MATH 143 Precalculus I
This course can be taken as a single semester course or as the first part of a two semester sequence to prepare for calculus. Topics include polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions, an introduction to right and oblique triangle trigonometry and trigonometric functions. Problems will be solved through analytical, numerical and graphical approaches with an emphasis on application problems. Graphing calculators and mathematical software will be employed throughout the course. All sections require the use of the interactive computer program that comes with the software code.
Prerequisite
MATH 070 or appropriate score on mathematics placement test
Hours Weekly
4 hours weekly