MAT-1370 Accelerated Precalculus

Credits 5
This accelerated course is intended as preparation for calculus for highly qualified students who are majoring in a scientific or technical field. In one semester it covers all topics from both MAT-1350 Precalculus Part I and MAT-1360 Precalculus Part II. Credit is not given for both MAT 1370 and MAT 1350 or MAT 1370 and MAT-1360 . Topics include polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions, circles, trigonometric functions using the unit circle approach, analytic trigonometry, and right and oblique triangles and applications. Additional topics necessary for calculus include introduction to polar coordinate system, vectors, parametric equations, solving systems of equations, and sequences and summation. Problems are solved through analytical and graphical approaches.
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate mathematics placement; or permission of the Math Department with completion of MAT-0104 on first attempt with grade of A and completion of all other math classes on first attempt with grade of A or B.
5 class/ 1 recitation hours.
Course Outcomes

Analyze equations and their graphs, including algebraic, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions, and circles.
Perform operations on expressions and simplify results, including algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, polar and vector expressions.
Perform operations on functions and simplify results, including algebraic, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions, and sequences.
Solve equations and inequalities and verify solutions, including algebraic, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric equations, and systems of equations.
Solve application problems, including quadratic, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric applications.