MAT 900: College Algebra at Kingsborough Community College
3 credits · Fall 2026
College Algebra (MAT 900) at Kingsborough Community College has 2 ways to take it in Fall 2026. 1 of 2 sections has an open seat right now.
Professors teaching it: Ira Plutzker and Zhao Lin.
Of the 2 professors with a Chill Rank, Ira Plutzker ranks chillest (Chill) and Zhao Lin least chill (Easy).
Compare them below, check the days and times, and add the course to your schedule.
Requirements
Prerequisite: (1) MAT R300 or (2) CUNY proficiency and ACCUPLACER (QAS) placement of MAT 900
About this course
A comprehensive treatment of the following: real numbers, absolute value, integer and rational exponents, polynomial operations, factoring techniques, roots and radicals, linear and quadratic equations, graphing techniques, systems of linear equations, and Gaussian elimination. Introduces the study of functions in preparation for the study of pre-calculus. Demonstration of proficiency in subject matter via departmental final exam is required for successful completion. Students who have taken MAT 9010 or MAT 9B0 will not receive credit for this course. This course is recommended for STEM majors. Nursing students should consult their academic advisor.
Best professors for MAT 900 at Kingsborough CC, Fall 2026
- Ira PlutzkerChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?
1 section · 1 open · ★ 4.7 (68) · difficulty 2.2/5 · 100% would take again
- Zhao LinChill Rank 2 of 5: Easy?
1 section · 0 open · ★ 4.2 (47) · difficulty 2.7/5 · 74% would take again
Ordered chillest first. A Chill Rank compares a professor with other CUNY professors on Rate My Professors difficulty, rating and would-take-again; it needs at least 3 ratings. How it works
MAT 900 sections, times and seats
Seat status as of Oct 4, 7:58 PM ET. Seats can change between refreshes. How fresh is this?
Chill Rank compares professors using Rate My Professors reviews, from Chill to Brutal. What each rank means
Questions about MAT 900 at Kingsborough CC
- Who teaches MAT 900 at Kingsborough CC in Fall 2026?
- Ira Plutzker and Zhao Lin are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
- Is MAT 900 at Kingsborough CC hard?
- It depends on the professor. Across the 2 professors with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 2.5 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
- What if a MAT 900 section is full?
- Try another section, join the waitlist in CUNYfirst if there is one, or ask the department. You can also watch a full section and get an email when a seat opens; you still enroll yourself in CUNYfirst.