This course serves as a foundational step toward calculus, focusing on the analysis of functions and their applications. Topics include equations, graphs, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic expressions, matrices, and conic sections. Optional topics may cover sequences, series, and other precalculus concepts. This course is designed to prepare students for more advanced study in mathematics and related fields.
Prerequisites
MAT 121 with a grade of "C" or higher or math placement as established by District policy and reading proficiency as established by District policy.
1. Use algebraic methods to solve and interpret a variety of equations.
2. Analyze and interpret functions and their graphs across multiple representations.
3. Explore the behavior and characteristics of polynomial and rational functions.
4. Investigate exponential and logarithmic functions, including their graphs and applications.
5. Solve systems of equations and apply matrix operations to represent and analyze them with 2 and 3 variables, possibly more.
6. Analyze and graph conic sections, specifying their principal characteristics and interrelationships.