MA140 Precalculus Mathematics 5 Credits

Basic theory of functions, including polynomial, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions. Inequalities. Analytic geometry, plane trigonometry and vectors. Complex numbers. Systems of linear equations, matrices and determinants. Prerequisites: two years of high school algebra and equivalent/satisfactory ACT or Placement Exam, or MATH102 with a grade of C or better, and one-half year of high school trigonometry or MATH108 with a grade of C or better is strongly recommended. This course will not count toward a major or minor in mathematics.