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MATH 171 - Algebra and Trigonometry I

LCCN CMAT 1236, Algebra and Trigonometry (with MATH 176)

Description
Function properties and graphs (linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions); inverse functions; systems of equations; trigonometric functions and graphs (sine, cosine, tangent); fundamental trigonometric identities; solving trigonometric equations, triangles with applications; polar coordinate system; vectors.

For information about Advanced Placement opportunities based on your test scores, please refer to the McNeese State University Advanced Placement Program  section of the Academic Regulations page of the Academic Catalog. 

Note(s)
No duplicate credit for MATH 171 and MATH 170 or MATH 177.

Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
Prerequisite(s): MATH 105; minimum ALEKS Placement, Preparation and Learning (ALEKS PPL) score of 41; minimum ACT Mathematics score of 21; minimum SAT Math Section score of 530; or permission of department head.

Cr 3
Lec 3
Course Designation(s)

  • GNED - Mathematics/Analytical Reasoning


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