MAT 120 Pre-Calculus Mathematics (4 credits)

The sole purpose is to prepare the student for courses in Calculus, i.e. MAT 155-156 or 161-162. Algebra: factoring, simultaneous equations, polynomial, rational, and exponential functions, binomial theorem, word problems. Trigonometry: basic functions, formulae, graphs. Analytic Geometry: straight line, circle, conic sections. Does not fulfill the GEP or GER Mathematics requirement.