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Precalculus with Trigonometry
Title: 
Precalculus with Trigonometry
Course Code:
 316099
Credit:
 1.0
Prerequisite:
 Geometry and Algebra 2
Tuition:
 Free for Fairfax County Public School students taking this course as a part of their regular school course schedule. If a student is already taking 7 courses and decides to add an online course, a fee of $650 per year-long course will be applied. For out of county students, a tuition fee of $750 per year-long course must be paid at registration.
Required Course Material:
 The material necessary for this online course is contained within the course or issued to the student at the orientation meeting.
Class Begins:
 September 2009
Class Orientation
Sessions:
 September 2009
Class Ends:
 June 4, 2010
Registration Begins:
 May 2009
Registration Ends: 
February 4, 2010
Description:  

Precalculus w/Trig  includes all the topics of Trigonometry (315098) and a thorough treatment of functions through the study of polynomials, rational functions, logarithmic, exponential, and inverse functions. Topics include continuity, maximum and minimum points, an intuitive approach to limits, and rates of change. A transformational approach to graphing is used with families of related graphs. Numerical, graphical, and algebraic solutions are considered for all problems as applicable. Emphasis will be placed on problem solving techniques. Graphing utilities, especially graphing calculators, are integral to the course.

 

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