MATH 128. Precalculus Mathematics I

Mathematics 128 covers basic algebra; inequalities; functions and graphs; logarithmic and exponential functions; trigonometric functions and identities; applications and other topics. It is intended to prepare a student for the study of Calculus in Mathematics 131 or 134.

Prerequisite: Two years of high school algebra, one of geometry AND satisfactory placement exam score.

Textboook:Stewart, Redlin and Watson, Precalculus, Mathematics for Calculus,Third edition, Brooks/Cole, 1998. We will cover most of the first seven chapters of the book.

Other Tools: A graphing calculator is required! If you do not already have a calculator, I suggest you buy a TI-83 or a TI-83 Plus. These are the only ones I will help you with. If you have another brand, you can use it, but you are on your own.

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