Spring 2019 Course Syllabi

PreCalculus MATH 107 Pre-Calculus (4 semester credits) Course Description : This course covers the following topics: equations and inequalities, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities, inverse functions and equations, applications of trigonometry, analytic geometry Prerequisite(s): MATH 103 or appropriate math placement test Instructor: Harmony Richman Email: harmony.richman@vcsu.edu Phone: 701-845-7198 Office Location: McFarland 427C Delivery Method: Interactive Video Network Office Hours: By appointment Textbook: None required Course Requirements : Students are expected to: ● Participate regularly in class discussions. ● Submit graded assignments by dates posted on the course calendar. On each assignment you must show ALL YOUR WORK for full credit. If you do not show work, but simply state your answer, you will receive NO credit for the assignment. ● Read assignments as provided by instructor. ● Do ungraded, independent practice exercises. ● Submit assigned problems as pdf or jpeg files. ● Complete graded quizzes after each chapter(s). Course Objectives/Student Outcomes: The student will be introduced to the topics above which require certain techniques for solutions. We will develop ideas and methods for applying these techniques leading to a solution or resolution of the question. During the course the student will be exposed to the use and application of the graphing calculator in the appropriate areas. Relationship to Campus Theme: The course addresses the campus theme by exploring real world applications of mathematics in economics, behavioral, social and life science. Grading Criteria: Your final grade is determined by dividing total points earned by total points possible. Points will be awarded for math activities, selected exercises, quizzes (may or may not be scheduled) and tests. Grades will be calculated using the following criteria: A 90% - 100% B 80% - 89% C 70% - 79% D 60% - 69%