This course is designed to foster the development of a deep conceptual understanding of functions. The formal study of a function type through multiple representations (e.g., graphical, numerical, verbal, analytical), coupled with the application of the function type to a variety of contexts, provides students with a rich study of Precalculus. Building upon previous work, students will learn about polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, and polar functions. Additional topics (not included on AP Exam) such as parametric functions, conic sections, vectors, and matrices are included in AP Precalculus curriculum. The topics covered in this course will prepare students for AP Calculus BC or first year college Calculus.