Spring
2026
2026
Welcome to Math 130A
| Instructor | Section | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Behzadan | 1 | (TuTh) 9:00 am - 10:15 am | Brighton Hall 105 |
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Basic Skill Check
The Basic Skill Check will be administered in class on Tuesday of the second week. You can access the exam through the link provided below. The exact same exam linked below will be given to you in class. A perfect score on the Basic Skill Check is required to pass the course. I strongly recommend practicing in advance to ensure you are well-prepared. This is a closed book, closed notes exam. No calculators or other electronic devices are allowed.
You may find the resources posted under Homework 0 on the course homework page helpful as you prepare for this prerequisite exam.
Lecture Slides
The lectures are typically given via tablet with some information posted to the course webpage before each lecture. Below, you will find the 'before' notes for each lecture (as they are produced). The 'after' notes will hopefully be posted to the course Canvas page as they are produced. The files are password-protected. You can find the password in item 6 of the email sent to students on Friday, 12/26/2025. This introductory email is the first announcement on the course Canvas page.
- Preview the material. Skim the lecture notes or slides the day before class so you have a sense of the main ideas and structure of the lecture.
- Actively annotate during lecture. Make sure you have access to a hard copy of the slides or a digital copy on a tablet or laptop so you can annotate them as I annotate in class. If you do not have access to the slides, it will be difficult to take effective notes. Actively taking notes leads to better understanding and retention than simply sitting and listening.