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