Precalculus

From the point of view of mathematical education, pre-calculus is a foundational mathematical discipline. Courses and textbooks in pre-calculus are intended to prepare students for the study of calculus. Pre-calculus typically includes a review of algebra, as well as an introduction to exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions.

In detail, precalculus deals with:

• logarithmic functions
• complex numbers
• quadratic equations and quadratic functions
• conic sections
• polynomial functions
• sequences and series
• binomial expansions
• vectors
• trigonometry
• trigonometric functions
• inverses of trigonometric functions
• trigonometric identities
• parametric equations/graphing
• polar equation/graphing

Note: Parametric and polar equations and graphs are also material relevant to calculus proper.

See also

• mathematics
• algebra
• geometry
• Calculus

External links

• Exploring Precalculus - William Mueller
• FHS Precalculus Study Page - Oscar Krebs
• Pre-Calculus - Math Forum
• PRECALCULUS at MECCA (Memphis Educational Computer Connectivity Alliance)

See also: Precalculus, Algebra, Binomial expansion, Calculus, Complex number, Conic section, Exponential function, Function (mathematics), Geometry, Logarithm