| By the end of this course, the student will be able to: |
| 1. Sketch, define, describe, and interpret the graphs of the following: |
| · linear functions |
| · polynomial functions |
| · rational functions |
| · exponential functions |
| · logarithmic functions |
| · conic sections |
| 2. Solve the following equations: |
| · linear |
| · polynomial |
| · rational |
| · exponential |
| · logarithmic |
| 3. Solve systems of equations using the following methods: |
| · the addition method |
| · substitution |
| · graphing |
| · Gaussian Elimination using matrices |
| · Cramer's Rule using determinants |
| 4. Correctly apply a mathematical model to solve a problem given in words |
| 5. Use the graphing calculator as a tool to do the following: |
| · graph functions |
| · solve systems of equations using matrices and determinants |
| · compute exponential and logarithmic expressions |