Precalculus Mathematics

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For students with strong mathematics backgrounds planning to enter calculussequence. Topics include polynomial, rational, trigonometric, exponential andlogarithmic functions; conic sections; translation of axes; linear and nonlinearsystems; trigonometric laws and formulas, and applications; De Moivre'sTheorem and complex numbers; polar and parametric equations; and partialfractions. Notes: (1) Credit given for MAT124 or MAT126, but not both. Creditgiven for MAT125 or MAT126, but not both. Successful completion of bothMAT124 and MAT125 is equivalent to MAT126 completion. (2) Fulfills SUNY-GEMathematics. (5 contact hrs.) Prerequisite: 80 or higher on the high schoolAlgebra II Regents Exam.