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Pre-calculus weaves together concepts of algebra and geometry into a preparatory course for calculus. The course focuses on the mastery of critical skills and exposure to new skills necessary for success in subsequent math courses. Topics include quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, radical, polynomial, and rational functions; matrices; and conic sections in the first semester. The second semester covers an introduction to infinite series, trigonometric ratios, functions, and equations; inverse trigonometric functions; applications of trigonometry, including vectors; polar equations and polar form of complex numbers; arithmetic of complex numbers; and parametric equations.
Connections are made throughout the course to calculus and a variety of other fields related to mathematics. Purposeful concentration is placed on how the concepts covered relate to each other. Demonstrating the connection between the algebra and the geometry of concepts highlights the interwoven nature of the study of mathematics.
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Course Description
Prerequisite: MTH203: Geometry and MTH303: Algebra II (or equivalents)
Course Outline
SEMESTER 2
Unit 1: Introduction to Trigonometry: Linear Relationships
Unit 2: Trigonometric Ratios
Students begin a three unit exploration into trigonometry. In this unit, students review their understanding of the three basic trigonometric functions learned in geometry; sine, cosine and tangent; and extend this to include their reciprocal functions. Students learn radian measure and are introduced to the unit circle, the foundation of all of trigonometry.
Unit 3: Graph Trigonometric Functions
Students learn the graphs of the parent functions of the six trigonometric functions, as an extension of the unit circle, and explore transformations of these graphs. Students learn about inverse trigonometric functions and restrictions placed on them. Through applications of real-world problems involving trigonometric functions, students form connections between the algebra, the graph, and the description of scenarios that can be modeled with trigonometric functions.
Unit 4: Trigonometric Laws and Identities
The study of trigonometry provides an opportunity to investigate the algebra of trigonometry. This extends to the verification of trigonometric identities, applications of sum, difference, double, and half angle formulas, derivations and applications of the laws of sine and cosine, alternate methods of determining the area of a triangle, and an exploration into angular and linear velocities and how they are related to one another.
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