Precalculus - Definition and Overview

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 function
• trigonometric identities

See also

• mathematics
• algebra
• geometry
• Calculus

External links

• Exploring Precalculus - William Mueller (http://www.wmueller.com/precalculus/)
• FHS Precalculus Study Page - Oscar Krebs (http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Launchpad/2426/)
• Pre-Calculus - Math Forum (http://mathforum.org/precalc/precalc.html)
• PRECALCULUS at MECCA (Memphis Educational Computer Connectivity Alliance) (http://www.mecca.org/~halfacre/MATH/prec.htm)