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Pre-Calculus I (MATH 163)

Credit Course

3 credits

$122 per credit

in-county, fees apply

In-person, Online

Is a course that explores the nature and scope of college mathematics through the study of functions. Topics include the study of polynomial, rational, radical, piece-wise defined, and absolute value functions and their graphs and applications, as well as modeling with these functions. Additional topics include complex numbers, inverse functions, operations with functions, and exponential and logarithmic functions, as well as their graphs and applications. 3 credits awarded for MATH 163 for a CLEP Precalculus Exam score of 50 or higher. Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions.

Prerequisite(s): ACLT 053 or (ESOL 052 and ESOL 054); and MATH 083 or a sufficient score on the placement exam.
General Education: Mathematics (M).

Sections

Winter 2025 ( Sections)

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      5:45 - 9:05 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      MTWR
      Location: Essex, ADMN 208

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/02/2025 - 01/23/2025
    • Instructor: Kambiz Askarpour
    • Course ID: #10230

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 12/26/2024 - 01/16/2025
    • Instructor: Neeraj Sharma
    • Course ID: #11112

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: Students are not permitted to register for this online course once registration has ended. This section meets December 26 - January 18.

Spring 2025 ( Sections)

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Shawntaye Adams
    • Course ID: #21552

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: Students are not permitted to register for this online course once registration has ended. This course uses a FREE textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      12:45 - 2:10 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      TR
      Location: Essex, AHUM 201

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Katherine Baranoski
    • Course ID: #20840

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section is an Accelerated Mathematics Program (AMP) section. Students registering for this course must place into MATH 083 and must also register for MATH 083 E7X (20839). If one section is dropped, the student must drop both sections. Two separate grades are earned.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      11:10 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      TR
      Location: Catonsville, WELL 010

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Heather Luman
    • Course ID: #21044

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      5:15 - 7:10 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      MW
      Location: Owings Mills, O 520

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Abdellahi Aw
    • Course ID: #21115

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      11:15 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      MWF
      Location: Essex, AHUM 210

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Sarah Abromaitis
    • Course ID: #20743

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section is an Accelerated Mathematics Program (AMP) section. Students registering for this course must place into MATH 083 and must also register for MATH 083 E4X (20742). If one section is dropped, the student must must drop both sections. Two separate grades are earned.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Neeraj Sharma
    • Course ID: #21031

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: Students are not permitted to register for this online course once registration has ended. This course uses a FREE textbook. This section is open to all students. The GL designation means that the course promotes global awareness and contributes toward the "GL" credit requirement for students in the Global Scholars program.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      10:10 - 11:30 a.m.
      Days of Week:
      MWF
      Location: Catonsville, CLLB 034B

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Bin Wang
    • Course ID: #22939

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section is open to all students. The GL designation means that the course promotes global awareness and contributes toward the "GL" credit requirement for students in the Global Scholars program.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      11:15 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      MWF
      Location: Owings Mills, O 420

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Shawntaye Adams
    • Course ID: #23634

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section is an Accelerated Mathematics Program (AMP) section. Students registering for this course must place into MATH 163 and must also register for MATH 083 O2X 23633

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      10:45 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      MWF
      Location: Essex, MASH 211

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Clarence Baney
    • Course ID: #20240

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      11:15 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      MWF
      Location: Catonsville, HUMN 105

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Amanda Gassman
    • Course ID: #20708

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section is an Accelerated Mathematics Program (AMP) section. Students registering for this course must place into MATH 083 and must also register for MATH 083 C3X (20781). If one section is dropped, the student must drop both sections. Two separate grades are earned.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      9:05 - 10:20 a.m.
      Days of Week:
      MWF
      Location: Essex, BESS 310

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Robert Brown
    • Course ID: #20238

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      11:10 a.m. - 1:05 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      TR
      Location: Essex, ADMN 333

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Course ID: #20241

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      12:55 - 2:50 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      MW
      Location: Dundalk, CRBL 214

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Cody Cassiday
    • Course ID: #20588

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      5:45 - 8:50 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      MW
      Location: Essex, MASH 311

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 03/17/2025 - 05/11/2025
    • Course ID: #20966

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section meets during the second seven week session.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      9:00 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      S
      Location: Owings Mills, O 412

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Pratibha Sharma
    • Course ID: #21403

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3