MATH 16 - Support Topics for Precalculus Mathematics

The following are the Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and Course Measurable Objectives (CMOs) for MATH 16. A Student Learning Outcome is a measurable outcome statement about what a student will think, know, or be able to do as a result of an educational experience. Course Measurable Objectives focus more on course content, and can be considered to be smaller pieces that build up to the SLOs.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

1. Students feel that Math 16 has improved their overall mathematical understanding and ability in Math 160. (measured by survey provided by corequisite committee)
2. Students will be able to graph lines, piecewise-defined functions, and circles.
3. Students will be able evaluate expressions involving exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions.
4. Students will be able to solve exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric equations.

Course Measurable Objectives (CMOs)

1. Simplify complex rational expressions and radical expressions that appear in difference quotients.
2. Graph lines, piecewise-defined functions, and circles.
3. Factor polynomials.
4. Solve polynomial and rational inequalities.
5. Evaluate trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions.
6. Solve exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric equations.
7. Solve systems of equations.
8. Communicate effectively in mathematical language.