In this college-level precalculus course, you will prepare for calculus by focusing on quantitative reasoning and functions. You'll develop the skills to describe the behavior and properties of linear, exponential, logarithmic, polynomial, rational, and trigonometric functions. This course tailors content and personalizes the learning experience around your skill level, allowing you to achieve mastery in a certain concept before moving on to the next. Utilizing the ALEKS learning system, students in this personalized course will be instructed on the topics they are most ready to learn. Individualized coaching is also provided as you move through each new topic.

This course contains proctored exams which requires a photo ID for verification.

To be successful in this course, we recommend English language fluency and computer literacy. We also encourage you to make sure your laptop or desktop computer meets the technical requirements.

Before taking this course, you should already have a strong understanding of algebraic skills such as factoring, basic equation solving, and the rules of exponents and radicals. These algebraic skills can be mastered though the college algebra course.

MAT 117 College Algebra is strongly suggested as a prerequisite for success in this course.