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2021-2022 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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MAT 197 - Precalculus Supplemental Seminar 1 Credits, 1 Contact Hours 1 lecture period 0 lab periods
Precalculus inquiry-based problem-solving and applications. Includes mathematical modeling, problem-solving techniques and the Rule of Four: algebraic, contextual, graphical, and numerical representations.
Prerequisite(s): Within the last three years: MAT 188 with a C or better, or required score on the Mathematics assessment test. Corequisite(s): MAT 189 Information: This course is designed to mirror MATH 196L taught at the University of Arizona.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Apply problem-solving and critical thinking skills to Precalculus problems.
- Demonstrate understanding of Precalculus concepts through the use of in-class discussion and problem-solving in small groups.
- Use a graphing calculator to demonstrate improved understanding of Precalculus concepts.
- Solve Precalculus problems using the Rule of Four to explore concepts algebraically, numerically, graphically and in context with applications.
Outline:
- Problem solving
- Process of problem solving
- Mathematical modeling
- Teamwork
- Precalculus Concepts
- Applications of algebra
- Applications of trigonometry
- Calculator Use and Application
- Numerical calculations, modeling and evaluation of functions
- Graphs and analysis of functions
- Matrix Computations
- Rule of Four
- Numerical representation
- Algebraic representation
- Graphical representation
- Contextual representation
Effective Term: Spring 2017
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