MAT-1360 Precalculus Part II

Credits: 4
This course, the second in a two-semester sequence, prepares students majoring in scientific or technical fields for success in calculus and beyond. In this course, students explore the behavior of equations and their graphs, with a focus on all trigonometric functions. They learn to simplify expressions, including trigonometric, polar, and vector expressions, and perform operations on functions and sequences. Students solve a variety of equations, including trigonometric equations and systems of equations, and verify their solutions. Additionally, students apply mathematical techniques to real-world problems, such as modeling motion and interpreting directional forces using vectors and polar coordinates. Students also analyze sequences to identify patterns and predict behavior in mathematical and applied contexts.

Prerequisite(s): Determined by placement methods or MAT-1350 with a grade of C or higher

Course Outcomes

Analyze equations and their graphs, including all trigonometric functions.
Perform operations on expressions, including trigonometric, polar and vector expressions.
Perform operations on functions, including all trigonometric functions, and sequences.
Solve equations, including all trigonometric equations and systems of equations.
Solve application problems, including trigonometric applications.