2026-2027 College Catalog

MAT151 Precalculus 1

First of a two-course sequence which prepares students for the study of Calculus. A study of advanced topics in algebra including: equations, inequalities, functions, properties of functions, zeros of polynomial functions and complex numbers, graphs of functions including polynomial and rational functions, logarithmic and exponential functions. Fulfills open, liberal arts, and mathematics electives.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

STEM Math Level 3; For more information regarding math prerequisites, please visit: https://www.northshore.edu/prerequisites

Electives

  • LA - Liberal Arts Elective
  • MATH - Mathematics Elective
  • MTM - Mass Transfer Mathematics
  • NDIR - Nurse Ed Directed Elective
  • OPEN - Open Elective
  • STEM - STEM Elective