Self Taught Palomar College is dedicated to serving the needs of a wide variety of students by offering many alternative learning opportunities. Three math courses are offered in the self-taught format through the Mathematics Learning Center. The Self-Taught format offers students the opportunity to complete a mathematics course in less than one semester. It is possible to complete two courses in one semester. The designated textbook is the primary resource.
Students learn the course material primarily on their own.
Computer tutorials are available in the Math Learning Center. Videotapes are available in the library Tutors and an instructors are available to answer students' questions in the Math Learning Center. Each student is responsible for learning the material from the sections listed in the syllabus. A recommended study schedule is included in each syllabus. Students must take the designated number of exams and a final exam to earn a grade in Self-Taught courses.