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Math 102 is Trigonometry and Math 104 is Precalculus.  

The "X" classes meet for extra time.  This includes more time to answer questions and to review prerequisite concepts.  The extra time though does not replace the many hours of practice we would have offered in Math 60 and 70, Elementary and Intermediate Algebra. 

The book we used for Math 60 and 70 was Elementary and Intermediate Algebra by Sullivan (Pearson).  Please see the information on our short noncredit math classes; they are more like modules than classes.  

Topics to know and review:

1. Factoring
2. Rational Expressions and Complex Fractions (simplifying)
3. Solve quadratic equations using factoring, completing the square, the square root property, the quadratic formula, and equations that are quadratic in form.
4. Radicals (simplifying)
5. Rules for Exponents
6. Shapes, domain, and range for linear, quadratic, and absolute value functions.
7. Transformations (horizontal and vertical) of quadratic functions.
8. Basic trig functions/identities and the unit circle. (if taking Precalculus)

Math 211, 212, 213 (Calculus I, II, and III)

Math 211X is a class that meets for extra time to provide extra support.  That may include having more time to answer questions and to review prerequisite concepts.  The extra time though does not replace the many hours of practice within our prerequisite courses.  

You need algebra to discover and explain concepts.  It's the algebraic manipulations that contribute to a student's struggle in calculus. 

Know:

1. All common parent functions, shapes, domain, and range.
2. Transformations of functions, and how to manipulate functions.
3. Basic trig functions/identities and the unit circle.
4. Solve linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic equations.
5. How to factor well.

Advice for students:

• Study definitions over and over.  Will be abstract at first, but connections will follow.  Don't redefine until you fully understand.
  
  
• Math problem solving takes time and persistence. Steady practice is what makes concepts "stick."  
  
  
• More learning takes place outside the classroom than within.  Learning is a social process by observing, teaching others, and collaborating.  Make use of study groups, the TLC, MESA, and your instructor's office hours.
  
  
• Ask questions.  You will look interested, motivated, and concerned.  

Please see the information on our short noncredit classes.  They are more like modules than classes.