Pre-calculus College Mathematics CRN: 40195 M, T, and Th, from 9 am to 1 pm Sem II C2109 Graphing calculator advised, but not required Text title Author Publisher ISBN Precalculus Michael Sullivan Prentice Hall 013143120-X This class will prepare students for calculus, but it is also designed to be an introduction to mathematical modeling. Problems from the world around us will motivate the material and students will leave with a portfolio of methods and concepts to approach problems in the physical, life, and social sciences. Graphical and numerical methods will be used throughout. Tentative Schedule: Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Monday Tuesday Thursday Monday Tuesday Thursday Monday Tuesday Thursday Monday Tuesday Thursday Monday Tuesday Thursday Equations, geometry, Pythagorean theorem Cartesian coordinate system, graphs, linear functions Circles, ellipses, systems of linear equations Linear programming, isoperimetric problem Parabolas, quadratic functions Polynomial functions, systems of general equations Rational functions, asymptotes Fractals, exponential expressions; take-home midterm Exponential functions and models Logarithmic expressions and equations Logarithmic functions and models Triangle trigonometry, measuring the solar system Circular trig functions, Identities Trigonometric models Final