MAT 171 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics

6 Credit(s)

Unified study of College Algebra and Trigonometry provides necessary background for Calculus. Includes linear, quadratic, rational, and higher degree polynomial equations and inequalities; systems of equations; relations and functions along with graphs and equations; exponentials and logarithms; inverse; degree and radian measure; trigonometric functions; identities; triangles; vectors; polar coordinates; complex numbers; matrices and determinants; sequences and series; binomial theorem; mathematical induction; and applications. Students may not receive credit for both MAT 158 and MAT 171. Students not planning to take Calculus may satisfy Mathematics requirement for A.A. degree with MAT 158 in lieu of MAT 171.

Prereqs: MAT 121 with a grade of B or better or placement into MAT 171
Course Type: Lecture
Delivery Method:
In-Person, Remote
CORE42 MOTR Number - Name:
MOTR MATH 150 - Pre-Calculus Core MOTR Image

Course Learning Outcomes:
CLO 1) Students will use multiple representations of functions to interpret and describe properties of functions.
CLO 2) Students will use multiple representations of functions to describe how two quantities change together.
CLO 3) Students will create, use, and interpret linear equations and convert between forms as appropriate.
CLO 4) Students will create, use, and interpret exponential and logarithmic equations and convert between forms as appropriate.
CLO 5) Students will create, graph, apply and interpret polynomial, power and rational functions.
CLO 6) Students will construct, use, and describe transformations, operations, compositions and inverses of functions.
CLO 7) Students will use algebraic techniques to simplify and expand expressions.
CLO 8) Students will use algebraic reasoning to solve equations.
CLO 9) Students will demonstrate an understanding of the properties of angles and of the basic trigonometric functions.
CLO 10) Students will use and verify trigonometric identities.
CLO 11) Students will identify important properties of the graphs of trigonometric functions.
CLO 12) Students will solve equations involving trigonometric functions.
CLO 13) Students will solve for missing lengths or angles of oblique triangles.
CLO 14) Students will use and describe inverse trigonometric functions.
CLO 15) Students will use Vectors in 2-Dimensional Space.