MAC 1147
Pre-Calculus -Fall 2009
Precalculus (CRN 80177)
Instructor: Dr. Mahbubur Rahman
Office: Bldg. 14/ Room 2718
Office hour: 1:00-2:00pm MW/Appointment
Phone: 620-3748
Class time: 2:00-3:40pm MW
Class Bldg. 10/Rm. 1357
Textbook: Pre-Calculus, Custom Edition for
the University of North Florida by Sullivan
e-mail: mrahman@unf.edu
Web: http://www.unf.edu/~mrahman
Prerequisites: Intermediate Algebra or College Algebra
Credit hours: 4
Tentative Schedule:
Chapter R. Review
§ R.1-R.2, R.4,R.5, R.7,R.8 (mostly review)
Chapter 1. Equations and Inequalities
§ 1.1-1.4 (only basics), 1.5,1.7
Chapter 2. Graphs
§2.1-2.4
Chapter 3. Functions and Their Graphs
§3.1-3.6
Chapter 4. Linear and Quadratic Functions
§ 4.1, 4.3, 4.5
Chapter 5. Polynomial and Rational Functions
Chapter 6. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
§ 5.1, 5.4, 5.6 ( just the statement of Fundamental
Theorem)
§ 6.1-6.8
§ 7.1-7.8 (In 7.8 we will omit sinusoidal curve
fitting)
Chapter 7. Trigonometric Functions
Chapter 8. Analytic Trigonometry
§ 8.1-8.8
Chapter 9. Applications of Trigonometric Functions
§ 9.1
Chapter 12. System of Linear Equations and
Inequalities
§ 12.1
Grading Criteria:
Point Allocation
40%
30%
15%
15%
2 Exams
Final Exam will be comprehensive
Homework and Group work/project
Quiz
Cut-Offs:
Grade Assignment
A
90% - 100%
B
80% - 89%
C
70% - 79%
D
60% - 69%
F
< 60%
The “  `` will be included only to
improve your grades
Important Deadlines:
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Last day to withdraw ( with 25% refund)– September 18th
Last day to withdraw (no refund)– November 7th
Holidays (no classes or office hours) – Labor Day- Sept. 07th , Veterans Day- Nov 11th,
Thanksgiving- Nov. 26-27th ,
Exam 1: Sept. 30, 2009 (Wednesday)
Exam 2: Nov. 18, 2009 (Wednesday)
Final Exam is Wednesday, Dec. 09, 1:00-2:50pm.
Technology: You will need a scientific calculator, though you may use graphing calculator, such as TI-82,
TI-83 or similar. Graphing calculators which perform symbolic manipulations (e.g. TI89, TI92) will not be
allowed for tests, quizzes, and final exams.
Attendance: is required; parts of this class may be in a cooperative learning format. You will be assigned
group work in and out of class. Repeated absences (more than 4 unexcused) will result in lowering your
grade in the course. Students absent for university sponsored events or must make arrangements for making
up the work they will miss before they are absent.
Homework: is required. Selected problems from your textbook will be assigned and graded. Late
homework will not be accepted without a valid reason.
Disability Resource Center: If you believe that you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please
contact “Disability Resources Center” in Bldg. 10-Room 1201.
Disclaimer: The instructor reserves the right to amend this syllabus at any time. Changes will be
announced in class. It is the responsibility of the student to be aware of any changes.
General Education Outcomes:
MAC 1147 is designed to satisfy the following criteria from the Student Outcomes of General Education:
Know the world.
Demonstrate knowledge of the natural sciences, mathematics, arts, and human societies.
This course focuses on the “mathematics” portion of this outcome. The whole course contributes to
satisfying this outcome.
Think Critically.
Read, analyze, and understand complex texts or quantitative information.
This course focuses on the “quantitative information” portion of this outcome. The whole course
contributes to satisfying this outcome.
Solve Problems.
Formulate and/or apply models to evaluate problems and draw conclusions.
We reach this goal by setting up and solving linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, and
trigonometric word problems and equations.