Precalculus (MATH 1020)

Math 1020 is intended to prepare students to take calculus for science, engineering, business, commerce and social programs. Emphasis is placed on the extensive study of polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric functions and their inverses.
Course code: MATH 1020
Credits: 3.0
Length: 60.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=MATH&number=1020

Prerequisites

Pre-calculus Mathematics 12 with a 'C-'; or VCC MATH 0983 and MATH 0993 both with a 'C-'; or Precalculus Mathematics 11 with a 'B'; or Foundations Mathematics 11 with a 'B'; or VCC MATH 0861 and MATH 0871 both with a 'B'; or VCC Math Precalculus Assessment test with a 60%.

Schedule †

MATH 1020 schedule for programs:

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # Dates Day/Time/Location
42027January 6, 2025
to April 23, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Online, No Class Times
  Location: Varies
61338May 5, 2025
to August 22, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Online, No Class Times
  Location: Varies

Additional Information

  • Fundamental Concepts of Algebra (review)

    Graph, Functions and Models:
    graphs and graphing utilities; lines and slopes; distance and midpoint formulas; circles; basics of functions; graphs of functions; transformations of functions; combinations of functions; composite functions; inverse functions.

    Polynomial and Rational Functions:
    quadratic functions, polynomial functions and their graphs; dividing polynomials; remainder and factor theorems; rational functions and their graphs; polynomial and rational inequalities.

    Exponential and Logarithmic Functions:
    exponential functions, logarithmic functions, properties of logs; exponential and logarithmic equations.

    Trigonometry:
    angles and their measures; the unit circle; right triangle trigonometry; trigonometric functions of any angle; graphs of sine and cosine functions; graphs of other trigonometric functions; inverse trigonometric functions; verifying trigonometric identities; sum and difference formulas; double angle and half-angle formulas; trigonometric equations; law of sines and cosines.

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

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† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.