MAT-1370 Precalculus

5 Credits
Graphing and analysis of functions; study of absolute value, polynomial, rational, radical, exponential and logarithmic functions; systems of equations and inequalities including algebra of matrices and linear programming; trigonometric functions; analytic trigonometry; applications of trigonometry including right triangles, oblique triangles and vectors; complex numbers and polar coordinates; conic sections and parametric equations; sequences and summation; induction and binomial theorem. Preparation for calculus. Alternative to MAT-1350-MAT-1360 sequence for well-qualified students. Successful completion of high school level geometry and trigonometry is necessary. Math general education class.
Prerequisite(s): Math placement score or permission of mathematics department.
5 class/ 1 recitation hours.
Students must enroll in a general education math course appropriate for their program of study within their first 18 hours of credit-bearing courses. A grade of C or higher is required for any course used to satisfy a prerequisite for any other math course. All mathematics courses require extensive use of a computer and/or a graphing calculator. Chapter six provides an overview of the sequences of courses offered by the Mathematics Department. Course descriptions should be checked for specific prerequisites. In addition, all math courses have a prerequisite of reading proficiency.