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MATH 1285 Precalculus Mathematics

Prerequisites for this course:

One and one half units of high school algebra with a “C” or better, MATH 0103 Intermediate Algebra with a “C” or better, or MATH 0104 Foundations of Algebra with a “C” or better, or appropriate placement scores.

To see the Math Placement Chart, click this link:  Placement Information.

Catalog course description:

(On Demand). This course covers topics in college algebra and plane trigonometry. It is designed for students who will take MATH 2554. NOTE: No credit can be given for those who have completed MATH 1204 and/or MATH 1213.

Math courses for which this is a prerequisite:

MATH 2554 Calculus I

To see the Math Course Flowchart, click this link:  Placement Information.

Standard course outline (MS)

Standard course outline (PDF)

Departmental final exam review (MS)

Departmental final exam review (PDF)

Departmental formula sheet (MS)

Departmental formula sheet (PDF)
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