MAT 144 - Precalculus

Department: Mathematics

Description: Polynomial, absolute value, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions and their graphs. Properties of trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions and their applications. Conics, translation, and rotation of axes. Department-approved graphing calculator required.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites: Mathematics placement or grade of C or better in both MAT 108 and 119

Current Offerings

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Fall 2025

001 - Lecture (In Person): M W Th F 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM , Linda Wiggins 4.00 hour(s)
002 - Lecture (In Person): M W Th F 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM , Katherine Smith 4.00 hour(s)
003 - Lecture (In Person): M W Th F 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM , Katherine Smith 4.00 hour(s)
004 - Lecture (In Person): M W Th F 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM , Linda Wiggins 4.00 hour(s)

001 - Lecture (In Person): M W Th F 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM , Linda Wiggins 4.00 hour(s)

Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025

Location: Adlai E. Stevenson Hall 131 (STV 131)

Instructor: Linda Wiggins

Textbook Special Instructions: Pick one from the two choices

Book Title

ISBN

Author

Edition

Publisher

MSRP

Notes

CENGAGE UNLIMITED ONE-SEMESTER PRINTED ACCESS CODE (Required)

ISBN9780357700037

AuthorSTEWART/REDLIN/WATSON

Edition7TH EDITION

PublisherCENGAGE

MSRP N/A

WEBASSIGN-PRECALC.ENHANCED-ED-SINGLE TERM ACCESS (Required)

ISBN9781337879699

AuthorSTEWART/REDLIN/WATSON

Edition7TH EDITION

PublisherCENGAGE

MSRP $152.00

002 - Lecture (In Person): M W Th F 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM , Katherine Smith 4.00 hour(s)

Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025

Location: Adlai E. Stevenson Hall 126 (STV 126)

Instructor: Katherine Smith

Textbook Special Instructions: Pick one from the two choices

Book Title

ISBN

Author

Edition

Publisher

MSRP

Notes

CENGAGE UNLIMITED ONE-SEMESTER PRINTED ACCESS CODE (Required)

ISBN9780357700037

AuthorSTEWART/REDLIN/WATSON

Edition7TH EDITION

PublisherCENGAGE

MSRP N/A

WEBASSIGN-PRECALC.ENHANCED-ED-SINGLE TERM ACCESS (Required)

ISBN9781337879699

AuthorSTEWART/REDLIN/WATSON

Edition7TH EDITION

PublisherCENGAGE

MSRP $152.00

003 - Lecture (In Person): M W Th F 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM , Katherine Smith 4.00 hour(s)

Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025

Location: Adlai E. Stevenson Hall 131 (STV 131)

Instructor: Katherine Smith

Textbook Special Instructions: Pick one from the two choices

Book Title

ISBN

Author

Edition

Publisher

MSRP

Notes

CENGAGE UNLIMITED ONE-SEMESTER PRINTED ACCESS CODE (Required)

ISBN9780357700037

AuthorSTEWART/REDLIN/WATSON

Edition7TH EDITION

PublisherCENGAGE

MSRP N/A

WEBASSIGN-PRECALC.ENHANCED-ED-SINGLE TERM ACCESS (Required)

ISBN9781337879699

AuthorSTEWART/REDLIN/WATSON

Edition7TH EDITION

PublisherCENGAGE

MSRP $152.00

004 - Lecture (In Person): M W Th F 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM , Linda Wiggins 4.00 hour(s)

Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025

Location: Adlai E. Stevenson Hall 120 (STV 120)

Instructor: Linda Wiggins

Textbook Special Instructions: Pick one from the two choices

Book Title

ISBN

Author

Edition

Publisher

MSRP

Notes

CENGAGE UNLIMITED ONE-SEMESTER PRINTED ACCESS CODE (Required)

ISBN9780357700037

AuthorSTEWART/REDLIN/WATSON

Edition7TH EDITION

PublisherCENGAGE

MSRP N/A

WEBASSIGN-PRECALC.ENHANCED-ED-SINGLE TERM ACCESS (Required)

ISBN9781337879699

AuthorSTEWART/REDLIN/WATSON

Edition7TH EDITION

PublisherCENGAGE

MSRP $152.00