Pre-calculus: Projects for Precalculus, MAT172

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→ Prerequisite Courses
→ Moving on to Calculus
→ Textbook Information & Syllabus
→ Uniform Final Exam Information
→ Supplemental Course Materials

To enroll in MAT 172: Precalculus, students must meet the following prerequisite requirements:

→ Lehman Coursework: You must have received a grade of C (or better) in MAT 104: College Algebra.
→ Transfer Coursework: If you completed a comparable course at another institution, you must consult with a Department Mathematics Adviser for approval.

Need an evaluation? View our current Advising Hours to meet with an academic advisor.

If you are planning to take MAT 175: Calculus I after completing Precalculus, please keep the following guidelines in mind:

→ Grade Requirement: You must receive a grade of C or better in MAT 172 to move on to Calculus I.
→ Department Recommendation: We strongly recommend that students strive to fully master the material presented in MAT 172, as a strong foundation is critical for success in Calculus.

Unsure of your next step? If you are debating whether you are ready to advance to MAT 175, please consult with your current instructor or connect with an Undergraduate Academic Advisor to discuss your readiness.

The following textbook and software access are required for MAT 172:

→ Textbook: Precalculus by Robert Blitzer (Current Edition).
→ Software Requirement: Students MUST have access to the accompanying online homework software, MyLab.

NOTE: Please consult with your instructor before you purchase any textbooks or software access codes to ensure you obtain the exact materials required for your specific section.

An updated department syllabus is available for both reference and download:

→ In-Person: Pick up a physical copy at the Department Office located in Gillet Hall, Room 211.
↓ Digital Copy
: MAT 172 Syllabus (PDF)

CRITICAL REQUIREMENT: All students must take and pass the Department uniform final exam in order to pass the course.

This exam is administered during finals week at the end of the semester.

Study Resources: Sample final exams are available for review to help you prepare.

→ In-Person: Pick up a physical copy at the Department Office located in Gillet Hall, Room 211.
↓ Digital Copy
: MAT 172 Sample Final Exam I (PDF)

The links below offer review material and projects for both students and instructors. Please note: Some instructors may choose to assign material from these projects as homework.

Review Materials & Projects

→ Quadratic Application Problems (Lesson 10) (Web)
↓ Credit Card / Loan Problems (PDF)
↓ Inverse Functions with Exponentials (PDF)
→ Exponential Problems (Web)
→ Unit Circle Project (Web)
→ Algebra/Trigonometry Review (Web)