About the PACe Program

At Colorado State University, precalculus mathematics is taught through an innovative instructional program that uses guided exploration and a mastery approach to learning. Instructional resources are provided in an online format, and students are encouraged to interact with instructors and tutors in our walk-in Tutoring Center. Although much of the coursework can be completed remotely, students are required to complete proctored exams on campus.

The PACe minicourses cover topics in College Algebra, Logarithmic & Exponential Functions, and Numerical and Analytic Trigonometry. Each course is worth one University credit, and students will typically register for several minicourses within a single semester.

What's Required?

To use this website, you will need the following:

Your computer must have Java version 1.5 or higher installed. (Test this computer).
You can download Java here:
Acrobat Reader is required to view course materials.
You can download Acrobat Reader here:
Video lessons are delivered in Windows Media format.
Macintosh users can download Firefox, Flip4Mac, and the VLC Media player for MacOS X here:

Configuring Windows Media for Macintosh
Computers in the following on-campus labs are known to be compatible:
The PACe Tutoring Center (Weber 136)
The Morgan Library Computer Lab (1st Floor)
The eCave (Lory Student Center, lower level)
The Durrell IULab (113 Durrell Center)
A Colorado State University eID (electronic IDentity) (Set up your eID).