MAT120: Pre-Calculus
A mathematics course at Arizona Christian University.
Course Description
This course is designed primarily for students that need a foundation in algebra and trigonometry for the study of calculus. The concept of function and graphical representation of functions is stressed. Topics covered include functions and their graphs, including exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric; algebra of the trigonometric functions and identities; polar coordinates; complex numbers; vectors; conics; and systems of equations, including matrices and determinants.
Prerequisites
- See Catalog Prerequisite Notes
Corequisites
- None
Learning Outcomes
Engage the Course Material
Build a working understanding of pre-calculus as the course's central subject.
Apply Discipline Methods
Use the methods, vocabulary, and frameworks of the discipline to address course problems.
Connect Course Content
Connect this course's content to broader work in the discipline and related fields.
Demonstrate Course Competencies
Demonstrate the specific competencies the course is designed to develop.
Biblical Worldview Connection
A Biblical Worldview treats the work of mathematics and teaching as careful, honest engagement with what's true and with the students who learn from it.
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