Functions

Students will explore various topics essential for success in calculus. These include solving equations and inequalities, functions and their transformations, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, and trigonometric functions and their applications. Students will develop proficiency in algebraic manipulation and graphing skills to visualize functions and analyze their characteristics. We will discuss strategies for how to be successful as a student in a college-level math class, how to work together to solve problems, and how to harness students’ personal strengths for maximum efficiency in learning. Emphasis is placed on developing problem-solving skills and mathematical reasoning in preparation for calculus and related fields. (Students are encouraged, but not required, to enroll in MATH 102 in the same semester) (by waiver)