Precalculus

Required Text

Larson, R. (2015). Precalculus: Hybrid edition, (9th ed.). Belmont, CA: Books/Cole; Cengage Learning.
ISBN: 9781133950547
eBook option ISBN: 9781285858319

Course Description
An intermediate level mathematics course on the basics of algebra and trigonometry. Topics include factorization,
powers and exponents, radicals, quadratic equations, inequalities and absolute value, progressions, graphing,
introduction to limits, and basic trigonometry.

Course Objectives
Upon completing this course you will be able to:

Choose which function type best suits specific problems requirements.

Solve systems of 2-, 3- and higher-variable linear equations.
Simplify trigonometric functions by manipulating trigonometric identities.
Perform basic matrix algebra operations.
Discriminate to which conic section an equation belongs by examination of its leading coefficients.
Determine finite and infinite series.
Apply basic probability rules to problems involving uncertainty.
Define what limits are and how they are used.

Tentative Schedule
Assigned Reading
Read sections 1.1 1.5 from our textbook
Read the week one lecture: Evaluating
Week 1: Functions Functions, Finding Domain, andRange of
Functions
Watch this week's video lectures
Assignments

Week 2: Systems of Equations
Week 3: Matrices
Week 4: Trigonometric Functions
Week 5: Conic Sections
Participate in the week one discussion:
Introductions and the Average Rate
ofChange
Complete the week one practice assignment
Complete the week one quiz
Assigned Reading
Read sections 7.1 7.5 from our textbook
Read the week two lecture: Solving a
System of Equations
Watch this week's video lectures
Assignments
Participate in the week two discussion: The
Mixture Problem
Complete the week two practice assignment
Complete the week two quiz
Assigned Reading
Read sections 8.1 8.4 from our textbook
Read the week three lecture: Algebra of
Matrices
Watch this week's video lectures
Assignments
Participate in the week three discussion:
Matrices
Complete the week three practice
assignment
Complete the week three quiz
Assigned Reading
Read sections 4.1 4.7 and 5.1 5.5 from
our textbook
Read the week four lecture: Angles
Watch this week's video lectures
Assignments
Participate in the week four discussion:
Trigonometry in Antiquity
Complete the week four practice
assignment
Complete the Midterm Exam
Assigned Reading
Read sections 10.1 10.4 from our textbook
Read the week five lecture: Ellipses and
Hyperbolas
Watch this week's video lectures
 Assignments
Participate in the week five discussion:
Conic Sections
Complete the week five practice assignment
Complete the week five quiz
Assigned Reading
Read sections 9.1 9.3 from our textbook
Read the week six lecture: Properties of
Summation and Writing Summations
Watch this week's video lectures
Week 6: Series and Sequences
Assignments
Participate in the week six discussion:
Annuities or Lump Sums?
Complete the week six practice assignment
Complete the week six quiz
Assigned Reading
Read sections 9.5 9.7 from our textbook
Read the week seven lecture:
Combinations and Permutations
Watch this week's video lectures
Week 7: Probability Assignments
Participate in the week seven discussion:
Probability
Complete the week seven practice
assignment
Complete the week seven quiz
Assigned Reading
Read the week eight lecture: Limits
Watch this week's video lectures
Assignments
Week 8: Limits Participate in the week eight discussion:
Course Reflection
Complete the week eight practice
assignment
Complete the Final Exam

Work must be submitted by 11:59 PM C.S.T. on the due date

Course Prerequisites
MA105

Grading Policy
 Assignment Percentage
Discussions 40%
Assignments 40%
Midterm 10%
Final 10%

Expected Student Workload

The following table outlines the academic effort required for you to be successful in this course. While the times in the
table are approximate, it is presented to help with your time management. If you have any questions or concerns, please
direct them to your instructor or student advisor.

Estimated Hours
Week Type of Activity Activity
Required

Readings/Lectures 6.0

Online Discussions 3.0

Assignments 0.0

1 Readings 5.5

Discussions 2.0
Preparation
Assignments 2.0

Clinical/Lab Hours 0.0

Estimated Hours
Week Type of Activity Activity
Required

Readings/Lectures 4.5

Online Discussions 3.0

Assignments 0.0

2 Readings 3.0

Discussions 2.0
Preparation
Assignments 2.0

Clinical/Lab Hours 0.0

Estimated Hours
Week Type of Activity Activity
Required
 Readings/Lectures 4.0

Online Discussions 3.0

Assignments 0.0

3 Readings 3.3

Discussions 2.0
Preparation
Assignments 2.0

Clinical/Lab Hours 0.0

Estimated Hours
Week Type of Activity Activity
Required

Readings/Lectures 4.5

Online Discussions 3.0

Assignments 0.0

4 Readings 4.0

Discussions 2.0
Preparation
Assignments 2.0

Clinical/Lab Hours 0.0

Estimated Hours
Week Type of Activity Activity
Required

Readings/Lectures 4.5

Online Discussions 3.0

Assignments 0.0

5 Readings 3.3

Discussions 2.0
Preparation
Assignments 2.0

Clinical/Lab Hours 0.0

Estimated Hours
Week Type of Activity Activity
Required

6 Online Readings/Lectures 5.5

 Discussions 3.0

Assignments 0.0

Readings 3.4

Discussions 2.0
Preparation
Assignments 2.0

Clinical/Lab Hours 0.0

Estimated Hours
Week Type of Activity Activity
Required

Readings/Lectures 5.5

Online Discussions 3.0

Assignments 0.0

7 Readings 3.0

Discussions 2.0
Preparation
Assignments 2.0

Clinical/Lab Hours 0.0

Estimated Hours
Week Type of Activity Activity
Required

Readings/Lectures 5.0

Online Discussions 3.0

Assignments 0.0

8 Readings 2.0

Discussions 2.0
Preparation
Assignments 2.0

Clinical/Lab Hours 0.0

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