Precalculus
MATH-40018
Complete Precalculus Online
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
Credit earned in Extended Studies courses may lead to the award of a formal certificate by UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies or be applied toward an academic degree or professional credential, subject to the approval of the receiving institution(s).
Prerequisites & Next Steps
Prerequisites: Basic Mathematics.
Course typically offered: Online every quarter.
Next steps: Upon completion, consider enrolling in MATH-40024: Calculus I or other Applied Mathematics courses for continued learning.
Contact: For more information about this course, please contact unex-techdata@ucsd.edu.
Course Information
Course sessions
Section ID:
Class type:
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.
Textbooks:
Precalculus 6th
by Blitzer, Robert F.
ISBN / ASIN: 9780134469140
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 6/30/2025
Schedule:
Instructor: Alfred Basta
Section ID:
Class type:
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.
Textbooks:
No textbook required.
Precalculus 6th
by Blitzer, Robert F.
ISBN / ASIN: 9780134469140
Policies:
- No refunds after: 9/29/2025
