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MAT 172: Precalculus at Lehman College

4 credits · Fall 2026

Precalculus (MAT 172) at Lehman College has 4 ways to take it in Fall 2026. 0 of 4 sections have an open seat right now.

Professors teaching it: James Gaine, Libardo Valencia, Johny Hellmann, and Vanesa Caban.

Of the 3 professors with a Chill Rank, James Gaine ranks chillest (Chill) and Johny Hellmann least chill (Brutal).

Compare them below, check the days and times, and add the course to your schedule.

Requirements

A grade of C (or better) in MAT 104 or placement by the Department of Mathematics.

About this course

Polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions, with applications to problems in mathematics and the sciences.PREREQ: A grade of C (or better) in MAT 104 or placement by the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science.Notes: (1) Students may not receive credit for both MAT 171 and MAT 172. (2) MAT 172 is a prerequisite for MAT 175. Students planning on taking MAT 174 should take MAT 171 instead of MAT 172.

Best professors for MAT 172 at Lehman, Fall 2026

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 172 sections, times and seats

Seat status as of Oct 4, 5:41 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

01F-LEC Regular
Mon/Wed · 11:00 AM - 12:40 PM
Gillet 305
Vanesa CabanNo Rate My Professors rating found
In PersonClosed
D401-LEC Regular
Tue/Thu · 4:00 PM - 5:40 PM
Gillet 327
James GaineChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?★ 4.9(121)Difficulty 2.0/5 · 96% would take again#1 chillest of 3 for this course
In PersonClosed
G401-LEC Regular
Mon/Wed · 2:00 PM - 3:40 PM
Gillet 305
Johny HellmannChill Rank 5 of 5: Brutal?★ 2.3(38)Difficulty 4.0/5 · 13% would take again#3 chillest of 3 for this course
In PersonClosed
ZF81-LEC Regular
Mon/Wed · 6:00 PM - 7:40 PM
Gillet 311
Libardo ValenciaChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?★ 3.3(32)Difficulty 3.6/5 · 52% would take again#2 chillest of 3 for this course
In PersonClosed

Questions about MAT 172 at Lehman

Who teaches MAT 172 at Lehman in Fall 2026?
James Gaine, Libardo Valencia, Johny Hellmann, and Vanesa Caban are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
Is MAT 172 at Lehman hard?
It depends on the professor. Across the 3 professors with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 3.2 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
What if a MAT 172 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.