Course Syllabus

Jump to Today

Here is the link to the full course syllabus

(updated 3/23/2020)

b. M155TTh (27810) Syllabus (New).pdf

 

Course Description:

This course is designed to prepare students for calculus. It includes an analysis of linear, absolute value, quadratic, polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions and their inverses. Additional topics included are the complex numbers, systems of equations and inequalities, conics, sequences, series, the binomial theorem, and mathematical induction.

 

Student Learning Outcomes:

A.  Demonstrate an understanding of the properties of linear, non-linear and transcendental functions, and use them to evaluate expressions, solve equations, and solve applications.

B.  Explore and analyze conic sections.

C.  Identify a geometric and an arithmetic progression and use the binomial theorem to expand the power of a binomial.

D.  Demonstrate an understanding of and use the principle of mathematical induction.

IMPORTANT DATES:

LAST DAY TO GET A REFUND/INSTRUCTOR INTIATED ADD: Friday, January 24

LAST DAY TO DROP WITH NO “W” GRADE: Friday, January 31

LAST DAY TO ELECT P/NP GRADING OPTION: Tuesday, February 18

LAST DAY TO DROP WITH A “W” GRADE: Friday, April 24

Textbook:

Great news: your textbook for this class is available for free online!

Precalculus from OpenStax, ISBN 1-947172-06-9

You have several options to obtain this book:

  • View online (Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site.)
  • Download a PDF (Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site.)
  • Order a print copy (Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site.) 

You can use whichever formats you want. Web view is recommended -- the responsive design works seamlessly on any device.

Important Notes:

  • Netiquette:  Everyone will need to read over the Core Rule of Netiquette to maintain a safe space to communicate in an online environment. 

    https://coursedesign.colostate.edu/obj/corerulesnet.html

  • Students not in attendance for the first two weeks of classes will be dropped from the course. Any student who misses an excess of 10% of the total class hours are subject to be dropped from the course (total class hours is 90 and 10% of 90 is 9 hours, which is the 4th class missed). The day you enroll in the course you are signing a contract to come to class every day and on time. Also, arriving late or leaving early is not acceptable behavior and disruptive to the instructor and fellow classmates.   If more than 15 minutes of class is missed, then you will be marked as absent. (New:  I will be taking attendance every class meeting just as I did during face-to-face instruction.  You must log in and I must see you on the Zoom screen.  You must be logged in during the normal course instruction hours.  As well as participate by taking notes.)
  • Any student needing accommodations should inform the instructor. Students with disabilities who may need accommodations for this class are encouraged to notify the instructor and contact the Disabled Students Program and Services (DSPS) [Link to DSPS] early in the quarter so that reasonable accommodations may be implemented as soon as possible. Students may contact the DSPS by visiting the Center (located in LA Building) or by phone (562-2451 ext. 2335). All information will remain confidential.
  • Academic dishonesty and plagiarism will result in a failing grade on the assignment. Using someone else's ideas or phrasing and representing those ideas or phrasing as our own, either on purpose or through carelessness, is a serious offense known as plagiarism. "Ideas or phrasing" includes written or spoken material, from whole papers and paragraphs to sentences, and, indeed, phrases but it also includes statistics, lab results, art work, etc.  Please see the Cerritos handbook for policies regarding plagiarism, harassment, etc. [Link to Academic Honesty -Dishonesty Policy]
  • Cerritos College Food and Housing Insecurity Taskforce seeks to improve student’s ability to access food and housing resources. The taskforce is committed to fostering community partnerships, increasing awareness, advocating for resources, and addressing barriers to create a safe and supportive campus for our students to be successful. [Link to Falcon Basic Needs]

Course Summary:

Course Summary
Date Details Due