Precalculus

Precalculus

This course of study includes transformation of functions, circular functions and their graphs, the laws and properties associated with Trigonometric functions; complex numbers; power, exponential and logarithmic functions; polynomial functions; and systems of equations and inequalities.

Course Goals / Learning Objectives:

• Analyze functions and graphs
• Apply polynomial and rational functions to real-life problems
• Solve problems including exponential and logarithmic functions
• Assess the behavior of trigonometric functions
• Use systems of equations and inequalities to solve complex models

 

Transferring UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies Credit

Many UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies may qualify for college credit to UC San Diego or other colleges or universities. The transfer of credit is determined solely by the receiving institution. You should discuss how your individual courses will transfer with the registrar's office at the receiving institution before you enroll.

Course typically offered: Quarterly, Online.

Prerequisites: Basic Mathematics.

Contact: For more information about this course, please contact unex-techdata@ucsd.edu.

Course Number: MATH-40018
Credit: 3.00 unit(s)

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10/3/2023 - 12/2/2023

$675

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• SECTION ID:

  175657

• CLASS TYPE:

  Online Asynchronous.
  
  This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
  You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

• INSTRUCTOR:

  Basta, Alfred (Nigel)

  Alfred (Nigel) Basta, Ph.D., CISM, CPENT, LPT, OSCP, CRTO, CRISC, CISA, CGEIT, CASP+, CYSA, is a professor of mathematics, cryptography, and information security, and the CISO at LivingStones Group as well as a professional speaker on internet security, networking, and cryptography. He is a member of many associations, including ISACA, ECE, and the Mathematical Association of America. Dr. Basta’s publications include Computer Security and Penetration Testing, Mathematics for Information Technology, Linux Operations and Administration, and Database Security. In addition, Dr. Basta is an EC-Council’s CPENT Scheme Committee Board member. He has worked as a faculty member and curriculum advisor for programming and cyber security programs at numerous colleges and universities. ...Read More

• TEXTBOOKS:

  REQUIRED

  Precalculus 6th
  by Blitzer, Robert F.
  ISBN / ASIN: 9780134469140

  You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.

• POLICIES:

  No refunds after: 10/9/2023.
  

• NOTE:

• DATE & LOCATION:

  10/3/2023 - 12/2/2023
  extensioncanvas.ucsd.edu
  You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.