Foundations for Calculus

3 units

A limited enrollment class for students planning to take calculus but who need additional precalculus preparation. The course aims to build both the technical skills and the conceptual understanding needed to succeed in calculus. Course emphasizes links between the graphical, numeric, and algebraic viewpoints. A variety of approaches are used to present the material. Prerequisites: 2 years of high school algebra and a course in geometry (or the equivalent).