2010-11 Catalog

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Offering Description

Precalculus I

Winter quarter

Faculty: Vauhn Foster-Grahler Mathematics, Education, Anthropological Mathematics

Fields of Study: mathematics

Winter: CRN (Credit) Level 20124 (4)  

Credits: 4(W)

Class Standing: Freshmen - Senior

Offered During: Day

Prerequisites: Intermediate algebra

Description

This course will begin to prepare students for calculus and more advanced mathematics. It is a good course for students who have recently had a college-level math class or at least three years of high school math. Students should enter the class with a good knowledge of supporting algebra. The course will include an in-depth study of linear, quadratic, exponential and logarithmic functions. Emphasis will be placed on collaborative learning, data analysis, and approaching problems algebraically, numerically, graphically, and verbally.

Maximum Enrollment: 24

Advertised Schedule: 1-3p Mon/Thu

Special Expenses: A graphing calculator is required.

Campus Location: Olympia

Online Learning: Enhanced Online Learning

Books: www.tescbookstore.com