Pre-Calculus with Trigonometry for AB (DE)

Students will complete MTH 161 Precalculus I in the Fall and MTH 162 Precalculus in the Spring. In MTH 161 students will be presented with topics in power, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions, and system of equations and inequalities. Students must pass MTH 161 with a grade of C or better to move on to MTH 162. In MTH 162 students are presented with trigonometry, trigonometric applications including the Law of Sines and Cosines, and an introduction to conics. The purpose of the two courses is to prepare students for the skills and level of rigor needed for successful study in calculus with analytic geometry. Successful completion of this course equates to MTH 161 Precalculus I (4 credits) and MTH 162 Precalculus II (4 credits) at NOVA.