Spring 2019 Course Syllabi

Tentative Course Outline : Chapter Topics Timeline Chapters 1-4 Review Functions Week 1 Chapter 5 Sections 5.1-5.6 Exponential Functions and Logarithmic Functions Week 2-4 Chapter 6 Sections 6.1-6.6 The Trigonometric Functions Week 4-7 Chapter 7 Sections 7.1-7.5 Trigonometric Identities, Inverse Functions, and Equations Week 8-9 Chapter 8 Sections 8.1-8.6 Applications of Trigonometry Week 10-12 Chapter 10 Sections 10.1-10.4, 10.7? Analytic Geometry Topics Week 13-14 Chapter 11 Sections 11.1-11.3 Sequences, Series, and Combinatorics Week 15-16 My final is: Friday, May 3 Required Text: Precalculus: Graphs and Models 5 th Edition by Bittinger, Beecher, Ellenbogen & Penna. Pearson Publishing. Course Requirements: The sequential nature of mathematics deems it necessary for students to attend class on a regular basis, therefore one of the course requirements is regular attendance. Learning math is an investment of time. Math is learned best by practice, reflect, and practice some more. Understanding the examples provided by the instructor and textbook is a good first step. However, to truly know the material, you should be able to look at a problem, know how to proceed, and carry out the steps WITHOUT ASSISTANCE. The independent practice problems provide opportunities for you to get to that point. Passing grades on quizzes and tests demonstrate that you have indeed learned the skills taught.