MATH-153 Precalculus II or higher core course
Students will develop skills in basic trigonometry and its applications, with an emphasis on modeling with functions and other algebraic skills necessary for the study of calculus. A graphical approach will be utilized throughout, with an emphasis on solving application problems. Trigonometry will be defined using the unit circle approach, with emphasis on classical right triangle trigonometry, forming the basis for learning how to use trigonometric identities and solve trigonometric equations, graph and use properties of the trigonometric functions and their inverses, parametric equations, use polar coordinates, and use complex numbers, including DeMoivre's theorem. Additional topics from algebra will include solving absolute value and quadratic inequalities, solving higher-order polynomials, and using sequences and series. The use of a graphing calculator is required.
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