MATH 113 Pre-Calculus
This course serves as a stepping stone for students (math/engineering/science majors) interested in taking calculus. In this course, the students will acquire a solid foundation in two key topics required for success in calculus- algebra and trigonometry. The following topics will be covered: properties and graphs of functions (polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic), trigonometric and inverse trigonometric equations, and trigonometric identities.
Prerequisite
Two years of high school algebra
Offered
Fall
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate basic understanding of the mathematical concept of function, • demonstrate basic knowledge of the “Toolkit Functions”.
- Solve problems involving right and oblique triangles.
- Sketch graphs of trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions.
- Use basic trigonometric identities and formulas to simplify trigonometric expressions and solve trigonometric equations.
- Use trigonometry to solve real-world problems.