COLLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
FALL 2015
Course Number: MATH 2412
Course Title: PRE-CALCULUS MATH
Instructor’s Information:
Instructor’s Name: Alan Sauter
Office Number: LA 224
Office Hours: MTWR 11am – Noon (11:40 – noon is for online students)
F 10-11 am (Math Lab, C220)
TR: 2:30 – 3 pm
Phone Number: 972-548-6733
Email: asauter@collin.edu
(The department office contact in case of emergencies is: Office of Academic Affairs,
B-122 F, 214-491-6270.)
Class Information:
Section Number: C01
Meeting Times:
MW 9-10:50 am, F 9-9:50 am
Meeting Location: E 211 (CPC)
Course Description: In-depth combined study of algebra, trigonometry, and other topics
for calculus readiness.
Course Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 1
Placement Assessment(s): Prior to enrolling in this course, the student must demonstrate
eligibility to enroll in the following: MATH 2412 or higher.
Prerequisite: MATH 1314
Course Resources: Required: Precalculus with Limits, Custom Edition for Collin College,
Ron Larson, Brooks/Cole, 2013 and WebAssign access. (Note: etext is available on WebAssign.)
Class notes for most sections will be posted periodically at the instructor’s web page on
Cougarweb. These should be printed and brought to the class meeting for which the section is
scheduled to be covered.
Supplies: Required: Graphing calculator (TI-84 or nonCAS Ti-Nspire), pencils, erasers,
notebooks.
MATH 2412.C01
Fall 2015
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1.
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of properties of functions. (Communication Skills)
2.
Recognize and apply algebraic and transcendental functions and solve related
equations. (Empirical/Quantitative Skills)
3.
Apply graphing techniques to algebraic and transcendental functions. (Critical
Thinking)
4.
Compute the values of trigonometric functions for key angles in all quadrants of the
unit circle measured in both degrees and radians. (Empirical/Quantitative Skills)
5.
Prove trigonometric identities. (Critical Thinking, Communication Skills)
6.
Solve right and oblique triangles. (Empirical/Quantitative Skills)
7.
Solve vector-related problems.
8.
Analyze and distinguish between the conic sections.
Method of Evaluation:
Attending lectures, completing assignments and labs, completing required exams, and
knowledge of calculator use are all required.
Brief Description of Major Course Requirements:
Homework: Homework assignments are located on WebAssign. Homework assignments
should be completed 15 minutes before the start of the next class period. Late
homework will be awarded partial or no credit. (Students who miss a class are
expected to keep up with their studies and complete homework assignments
per the schedule.)
Labs: Labs will be completed during class (or sent via Cougarmail).
Tests: There will be four regular tests, to be taken in the classroom. There are no make-up
tests. The lowest of these test scores may be replaced with the final exam score.
Final Exam: The Final Exam is a comprehensive test that must be taken in class on the
date listed in the schedule.
Grading: Grading on tests and labs is based on correct work using methods from class, as
well as correct answers. Please note that a correct answer with incorrect,
incomplete, or unclear work may not receive credit. This applies to all work which
is submitted for a grade.
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Grading Policy:
Homework
=
Tests (100 pts. each x 5 tests) =
Final Exam
=
Labs
=
TOTAL
100 pts.
400 pts.
100 pts.
50 pts.
---------650 pts.
Course Grade:
90 – 100%
80 – 89%
70 – 79%
60 – 69%
0 – 59%
A
B
C
D
F
Attendance Policy: Attendance is expected of all students. If a student is unable to attend,
it is his/her responsibility to contact the instructor to obtain assignments.
Withdrawal Policy: See the current Collin Registration Guide for the last day to withdraw.
Americans with Disabilities Act: Collin College will adhere to all applicable federal, state
and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable
accommodations as required to afford equal opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility to
contact the ACCESS office, room D118-I (CPC) or 972.548.6816 (V/TTD: 972.881.5950) to
arrange for appropriate accommodations. See the current Collin Student Handbook for
additional information.
Collin College Academic Policies: See the current Collin Student Handbook.
In regards to Scholastic Dishonesty (Academic Ethics), please check the Student
Handbook to determine if there are any changes. This is from the 2015–2016 Student
Handbook.
Scholastic Dishonesty
Every member of the Collin College community is expected to maintain the
highest standards of academic integrity. All work submitted for credit is expected
to be the student’s own work. Collin College may initiate disciplinary proceedings
against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty. While specific examples are
listed below, this is not an exhaustive list and scholastic dishonesty may encompass
other conduct, including any conduct through electronic or computerized means.
Scholastic dishonesty shall involve, but is not limited to, one or more of the
following acts:
General Scholastic Dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, statements, acts,
or omissions related to applications for enrollment, credit or class work, research,
and/or the award of a degree; falsifying academic records; using annotated texts or
teacher’s editions; using information about exams posted on the Internet or in any
electronic medium; leaving a test site without authority; and/or failing to secure
test materials. Students are expected to record honestly and accurately the results
of all their research. Falsification of research results includes misrepresentations,
distortions, or omissions in data or reports on research.
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Plagiarism is the use of an author’s words or ideas as if they were one’s own
without giving credit to the source, including, but not limited to, failure to
acknowledge a direct quotation or patchwriting, even when a source is cited. In the
preparation of all papers and other written work, students must distinguish their
own ideas and knowledge from information derived from other sources. The term
“sources” includes not only published primary and secondary materials, but also
information and opinions gained directly from other people. Whenever ideas or
facts are derived from a source, the source must be indicated by the student.
Cheating is the willful giving or receiving of information in an unauthorized
manner during an examination or to complete an assignment; collaborating
with another student during an examination without authority; using, buying,
selling, soliciting, stealing, or otherwise obtaining course assignments and/or
examination questions in advance; unauthorized copying of computer or Internet
files; using someone else’s work for assignments as if it were one’s own; submitting
or resubmitting an assignment (in whole or in part) for more than one (1) class or
institution without permission from the professor(s); or any other dishonest means
of attempting to fulfill the requirements of a course.
Collusion is intentionally or unintentionally aiding or attempting to aid another
in an act of scholastic dishonesty, including but not limited to, failing to secure
academic work; providing a paper or project to another student; providing an
inappropriate level of assistance or unauthorized collaboration; communicating
answers to a classmate about an examination or any other course assignment;
removing tests or answer sheets from a test site; and allowing a classmate to copy
answers.
In cases where an incident report has been filed for an alleged violation of scholastic
dishonesty, the faculty member is requested to delay posting a grade for the
academic work in question until the case is final. Students found responsible for
scholastic dishonesty offenses will receive an authorized disciplinary penalty or
penalties from the Dean of Student Development Office. The student may also
receive an academic penalty in the course where the scholastic dishonesty took
place. The faculty member will determine the appropriate academic penalty.
Note: For this class the academic penalty for scholastic dishonesty may include a grade of
zero on the given test or assignment or, in some cases, a grade of F for the class.
MATH 2412.C01
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Course Calendar: SUBJECT MATTER OF EACH SECTION COVERED:
Section
A.4
1.4
1.8
1.9
2.6
2.7
3.4
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
7.4
8.4
9.1
9.2
9.3
9.5
10.2
10.3
10.4
10.5
10.6
10.7
10.8
11.1
11.2
11.3
11.4
Topics
Complex Fractions #
Difference Quotient #
Composition of Functions #
Inverse Functions #
Rational Functions #
Quadratic and Rational Inequalities #
Exponential and Logarithmic Equations #
Radian/Degree Measure, ArcLength, Area of a Sector, Linear and Angular Speed
Trig Functions based on the Unit Circle
Right Triangle Trigonometry
Trig Functions of Any Angle
Graphs of Sine and Cosine Functions
Graphs of Tangent Function and Secant, Cosecant, Cotangent Functions
Inverse Trig Functions
Using Fundamental Identities
Verifying Trig Identities
Trigonometric Equations
More Trigonometric Equations
Trigonometric Equations with Multiple Angles
Law of sines
Law of Cosines
Vectors in the Plane
Dot Product
Partial Fraction Decomposition
Determinants
Sequences and Series
Arithmetic Sequences and Series
Geometric Sequences and Series
Binomial Theorem
Parabolas
Ellipses
Hyperbolas
Identify Conics From Equation
Parametric Equations
Polar Coordinates
Polar Equations
Three-dimensional Geometry
Vectors in Space
Cross Product
Lines and Planes in Space
# - optional review sections
MATH 2412.C01
TENTATIVE COURSE CALENDAR
Date
8/24
8/31
9/7
9/14
9/21
9/28
10/5
10/12
10/19
10/26
11/2
11/9
11/16
11/23
11/30
12/7
Topics
Intro, Review
4.1
Labor Day
4.5 - continued
Test 1
5.3
5.5
Test 2
11.1, 11.2
11.4
Test 3
10.2
10.6
Review
Test 4
XXXXXXXXXX
Date
8/26
9/2
9/9
9/16
9/23
9/30
10/7
10/14
10/21
10/28
11/4
11/11
11/18
11/25
12/2
12/9
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Topics
Review
4.2
4.4
4.6
4.7, 5.1
5.4
6.1, 6.2
6.3, 6.4
8.4, 11.3
9.1, 9.2, 9.3
9.5, 7.4
10.3, 10.4
10.7, 10.8
No Class
Review
XXXXXXXXXX
Date
8/28
9/4
9/11
9/18
9/25
10/2
10/9
10/16
10/23
10/30
11/6
11/13
11/20
11/27
12/4
12/11
Important dates:
September 7 - Labor Day, campus closed.
October 16
- Last day to withdraw from Fall classes.
November 25-29 - Thanksgiving Holiday, campus closed.
Lab Schedule (Tentative)
Lab #
Topic
Lab 1
Right-triangle Trigonometry
Lab 2
Graphs of Trigonometric Functions
Lab 3
Verifying Identities
Lab 4
Trigonometric Equations
Lab 5
Law of Sines, Law of Cosines
Lab 6
Review
Lab 7
Vectors
Lab 8
Sequences and Series
Lab 9
Partial Fractions or Binomial Theorem
Lab 10
Conic Sections
Lab 11
Parametric Equations, Polar Coordinates
Lab 12
Review
Date
9/4
9/18
9/25
10/2
10/9
10/16
10/23
10/30
11/6
11/13
11/20
12/4
Fall 2015
FALL 2015
Topics
Review
4.3, Lab
4.5
Lab
Lab, 5.2
Lab
Lab
Lab
Lab
Lab, Review
Lab (Partial fractions)
Lab
Lab
No Class
Lab
Final Exam 9 – 11 am
MATH 2412.C01
Fall 2015
STUDENT CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR:
1. Students should respect others at all times.
2. Students should arrive before the scheduled start of class and be seated and
prepared for the start of class. Late arrivals should quietly take the nearest available
seat to the door. Repeated tardiness may result in disciplinary action.
3. Cell phones should be turned off and placed out of view (in a bag or purse, for
instance). Headsets and earpieces (for music, phones, etc.) are not allowed. Laptop
computers should not be used during class. With the exception of a calculator, all
electronic devices are to be switched off during class, unless an exception is
obtained from the instructor in advance.
4. Audio and/or visual recordings in the classroom are not allowed without the prior
written approval of the instructor.
5. Sleeping in class is not allowed. Students resting their head on the desk or wall may
be asked to leave the classroom. Attention to classroom instruction and activities is
expected at all times.
6. Students are expected to remain in the classroom for the full duration of the class
period (with the exception of announced breaks). Students should only leave the
room for emergencies and should notify the instructor of the nature of the
emergency.
7. Socializing during class is inappropriate. When the instructor is speaking, they
should have your full attention. When another student is asking a question of the
instructor, they should have your full attention. Students may be assigned seating,
as necessary.
8. Eating meals in the classroom is inappropriate.
9. Inappropriate or disruptive behavior may result in the student(s) being asked to
leave the classroom and may also lead to disciplinary action.
10. Each infraction of a class rule may result in a ten point deduction from the student’s
grade point total. Repeated or serious infractions may result in referral for
disciplinary action.
Note: The instructor reserves the right to make changes to this syllabus during the semester.
Changes will be announced during class or emailed to students’ school email addresses.