Precalculus (MTH-140)

Semester:
Spring 2026
Course Number:
0144-140-001
Instructor:
Monica Morales Hernandez
Days:
Monday Wednesday Friday 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Format:
Traditional in-person class
Location:
Garden City - Blodgett Hall
Credits:
3
Status:
This Course is Filled to Capacity
Course Materials:
Description:

Review absolute value, polynomials, linear and quadratic equations, and inequalities. Learn to graph lines and inequalities. Learn how to graph polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, and trigonometric functions, understand their properties, and find their roots, extrema, asymptotes, and discover their applications.

Distribution Requirement:
Mathematics, Computing & Logic
Learning Goals:

Quantitative Reasoning

Multiply and factor polynomial expressions Simplify algebraic expressions Solve linear equations Solve quadratic equations Solve linear and quadratic inequalities Solve equations and inequalities involving absolute value Express functions in functional notation Graph functions in the rectangular coordinate system Combine functions and determine their inverses Graph and analyze polynomial functions Graph and analyze rational functions Graph and analyze exponential functions Analyze logarithmic functions and apply their properties Measure angles in radians Understand the six trigonometric functions, both in terms of right triangles and as coordinates of points on the unit circle Graph and analyze trigonometric functions Manipulate trigonometric expressions using trigonometric identities

*The learning goals displayed here are those for one section of this course as offered in a recent semester, and are provided for the purpose of information only. The exact learning goals for each course section in a specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start of the semester, and may differ in wording and emphasis from those shown here.

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