MAT 172 Precalculus Trigonometry

Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4

This course is designed to develop an understanding of topics which are fundamental to the study of Calculus. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of trigonometric functions in multiple representations, right and oblique triangles, vectors, polar coordinates, conic sections, and parametric equations. Upon completion, students should be able to select and use appropriate models and techniques for finding solutions to trigonometry-related problems with and without technology.

This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Mathematics. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course.

Pre-requisite(s): ENG-002 (P2 grade) or ENG 025 and a grade of C or better in MAT 171

A student may be placed directly into MAT-172 if the student has met at least one (1) of the following criteria within the past five (5) years:

Local diagnostic exam or challenge exam which demonstrates proficiency in Pre-Calculus Algebra competencies.
An unweighted HS GPA of 3.5 or higher and a grade of C or higher in the North Carolina Standard Course of Study Pre-Calculus course or an equivalent course from another state.
A score of 2 or higher on the AP Calculus AB Exam.
A grade of C or higher in an AP Calculus course and an unweighted HS GPA of 3.0 or higher.
A score of 600 or higher on the SAT Math and a grade of C or higher in the North Carolina Standard Course of Study Pre-Calculus course or an equivalent course from another state.
A score of 24 or higher on the ACT Math and a grade of C or higher in the North Carolina Standard Course of Study Pre-Calculus course or an equivalent course from another state.

Course is typically offered in Fall, Spring, Summer
Course has transfer restrictions - 20 years

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

Apply unit circle and right triangle definitions.
Solve problems involving trigonometric equations, right triangles, and oblique triangles.
Perform vector operations.
Convert equations and graphs including complex numbers between rectangular and polar coordinate systems.
Analyze conic sections.
Analyze parametric equations.