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Inverse functions undo one another
The inverse relationship is meaningful only on a domain where the original function is one-to-one.
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01:640:112 · Mathematics · School 01 — New Brunswick School of Arts and Sciences
Precalculus Part II is the second half of Rutgers’ two-semester precalculus route. The department says students enter it after Math 111 and use the sequence to complete the preparation needed for Calculus I, with the later work centered on advanced function and trigonometric fluency.
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SIRS · 5,169 responses · 2014–2025
Spring 2027
24 open in snapshot
When it meets
Livingston, College Avenue, C/D
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5 units · topic sequence may vary by instructor
Part II consolidates function notation, transformations, composition, and inverse relationships as tools for later calculus.
Students analyze algebraic functions using factoring, zeros, asymptotic behavior, and model interpretation.
The course treats exponential and logarithmic functions as inverse families and uses them to solve equations and model change.
Unit-circle definitions, graphs, identities, and equations build the language needed for calculus applications.
Triangle relationships and cumulative review close the sequence by organizing the skills required for Calculus I.
The inverse relationship is meaningful only on a domain where the original function is one-to-one.
Zeros, asymptotes, intercepts, and transformations expose algebraic mistakes quickly.
The unit circle is a function framework, not only a table of special angles.
Calculus becomes harder when algebra and trigonometry consume all of the working memory.
Common pitfall
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Distinguish f⁻¹(x) from 1/f(x) by checking composition.
Common pitfall
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Choose an identity that changes the expression toward the quantity you need.
Common pitfall
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State the domain before inverting or taking logarithms.
24 open · Livingston, College Avenue, C/D
| Section | Status | Instructor | Meeting | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0115663 | Open | Monday 5:40 PM-7:00 PM at TIL 264; Wednesday 5:40 PM-7:00 PM at TIL 264; Thursday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at BE 121TIL 264BE 121 | Livingston | |
| 0215664 | Open | Monday 5:40 PM-7:00 PM at TIL 264; Wednesday 5:40 PM-7:00 PM at TIL 264; Thursday 12:10 PM-1:30 PM at BE 121TIL 264BE 121 | Livingston | |
| 0315665 | Open | Monday 5:40 PM-7:00 PM at TIL 264; Wednesday 5:40 PM-7:00 PM at TIL 264; Thursday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at BE 011TIL 264BE 011 | Livingston | |
| 0715668 | Open | Tuesday 3:50 PM-5:10 PM at ABW 1170; Thursday 3:50 PM-5:10 PM at ABW 1170; Friday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at SC 101ABW 1170SC 101 | College Avenue | |
| 0815669 | Open | Tuesday 3:50 PM-5:10 PM at ABW 1170; Thursday 3:50 PM-5:10 PM at ABW 1170; Friday 12:10 PM-1:30 PM at SC 101ABW 1170SC 101 | College Avenue | |
| 0915670 | Open | Tuesday 3:50 PM-5:10 PM at ABW 1170; Thursday 3:50 PM-5:10 PM at ABW 1170; Friday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at SC 101ABW 1170SC 101 | College Avenue | |
| 1015671 | Open | Monday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at LOR 020; Wednesday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at LOR 020; Tuesday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at HCK 211LOR 020HCK 211 | C/D | |
| 1115672 | Open | Monday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at LOR 020; Wednesday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at LOR 020; Tuesday 12:10 PM-1:30 PM at HCK 211LOR 020HCK 211 | C/D | |
| 1215673 | Open | Monday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at LOR 020; Wednesday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at LOR 020; Tuesday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at HCK 211LOR 020HCK 211 | C/D | |
| 1315674 | Open | Tuesday 5:40 PM-7:00 PM at ABW 1170; Thursday 5:40 PM-7:00 PM at ABW 1170; Wednesday 3:50 PM-5:10 PM at SC 105ABW 1170SC 105 | College Avenue | |
| 1415675 | Open | Tuesday 5:40 PM-7:00 PM at ABW 1170; Thursday 5:40 PM-7:00 PM at ABW 1170; Wednesday 5:40 PM-7:00 PM at SC 105ABW 1170SC 105 | College Avenue | |
| 1515676 | Open | Tuesday 5:40 PM-7:00 PM at ABW 1170; Thursday 5:40 PM-7:00 PM at ABW 1170; Wednesday 7:30 PM-8:50 PM at SC 105ABW 1170SC 105 | College Avenue | |
| 1615677 | Open | Monday 3:50 PM-5:10 PM at ARH 200; Wednesday 3:50 PM-5:10 PM at ARH 200; Tuesday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at LOR 115ARH 200LOR 115 | C/D | |
| 1715678 | Open | Monday 3:50 PM-5:10 PM at ARH 200; Wednesday 3:50 PM-5:10 PM at ARH 200; Tuesday 3:50 PM-5:10 PM at LOR 115ARH 200LOR 115 | C/D | |
| 1815679 | Open | Monday 3:50 PM-5:10 PM at ARH 200; Wednesday 3:50 PM-5:10 PM at ARH 200; Tuesday 5:40 PM-7:00 PM at LOR 115ARH 200LOR 115 | C/D | |
| 1915680 | Open | Monday 7:30 PM-8:50 PM at TIL 264; Wednesday 7:30 PM-8:50 PM at TIL 264; Tuesday 5:40 PM-7:00 PM at BE 101TIL 264BE 101 | Livingston |
Historical student surveys
Teaching
4.09
Course quality
3.94
Response rate
46.1%
Coverage
194 offerings · 2014–2025
| Instructor | Offerings | Teaching | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Peterson | 14 | 4.25 | 3.99 |
| Frankie Joseph | 9 | 3.68 | 3.74 |
| Saiju Patel | 8 | 4.18 | 3.94 |
| James Amodio | 7 | 4.47 | 4.06 |
| Mahanna Ann Marie | 6 | 4.62 | 4.45 |
| Sprague Gabriela | 6 | 4.20 | 4.12 |
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Credits
2
Current campuses
Livingston, College Avenue, C/D
Current availability
24 open of 24
Catalog terms
Fall, Spring, Summer
Core codes
QQ, QR
Loaded terms
6
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