WNC Catalog 2007-2008: Mathematics 126
Course Description and Outline |
MATH 126: Precalculus I
| Credits |
3 |
| Schedule of Classes |
Fall 2008
Summer 2008
Spring 2008
Schedule History
(See when this course was offered over the last 3 years) |
| Academic Discipline |
Mathematics
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| Academic Division |
Science, Mathematics & Engineering |
| Prerequisites |
MATH 096 or MATH 097 with a grade of C or better or three units of high school mathematics at the level of algebra and above within the last three years |
| Transfer Information |
Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor. |
| Programs of Study |
This course can be found in the following programs of study:
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2007-2008 | I : Catalog Course Description |
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| Provides a third course in algebra. Topics include: polynomial, rational and radical equations; absolute value and quadratic inequalities; relations and functions; linear, quadratic, polynomial exponential and logarithmic functions, their graphs and applications; and systems of equations. |
| II : Course Objectives |
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This is a third course in algebra. Topics include polynomial, rational and radical equations; absolute value and quadratic inequalities; relations and functions; linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions, their graphs and applications; systems of equations.
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to do the following:
- solve polynomial, radical and rational equations.
- solve absolute value and quadratic inequalities.
- identify functions and find inverse functions.
- graph, find slopes and equations of linear functions and use them in models.
- sketch the graphs of basic functions and transformations of them.
- graph polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions and use them in models.
- solve systems of equations and inequalities (not necessarily linear).
Some of the following optional objectives should also be included:
- add, subtract, and multiply matrices.
Some of the following optional objectives should also be included:
- use matrices to solve systems of linear equations.
Some of the following optional objectives should also be included:
- find equations or graphs of conic sections.
Some of the following optional objectives should also be included:
- complete proofs using mathematical induction.
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| III : Course Linkage |
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| Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome. |
General Education Mission: Math 126 satisfies the general education requirement for any degree or certificate and addresses the mission of and the following student learning outcomes of General Education.
1) can use appropriate college-level mathematical skills.
2) have problem solving, creative and critical thinking skills.
Program Mission for AA/AS degree: Math 126 addresses the missions of and the following student learning outcomes of the A.A. and A.S. program.
1) know the subject matter appropriate to the emphasis of the degree.
2) can succeed at their transfer institutions.
Program Mission for AGS degree:Math 126 addresses the missions of and the following student learning outcomes of the A.G.S. program.
know the subject matter appropriate to their fields of study. |
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