Polynomial functions and their arithmetic, their graphs, and their roots and properties of those roots are examined. An introduction to probability and statistics will cover histograms, permutations, combinations, and probabilities. The course will also introduce the fundamental concepts in Trigonometry. Mr. Losekamp's fifth period Precalculus class. Precalculus - This course is designed for the fourth year mathematics student and the third year honors student.
Subject matter includes extensive work with functions, graphing, conic sections, and logarithms.
The trigonometric functions and their graphs, identities and equations are covered. The course also includes an introduction to matrices, vectors, polar coordinates and sequences and series. The final section of the course gives a brief introduction to calculus through the concepts of limits, continuity, and derivatives. The various aspects of practical applications are stressed with each topic. Topics covered include absolute values, linear graphs of equations and inequalities, applications of linear systems, operations with graphinmbers and operations and proficiency is expected.