Objectives

Course Objectives: 

All classes in mathematics at Dixie College support the general education goal of the college.  Each class will:  

1. Employ mathematical techniques in computational problems.

2. Students will interpret mathematical models.

3. Construct quantitative, logical arguments.

4. Students will apply mathematical knowledge to real world problems.

5. Communicate in the mathematical language through the use of proper notation and terminology.

6. Students will explore and analyze mathematical concepts, using technology as appropriate.

Upon successful completion of this course, the students will demonstrate through testing the ability to:

1.  Apply functional notation.

2.  Determine symmetries that exist in the graph of an equation.

3.  Graph polynomial functions and find their intercepts, maxima, and minima.

4.  Analyze the key components of the graph of polynomial and rational functions.

5.  Compute the composition and inverses of functions.

6.  Graph exponential and logarithmic functions.

7.  Apply properties of logarithms and exponents in simplifying expressions and solving equations.

8.  Solve systems of linear equations using substitution, elimination, matrices, and Cramer’s rule.

9.  Solve non-linear systems of equations and inequalities.

10.  Find terms and sums of terms of arithmetic and geometric sequences and series.

11.  Compute the terms of a binomial expansion