Algebra & Trigonometry (MATH 116)

Term: 2020-2021 School Year Fall Term

Faculty

Kristin LarsenShow MyInfo popup for Kristin Larsen

Kristin.Larsen@southeasttech.edu

STI Instructor Bio:

Kristin Larsen, Mathematics Instructor, has professional experience that includes both secondary and post secondary mathematics education since 2003. She earned her Baccalaureate in Mathematics from Augustana College and her Master’s of Education in Leadership in Schools from the University of Sioux Falls. She has completed graduate Mathematics courses through Nicholls State University, Louisiana and Southwest Minnesota State University, Marshall. As an instructor, she teaches a variety of general education Mathematics courses.

Schedule

Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu, 1:15 PM - 2:20 PM (8/24/2020 - 12/11/2020) Location: SF TECH 206

Description

This course is designed to teach the algebraic and trigonometric skills necessary for science, technology, pre-engineering and mathematics. This course begins with a brief review of the fundamental concepts of the real number system, algebraic expressions, equations, and inequalities. It continues with graphs of linear, quadratic, and polynomial functions; one to one functions and their inverses; and complex numbers. Exponential and logarithmic functions, graphs and equations are included. Then the trigonometric functions and graphs, inverse functions, trigonometry of right triangles, and the laws of sines and of cosines are introduced. The trigonometric identities, polar coordinates, and vectors are included. The course concludes with the study of systems of equation and inequalities, and analytic geometry. Throughout the course there is extensive use of the graphing calculator. Credit will not be allowed for Math 116 in addition to credit in Math 114T or 120. Prerequisite: MATH 101