MA 131 - Precalculus

Credits: 5
Contact Hours: 5

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

College Level Prerequisites: None

Description: MA 131 is designed for students who intend to enroll in the Calculus sequence (MA 133, MA 134, MA 255). Expressions and functions investigated in this course are polynomial, rational, radical, trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic. Applications will be introduced throughout the course. Graphing calculators will be utilized to enhance understanding and gain insight through explorations. Please check the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) list to see if this course fulfills the Mathematics and Natural Science requirement). Strongly recommended: Grade of C or better in MA 107 or an Intermediate Algebra course, or three years of college preparatory mathematics in high school including Algebra 2.

Department Consent: No Consent

General Education Distribution Category Met: Natural Science & Mathematics