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Sep 08, 2024
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MATH& 141 - Precalculus I
5.0 Credits
General nature of functions. Linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Applications.
Prerequisite Completion of MATH94, MATH97, PREP 94, or PREP 97 with a minimum grade of 2.0; satisfactory completion of MATH11; or appropriate placement. Students with completion of MATH87 with a 3.0 or higher or placement into MATH97 are eligible for MATH& 141 with concurrent enrollment in MATH11.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:- Solve problems involving the concept of a function and the related concepts of domain, range, symmetry, composition, and inverses using functions given in graphical, symbolic, or numerical form.
- Graph (with and without the aid of technology) linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions and interpret these graphs, identifying, locating, and communicating important graphical features.
- Use algebra to determine the real and complex zeros of polynomial and rational functions and be able to relate this information to their graphs.
- Solve equations and inequalities involving involving linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions using both graphical and algebraic methods, as well as technology.
- Use the aforementioned functions to model situations described in words and solve applied problems.
- Correctly use mathematical notation and language related to the concepts mentioned above.
Course Typically Offered
Full Year
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