Mar 26, 2026  
2026-2027 Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Catalog
Add to Portfolio (opens a new window)

MAT 128 - Precalculus




Prerequisites:
C- or better in MAT 121  

or ACT Math score of 25 or better

or ACCUPLACER AAF score of 237 or better

or ACCUPLACER QAS score of 260 or better and simultaneous enrollment in MAT 014  

or ALEKS score of 51 or better

Students can only gain credit from MAT128 OR MAT 129 , not both.
STANDARD
4 credit(s)

Learn the fundamentals to be successful in a calculus course; it is beneficial (but not required) for the student to have a background in trigonometry. The course will emphasize functions using an analytical, numerical, and graphical approach. The student will study linear, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions along with their applications.



Course Learning Outcomes

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



Add to Portfolio (opens a new window)