MAT-193 Objectives
MAT193: Topics in Algebra and Trigonometry
Course Description
This course provides an intensive one-semester survey of topics in algebra and trigonometry. Topics include powers of ten, formulas, graphs, simultaneous equations, logarithms, right triangle trigonometry, vectors, sine waves, and complex numbers. Topics are illustrated by applications from electronics and other fields. Use of scientific calculator is required. Prerequisite: Placement or grade of C or better in Fundamentals of Algebra (MAT097).
Learning outcomes
- manipulate roots, radicals, integer/rational exponents
- work with quantities involving scientific notation
- work with polynomials and factoring
- simplify rational expressions
- solve equations that are linear in form, radical equations, and inequalities
- solve word problems involving linear equations
- set up and solve equations that involve variations
- graph equations using the Cartesian coordinate system
- make use of functions/domain and explain these concepts
- graph, solve and apply exponential functions and logarithmic functions
- calculate using logarithmic properties
- convert between degree and radian measure
- calculate and apply trigonometric functions of acute angles
- apply the above methods to a variety of physical, life science, and pharmacological problems
Instructional Objectives
- Basic Algebraic Operations
- Geometry
- Functions and Graphs
- The Trigonometric Functions
- System of Linear Equations
- Trigonometric Functions of Any Angle
- Vectors and Oblique Triangles
- Complex Numbers
- Exponential and Logarithmic Functions