A grade of C or higher in Algebra & Trigonometry
This course is a fast-paced and rigorous study of standard Pre-Calculus topics with emphasis on Functions and algebraic and numerical solutions to AP calculus style word problems. Pre-Calculus is a required course for AP Calculus. It is also useful for those who want to take the SAT I and II subject tests in Mathematics.
- Functions (Definitions, Domain and Range, Function Transformations, Polynomial Functions, Rational Functions, Asymptotes, Polynomial Division, Remainder Theorem, Complex zeros, Composition of functions, Inverse functions, Partial fractions)
- Exponents and Logarithms (Definitions, Equations with Exponents and Logs, Exponential functions, Logarithmic functions)
- Trigonometry (Definitions, Unit Circle, Sum and difference identities, Double angle identities, Trigonometric functions, Trigonometric equations, Applications)
- Parametric and polar equations of curves
- Limits and continuity – introduction to Calculus