Precalculus
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From the point of view of mathematical education, pre-calculus is a foundational mathematical discipline. Courses and textbooks in pre-calculus are intended to prepare students for the study of calculus. Pre-calculus typically includes a review of algebra, as well as an introduction to exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions.
In detail, precalculus deals with:
- logarithmic functions
- complex numbers
- quadratic equations and quadratic functions
- conic sections
- polynomial functions
- sequences and series
- binomial expansions
- vectors
- trigonometry
- trigonometric functions
- inverses of trigonometric functions
- trigonometric identities
- parametric equations/graphing
- polar equation/graphing
Note: Parametric and polar equations and graphs are also material relevant to calculus proper.
See also
External links
- Exploring Precalculus - William Mueller (http://www.wmueller.com/precalculus/)
- FHS Precalculus Study Page - Oscar Krebs (http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Launchpad/2426/)
- Pre-Calculus - Math Forum (http://mathforum.org/precalc/precalc.html)
- PRECALCULUS at MECCA (Memphis Educational Computer Connectivity Alliance) (http://www.mecca.org/~halfacre/MATH/prec.htm)