MAT 129 - Precalculus

AA Approved

Prerequisites:
Primary placement method used for any student whose high school transcript can be interpreted for use with the calculation spreadsheet: High School GPA + High School Math composite calculation >= 5.5

or an ACT Math score of at least 25

or an ACCUPLACER Quantitative Reasoning score of at least 260

or a C- or better in MAT121 College Algebra

Students can only gain credit from MAT128 OR MAT129, not both.
STANDARD CREDIT TYPE
5 credit(s)

This course is designed to affirm the student’s foundation in algebra and trigonometry in preparation for Calculus and other algebraically and/or trigonometrically rigorous courses. Topics in algebra, trigonometry and analytical geometry include exponents, exponential functions, logarithmic functions, polynomial and rational functions, systems of equations, sequences and series, trigonometric functions, identities, vectors, complex numbers, lines in the plane, conic sections, polar coordinates, and parametric equations.

Course Learning Outcomes

Use correct mathematical notation and terminology.
Graph and interpret functions.
Perform operations on functions and analyze their behavior.
Solve equations and systems of equations.
Perform operations with complex numbers and vectors.