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
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)
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
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
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
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
Spring 2026
- 002 - Lecture (In Person): M W Th F 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM , Anne Barker 4.00 hour(s)
- 003 - Lecture (In Person): M W Th F 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM , Anne Barker 4.00 hour(s)
Dates: 01/12/2026 - 05/02/2026
Location: Adlai E. Stevenson Hall 229 (STV 229)
Instructor: Anne Barker
Textbooks have not been finalized for section.
Dates: 01/12/2026 - 05/02/2026
Location: Adlai E. Stevenson Hall 229 (STV 229)
Instructor: Anne Barker
Textbooks have not been finalized for section.