WELCOME TO MTH 112 - Precalculus Algebra  
 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course emphasizes the algebra of functions - including polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. The course also covers systems of equations and inequalities, quadratic inequalities, and the binomial theorem. Additional topics may include matrices, Cramer's Rule, and mathematical induction.

PREREQUISITE(S): A minimum prerequisite of high school Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II with an appropriate mathematics placement score. An alternative to this is that the student should successfully pass with C or higher (S if taken as pass/fail) Intermediate College Algebra - MTH 100.

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK(S): Precalculus; 5th Edition; R. E. Larson and R. P. Hostetler with David C. Falvo, Houghton-Mifflin, 2001.