MATH 1113: Precalculus

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: MATH 1111 or By Placement
This course is an intensive study of the basic functions needed for the study of calculus. Topics include algebraic, functional, and graphical techniques for solving problems with algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions and their inverses.

Course Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

Evaluate, analyze, manipulate, and create graphical representations of polynomial, rational, algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, and piecewise defined functions.
Use polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, and piecewise defined functions as models for phenomena.
Use algebra of functions, function properties, and identities to solve applied problems.
Manipulate mathematical information in verbal, numerical, graphical, and symbolic form when solving applied problems.
Write mathematical expressions, equations, and problem solutions using proper, standard mathematical notation.