Pre-Calculus Honors

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5 Lecture. College level algebra and trigonometric topics to prepare for calculus. Functions, equations, inequalities, trigonometry will be studied. This course is primarily intended for students who either want an academically enhanced experience or who intend to transfer to a university Honors College program. Students will be able to: recognize, analyze, solve, and discern information from different types of functions and equations: linear, quadratic, rational, absolute value, polynomial, radical, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, inverse trigonometric; evaluate the difference quotient for a variety of functions; perform algebra on functions such as composition, operations, and inverses; decompose partial fractions; graph quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric equations and functions emphasizing the use of technology; utilize the six basic trig functions in right triangle and unit circle; solve right and oblique triangles; prove trigonometric identities and equations through use of various methods; solve trigonometric equations; operations on vectors including addition, subtraction, scalar multiplication, dot product from graphical and algebraic perspectives; construct parametric equations for basic functions along with circles; solve application situations related to methods presented in this course; construct functional models to fit given data, graphs, or applied physical situations, and predict and interpret results from these models; engage the community in the context of an extra-curricular experience of at least two hours and typically not exceeding ten hours, specified by the instructor, such as a service learning project, attending a relevant academic lecture or workshop, engaging in an internship, or visiting a local museum. Prerequisite(s): MAT 097 or placement. General Education: Quantitative Reasoning