ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS BOOST (KMCR)

Catalog description

(Equivalent to MATH 10775 and MATH 11010 ) Course includes an extensive and rich immersion into the structure of functions. Routine analysis includes discussion of domain, range, zeros, general function behavior (increasing, decreasing, extrema, etc.). Operations with functions, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, composition and inversion. Functions are studied as a tool to analyze rates of change for real-world scenarios. The emphasis is on linear, polynomial, exponential and rational functions, with an extensive problem-solving component. A two-week review of intermediate algebra skills is included in the course, as is extra time studying quadratic functions, absolute value functions, systems of equations and extended time on logarithms. Students who do not meet the prerequisites but have a minimum 3.5 high school GPA should contact the department for approval to register.