MATH 4CPrecalculus for Science and Engineering
Review of polynomials. Graphing functions and relations: graphing rational functions, effects of linear changes of coordinates. Circular functions and right triangle trigonometry. Reinforcement of function concept: exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. Vectors. Conic sections. Polar coordinates. (No credit given if taken after MATH 1A/10A or 2A/20A. Two units of credit given if taken after MATH 3C.) Three or more years of high school mathematics or equivalent recommended.
Prerequisites
From the catalog: “Math Placement Exam qualifying score, or MATH 3C, or AP Precalculus score of 4 or 5, or AP Calculus AB score (or subscore) of 2.”
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- Interdisciplinary Computing and the Arts (VA29)