MATH 121: Precalculus

PRECALCULUS MATH 121		Southwestern Adventist University
Distance Education	Lawrence E. Turner, Jr., Ph.D.

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Precalculus is the study of Algebra and Trigonometry.

Algebra is the study of real numbers. Arithmetic deals directly with these numbers, but Algebra tells us how to represent them symbolically and then to manipulate the symbols by specific rules to solve problems that could not be approached simply by looking at the numbers directly.

Trigonometry studies the relationship between the angles and the ratio of the sides of a right triangle with important applications in surveying and physics.

End of term
15 Aug 08

90
days

As might be guessed from the name, Precalculus is the foundation for the study of Calculus. However, just like the foundation of a building may not really tell what edifice will be constructed, it is not possible to predict the beauty of Calculus from the perspective of Precalculus. As with any foundation, though, a solid basis is vital.

Enjoy Precalculus!

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19 May 08

First Contact Deadline

The teacher will off-campus during the month of June; however, he will have e-mail access.
There are ways to work through without creating undue delays in your progress.
Make certain you have made arrangements well in advance.

This course is designed to meet the needs of the Adult Degree Program and Distance Education students at Southwestern Adventist University.
The structure has been adapted for the distance education environment from an on-campus course. The mathematics you will be studying is the same as and the assignments and tests are virtually identical to the grading opportunities students attending a classes find.

I wish you the best success as you study this material. May you find this mathematics interesting and enjoyable! If I can, as a teacher, help you in successfully completing the requirements and earning a great grade, then I am more than happy to work with you towards that end.

Lawrence E. Turner, Jr., Ph.D.
Professor of Mathematics and Physics
Chair, Mathematics and Physical Sciences Department

Department of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
Southwestern Adventist University
Keene, TX 76059

(817) 202-6708
turner@swau.edu

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