The general purpose of this one-semester course is to prepare the student for a course in a rigorous calculus sequence by providing them with the necessary competencies in algebra, functions (including polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions), and analytic geometry, as well as competence in using a graphing utility. At NOVA, this course will prepare the student for the calculus sequence, MTH 173-174 - "Calculus with Analytic Geometry I-II”.

NOTE: Credit cannot be awarded for both MTH 166 and MTH 163 &/or MTH 164.

Prerequisite : Prerequisites: Competency in Math Essentials Units MTE 1-9 as demonstrated through the placement and diagnostic tests, or by completion through unit 9 in an MTT course.

If you do well in this course, you will be able to:

1. Solve problems involving equations, inequalities, and systems of equations
2. Operate on functions (addition, multiplication, compositi on, and inverses)
3. Graph linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions
4. Graph conic sections
5. Factor polynomials and find zeroes of polynomials
6. Evaluate trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions
7. Use trigonometric formul as to prove trigonometric identities, solve triangles, and trig equations
8. Use a graphing utility as an aid to problem solving

In addition to the access to the Enhanced WebAssign site, textbook and other materials listed with the bookstore, you will also need a graphing calculator (for details regarding acceptable models, please refer to your course syllabus).

Possible Assignments Include: (Subject to change each semester. The actual assignments are available in the Syllabus in the Blackboard course site on the first day of classes.)

Final grades will be based on the following scale:

There are 4 exams in this course. NOTE: You must pass two (2) of the four (4) exams in order to pass this course, regardless of how well you do in the other assignments.

Last Updated: October 23, 2013