Math 1 Precalculus
Preparation for the calculus sequence or other courses requiring a sound algebraic background: Inequalities, theory of equations, sequences and series, matrices, functions and relations, logarithmic and exponential functions; function concept used as a unifying notion. Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in MATH 3A/3B or MATH 4A/4B/4C.
Student Learning Outcomes:
1. Formulate real world applications using mathematical techniques.
2. Solve rational and absolute value inequalities.
3. Solve polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trignometric functions.
4. Graph polynomical, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions.
5. Determine inverse functions.
6. Solve simultaneous linear and nonlinear equations.
7. Graph relations using Cartesian and Polar coordinates.
Acceptable for credit:
AA/AS area 4b.
CSU area B4.
IGETC area 2A.
Intermediate Algebra (Math 203)