Pre-Calculus
Master the fundamentals of exponential, logarithmic, hyperbolic, and parametric equations.
Circles
Ellipses
Parabolas
Hyperbolas
Laws for Exponents
Exponential Growth
Graphs and Finance
Doomsday Scenarios
Defining Logarithms
Graphing Logarithms
Log Scales
Log Arithmetic
Log Equations
Parametric Paths on a Grid
Lines
Projectiles
Pendulums
Course description
Where will a cannonball land after firing? How does a harmonograph create art? How can logarithm scales help us represent the universe? Through motivating questions and interactive graphing, you’ll learn pre-calculus without relying on memorization. By the end of this course, you’ll have mastered the foundational skills for working with exponential equations, logarithms, conic sections, and parametric equations.
Topics covered
- Conic Sections
- Ellipses
- Exponential Growth
- Hyperbolas
- Log Scales
- Logarithmic Identities
- Parabolas
- Parabolic Mirrors
- Parametric Equations
- Transforming Functions
Prerequisites and next steps
You should know the content up through our Algebra II course.