MATH& 141: Precalculus I

Subject Area
Credits 5 Lecture Hours 55 Lab Hours 0
Other Hours
0
Total Hours
55
Distributions & Designations
Natural Science,
Quantitative Reasoning
NS,Q- This 5-credit, college-level math course is for students intending to pursue coursework in mathematics, the natural or computer sciences, or engineering. The course builds on the base of MATH 095 and assumes that the student plans on taking MATH&142. Learners investigate relations and functions in graphic, numeric, symbolic, and verbal forms. Modeling techniques are introduced while exploring exponential, logarithmic, polynomial, power, and rational functions. Learners investigate applications primarily from a science and engineering perspective. Students communicate results in oral and written form. Technology is integrated throughout the course and a graphing calculator is required.

Prerequisites

Placement into ENGL 95 or above; AND completion of MATH 94 or MATH 95 with a grade of 2.0 or higher or placement into MATH&141/ 147 or above.