Completion of Intermediate and College Algebra Part 1 and this course is equivalent to the year long course of Intermediate and College Algebra. Upon completion students may enroll in a semester of trigonometry or in an elective math course. Intermediate and College Algebra ICA reinforces and integrates algebra with geometry. Pure and applied mathematics are integrated throughout as students learn about various functions from numerical, graphical and analytical representations. In addition to reinforcing algebra topics, students study matrices, variation, quadratics functions and relations, complex numbers, exponential and logarithmic functions, polynomials, series and combinations.
Students apply concepts and acquire skills with the assistance of technology.
1 Trigonometry Trigonometry focuses on circular and trigonometric functions. Students study the periodic nature of these functions and their relationship to each other in great detail. Algebraic and geometric concepts are integrated to provide students with application problems to real-life situations. Students study functions, logarithms, an in-depth investigation of trigonometric and parametric equations, polar coordinates and beginning calculus concepts. The use of a graphing calculator is integrated throughout the course.