MAT 172 - Precalculus Trigonometry

4 Credit Hour(s)

This course is designed to develop an understanding of topics which are fundamental to the study of Calculus. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of trigonometric functions in multiple representations, right and oblique triangles, vectors, polar coordinates, conic sections, and parametric equations. Upon completion, students should be able to select and use appropriate models and techniques for finding solutions to trigonometry-related problems with and without technology.

Contact Hours: 5
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Prerequisite(s): State Prerequisite: MAT 171 (minimum grade of C)
Semester(s) Offered: F, S, SS

Notes: This course requires the use of a graphing calculator.

This course has been approved to satisfy a Universal General Education Transfer Component in the CAA for the AS degree.