MAT 172 — Precalculus Trigonometry. 4.0 Credits. Class-3.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-2.0. Work-0.0
This course is designed to develop an understanding of topics which are fundamental to the study of Calculus. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of trigonometric functions in multiple representations, right and oblique triangles, vectors, polar coordinates, conic sections, and parametric equations. Upon completion, students should be able to select and use appropriate models and techniques for finding solutions to trigonometry-related problems with and without technology. This is the second of two courses designed to emphasize topics which are fundamental to the study of calculus. Emphasis is placed on properties and applications of transcendental functions and their graphs, right and oblique triangle trigonometry, conic sections, and vectors. Will include analytic trigonometry (graphs, equations, and identities, etc.). Upon completion, stuents should be able to solve practical problems and use appropriate models for analysis and prediction.