Precalculus
MTH2101 / 3 to 4 q.h.
Formerly MTH 4221 and MTH 4230.
Reviews exponential and logarithmic functions, with emphasis on applications related to growth and decay. Introduces the topics of trigonometric and circular functions—including functions of angles in degrees and radians, graphing, identities, equations, right triangles, law of sines, law of cosines, areas, and inverse trigonometric functions— and the polar coordinate system—including polar equations and graphs, the trigonometric form of complex numbers, and De Moivre’s theorem. Includes the study of vector algebra, covering basic operations, graphing, angle between vectors, and applications. Investigates conic sections. A graphing calculator is required, the make and model to be specified at the first class meeting. Prereq. MTH 2002 or MTH 4210.
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