Pre-Calculus

2012-2013 School Year
Full Year Course
Grades 11 -12 recommended
1 Math Credit
Tuesday

Course Tutor:
Sukrit Das
sukritdas@yahoo.com

Course Description:

This course is an extension of Algebra II with the emphasis in Trigonometry, Limits, and introductory calculus topics. All major areas covered in Algebra II are reinforced at a greater depth with additional applications. This course blends the concepts and skills that must be mastered before enrollment in a college-level calculus course. The course includes the study of:

(1)     Trigonometry

(2)     Polynomials

(3)     Exponential, Inverse, and Logarithmic Functions,

(4)     Conic Sections and Polar Graphs

(5)     Complex numbers and Vectors

(6)     Matrix Algebra, Statistics

(7)     Sequences and Series

(8)     Limits, Calculus, and Differential Calculus

Course Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II

Course Fee: $10 copy fee payable to tutor on first day of class.

Required Texts (Available through the Teenworks Resource Center):
Precalculus, Student Text 2nd Edition, by Kathy D. Pilger, Ed.D, Ron Tagliapietra, Ed.D, and Larry L. Hall. BJU Press, 2009.

Required Supplies:
3-ring notebook binder to keep work in
Scientific calculator (preferably graphing)
Lined paper
Graph paper
Plain paper
Ruler (w/ inches & centimeters)
Compass
Protractor
Pencil or pen