MATH 119 - Precalculus

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites: MATH 118 with a grade of “C” or higher, or a satisfactory score on the Math Placement Exam, or approval of the department head
The goal of this course is to prepare students majoring in mathematics, sciences, and engineering for the required calculus sequence. Topics include polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions and their graphs, with emphasis on conceptual understanding and algebraic skills necessary for success in calculus. Students in the majors above will normally start their mathematics track in Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (MATH 131). Students desiring to enhance their mathematics foundation before taking Analytic Geometry and Calculus I can opt to take this course. Students scoring below baseline on the departmental Mathematics Placement Exam must take this course.

Notes: A student who passes MATH 119 and subsequently changes to a major that does not require MATH 131 may substitute MATH 119 for MATH 104.