Professor: E. Nicoli-Suco
Office: 1539 or 2223
Telephone: 305- 237-3505
Email:esuco@mdc.edu
MAC 1147
Ref. #: 504578
Pre-Calculus
& Trigonomety
Prerequisite:
Students in this class must have completed MAC 1105 with a C or higher, or
have qualified for admission by the college placement test.
Textbook:
Precalculus, Graphs and Models by Bittinger, Beecher, Ellenbogen, Penna
Fourth Edition
ISBN -13
978-0-321-50152-3
Content and Objectives:
To provide the student with the knowledge and understanding of the following
topics:
1) The set of real numbers, subsets, intersection and unions.
2) Field Axioms in construction simple proofs.
3) One dimensional mathematics, the number line: interval notation.
4) Relations and functions: their graphs, domain and range.
5) Inverting one-to-one functions.
6) Symmetry in relations and functions.
7) Horizontal and vertical shifting of functions.
8) Algebra of functions: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and
composition of functions.
9) Using the factor and remainder theorems in polynomial functions.
10) The inverse of a one to one function.
11) Rational functions: vertical, horizontal, or oblique asymptotes.
12) Logarithmic and exponential functions.
13) Mathematical Induction arguments.
14) Sequences: nth term and sum.
15) The binomial expansion and the nth term of the expansion
16) Trigonometric functions, from a numerical, graphical, verbal and
analytic perspective.
17) Trigonometric identities.
18) Radian measure and circular functions
19) Inverse trigonometric functions and trigonometric equations, from a
numerical, graphical, verbal and analytic perspective.
20) Methods of solving triangle, right and oblique, law of the sines and
law of the cosines.
21) Complex numbers and vectors.
Miami Dade College General Education Outcomes
As graduates of Miami Dade College, students will be able to:
1. Communicate effectively using listening, speaking, reading, and writing
skills.
2. Use quantitative analytical skills to evaluate and process numerical data.
3. Solve problems using critical and creative thinking and scientific
reasoning.
4. Formulate strategies to locate, evaluate, and apply information.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of diverse cultures, including global and historical
perspectives.
6. Create strategies that can be used to fulfill personal, civic, and social
responsibilities.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of ethical thinking and its application to issues in
society.
8. Use computer and emerging technologies effectively.
9. Demonstrate an appreciation for aesthetics and creative activities.
10. Describe how natural systems function and recognize the impact of
humans on the environment.
The learning activities designed in this course will address outcomes 2, 3,
4, 6 and 8.
Testing and Gradings:
Best 6 out of 7 exams
600 points
2-Part Final Exam:
200 points
Homework from mymathlab.com 200 pts
No make-ups will be given.
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Online Assignments: You will need to log into www.mymathlab.com; there,
you will find the complete textbook online, along with videotapes and homework
tutorial assignments and quizzes. You will not need to buy the textbook. All you
would need to purchase is the access code to the site, which costs about $ 55.00.
Follow the instructions to register. When completing the registration, they will
ask you for the COURSE ID. The Course ID for this class is nicoli-suco01841
Grading Scale:
90 %
80 %
70 %
60 %
Below
- 100 %
- 89 %
- 79 %
- 69 %
60 %
A
B
C
D
F
Attendance:
Roll will be called almost every day. Attending class is one of the most
determining factors in successfully completing this course. Frequent Absences
will impact your grade in a very negative way. Do not miss class unless you
have a true emergency. If you stop coming to class with the intention to drop,
make sure you do this by filling out a drop card at the Registrar's Office. You
should consult with me before you decide to drop the class.
Need Help?
Feel free to ask as many questions as you want in class, as long as you have
done your homework. Doing the homework and attending class are the most
important things you can do to successfully complete this course. Do visit our
math lab in Room 2223 when you need help with your homework, your online
homework or quizzes. Student assistants, tutors, full time instructors, computer
tutorials, and videotapes are there in place to assist you with this class.
Cellular Phones:
All cell phones MUST BE TURNED OFF during class. Lack of proper attention to
this matter may be cause for disciplinary action.
Foods and Classroom Etiquette:
No food, drinks or chewing gum are allowed in this class. When in class, feet
must be on the floor and your shoes must be on at all times.
Office Hours:
My office hours will be posted shortly on my web site.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Week:
1
Section:
Introduction,
2.1, 2.4
4.1, 4.2
4.3, 4.4
2
4.5
4.6
Exam 1
3
5.1
5.2
5.3, 5.4
4
5.5, 5.6
Exam 2
5
6
7
8
9
10
9.3
9.4, 9.6
10.1
10.2
10.3
Exam 3
11.1
11.2, 11.3
11.4
11.7
Exam 4
Review
Pre-Calculus
Final Exam
6.1, 6.2
6.3
6.4
Suggested Homework
P. 175 #s 1 – 27, 47 – 59, 71 – 75
P. 214 #s 1 - 95
P. 307 #s 1 – 61
P. 321 #s 1 - 39
P. 329 #s 1 – 47
P. 339 #s 1 - 97
P. 357 #s 1- 65, 75, 77, 79
P. 368 #s 1 - 75
Hw # 1 from mymathlab.com
due
P. 389 #s 1 - 95
P. 403 #s 1 – 43, 45, 55,61
P. 423 #s 1 – 89, 107 – 113, 115 –
118 (all)
P. 433 #s 1 - 73
P. 444 #s 1 – 51
P. 455 #s 1, 3, 7, 9
Hw # 2 from mymathlab.com
due
P. 754 #s 1 – 37, 41
P. 764 #s 1 – 27
P. 782 #s 1 – 17, 25 - 43
P. 820 #s 1 - 33
P. 830 #s 1 - 49
P. 840 #s 1 - 37
Hw # 3 from mymathlab.com
due
P. 896 #s 1 - 63
P. 907 #s 1 – 37
P. 919 #s 1 - 49
P. 926 #s 5 - 21
P. 952 #s 1 - 35
Hw # 4 from mymathlab.com
due
P. 482 #s 1 – 99
P. 492 #s 1 - 19
P. 511 #s 1 - 105
P. 526 #s 1 - 73
11
12
13
14
15
16
6.5
6.6
Exam 5
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
Exam 6
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.6
Exam 7
Review
Trig Final
Exam
P. 544 #s 1 - 55
P. 562 #s 1 - 43
Hw # 5 from mymathlab.com
due
P. 585 #s 1 - 75
P. 595 #s 1 - 37
P. 604 #s 1 - 49
P. 616 #s 1 - 65
P. 630 #s 1 - 43
Hw # 6 from mymathlab.com
due
P. 650 #s 1 - 25
P. 661 #s 1 - 27
P. 674 #s 1 - 61
P. 686 #s 1 - 77
P. 694 #s 1 - 15
P. 708 #s 1 - 67
Hw # 7 from mymathlab.com
due