2010-11 Catalog

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Offering Description

Precalculus I

Fall quarter

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

Fields of Study: mathematics

Fall: CRN (Credit) Level 10171 (4)  Students may register for this course after their time ticket opens during regular registration.

Credits: 4(F)

Class Standing: Freshmen - Senior

Offered During: Day

Prerequisites: Successful completion of a college course in intermediate algebra, or successful completion of a high school course in algebra 2 or integrated math 3.

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. Collaborative learning, data analysis and approaching problems algebraically, numerically, graphically, and verbally will be emphasized.

Maximum Enrollment: 24

Advertised Schedule: 7:30-9a Tue/Thu, plus one hour on line weekly

Special Expenses: A graphing calculator is required

Campus Location: Olympia

Online Learning: Hybrid Online Learning < 25% Delivered Online

Books: www.tescbookstore.com