Precalculus

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Course Number: MAT201

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This course provides a working knowledge of Precalculus and its applications. It begins with a review of algebraic operations. Emphasis is on solving and graphing equations that involve linear, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Students learn to graph trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions and learn to use the family of trigonometric identities. Other topics include conic sections, arithmetic and geometric sequences, and systems of equations.

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9/28/14 by isaacb

It was an good class, that taught me a lot. It is something that I enjoyed because it was very continent. They did well with the class overall.

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9/28/14 by isaacb

It was an good class, that taught me a lot. It is something that I enjoyed because it was very continent. They did well with the class overall.

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9/8/14 by kentaroh1325

I liked the course because you can do it at your own pace. I got a passing grade of 77.8 percent and I am satisfied.

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9/6/14 by kyonissocute

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9/3/14 by prijeshd

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8/21/14 by Penzt40

I took it as a summer preparatory course for calculus in the fall and i found it satisfactory.

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8/21/14 by Penzt40

I took it as a summer preparatory course for calculus in the fall and i found it satisfactory.

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8/20/14 by lee1321

Very difficult without a tutor or professor. Not possible to do it on your own and pass.

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8/20/14 by lee1321

Very difficult without a tutor or professor. Not possible to do it on your own and pass.

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8/19/14 by stephenttroy

It is a solid precalculus course, featuring a lot of algebra and trigonometry. If you have a basic understanding of algebra, you are prepared for this class. Includes all the topics found in "College Algebra" in a more compressed form, and then continues past them.

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8/19/14 by stephenttroy

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8/9/14 by kentaroh1325

I liked the course because you can do it at your own pace. I got a passing grade of 77.8 percent and I am satisfied.

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8/6/14 by tkmpdstell

It's a lot of pointless math that you will never use unless you are a math teacher or an engineer.

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8/6/14 by saihimasri

I wouldn't recommend this course or this website at all. I don't feel like there were enough resources to help you understand the lesson. Very few problems on the quiz were actually problem that were taught in the lesson. Also, there were so many technical problems with this course. When I informed them about it, they told me to go to khanacademy instead. I didn't pay a 100 dollars for them to tell me to go to khanacademy!

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7/30/14 by samirdirk

good

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7/30/14 by samirdirk

good

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7/29/14 by Darthjohn9

Great math course

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7/29/14 by Darthjohn9

Great math course

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7/28/14 by breinken

The book was poorly written for some units, taking into consideration that there are not examples for every specific set of problems. I also did not like the online lesson's given by Straighterline, nor the videos, but some may. This class should only be taken by people who will dedicate much time and effort into self-teaching themselves new concepts and material.

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7/28/14 by breinken

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7/23/14 by guerra.hugo.eg8

The lesson are great to learn and the explanations too.

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7/23/14 by guerra.hugo.eg8

The lesson are great to learn and the explanations too.

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7/15/14 by efox17

It was ok

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7/15/14 by efox17

It was ok

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6/28/14 by lauren_elizabeth22

I enjoyed the lessons and videos.

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6/28/14 by lauren_elizabeth22

I enjoyed the lessons and videos.

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6/9/14 by kyonissocute

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6/8/14 by tkmpdstell

It's a lot of pointless math that you will never use unless you are a math teacher or an engineer.

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6/8/14 by saihimasri

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3/9/14 by prijeshd

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9/18/13 by frankc

very difficult and the material covered with the lessons and the book are very different than the exam itself

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9/8/13 by ybradhax

I extremely enjoyed it ALTHOUGH they sometimes screw up the exams and refuse to give you a second chance even though it was technical

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9/5/13 by erich

Somewhat challenging course. It may be very difficult if you are not a decent math student.

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8/31/13 by gpj107

This course was very helpful and efficient

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8/30/13 by tdaly2

self taught

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8/26/13 by colebutler19987

Strongly recommend, few complaints.

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8/26/13 by zacharyelectric

It was easy to learn, relatively comprehensive, but definitely hard to manage on my own. I would have been much more prepared for my exams had I been in a classroom.

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8/20/13 by lilyokc2012

Not very satisfying

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8/9/13 by supensa

This course is best suited for all ranges of learners, whether a quick review or an in-depth study guide.

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8/5/13 by sebastian.skordos

It didnt explain anything and was very unhelpful

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7/30/13 by mirandatraford

Don't mess up.

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7/29/13 by trickykid81

Some questions in the exams need to be fixed.

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7/25/13 by tatia012

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7/22/13 by ccampb29

It was pretty easy to follow.

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7/18/13 by skaur45

Trig, conic,and functions

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7/9/13 by mmahoney

Very thorough! I worked many, many hours, and I learned a lot! I teach ACT/SAT Prep: I will be a much stronger instructor. I would say of both College Algebra and PreCal that they're not terribly difficult to pass, but they are very difficult to earn an 'A' (90%) in. But, hey, I did!

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7/7/13 by trickykid81

Make sure to study a lot.

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4/12/13 by tmsymons

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11/26/12 by pilotkeiko

Easy to follow checklist for each topic.

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Easy to follow checklist for each topic.

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11/3/12 by shane.rary

I enjoyed that the course allowed me to work at my own pace.

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10/24/12 by William_of_dale

I filled my requierment.

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10/8/12 by mydiiulio

I liked being able to pace myself in a way that worked for me.

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9/24/12 by shane.rary

I enjoyed that the course allowed me to work at my own pace.

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9/22/12 by Jungaudrey

I liked going at my own pace, but also probably would have needed some motivation when I started slacking.

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9/4/12 by railbird

I liked that I could do this at my own pace, on my own schedule.

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8/31/12 by William_of_dale

I filled my requierment.

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8/28/12 by steviemooney

I liked that I could work on this subject at my own speed

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7/23/12 by mydiiulio

I liked being able to pace myself in a way that worked for me.

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7/3/12 by courtsunny

I liked the example practice problems while learning the material

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6/24/12 by dalelkahre

I liked the flexability with my schedule and ability to study the areas I was struggling with prior to testing.

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6/16/12 by Jungaudrey

I liked going at my own pace, but also probably would have needed some motivation when I started slacking.

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5/28/12 by jcox

I liked the lessons.
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5/25/12 by kram60077

I liked the on line presentations and supplemental material

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5/5/12 by railbird

I liked that I could do this at my own pace, on my own schedule.

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4/29/12 by whatthehec92

I liked the time it took to complete the class, I did not have to sit through endless lectures.

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4/18/12 by steviemooney

I liked that I could work on this subject at my own speed

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4/16/12 by tasya_ravellette

I liked working at my own pace

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4/1/12 by Georgevro

I personally enjoyed the fact that I was able to work at my own pace during this course. I've completed my associate's and Bachelor's degree and wish I could have always took it easy or crammed when I needed to on my own time and not deadlines given to me. The online lesson reviews are also a very useful asset to this course.

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3/15/12 by frsuma

I was able to work on it in the middle of the night!

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3/14/12 by jamesbcampese

I was not pleased with this course.

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3/3/12 by aankoop

It was simple and straightforward, just made to get me a passing score.

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2/23/12 by khoriahunter

One of my academic strengths is test taking, therefore I appreciated that this course utilized test-based evaluation for grading purposes.

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1/26/12 by JulieLGienger

The flexible hours and the self-regulating pace are great when the course is familiar material and a review.
Also, I like doing the textbook assignments without turning them in. It saves a lot of time writing them neatly for submission.

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1/22/12 by beculhimer

The lesson presentations online were very similar to lectures, but with the ability to pause and review difficult concepts. This was very helpful and made the online learning superior to the typical college classroom.

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1/21/12 by ksaich

The lesson presentations were easy to follow and helped to understand the topics.

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12/20/11 by bfidell

Well organized

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12/20/11 by cliftonofhesperia

Well, it is pretty easy to use wherever you are.

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12/7/11 by courtsunny

I liked the example practice problems while learning the material

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11/17/11 by dalelkahre

I liked the flexability with my schedule and ability to study the areas I was struggling with prior to testing.

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9/13/11 by jcox

I liked the lessons.
They were very clear.

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9/7/11 by kram60077

I liked the on line presentations and supplemental material

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7/7/11 by whatthehec92

I liked the time it took to complete the class, I did not have to sit through endless lectures.

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6/7/11 by tasya_ravellette

I liked working at my own pace

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5/1/11 by Georgevro

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3/23/11 by frsuma

I was able to work on it in the middle of the night!

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3/21/11 by jamesbcampese

I was not pleased with this course.

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2/22/11 by aankoop

It was simple and straightforward, just made to get me a passing score.

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2/1/11 by khoriahunter

One of my academic strengths is test taking, therefore I appreciated that this course utilized test-based evaluation for grading purposes.

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11/27/10 by JulieLGienger

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11/16/10 by ksaich

The lesson presentations were easy to follow and helped to understand the topics.

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Well organized

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Well, it is pretty easy to use wherever you are.

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Course Objectives

After completing this course, you will be able to:

Perform operations on real numbers and polynomials.
Simplify algebraic, rational, and radical expressions.
Solve linear and quadratic equations and inequalities.
Solve word problems involving linear and quadratic equations and inequalities.
Solve polynomial, rational, and radical equations and applications.
Solve and graph linear, quadratic, absolute value, and piecewise-defined functions.
Perform operations with functions as well as find composition and inverse functions.
Graph quadratic, the square root, cubic, and cube root functions.
Graph and find zeroes of polynomial functions.
Graph quadratic functions by completing the square, using the vertex formula, and using transformations.
Solve and graph exponential and logarithmic equations.
Express angle measure in degrees or radians.
Evaluate and simplify trigonometric expressions.
Know the six trigonometric functions and how to evaluate those trigonometric functions using positions on the unit circle with respect to the right triangle.
Graph trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions.
Use trigonometric functions to solve a right triangle and apply the Law of Sines and the Law of Cosines to solve triangles that are acute or obtuse.
Solve systems of linear equations and inequalities.
Model and solve applications using linear systems.
Evaluate and find partial sums of a series.
Evaluate and find sums of an arithmetic sequence and a geometric sequence.
Solve application problems involving arithmetic and geometric sequences and series.
Define, identify, and graph conic sections including circle, ellipse, parabola, and hyperbola.

Topic	Lesson Topic	Subtopics	Objectives
1	Geometry and Measurement	Geometric Figures	Construct and deconstruct standard solid geometry figures. Calculate perimeter, area, surface area and volume for standard geometric figures.
2	Basic Algebraic Operations	Real Numbers and Polynomials Rational Expressions Rational Exponents and Radicals	Identify and use properties of real numbers. Simplify algebraic expressions. Identify and classify polynomial expressions. Perform operations on polynomials. Factor polynomials. Write a rational expression in simplest form. Compute rational expressions. Simplify radical expressions. Multiply and divide radical expressions. Factor quadratic trinomials when a leading coefficient equals 1 and when leading coefficient is different from 1
3	Linear Equations and Inequalities in One Variable	Linear Equations and Applications Linear Inequalities and Applications Absolute Value in Equations and Inequalities	Solve linear equations by using all properties of equality and the rules. Solve word problems using linear equations. Use the notation of inequalities. Solve and graph linear inequalities. Solve an application using inequalities. Solve absolute value equations and inequalities.
4	Polynomial and Other Equations	Solving Polynomial Equations Equations Involving Radicals and Rational Exponents Complex Numbers	Solve quadratic equations using the quadratic formula. Solve word problems involving quadratic Radicals and Rational equations. Solve polynomial equations using the zero factor property. Solve applications using these equation types. Identify and simplify complex numbers. Add and subtract complex numbers. Multiply and divide complex numbers. Solve rational and radical equations. Solve quadratic equations using factoring, the square root property, and completing the square. Solve quadratic equations by completing the square.
5	Functions and Graphs	Rectangular Coordinates and the Graph of a Line Relations, Functions, and Graphs Linear Functions	Use a table of values to graph linear equations Determine when lines are parallel or perpendicular. Use linear graphs in an applied context. Identify functions and state their domain and range. Use function notation. Write a linear equation in function form. Use function form to identify the slope. Use slope-intercept form to graph linear functions. Write a linear equation in point-intercept form. Use these forms to solve applications.
6	Operations on Functions and Analyzing Graphs	The Algebra and Composition of Functions One-to-One and Inverse Functions Transformations and Symmetry	Compose two functions and find the domain. Identify one-to-one functions. Find inverse functions using an algebraic method. Graph a function and its inverse. Use symmetry as an aid to graphing. Perform stretches and compressions on a basic graph. Perform vertical and horizontal shifts and reflections of a basic graph.
7	Graphing Polynomial and Rational Functions	Graphing Polynomial Functions Asymptotes and Rational Functions Graphing Rational Functions	Graph quadratic functions by completing the square and using transformations. Graph a general quadratic function using the vertex formula. Solve applications involving quadratic functions. Graph polynomial functions. Identify horizontal and vertical asymptotes. Use asymptotes to determine the equation of a rational function from its graph. Graph general rational functions. Solve applications involving rational functions. Find the domain and intercepts of a rational function.
8	Exponential and Logarithmic Equations	Exponential Functions Logarithms and Logarithmic Functions The Exponential Function and Natural Logarithm	Evaluate an exponential function. Graph exponential functions. Solve certain exponential equations. Write exponential equations in logarithmic form. Graph logarithmic functions and find their domains. Apply the properties of logarithms. Evaluate and graph the natural logarithm and exponential functions. Solve applications of logarithmic and exponential functions.
9	Exponential and Logarithmic Equations	Exponential Equations Logarithmic Equations Applications of Exponential and Logarithmic Equations	Write logarithmic and exponential equations in simplified form. Solve exponential equations. Solve logarithmic equations. Solve applications involving exponential and logarithmic equations. Use exponential equations to find the interest compounded n times per year. Use exponential equations to find the interest compounded continuously.
10	An Introduction to Trigonometric Functions	Special Angels and the Unit Circle Graphs of Basic Trigonometric Functions Applications of Basic Trigonometric Functions	Correctly use vocabulary associated with a study of angles and triangles. Convert between degrees and radians for nonstandard angles. Define the six trigonometric functions in terms of a point on the unit circle or in terms of a real number. Identify and discuss important characteristics of tangent and cotangent. Solve applications of trigonometric functions. Find values of the six trigonometric functions from their ratio definition. Graph the basic trigonometric functions.
11	Trigonometric Identities	Transformations and the Applications of Trigonometric Graphs Family of Trigonometric Identities The Inverse Trigonometric Functions and Their Applications	Use fundamental identities to express a given trigonometric function in terms of the other five. Solve applications using these identities. Find the inverse trigonometric functions and evaluate related expressions. Apply the definition and notation of inverse trigonometric functions to simplify expressions. Graph sine and cosine functions with various amplitudes and periods. Write the equation for a given graph.
12	Applications of Trigonometry	The Law of Sines The Law of Cosines More Applications of Trigonometry Vectors Polar Coordinates Parametric Equations	Solve ASA and AAS triangles. Use the Law of Sines to solve applications. Apply the Law of Cosines when two sides and an included angle are known (SAS). Apply the Law of Cosines when three sides are known (SSS). Solve applications using the Law of Cosines. Solve more applications involving trigonometric functions. Solve the SSA case, including the ambiguous case. Perform basic operations with vectors graphically and component-wise. Solve applied problems involving vectors. Convert polar coordinates and equations into rectangular coordinates and vice versa. Sketch the graph of a polar equation. Evaluate powers and roots of complex numbers using the polar form of complex numbers. Given a set of parametric equations, convert them into a Cartesian equation or vice versa. Sketch the graph of a set of parametric equations.
13	Systems of Equations and Inequalities	Solving Systems Graphically, by Substitution, and Using Elimination Solving Linear Systems Using Matrix Equations Applications of Linear Systems Non-linear Equations and Linear Inequalities	Solve linear systems by graphing, by substitution, and by elimination. Use system of equations to mathematically model and solve applications. Form the augmented matrix of a system of equations. Solve a system of equations using row operations. Recognize inconsistent and dependent systems. Use system of equations to mathematically model and solve applications. Solve systems of equations involving quadratic and other non-linear functions. Graph systems of linear inequalities.
14	Conic Sections	The Parabola The Ellipse and the Circle The Hyperbola	Define and identify a parabola. Graph a parabola. Solve applications of parabolas. Define and identify an ellipse and a circle. Graph an ellipse and a circle. Solve applications of ellipses and circles. Define and identify a hyperbola. Graph a hyperbola. Solve applications of hyperbolas.
15	Sequences and Series	Sequences and Series Arithmetic Sequences Geometric Sequences	Write the terms of a sequence given the general term. Determine the general term of a sequence. Find the partial sum of a series. Use summation notation to write and evaluate series. Solve applications involving arithmetic sequences. Find the sum of a geometric series. Solve application problems involving geometric sequences and series.
16	Course Review	Course Review	None

StraighterLine suggests, though does not require, that students take College Algebra or its equivalent before enrolling in Precalculus.

The required eTextbook for this course is included with your course purchase at no additional cost. More information on StraighterLine eTextbooks

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The Barnett, Ziegler, and Byleen, "College Algebra" series is designed to be user friendly and to maximize student comprehension. The goal of this series is to emphasize computational skills, ideas, and problem solving rather than mathematical theory. "Precalculus" introduces a unit circle approach to trigonometry and can be used in one or two semester college algebra with trig or precalculus courses. The large number of pedagogical devices employed in this text will guide a student through the course. Integrated throughout the text, students and instructors will find Explore-Discuss boxes which encourage students to think critically about mathematical concepts. In each section, the worked examples are followed by matched problems that reinforce the concept being taught. In addition, the text contains an abundance of exercises and applications that will convince students that math is useful. A Smart CD is packaged with the seventh edition of the book. This CD reinforces important concepts, and provides students with extra practice problems.

Barnett, Raymond A., Michael R. Ziegler, and Karl E. Byleen. Precalculus, 6th edition, McGraw-Hill, 2008. ISBN: 9780073312637

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There are a total of 1000 points in the course.

Topic	Assessment	Points
5	Graded Exam #1	175
9	Graded Exam #2	175
11	Graded Exam #3	175
15	Graded Exam #4	175
16	Final Exam	300
Total		1000

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