MAT 153 Pre-Calculus, Section 01, CN 20953, Spring 2012
Class
meets MWF 11:30AM - 12:40PM in SBS A144
Instructor:
Office: NSM A-123; Office phone number: (310) 243- 3139
e-mail address: sraianu@csudh.edu;
URL: http://www.csudh.edu/math/sraianu;
Office hours: Monday, Wednesday: 2:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.,
Friday: 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. or by appointment.
Course Description: MAT 153, College Algebra and Trigonometry, covers Chapters
9-26 from the book: functions, including their graphs, domain, range, inverse
functions. Standard algebraic transformations of functions
and the corresponding geometric transformations of their graphs. Exponential and logarithmic functions and equations; exponential
growth and decay. Right-triangle trigonometry and
applications. Trigonometric and inverse trigonometric
functions and their graphs. Harmonic motion and
sinusoids. Trigonometric identities and equations.
The laws of sines and cosines.
Text: Precalculus (second edition), by Fred Safier,
Schaum’s outlines, McGraw Hill.
Objectives:
After completing MAT 153 the student
should be able to: obtain the domain and graph of linear, quadratic,
exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, and inverse trigonometric functions;
understand the Vertical and Horizontal Line Tests; find the composition of two
functions algebraically, and the inverse of a function, both algebraically and
geometrically; understand the effects on the graph of a function (e.g.
translations and/or reflections) due to standard algebraic changes to the
function; use laws of exponents and logarithms and trigonometric identities;
simplify expressions involving exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions;
solve exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric equations; prove
trigonometric identities; solve standard exponential growth and decay problems;
understand the correspondence between the symmetries of the trigonometric
circle and the symmetries of the trigonometric functions; use a graphic
calculator to graph and evaluate exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric
functions; solve triangles using the Laws of Sines
and Cosines; apply trigonometry to surveying, navigation, area, and angular
speed problems and harmonic oscillations; throughout, use standard mathematical
notation and terminology and avoid nonsensical expressions and statements.
Prerequisites: Fulfillment of ELM requirement.
Grades: Grades will be based on three in‑class 70-minutes examinations (60% total), a comprehensive final examination (25%), and quizzes, homework, attendance and other assignments (15%) for the remainder.
The exact grading system for your section is the following:
Each of the three 70-minutes exams will be graded on a 100 scale, then the sum of the scores is divided by 5 and denoted by E.
Homework will be due every
Sunday at
It is important to do the homework, because problems on the quizzes and exams will be similar to the problems in the homework assignments.
5 to 10 minutes quizzes will be given in principle every Monday, and will be graded on a scale from 1 to 5. The average of the quizzes scores is denoted by Q.
There are also 5 points awarded for attendance and class participation. This portion of the grade is denoted by A.
The final exam will be graded out of a maximum possible 200, then the score is divided by 8 and denoted by F.
To determine your final grade, compute E+H+Q+A+F. The maximum is 100, and the grade will be given by the rule:
A: 93‑100; A‑: 90‑92; B+: 87‑89; B: 83‑86; B‑: 80‑82
C+: 77‑79; C: 73‑76; C‑:
70‑72; D+: 67‑69; D: 60‑66; F: Less than 60.
Makeups: No makeup examinations or quizzes will be given. If you must miss an examination for a legitimate reason, discuss this, in advance, with me, and I may then substitute the relevant score from your final examination for the missing grade.
Accomodations for Students with Disabilities: Cal State Dominguez Hills adheres to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations for students with temporary and permanent disabilities. If you have a disability that may adversely affect your work in this class, I encourage you to register with Disabled Student Services (DSS) and to talk with me about how I can best help you. All disclosures of disabilities will be kept strictly confidential. Please note: no accommodation may be made until you register with the DSS in WH B250. For information call (310) 243-3660 or to use telecommunications Device for the Deaf, call (310) 243-2028.
Academic Integrity: The mathematics department does not tolerate cheating. Students who have questions or concerns about academic integrity should ask their professors or the counselors in the Student Development Office, or refer to the University Catalog for more information. (Look in the index under "academic integrity".)
Technology:
Symbolic calculators, such as TI-89 or TI-92 are not acceptable for this
course.
Exam rules: Students must leave their CSUDH student ID on their desk for the duration of the exam. Cell phones, iPhones, iPods, or PDAs of any kind, as well as headphones, may not be used at all during a test. Students are discouraged from leaving the exam room during the period of the exam. Restroom breaks must be kept under five minutes and are limited to one/exam. You will be penalized 5 points if you are gone more than five minutes. No more than one student can be out of the room at any given time during an exam. If a student finds it necessary to leave the room under these circumstances, they are not permitted to access computer terminals, smoke, read notes/books, or talk with others. If a student is found engaging in this behavior, appropriate disciplinary action will be taken. Whenever a student leaves the room, they must turn their exam upside down on their desk. All book bags or similar items will be deposited in the front of the class for the duration of the test.
Tentative schedule
1. M 1/23: 9 Functions
2. W 1/25: 10 Linear Functions
3. F 1/27: 11 Transformations and graphs
4. M 1/30: 12 Quadratic Functions
5. W 2/1: 13 Algebra of Functions; Inverse Functions
6. F 2/3: 14 Polynomial Functions
7. M 2/6: 15 Rational Functions
8. W 2/8: 16 Algebraic Functions; Variation
9. F 2/10: 17 Exponential Functions
10. M 2/13: 18 Logarithmic Functions
11. W 2/15: 19 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
12. F 2/17: 19 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
13. M 2/20: Presidents’ Day Holiday
14: W 2/22 : Review
15. F 2/24: Exam I
16. M 2/27: 20 Trigonometric Functions
17. W 2/29: 20 Trigonometric Functions
18. F 3/2: 20 Trigonometric Functions
19. M 3/5: 21 Graphs of Trigonometric Functions
20: W 3/7: 21 Graphs of Trigonometric Functions
21. F 3/9: 21 Graphs of Trigonometric Functions
22. M 3/12: 22 Angles
23. W 3/14: 22 Angles
24. F 3/16: 23 Trigonometric Equations and Identities
25. M 3/19: 23 Trigonometric Equations and Identities
26. W 3/21: 23 Trigonometric Equations and Identities
27. F 3/23: 23 Trigonometric Equations and Identities
28. M 3/26: Spring Recess
29. W 3/28: Spring Recess
30. F 3/30: Spring Recess
31. M 4/2: Review
32. W 4/4: Exam II
33. F 4/6: 24 Sum, Difference, Multiple,
and Half-Angle Formulas
34. M 4/9: 24 Sum, Difference, Multiple, and
Half-Angle Formulas
35. W 4/11: 24 Sum, Difference, Multiple, and
Half-Angle Formulas
36. F 4/13: 24 Sum, Difference, Multiple, and
Half-Angle Formulas
37. M 4/16: 24 Sum, Difference, Multiple, and
Half-Angle Formulas
38. W 4/18: 24 Sum, Difference, Multiple, and
Half-Angle Formulas
39. F 4/20: 25 Inverse Trigonometric Functions
40. M 4/23: 25 Inverse Trigonometric Functions
41. W 4/25: 25 Inverse
Trigonometric Functions
42. F 4/27: 26 Triangles
43. M 4/30: 26 Triangles
44. W 5/2: 26 Triangles
45. F 5/4: 26 Triangles
46. M 5/7: Review
47: W 5/9: Exam III
48: F 5/11: Review
Final examination: Wednesday, May
16, 11:30 AM-1:30 PM.
Important Dates:
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Late Registration |
Saturday –Thursday |
January 21-February 9* |
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Change of Program and Add/Drop Deadline |
Saturday-Thursday |
January 21-February 9* |
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Instructor Drop Deadline |
Friday |
February 3, 12 pm |
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Summer Graduation Deadline |
Wednesday |
February 1 |
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Credit/No Credit and Audit Grading Deadline |
Thursday |
February 9 |
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Drop without Record of Enrolment Deadline |
Thursday |
February 9* |
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Last Day to Drop from FT to PT Status with Refund |
Thursday |
February 9* |
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Student Census |
Friday |
February 17 |
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Serious and Compelling Reason Required to Drop/Withdraw |
Friday-Thursday |
February 10-April 19* |
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President’s Day |
Monday |
February 20 |
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Spring Recess (includes Cesar Chavez Holiday) |
Monday-Saturday |
March 26-March 31 |
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Last Day for Pro-rata Refund of Non-Resident Tuition and State University Fees |
Monday |
April 2 |
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Honors Convocation |
Friday |
April 13 |
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Summer Graduation Application –Late Deadline |
Monday |
April 16 |
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Serious Accident/Illness Required to Drop/Withdraw |
Friday-Thursday |
April 20-May 10* |
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Last Day of Scheduled Classes |
Friday |
May 11 |
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Study Day |
Saturday |
May 12 |
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Final Examination |
Saturday-Friday |
May 12-May 18 |
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Grades Submission Begin |
Tuesday |
May 15 |
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Commencement |
Friday |
May 18 |
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Evaluation Day |
Friday |
May 18 |
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Final Grades Due |
Wednesday |
May 23, 3 pm* |