What concepts are probably being omitted by the school, by offering only college algebra, then trig then straight to calculus? They don't offer geometry or calculus at their school. And doesn't this make is difficult for anyone to do well in calculus this way? This is at a 2 year college.
All of the other 2 year colleges have students take geometry, and precalculus along with all the other classes to be taken before trig, so what gives?
All of the other 2 year colleges have students take geometry, and precalculus along with all the other classes to be taken before trig, so what gives?
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Most of what you learn in a precalculus class is trigonometry and geometry. College Algebra and Trig should be sufficient prerequisites for Calculus 1. In a trig class you should get the skills needed for Calculus. I attend Texas Tech and I am a Math major, and they require a math placement test. Depending on how you score, you will be placed in an appropriate class for your math skill level. I really think it would be a waste of time and money to take 2 or 3 courses that will cover the same material learned in Trig. In addition, Trigonometry will be much more useful if you plan to continue taking math courses.