Course Outline Math 10Z1: Pre-Calculus Mathematics: Fall 2011

Course Outline
Math 10Z1: Pre-Calculus Mathematics:
Fall 2011
Class Syllabus & Assignment Schedule
Meeting Times
Tuesdays:
Instructor
Prof. Daniel E. Bentil
Office
25 Colchester Avenue (Mansfield House) Room 305
Phone numbers
656 - 3832 (office), 656 - 2940 (Department)
Email
[email protected]
Text
4:00 - 6:45pm in Votey 254
PreCalculus (5th Edition) by J. D. Faires and J. DeFranza
Material
Chapters 1 through 5 (See class syllabus link above)
Prerequisite
Math 9
Office Hours
Tuesdays: 1:00 - 2:30pm
Other times: By appointment only
Grades
Tests
Assignments/Quizzes
200 points
25%
Four Exams
400 points
50%
Final Exam
200 points
25%
Four exams covering Chapters 1, 2, 3 & 4; Final Exam (Chapters 4 & 5): TBA
Math 10 is a requirement for some academic disciplines. It also aims at developing students'
skills in working with numerical, algebraic, and trigonometric expressions in preparation for
Math 21. Students who intend to sign up for Math 19 following a precalculus course are encouraged
to register for Math 9, which is less rigorous than Math 10.
Guidelines
Course Expectation & Conduct: We shall cover most of Chapters 1 through 5 of the text. The
purpose of our class meetings is to help you to obtain the core material that will allow you to learn
through your own work outside the classroom. Therefore, an essential part of your {positive}
learning process is to look for additional information from the library and other sources.
The precalculus textbook assigned for Math 9 is highly recommended alongside the required
textbook for Math 10.
All rules including student class conduct, cheating, attendance, etc. will be handled as required by
the student code of conduct currently in effect. Should you miss a test due to illness or an
emergency, you will be required to provide a note from your Dean's Office in order to be allowed to
make-up on the tests. Students who require special accommodation must have a formal letter from
Specialized Student Services and must also formally notify me of this need early in the term.
Students with Special Needs: Students with documented learning disabilities are entitled by law to
certain “reasonable accommodations.” If you have a documented reason for special
accommodations, you must provide written evidence of this as soon as possible from the appropriate
office. No accommodations can or will be given without the documentation.
Class Syllabus & Assignment Schedule
Math 10Z1: Pre-Calculus Mathematics
Fall 2011
DATE
SECTION
Aug 30
Welcome Message & Course Expectations
Sept 6
Sept 13
SELF-HELP PROBLEMS
1.2 The Real Line
p.13: 21-62(odd)
1.3 The Coordinate Plane
p.20: 1,7,25,31-60 (odd)
1.4 Equations and Graphs
p.28: 15-40 (odd)
1.6 Functions
p.50: 15-40 (odd)
1.7-1.8 Linear & Quadratic Functions
p. 62: 10-36(odd); p.73: 6-28 (odd)
Review Exercises
p.76: 11-80 (odd)
Graded Homework: Assignment 1
Quiz 1: Chapter 1
Sept 20
2.2 Other Common Functions
p.91: 5-26 (odd)
2.3 Combination of Functions
p.100: 6-22 (odd)
Exam 1: Chapter 1
Sept 27
2.4 Composition of Functions
p.109: 5-20 (odd); 26-28
2.5 Inverse Functions
p.119: 7-24 (odd)
Review Exercises
p.120: 7-40 (odd)
Graded Homework: Assignment 2
Quiz 2: Chapter 2
Oct 4
3.2 Polynomial Functions
p.142: 10-30 (odd)
3.3 Factors & Zeros of Polynomials
p.154: 7-32 (odd)
Exam 2: Chapter 2
Oct 11
3.4 Rational Functions
p.168: 7-40 (odd)
Oct 18
3.5 Other Algebraic Functions
p.175 1-26 (odd)
3.6 Complex Roots of Polynomials
p.184: 11-46 (odd)
Review Exercises
p.185: 3-20 (odd), 31, 34, 55, 64, 71
Graded Homework: Assignment 3
Quiz 3: Chapter 3
Oct 25
4.2 Measuring Angles
p.200: 15-40 (odd)
4.3 Right Triangle Trigonometry
p.206: 15-23 (odd)
4.4 Sine & Cosine Functions
p.219: 14-54 (odd)
Exam 3: Chapter 3
Nov 1
4.5 Graphs of Sine & Cosine Functions
p.229: 5-26 (odd)
Nov 8
Nov 15
4.6 Other Trigonometric Functions
p.237: 10-42 (odd)
4.7 Trigonometric Identities
p.250: 5-46 (odd)
Review Exercises
p.273: 7-20 (odd), 24, 61, 67, 68
5.2 Exponential Functions
p.292: 1-20 (odd); 25, 29
5.3 Logarithmic Functions
p.303: 1-20 (odd); 27, 29, 31, 65, 69
Graded Homework: Assignment 4
Quiz 4: Chapter 4
Nov 21 - 25
Thanksgiving Recess
Thanksgiving Recess
Nov 29
Exam 4: Chapter 4
Dec 6
5.4 Exponential Growth & Decay
p.310: 1-10 (odd)
General Review
General Review
TBA
Final Examination
Final Examination