MTH 1016 - Precalculus

Credits: 4

This course develops students’ mathematical problem-solving skills and prepares students for courses in calculus and the sciences. Emphasis is on the creation and use of functions and graphs to explain the relationship between quantities in applied problems. Types of functions investigated include linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, and their inverses. Graphing calculator is required. We recommend TI-84+. This course is not open to students who have credit for any math course numbered MTH 1115 or higher.
Prerequisite(s): C- or better in MTH 1000 or exemption from MTH1000 through the Mathematics Placement Assessment.

Fulfills: Q in LS Core