Engineering Precalculus (5cr)

Objective

After completing the course the student can:
- solve equations, including radical, exponential and logarithmic equations
- use determinants and matrices (e.g. for solving linear simultaneous equations)
- apply dot and cross products (e.g. in games, physics and electrical engineering applications)
- perform basic operations on complex numbers
- use relevant mathematical denotation correctly

Content

- Sets of numbers and number systems
- Real functions
- Polynomials equations and inequalities, exponential and logarithmic equations;
- Trigonometry for right triangles
- Complex numbers
- Vectors and matrices

Qualifications

High school mathematics courses (higher or subsidiary level)
OR
Primary+secondary school and vocational school maths curriculum AND course: Introduction to Precalculus
OR
equivalent skills