Pre-Calculus - 1 credit 2 semesters
Students who have found an aptitude and interest in mathematics, and whose
career choices require a strong math background, should take this course. An
in-depth study of trigonometry, including Trig identities, vectors, De
Moivre’s Theorem, and trigonometric interpolation, is followed by an intense
review of linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, and
logarithmic functions and concepts, and their use to fit two variable data
with regression or interpolation equations, will dominate the course, as
Advanced Algebra skills are further refined. Matrices, Parametric equations,
Conic Sections, Sequences and Series, the Binomial Theorem, Mathematical
Induction, Permutations and Combinations, and an introduction to Calculus
will be embedded in the course work and serve as a lead-in to higher level
math courses.
Prerequisites: Advanced Algebra with approval of Advanced Algebra instructor
Note: This course may be taken concurrently with Statistics
Required Items: TI-83/84 graphics calculator
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