Pre-Calculus

Course Overview

Pre-Calculus provides the foundation for a thorough investigation into differential calculus. We start with a deep dive into trigonometry, covering ratio definitions, the unit circle and other graphical representations, identities and equations, and the law of sines and law of cosines. The course then expands upon the study of trigonometry by investigating the polar coordinate system along with graphs and vectors. In preparation for more complex topics in calculus, the course also covers parametric equations, partial fractions, systems of inequalities, and sequences and series. The last unit begins the study of limits and derivatives, providing a natural segue to the first topics of calculus.