MATH 126E - Precalculus I Expanded

Credits: 3

Description
This course is equivalent to MATH 126 and requires students to be concurrently enrolled in a co-requisite section of MATH 92 (which will change to MATH 26 beginning Spring 2021) . A rigorous discussion of algebra concepts necessary for calculus is the focal point of this course. Topics include an in-depth investigation of algebraic functions and their graphs and solutions of systems of equations.

NOTE: This course serves as a prerequisite course for MATH 127 and is essential for students planning to take calculus.

Student Learning Outcomes

Solve equations.
Sketch graphs of functions.
Apply function notation concepts.
Analyze functions.
Solve systems of linear and nonlinear equations.

Prerequisite: A satisfactory ACT/SAT/Placement Test score; MATH 96 with a grade of D or better; or grade of C or better in MATH 95 or MATH 95E