MAT 204 - College Algebra and Trigonometry II  - 4 credits

This course is the second of a two-semester sequence designed to prepare students for calculus. Course topics include the study of polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions; trigonometric identities and equations; oblique triangles; polar coordinates; and conic sections. If time permits, systems of equations and matrices will be covered.  The use of the graphing calculator is required for this course to further the exploration of these topics and their applications. 

  
Prerequisite: MAT104-College Algebra with Trigonometry I or equivalent

Required Course Materials:

	Algebra and Trigonometry bundled w/MyMathLab, 9th  edition; Sullivan. Prentice Hall.  ISBN # 978-0-321-76065-4 OR MyMathLab Student Access Kit (stand-alone). ISBN # 978-0-321-19991-1 (MML includes an electronic copy of the textbook) NOTE: This is the same text that was used in MAT104 in Fall 2011. You do NOT need to buy a new textbook and/or MyMathLab Student Access Kit if you purchased and retained your book from Fall 2011. You will use your same login and password for MML as you did in MAT104.
	TI-83 Plus or TI-84 Plus graphing calculator
	Graph paper
	Pencil and eraser
	3-ring binder (recommended)
	Highlighter (recommended)