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BERGEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DIVISION OF MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
COURSE SYLLABUS
MAT-091 PRECALCULUS SUPPORT
COURSE Precalculus Support is a recitation class designed to provide additional instructional
DESCRIPTION: time for students enrolled in or repeating MAT-180.
CREDITS/HOURS: 1 credit (non-degree), 1 hour
PREREQUISITE: A grade of C or better in MAT-160 Intermediate Algebra or by proficiency examination.
COREQUISITE: MAT-180
STUDENT Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
LEARNING 1. Evaluate trigonometric functions;
OBJECTIVES: 2. Apply trigonometric functions to real-world situations;
3. Verify trigonometric identities;
4. Solve trigonometric equations;
5. Solve and find areas of triangles using trigonometric functions;
6. Analyze graphs of trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions;
7. Solve polynomial and rational equations and inequalities;
8. Solve exponential and logarithmic equations;
9. Graph constant, linear, absolute value, square root, polynomial, rational,
exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions;
10. Solve real-world applications using various functions such as linear,
rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric.
ASSESSMENT MEASURES:
Each student is required to keep a class-folder for this course. The class-folder should contain:
• This course outline;
• Class-folder due dates sheet;
• Hand-outs from this class;
• Graded assignments, quizzes, tests;
• Your weekly journal entry;
• Your weekly assignment.
You are required to hand in this class-folder each week, at least twenty-four hours prior to class meeting time.
Record of Grades: When an assignment, quiz, or test is returned to you by your MAT-180 instructor,
record your grade on this item on the class-folder due dates sheet. When you complete corrections to
the graded item, attach the corrections to the graded item and place these papers in your class-folder.
Weekly Journal Entry: Each student is to keep a weekly journal. Your weekly journal entry must include:
• A brief description of the material covered in your MAT-180 class during the past week.
• A brief description of those topics where you are having difficulties, with an example of the type
of problem that causes difficulties, specifically indicating the point at which the difficulty arises.
COURSE GRADE: Students should refer to the instructor’s grading and attendance policy which will be
distributed during the first meeting of the class.
TEXTBOOK: Precalculus: with CalcChat® and CalcView®, 10th Edition, Larson,
Cengage Learning Publisher.
EXTRA HELP:
The Cerullo Learning Assistance Center in L-125, provides one-on-one and small group tutoring
assistance. A schedule of the Center’s activities is posted on the bulletin board outside
the Center. The office may be reached by telephone: 201-447-7489.
The Math and Science Walk-In in L-131, is for students to work on assignments or study for
exams. Tutors and/or faculty may be available for assistance.
The Online Tutoring is provided by Smarthinking. Applications for this service are available in
the Cerullo Learning Assistance Center Homepage or L-125.
ELECTRONIC The Department of Mathematics prohibits the use of cell-phones, PDA’s,
DEVICES: laptops, headphones, IPODs and other such devices in mathematics classes
unless otherwise specified in the grading 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 Department
Office (A-327) 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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