Calculators
Once students enter the college level courses, they should identify the highest level course they plan to take at Pierce College, and purchase the calculator that is recommended for that course.
| COURSE | HIGHLY RECOMMENDED | REQUIRED |
|---|---|---|
| Math 51 | Scientific | Calculator with square root capability |
| Math 54 | Scientific | Calculator with square root & exponent capability |
| Math 60, 98, 107 | Scientific | Scientific |
| Math 95 | TI-83 | Graphing Calculator |
| Math 156 | TI-83, 83+, 84+ | Graphing Calculator |
| Math& 148 | TI-82, 83, 83+, 84+ | Graphing Calculator |
| Math& 141, 142, 151, 152 | TI-83, 83+, 84+, 89/89T, 92+, 200 | Graphing Calculator |
| Math& 153 | TI-89/89T, 92+, 200 | Graphing Calculator |
| Math 205, 224, 238 | TI-89/89T, 92+, 200 | Check with Instructor |
| Math& 146 | TI-83, 83+, 84+, 89T, 200 | Graphing Calculator |
Above table also includes Silver Editions. 89T is the TI-89 Titanium Edition.
NOTES:
- Engineering students (other than EET) should obtain a TI-89, TI-92, TI-200 or equivalent.
- EET students taking Math 124/125 should get a TI-89/ TI-89 Titanium orTI-92+.
- EET students taking Math 157/281 should get the TI-89 Titanium Edition.
Some graphing calculators (TI-82/83) are available in the college libraries for rental for the quarter.
See the library staff or your instructor for more information.
