Math 105 -- Elementary Functions of Calculus
Sample Syllabus (last updated for Fall 2007)
(always check with your current instructor for most accurate information)
Text: Precalculus, 3rd edition, by Beecher/Penna/Bittinger published by Addison/Wesley
Intro and 1.1 |
Introduction to Graphing |
1.2 |
Functions and Graphs |
1.3-1.4 |
Linear functions, slope, equations and applications |
1.5-1.6 |
Properties of functions |
1.7 |
Symmetry and Transformations |
2.1 |
Linear Models |
2.2 |
Complex numbers |
2.3 |
Quadratics |
2.4 |
Graphing quadratics |
2.5-2.6 |
More equation solving, linear inequalities |
3.1-3.4 |
Polynomials |
3.5 |
Rationals |
3.5-3.6 |
Polynomial and Rational Inequalities/ Variation |
4.1 |
Inverses |
4.2-4.6 |
Exponentials and Logarithms |
5.1 |
Trig functions of acute angles |
5.2 |
Applications of right triangles |
5.3 |
Trig functions of any angles |
5.4 |
Radians, Arc Length and Angular Speed |
5.5 |
Circular Functions |
5.6 |
Graphs of Transformed Sine and Cosine |
6.1-6.3 |
Identities |
6.4 |
Inverse Trig Functions |
6.5 |
Solving Trig Equations |
7.1-7.2 |
Law of Sines, Law of Cosines |
7.5-7.6 |
Vectors |
8.1,9.4 |
Systems of equations |
9.1 |
Parabolas |
9.2 |
Circles and ellipses |
9.3 |
Hyperbolas |
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