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.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Two years of high school algebra

Offered

Fall

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate basic understanding of the mathematical concept of function, • demonstrate basic knowledge of the “Toolkit Functions”.
2. Solve problems involving right and oblique triangles.
3. Sketch graphs of trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions.
4. Use basic trigonometric identities and formulas to simplify trigonometric expressions and solve trigonometric equations.
5. Use trigonometry to solve real-world problems.