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1 MATH Precalculus Hours Credit: 4 hours Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MATH 1111 or an SAT Math score of at least 500 or an ACT Math score of at least 20 Math Department recommends a minimum ALEKS Placement score of 61 to be successful in the class. Instructor: MUHAMMAD INAM Office: BOYD minam@westga.edu OFFICE HOURS BOYD 111 Monday 03:30 PM 05:00 PM Wednesday 03:30 PM 5:00 PM Friday 03:30 PM 04:30 PM REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS TEXT AND OTHER REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS. TEXT: College Algebra and Trigonometry, by Julie Miller and Donna Gerken (McGraw Hill Education) ALEKS: All students in MATH 1113 are required to have an ALEKS Account. Go to to purchase an account. The course code for this section is : Courses Description This course is designed to prepare students for calculus, physics and related technical subjects. Topics include an intensive study of algebraic and transcendental functions. Learning Outcomes Students should be able to demonstrate: 1. An understanding of functions and how to graph functions 2. An understanding of operations on functions including function composition 3. An understanding of types of functions. 4. An understanding of rational functions and their graphs, including intercepts and asymptotes 1. An understanding of how to find the zeros of a polynomial and how to factor polynomials 2. An understanding of inverse functions and how to find them graphically and algebraically 3. An understanding of the properties of exponential and logarithmic equations 1. An understanding of how to solve exponential and logarithmic equations 2. An understanding of how to solve systems of equations

2 1. An understanding of how to find the values of the trigonometric functions from right triangles and circles 1. An understanding of how to graph the trigonometric functions 2. An understanding of how to prove trigonometric identities 1. An understanding of how to use the sum, difference, double-angle and half-angle formulas for sine and cosine 1. An understanding of how to solve triangle using the law of sines and law of cosines 2. An understanding of polar coordinates and graphs 3. An understanding of how to analyze and solve applied problems COURSE SCHEDULE WEEK Section Title Learning Outcome 2.3 Functions and Relations Transformations of Graphs Analyzing Graphs of Functions and Piecewise Defined Functions Algebra of Functions and Function Composition Quadratic Functions Polynomials Rational Functions Polynomial and Rational Inequalities 4, TEST Inverse Functions Exponential Functions Logarithmic Functions Properties of Logarithms Exponential and Logarithmic Equations Modeling with Exponential and Logarithmic Functions 16

3 TEST Angles and Their Measures 5.2 Right Triangle Trigonometry Trigonometric Functions of Any Angle Trigonometric Functions Defined on the Unit Circle Graphs of Sine and Cosine Graphs of Other Trigonometric Functions Inverse Trigonometric Functions 6 TEST Fundamental Trigonometric Identities Sum and Difference Formula Double Angle and Half Angle Trigonometric Equations Applications of Right Triangles Law of Sines Law of Cosines Polar coordinates Graphs of Polar Equations TEST 4 Review IMPORTANT DATES: Add/Drop Ends: Wednesday,January 11 th Last Day to Withdrawal with W: Thurday,March 2 nd Last Day of Class: Monday,May 1 Final Exam Period: Monday 3-9 (see The Scoop for specific times) No classes: Monday, January 16 (MLK Day) Monday (Spring Break) COURSE ASSESSMENT NOTE to faculty: The final exam should account for 25% of the students grades. ALEKS should account for a minimum of 10% of the students grade.

4 ASSESSMENT GRADING: 4 Progress Tests 60% Aleks Homework 15% Comprehensive Final Exam 25% NOTE: Graphing calculators equivalent to the TI 83, 84, 85, and 86 will be allowed on the exam, as will scientific calculators. The TI-89 and other equivalent calculators will not be allowed. OTHER COURSE INFORMATION 1) ALEKs Modules: Modules will be given but not be assigned for a grade. However, students must complete Modules by their assigned due date. *Modules are designed to be worked as we cover the content in the semester. Do not procrastinate on your modules or you will risk not getting them finished in time. Students will NOT be given extra time to complete their modules. *If a module is due on Feb 1, it must be completed by January 31 at 11:59 PM. Students should have the following modules completed by each test in order to be fully prepared: TEST 1: Modules 1-3 DUE: Feb 1 TEST 2: Modules 4-7 DUE: Feb 22 TEST 3: Modules 8-10 DUE: March 15 TEST 4: Modules DUE: April 19 Grading Scale: 90% - 100%: A 80% - 89%: B 70% - 79%: C 60% - 69%: D <60%: F

5 Testing /Make-up Policy You must complete each test within the time allowed during the class period Every test score will be used in computation of your progress test average. If you have an excuse absence for one progress test,the next test score will replace the missing test.if you do not request an excuse absence for a missed test, or your request is denied you will received a zero on that test *I WILL NOT DROP LOWEST GRADES. PLEASE DO NOT ASK. COURSE POLICIES AND INFORMATION University Policies and Academic Support Please carefully review the following Common Language for all university course syllabi at the link: It contains important material pertaining to university policies and responsibilities. Because these statements are updated as federal, state, university, and accreditation standards change, you should review the information each semester. For important policy information, i.e., the UWG Honor Code, , and Credit Hour policies, as well as information on Academic Support and Online Courses, please review the information found in the Common Language for Course Syllabi documentation at Academic Honesty Definitions of academic dishonesty are defined in the student handbook:

6 Disabilities Act/Accessibility for the Course If you are a student who is disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and require assistance or support services, please notify me and provide me with a copy of your packet from Student Services. The university will provide you with resources for any audio/visual needs that you may have with the learning management system or course content. Please contact UWG Accessibility Services for more information. Student Conduct Attendance: Attendance will be taken but not used as a grade. *Students are expected to come to class and be present. If you come to class to sleep, be disruptive, or use your phone, you may be asked to leave. *It is the student s responsibility to catch-up on any missed material. You will not be permitted to have a copy of the instructor s notes. It is your responsibility to find out any announcements/changes made during class. Students are expected to abide by the guidelines detailed in the university catalog. Respect and courtesy are required of all students while in the classroom. To create a good environment for learning avoid sidebar conversations with other students while work is being done at the board,rude comments or remarks,raised voices or confrontational comments. FINAL EXAM Monday/Wednesday Class Periods Time Exam Time 12:30-1:45 classes Wednesday, May 3, 11:00-1:00 pm 2:00-3:15 classes Monday, May 8, 2:00-4:00 pm

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SOUTHERN MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE South Portland, Maine 04106 Title: Precalculus Catalog Number: MATH 190 Credit Hours: 3 Total Contact Hours: 45 Instructor: Gwendolyn Blake Email: gblake@smccme.edu Website: