Description
140: Precalculus Mathematics.
Goal: To study, with emphasis on the function concept, the essentials of trigonometry and analytical geometry.
Content: Properties, graphs, and applications of trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions; trigonometric identities and equations; systems of equations; conic sections; introduction to vectors, matrices, and complex numbers.
Taught: Spring.
Prerequisites: Two years of high school algebra and one year of high school geometry or the equivalent and sufficiently high score on the mathematics placement exam, or permission of the instructor, or MAT 130.
Gen. Ed. Category: Developing; Quantitative Reasoning Competency; (SM).
Credit: 3 hours.