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GEORGIA PERIMETER COLLEGE COMMON COURSE OUTLINE REVISION DATE: April 2009 COURSE ABBREVIATION: MATH 1113 CREDIT HOURS: 4 COURSE TITLE: Precalculus PREREQUISITES: Math 1111, with a C or better, or satisfactory placement score. CATALOG DESCRIPTION???? This course includes the intensive study of algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, and inverse functions and graphs and their applications. Other topics include triangle trigonometry, analytic geometry (ellipses and hyperbolas), trigonometric representation of complex numbers, and vectors. It is designed to prepare students for calculus, algebra-based physics, and related technical subjects. EXPECTED EDUCATIONAL RESULTS As a result of completing this course, the student will be able to: Graph polynomial, rational, root, exponential, logarithmic and split-domain functions Use concepts including domain and range, intercepts, asymptotes, even or odd?definitions, and intervals of increase and decrease to describe the behavior of functions Graph variations of functions using translations, reflections and stretches Write and graph the inverse function for a given function. Define and apply composition of functions Recognize and graph ellipses and hyperbolas from their equations in standard?and shifted form. Define and investigate rates of change including average rates of change State and apply the unit circle definitions of the six trigonometric functions Graph and apply functions of the form f(x) = a sin(bx + c) + d, g(x) = a cos(bx + c) + d, and h(x) = a tan(bx + c) + d Graph the six standard trigonometric functions State and apply the definitions of the inverse trigonometric functions Graph the basic inverse trigonometric functions Apply the reciprocal, quotient, Pythagorean, cofunction, even-odd, addition and double-angle identities Prove trigonometric identities Solve equations involving trigonometric functions Solve problems using triangle trigonometry Represent complex numbers in trigonometric for