PRECALCULUS
Prerequisites: Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2
NMU Precalculus is a full-year course designed to strengthen previously learned algebraic and geometric concepts while expanding into the Precalculus concepts of functions and trigonometry. The study of functions is emphasized, including the identity, squaring, cubing, absolute value, reciprocal, square root, exponential, logistic, natural logarithmic, greatest integer, sine and cosine functions. Probability and statistics are also covered. A graphing calculator such as the TI-84 is required. We will also use desmos.com extensively in class. Students who successfully complete the course will earn 4 NMU credits for MA 115.