MATH-155 Precalculus I & II
Students will develop skills in the analysis of functions and solving of equations and inequalities. Polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions will be studied in detail. Additional topics include complex numbers and parametric and polar equations and sequence and series. Modeling using data analysis will be an integral part of this course. A graphical approach will be utilized throughout, with an emphasis on solving application problems. This course replaces MATH-135. Not open to students who have completed MATH-131, MATH-133, MATH-143, or MATH-153. MATH-155 is equivalent to MATH-143 and MATH-153.
Prerequisite
Appropriate score on mathematics placement test or equivalent
Hours Weekly
5 hours weekly
Course Objectives
- 1. Communicate mathematical concepts related to precalculus topics using appropriate
symbols, notation, and vocabulary. - 2. Solve application problems by correctly applying appropriate Precalculus methods, theorems,
and/or models (such as operations on, and transformations of, trigonomic functions).
- 3. Analyze, evaluate, justify, and interpret the reasonableness of solutions.
- 4. Identify and implement appropriate technologies to efficiently complete tasks that involve the
solving of cross-discipline, mathematically appropriate problems and creating new works to
communicate the processes used and solution.
Course Objectives
- 1. Communicate mathematical concepts related to precalculus topics using appropriate
symbols, notation, and vocabulary. - 2. Solve application problems by correctly applying appropriate Precalculus methods, theorems,
and/or models (such as operations on, and transformations of, trigonomic functions).
- 3. Analyze, evaluate, justify, and interpret the reasonableness of solutions.
- 4. Identify and implement appropriate technologies to efficiently complete tasks that involve the
solving of cross-discipline, mathematically appropriate problems and creating new works to
communicate the processes used and solution.