Math 261 Calculus I


Section Time Days Location  Final Exam Day & Time
10585 8:00AM - 12:30PM MTWTh G5-004 

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Course Information
Instructor:

Rahim Faradineh

E-mail: faradira@elac.edu

Phone: 323-260-8129

Course Overview: In this class, we will learn to expand our knowledge of precalculus, trigonometry and .....
Recommended Textbooks:

Any Stewart Calculus Textbook

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Syllabus:

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Office Hours:

  • Mondays 5:00PM - 7:00pm
  • Fridays 8:00AM - 10:00AM
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In-Person office hours M-Th 7:30-8:00 in the classroom.
Office Location:
G5 - 111Q
Required Materials:
TI-83, TI-84, or Scientific Calculator
Internet Access with Printer 
Important Dates:
  • Last day to drop without W: January 7, 2026
  • Last day to drop with W: January 31, 2026
Exam Dates:

Exam 1: Thursday January 15, 2026 (8:00-9:45)

Exam 2: Thursday January 29, 2026 (8:00-9:45)

Final Exam: Friday February 6, 2026 (9:00-12:00)


Course Supporting Resources
Math Tutoring Center:

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SI Support for Calculus I:

In addition to math Tutoring Lab, the mathematics department offers SI Program to support student success. Here is the SI schedule for this semester:

SI Schedule for Winter 2026


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Winter 2026 Daily Lecture Notes with Zoom Video:
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I Lecture 1

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