This course is a revision of high school trigonometry and geometry. Particular importance is given to the meaning and use of functions. In this course we study the properties and graphs of the three trigonometric ratios/functions and conversion from degrees into radian measure. The reciprocal and inverse of trigonometric ratios/functions are introduced. Much of the later work consists of developing and using identities and solving various forms of trigonometric equations. In addition, the course covers solutions of quadratic equations. A mathematical approach to vectors is also given, including simple operations on vectors and the use of scalar product to find angles.

Skill Level: Beginner
MT103

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

A survey of algebra. Topics include radicals and exponents; expansions of polynomials; factorization of common factors, difference of two squares, and quadratic expressions; quadratic equations; introduction to relations and functions; solutions of equations and inequalities in one unknown including absolute value; graphs and solutions of linear equations and inequalities in two unknowns; simultaneous linear equations.
Skill Level: Beginner