MATH 141 - Precalculus I

3 Credits

Prerequisite(s): MATH 099 or MATH 90 or direct placement by way of the University-approved Mathematics Placement Test or by permission of the Department of Mathematics. This course is designed to meet the needs of students whose major requires Calculus. In preparing the student for calculus and other courses in science and mathematics, this course explores the algebraic, graphical and numerical properties of linear, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions. Additional topics include the binomial theorem and sequences and series. Extensive use of a graphing calculator should be expected. This course is not recommended as a general education mathematics elective for majors in fields other than mathematics, science, engineering, computer science, and computer technology and nursing.