MATH 120 - Precalculus

Institution:

Widener University-Main Campus

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Description:

This course is designed for students who need to take calculus but lack the prerequisite background. Topics include a review of real numbers; algebra (fractions, exponents, roots, equations of degree 1 and 2); elementary functions (polynomials, rational functions, trigonometric functions); and basic concepts from geometry. Solving of word problems are emphasized throughout. Credit will not be granted for both MATH 120 and 117. Prerequisite: MATH 101 or a satisfactory score on the Mathematics Placement Test. 4 semester hours The sequence MATH 141-142 covers the same material as MATH 131-132-133 at a more rapid pace. Students who need a review oftrigonometry are strongly advised to take MATH 131-132-133.Students may not receive credit for both sequences.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.widener.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 499-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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