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Math 143: Pre-Calculus Algebra and Trigonometry

Text: College Algebra & Trigonometry, Julie Miller and Donna Gerken, McGraw Hill, 2017.

Prerequisite: Minimum ACT math score of 26 or placement by the Advance Credit Exam.

ALEKS is required.

Sections and Topics

  • Sec 2.3:  Functions and Relations
  • Sec 2.4:  Linear Equations in Two Variables and Linear Functions
  • Sec 2.5:  Applications of Linear Equations and Modeling
  • Sec 2.6:  Transformation of Graphs
  • Sec 2.7:  Analyzing Graphs of Functions and Piecewise-Defined Functions
  • Sec 2.8:  Algebra of Functions and Function Composition
  • Sec 1.3: Complex Numbers
  • Sec 1.4: Quadratic Equations
  • Sec 3.1:  Quadratic Functions and Applications
  • Sec 3.2:  Introduction to Polynomial Functions
  • Sec 3.3:  Division of Polynomials and the Remainder and Factor Theorems
  • Sec 3.4:  Zeros of Polynomials
  • Sec 4.1:  Inverse Functions
  • Sec 4.2:  Exponential Functions
  • Sec 4.3:  Logarithmic Functions
  • Sec 4.4:  Properties of Logarithms
  • Sec 4.5:  Exponential and Logarithmic Equations and Applications
  • Sec 4.6:  Modeling with Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
  • Sec 3.5:  Rational Functions
  • Sec 3.6: Polynomial and Rational Inequalities
  • Sec 9.1:  Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables and Applications
  • Sec 9.2:  Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables and Applications
  • Sec 10.1:  Solving Systems of Linear Equations Using Matrices 
  • Sec 5.1:  Angles and Their Measure
  • Sec 5.2:  Right Triangle Trigonometry
  • Sec 5.3:  Trigonometric Functions of Any Angle
  • Sec 5.4:  Trigonometric Functions Defined on the Unit Circle
  • Sec 5.5:  Graphs of the Sine and Cosine Functions
  • Sec 5.6:  Graph of Other Trigonometric Functions
  • Sec 5.7:  Inverse Trigonometric Functions
  • Sec 6.1:  Fundamental Trigonometric Identities
  • Sec 6.2:  Sum and Difference Formulas
  • Sec 6.3:  Double-Angle, Power-Reducing, and Half-Angle Formulas
  • Sec 6.5:  Trigonometric Equations
  • Sec 7.1:  Applications of Right Triangles
  • Sec 7.2:  The Law of Sines
  • Sec 7.3:  The Law of Cosines
  • Sec 7.4:  Harmonic Motion
  • Sec 8.1:  Polar Coordinates
  • Sec 8.2:  Graphs of Polar Equations
  • Sec 8.3:  Complex Numbers in Polar Form
  • Sec 8.4:  Vectors
  • Sec 8.5:  Dot Product
  • Sec 11.6:  Plane Curves and Parametric Equations

Last updated 10 August 2020