Prairie State College

Department of Mathematics Math 165

Math 165 - Precalculus - 5 Credit Hours - 5 Lecture Hours

Course Description
This precalculus course covers trigonometry, polar and parametric equations, conic sections, sequences, and series. It is a preparatory course designed to provide students with the essential skills needed for success in the sequence of courses covering calculus for scientists and engineers.

Prerequisite
Math 151, College Algebra, with a C or better

Primary Textbook
Precalculus-Special Edition for Prairie State College, taken from Blitzer's 2nd Edition Precalclus. ISBN: 0-536-83299-4

The course covers chapters 4, 5, 6, & 9 and sections 10.1, 10.2, & 10.3. Further sections in chapter 10 are covered as time permits.

Additional Comments
A TI-83/84 Graphing Calculator is required for this course.

Prairie State College Department of Mathematics Chicago Heights, IL 60411