FUNCTIONS, MODELING, PRECALC (MA1025)

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Course description:
Functions Modeling Change provides the algebraic and geometric skills needed to succeed in a Calculus course. The central topic is functions (in particular linear, polynomial, exponential and logarithmic), function notation and graphs, transformations, composition and inverses. Students also work with computers building mathematical models based on these functions, and implemented using graphing calculators, mathematical software and Excel.
Note: this course will first be offered in fall 2015

Code: 
MA1025
Name: 
FUNCTIONS, MODELING, PRECALC
Discipline: 
MA (Mathematics)
Type: 
GE120
Level: 
Undergraduate
Credits: 
4
Can be taken twice for credit?: 
No
Pre-requisites: 
None
Co-requisites: 
MA0900 OR ELECMA-25 OR ELECMA-30 OR MA1001 OR MA1020 OR MA1020GE120
Equivalencies: 
FUNCTIONS, MODELING, PRECALC (MA1025)

Learning Outcomes

  1. Develop a positive approach to mathematics
  2. Appreciate the use of mathematics in modeling the world
  3. Reason with quantitative information – in words, numbers and graphs
  4. Clearly communicate quantitative information in words, numbers and with graphs
  5. Develop strategies for solving problems
  6. Understand functions by both algebraic and geometric approaches
  7. understand linear, exponential and polynomial functions in depth
  8. Be able to use computers to construct models of real-world situations using functions
  9. Communicate clearly and concisely, both in writing and speaking

Offering(s)

Term Code Name
Fall 2018 MA1025 FUNCTIONS WITH MODELING
Spring 2019 MA1025 FUNCTIONS WITH MODELING