Directed by The Great Courses

Bruce H. Edwards

Finally make sense of the mysteries of precalculus and trigonometry in the company of master educator and award-winning professor Bruce Edwards. In 36 intensively illustrated episodes, he takes you through all the major topics of a typical precalculus course taught in high school or college. You'll gain new insights into functions, complex numbers, matrices, and much more

Rated TVPG

Mode of access: World Wide Web

Episode 1

An Introduction to Precalculus - Functions

Episode 2

Polynomial Functions and Zeros

Episode 3

Complex Numbers

Episode 4

Rational Functions

Episode 5

Inverse Functions

Episode 6

Solving Inequalities

Episode 7

Exponential Functions

Episode 8

Logarithmic Functions

Episode 9

Properties of Logarithms

Episode 10

Exponential and Logarithmic Equations

Episode 11

Exponential and Logarithmic Models

Episode 12

Introduction to Trigonometry and Angles

Episode 13

Trigonometric Functions - Right Triangle Definition

Episode 14

Trigonometric Functions - Arbitrary Angle Definition

Episode 15

Graphs of Sine and Cosine Functions

Episode 16

Graphs of Other Trigonometric Functions

Episode 17

Inverse Trigonometric Functions

Episode 18

Trigonometric Identities

Episode 19

Trigonometric Equations

Episode 20

Sum and Difference Formulas

Episode 21

Law of Sines

Episode 22

Law of Cosines

Episode 23

Introduction to Vectors

Episode 24

Trigonometric Form of a Complex Number

Episode 25

Systems of Linear Equations and Matrices

Episode 26

Operations with Matrices

Episode 27

Inverses and Determinants of Matrices

Episode 28

Applications of Linear Systems and Matrices

Episode 29

Circles and Parabolas

Episode 30

Ellipses and Hyperbolas

Episode 31

Parametric Equations

Episode 32

Polar Coordinates

Episode 33

Sequences and Series

Episode 34

Counting Principles

Episode 35

Elementary Probability

Episode 36

GPS Devices and Looking Forward to Calculus