MATH& 141: Precalculus I

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Class Program

Mathematics

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

091774

Meets Degree Requirements For

Natural Science,

Quantitative Skills

Description

Functions and their graphs (including elementary, exponential and logarithmic functions, and the conic sections) and their inverses in the context in which they are used in calculus. Work with graphing calculators will be integrated into the course.

Grading Basis

Graded

Prerequisites

MATH 99 with a B (3.0) or better, MATH 140, or appropriate placement score

Course Learning Outcomes

Apply the fundamental operations of algebra in problems involving elementary, exponential, and logarithmic functions.

Create and interpret graphs of functions.

Use appropriate optimization methods.

Use a graphing calculator as an appropriate tool for analysis.

Demonstrate algebra skills required for calculus coursework.

Recognize the equations for circles, ellipses, hyperbolas, and parabolas; be able to put them in standard form; and sketch their graphs.

Apply the fundamental operations of algebra in problems involving elementary, exponential and logarithmic functions.

Optional: Partial fractions

Core Topics

Applying the Algebra of functions
Graphing functions: Linear, polynomial, rational, radical, exponential and logarithmic
Solving equations: Linear, polynomial, rational, radical, exponential and logarithmic
Using linear and quadratic functions in an applied setting
Computing with Complex numbers
Solving systems of equations, including calculator or software techniques for large systems
Analyzing and modeling with rational functions and their graphs
Analyzing and modeling with exponential and logarithmic functions
Graphing with calculators where appropriate
Analyzing and graphing the conic sections equations
Optional: Partial fractions