Tentative Syllabus

M 1470

 Precalculus

5 cr. MTWRF

 11:00 - 11:50 AM HS 230

 Prerequisite:

 Proper Math Placement Test Score, M110 with a grade of B or better

 Text:

 Precalculus, Larson 9e

 Final Exam:

 

 Instructor

 Dr. Glen Richgels HS 360
755-2824 or 755-2880

Office Hours:

 

 Topics

Chapter 1

 Review Topics

Chapter 2

 Polynomial and Rational Functions

Chapter 3

 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

Chapter 4

 Trigonometry

Chapter 5

Analytic Trigonometry

Chapter 6 Additional Topics in Trigonometry
Chapter 7 Systems of Equations and Inequalities

Chapter 8

Matrices and Determinants

Assignments

Homework assignments will be made in class. Read and study all sections of the chapters and attempt assigned problems prior to class discussion.

Required

Attendance at all classes.

Evaluation

There will be 3-5 tests given throughout the quarter. Quizzes may be given frequently and may be unannounced. The content for the quizzes and tests will be based on assignments, classroom discussion and lecture, and textbook material.

Grades

Grades will be based on the homework, quizzes, tests, and final exam.

Quizzes, Homework

frequent, unannounced

one-sixth

Tests

approximately tri-weekly

one-half

Final

 

one-third

 A
90% - 100%
B
80% - 89%
 C
70% - 79%
 D
60% - 69

updated 8-1-11
by Glen Richgels