Pre-Calculus
(1701-122)
Tuesday/ Thursday 6:30-8:10
Textbook: Contemporary Pre-Calculus -A Graphing Approach
Fourth Edition - Hungerford
Calculator : TI - 83+ or TI - 89*
Topics Sections
Chapter 1 - Basics
The Coordinate Plane 1.3
Lines 1.4
Chapter 2 - Graphs and Technology
Graphs 2.1
Solving Equations Graphically and Numerically 2.2
Applications of Equations 2.3
Optimization Applications 2.4
Test #1
Chapter 3 - Functions and Graphs
Functions 3.1
Functional Notation 3.2
Graphs of Functions 3.3
Graphs and Transformations 3.4
Operations on Functions 3.5
Rates of Change 3.6
Inverse Functions 3.7
Chapter 4 - Polynomial and Rational Functions
Quadratic Functions 4.1
Polynomial Functions 4.2
Real Roots of Polynomials 4.3
Graphs of Polynomial Functions 4.4
Test # 2
Chapter 4 (continued)
Rational Functions 4.5
Complex Numbers 4.7
Theory of Equations 4.8
Chapter 5 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Radical and Rational Exponents 5.1
Exponential Functions 5.2
Common and Natural Logarithmic Functions 5.3
Properties of Logarithms 5.4
Algebraic Solutions of Exponential and 5.5
Logarithmic Equations
Test # 3
Chapter 6 - Trigonometric Functions
Angles and Their Measurement 6.1
The Sine, Cosine, and Tangent Functions 6.2
Algebra and Identities 6.3
Basic Graphs 6.4
Periodic Graphs 6.5
Other Trigonometric Functions 6.6
Chapter 7- Trigonometric Identities and Proofs
Basic Identities and Proofs 7.1
Addition and Subtraction Identities 7.2
Other Identities 7.3
Inverse Trigonometric Functions 7.4
Trigonometric Equations 7.5
Chapter 8 - Triangle Trigonometry
Trigonometric Functions of Angles 8.1
Applications of Right Angle Trigonometry 8.2
The Law of Cosines 8.3
The Law of Sines 8.4
Final Exam ( Will also cover Chapters 6,7, & 8)
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