This course is for students who will be taking calculus in high school or college. Precalculus is especially appropriate for students planning to major in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math). The course centers on the study of functions. This includes polynomial and rational functions. It also includes exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. To emphasize real-world connections, data analysis will be incorporated throughout the course. Verbal and written communication will be emphasized along with mathematical reasoning, and problem solving. This course includes all of the content of the one semester Trigonometry course, along with additional standards.  A TI83+ and TI84 graphing calculator is required