-0). A course designed for students who need College Algebra but do not need to take Precalculus (MATH 2412) or Calculus (MATH 2413). In-depth study and applications of polynomial, rational, radical, exponential and logarithmic functions, and systems of equations using matrices. This course does not meet the prerequisite for Precalculus (MATH 2412).
Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives
This course is designed to teach students the functional approach to mathematical relationships that they will need for a business calculus sequence. Other courses, such as MATH 1332, or MATH 1342 are more appropriate to meet a general mathematics requirement. Check with your degree plan as to what math course your college requires.
Office Hours
M W 1:10 PM - 2:10 PM HLC ACCelerator
NOTE Meeting ID: 691 630 7428 Passcode: 686129 The schedule for student hours is as follows: Tuesdays and Thursdays: San Gabriel Campus Accelerator and Virtual– 12:10 pm to 2:10 pm Mondays and Wednesdays: Highland ACCelerator and Virtual– 1:10 pm to 2:10 pmT Th 12:10 PM - 2:10 PM SGC ACCelerator
NOTE Meeting ID: 691 630 7428 Passcode: 686129 The schedule for student hours is as follows: Tuesdays and Thursdays: San Gabriel Campus Accelerator and Virtual– 12:10 pm to 2:10 pm Mondays and Wednesdays: Highland ACCelerator and Virtual– 1:10 pm to 2:10 pmPublished: 01/21/2026 13:20:36