MATH 161 - Precalculus (Functions & Coordinate Geometry)

4 credits

A detailed analysis of topics essential to mastery of a follow-up course in calculus. Assisted by applications utilizing a graphical/scientific calculator, topics include: functions and inverse relations; trigonometric functions and identities; the study of polynomial, rational, logarithmic and exponential functions; and selected topics in analytic geometry.

Notes: Was MATH 115 previous to Fall 2010.

Students who take this course are not granted credit for MATH 165 Technical Mathematics with Calculus . Specific graphics calculator required; wait until first day of class before purchasing.
Class Hours: 4
Prerequisites: MATH 131 Technical Mathematics 1 ORMATH 135 College Algebra with Trigonometry OR appropriate score on placement test.