This course is designed to cover topics in Algebra ranging from polynomial, rational, and exponential functions to conic sections. Trigonometry concepts such as Law of Sines and Cosines will be introduced. This class is important for any student planning to take a college algebra or college pre-calculus class. This course is an intensive study of the basic functions needed for the study of calculus. Topics include algebraic, functional, and graphical techniques for solving problems with algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions and their inverses.

Students will be able to solve the problems below after completing this course.

1. Graph many types of functions including trigonometric functions

2. Draw conics and write their equations, including parabolas, hyperbolas, and ellipses

3. Understand angles and their measure, both in radians and degrees

4. Solve trigonometric equations that include factoring and multiple angles

5. Solve triangles using the laws of sines and cosines

6. Discover the shapes of high degree polynomials

7. Find the domain and range of any function