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DIVISION OF MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
COURSE SYLLABUS
MAT-180 PRECALCULUS: COLLEGE ALGEBRA AND TRIGONOMETRY
COURSE Precalculus is a study of coordinate geometry,functions and graphing,
DESCRIPTION:polynomial and rational functions,exponential, logarithmic,trigonometric,
and inverse trigonometric functions; analytic geometry, and applications.
CREDITS/HOURS:4 credits 4 hours
PREREQUISITE:MAT-160 with a grade of C better or by proficiency examination
GENERAL EDUCATION
COURSE:Yes
STUDENT Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
LEARNING
OBJECTIVES:1.Solve polynomial and rational equations and inequalities.
2.Solve exponential and logarithmic equations.
3.Evaluate trigonometric functions.
4.Verify trigonometric identities.
5.Solve trigonometric equations.
6.Solve and find areas of triangles using trigonometric formulas.
7.Analyze graphs of trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions.
8.Graph constant, linear, absolute value, square root, polynomial, rational exponential ,
logarithmic, and trigonometric functions.
9.Solve real-world applications using various functions such as: linear, rational,
exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric.
ASSESSMENT Each of the above listed student learning objectives will be assessed by,
MEASURES:1. Written assignments and/or quizzes.
2. Written examinations
3. Other, as announced by the instructor
NOTE:A COMPREHENSIVE DEPARTMENTAL FINAL EXAMINATION WILL COUNT 25%
OF THE COURSE GRADE.
COURSE GRADE:Students should refer to the instructor’s grading policy which will be distributed during the first
meeting of the class.
TEXTBOOK:Precalculus: with CalcChat® and CalcView®, 10th Edition, Larson,
Cengage Learning Publisher.
COURSE CONTENT:
TOPIC CHAPTER SECTIONS
Bounded and Unbounded Intervals,Appendix A.1
the piecewise definition of Absolute (Stress Ex.8,page A5
Value (Online)and problems 37,38)
Solving Inequalities,Some Algebra of Appendix A.6 (pages A61 -A62),
Calculus (Online)A.7 (pages A69 -A71)
Functions and their Graphs 1 1.1 (page 7 ),
1.2 (pages 14-16),
1.4 -1.9
Polynomials and Rational Functions 2 2.1 -2.7
Exponential and Logarithmic Functions 3 All
Trigonometry 4 All
Analytic Trigonometry 5 All
6 6.1-6.2
NOTE:Functions,exponential functions,and logarithmic functions are introduced in MAT-160,
Intermediate Algebra. Because of their importance, they are also included and extended here.
Emphasis should be placed on the new material.
REFERENCES:1.Student Solutions Manual to accompany required textbook.
2.College Algebra, Spiegel, Schaum's Outline Series, McGraw-Hill
3.Trigonometry, Ayres, Schaum's Outline Series, McGraw-Hill
4.Precalculus, 6th ed., Cohen, Brooks Cole Publishing
5.Precalculus,7th ed., Sullivan, Pearson Education
ELECTRONIC The Department of Mathematics prohibits the use of cell-phones, PDA’s, laptops,
DEVICES:headphones, IPODs and other such devices in mathematics classes unless otherwise
specified in the grade policy provided by the instructor at the beginning of the
semester.
FACULTY CLASS CANCELLATIONS may be found at http://www.bergen.edu/classcancellations
ABSENCE A list is also posted in a glass case near A-129, the main corridor on the first floor and
PROCEDURE:in Ender Hall. If a cancelled class is not listed, it should be reported to the Mathematics
Department Office or the Adjunct Office (C-107).
WEBSITE:Go to http://www.bergen.edu/academics/academic-divisions-departments/mathematics
for more information regarding the Mathematics Department.
STUDENT Learning Assistance Center Room:L-125 879-7489
SUPPORT Math and Science Walk-In Room:L-131 879-7489
SERVICES:Office of Specialized Services Room: L-115 612-5269
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