MATH& 141 - Precalculus I

5 CR

Emphasizes graphs and polynomial functions. Other topics include the theory of equations and rational, exponential, inverse, and logarithmic functions. MATH 138 and MATH& 141 have overlapping content and students are not recommended to take both. Note: Fulfills the quantitative or symbolic reasoning course requirement at BC.

Prerequisite(s): Placement by assessment or MATH 99 with a B- or better.

Course Outcomes

Perform operations on algebraic expressions.
Recognize, evaluate, graph, and transform functions, inverse functions, and circles.
Perform operations with functions, including composition.
Find rational and complex zeros of polynomials using the theory of polynomial equations.
Solve equations, inequalities, and systems of linear equations.
Solve application problems.

GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning

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