Precalculus


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=Precalculus=

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**//Precalculus - Advanced Algebra//** **//Code://** 5031EM 5033 **Credit:** 1/2 credit **Elective/Required:** Elective **Prerequisite:** Integrated Math III **//Course Description//** Precalculus-Advanced Algebra is a course in which emphasis is placed on advanced algebra, functions and combinations of these topics. The student will spend time studying algebraic expressions, linear functions, polynomial functions, logarithmic functions, exponential functions, rational functions, theory of equations, and the nature of graphs. **//Skills Needed to be Successful in the Class//** Students must be able to solve equations, linear functions, systems of equations, and quadratic equations, as well as graph functions, work with exponents and exponential functions. **//Learning Goals://** The student will be able to: 1. Solve polynomial, rational and exponential equations. 2. Graph linear, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic functions. 3. Perform mathematical operations on polynomials. 4. Write equations of lines, circles, and parabolas

**//Precalculus//** **//Code://** 5032 EM 5034 **//Credit://** 1/2 credit **//Elective/Required://** Elective 11-12 (College Credit available through MCC) **//Prerequisite://** Precalculus-Advanced Algebra and Compass score of at least 51 or PLAN test score of at least 19 or ACT score of 25 **//Course Description//** Precalculus is a course in which emphasis is placed on trigonometry, advanced algebra, analytic geometry, functions and combinations of these topics. In Precalculus, the student will spend time studying functions, theory of equations, nature of graphs, trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities and equations, graphs and inverses of the trigonometric functions, application of trigonometry. **//Skills Needed to be Successful in the Class//** Students must be able to solve equations, linear functions, systems of equations, and quadratic equations, as well as graph functions, understand conic sections, work with exponents and exponential functions. **//Learning Goals://** The student will be able to: 1. Solve polynomial, rational, trigonometric, and exponential equations. 2. Graph linear, polynomial, circular, trigonometric, polar, exponential, and logarithmic functions. 3. Solve triangles and applications using triangles. 4. Perform mathematical operations on polynomials, vectors, and trigonometric expressions. 5. Write equations of lines, circles, parabolas, ellipses, and hyperbolas.