In mathematics eucation, Precalculus, an advanced form of secondary school algebra, is a foundational mathematical discipline. It is sometimes considered to be an honors course. Courses and textbooks in precalculus are intended to prepare students for the study of calculus. Precalculus typically includes a review of algebra and trigonometry, as well as an introduction to exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions, vectors, complex numbers, conic sections, and analytic geometry. Equivalent college courses are introduction to analysis, college algebra, and trigonometry.