MTH 115: Precalculus Algebra and Trigonometry

Program
Hours 4

This course is a one-semester accelerated combination of Precalculus Algebra (MTH 112) and Precalculus Trigonometry (MTH 113). This course is intended for students with a strong background in college preparatory mathematics. The course includes the algebra of functions (including polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions) as well as the study of trigonometric functions and inverse trigonometric functions. This course also includes extensive work with trigonometric identities, equations, and formulas; vectors; complex numbers; and polar graphs.

Prerequisites

As determined by college but may be no less than a C or higher in MTH 100 and permission from the department chairperson. The student should have successfully passed with a "C" or higher in MTH 100 (Intermediate College Algebra) or have attained the appropriate mathematics placement score. Any student not meeting the prerequisites for this class may be administratively withdrawn. It is the students' responsibility to make sure that all prerequisites are met.  Placement Score: ACT minimum of 22 on Math portion, ACCUPLACER Next-Generation QAS 267-300 or placement based on ACCS/GSCC Math Readiness Guidelines.