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Spring 2026 Lecture Distance Learning Credit By ExaminationLower DivisionQuantitative ReasoningExemptDepartmental Credit
Functions, Trigonometry, and Algebra of calculus topics designed to fully prepare students for all first semester calculus courses. Functions topics include Quadratic, Higher Order Polynomials, Rational, Exponential, Logarithmic, and Trigonometric. Other focuses include graphing of functions and solving application problems. Not Available for credit toward graduation in the College of Science. Students may not receive credit for both MA 15400 and MA 15800. Students may not receive credit for both MA 15900 and MA 15800.
Learning Outcomes1An understanding of the concept of a function.
2An ability to graph and interpret the graphs of a wide variety of functions.
3An ability to develop mathematical models and solve a variety of application problems, using various types of equations, systems of equations, and functions.
4An understanding the concept of an inverse function and how to apply that in particular with exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions.
5An understanding of graphical transformations of functions.
6An understanding of Polar Equations and the ability to graph Polar Equations.
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