MATH 196 — Precalculus
This course prepares students for the study of Calculus. Critical thinking skills will be developed by analyzing various topics from algebraic, analytic, and geometric perspectives. Precalculus includes equations and inequalities, relations and functions, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions, inverse trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities and equations, applications of trigonometry, systems of equations, and complex numbers. Additional topics include polar coordinates, parametric equations, sequences and series. Technology will be utilized throughout the course. Code 1 course fee.