COLLIN COLLEGE
Mathematics and Natural Sciences

FACULTY SYLLABUS

COURSE NUMBER:    MATH 2312

COURSE TITLE:          Pre-Calculus

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Functions and analytic geometry including polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions, complex numbers, vectors, conics, transformation of coordinates, polar coordinates, and parametric equations. Emphasis on mathematical reasoning in preparation for calculus.

CREDIT HRS:    3    LECTURE HRS:    3       LAB HRS:    1

PREREQUISITE:        Math 1316.

COREQUISITE:        None

COURSE DELIVERY METHOD:  This course will be delivered with lecture, demonstration, classroom discussion, lab assignments and homework assignments.

INSTRUCTOR:        Tom Mobley
        Office:                 SCC J136
        Phone:                 972 881-5135
        e-mail:              tmobley@ccccd.edu
        Web Page:       http://iws.ccccd.edu/tmobley/index.htm
        Office Hours:     Mon., Wed. & Fri. 11:00 am to 12:00, Tues. & Thur. 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, or by appointment.
        Math Lab Hours:  Mon. & Wed. 1:00 to 2:00 pm.

CLASS INFORMATION:

Section S04
        Class meeting times:         Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 am to 11:15 am
        Class meeting location:    SCC BB217

TEXTBOOK: PRECALCULUS with Limits, Ron Larson and Robert Hostetler, Houghton Mifflin, 2007.

SUPPLIES:    Graphing Calculator.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course the students should be able to do the following:

1. Demonstrate algebraic techniques necessary for calculus
2. Demonstrate trigonometric techniques necessary for calculus
3. Use vectors to solve problems, both in 2 dimensions and in 3 dimensions
4. Find partial fraction decomposition and solve nonlinear systems
5. Analyze conic sections in both rectangular and polar coordinates

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Attend lectures, complete required exams, quizzes, and assignments. Labs are to be completed with a lab partner. Graphing calculators are used in lieu of trig tables.

WITHDRAWAL POLICY:

Under section 51.907 of the Texas Education Code, students may not withdraw from more than six courses including any course a transfer student has withdrawn fom at another Texas institute of higher education. For exemptions, visit http://www.ccccd.edu/aro/withdrawal.htm.

Last Day to Drop with a “w” is October 16, 2009. NO EXCEPTIONS!

To drop this class, you need to do the following:
1. Attain a Drop/Add sheet from the registrar’s office;
2. Turn in the completed form to the office of Admission and Records 972-881-5710 on or prior to the drop deadline date;
3. All students will receive an F if they do not finish this class and do not withdraw on or prior to the drop deadline date.
4.   Make sure your six course limit is satisfied.

You may repeat this course only once after receiving a grade, including W. If you drop the course before the census date, September 8, 2009, you will not be penalized in regard to the repeat policy. If you drop the class after the census date, a grade of W will be posted to your transcript and count as one attempt toward the repeat policy.

 
METHOD OF EVALUATION:

GRADING POLICY:


4 Chapter Exams (15% each)
   60%
Lab
   15%
Participation and Daily Quizzes     5%
Final Exam   20%
Total 100%

 
 
GRADE SCALE:



89.5 - 100 A
79.5 - 89.4 B
69.5 - 79.4 C
59.5 - 69.4 D
59.4 and Below F

 ATTENDANCE POLICY:   
Attendance is expected of all students. If a student is unable to attend class it is his/her responsibility to contact a study partner to obtain assignments.

RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS:
Please, refer to the current Collin Student Handbook.

ADA STATEMENT:
It is the policy of Collin County Community College to provide reasonable accomodations for qualified individuals who are students with disabilities. This college will adhere to all applicable federal, state ansd local laws, regulations, and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accomodations as required to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student's responsibility to contact the ACCESS Office (G-200) or (972)881-5898, (V/TDD - 972-881-5950) in a timely manner if he/she desires to arrange for accomodations.

ACADEMIC ETHICS:

The College District may initiate disciplinary proceedings against any student accused of scholastic dishonesty. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, statements, acts or omissions related to application for enrollment or the award of a degree, and/or the submission of material as one's own work that is not one's own.Scholastic dishonesty may involve one or more of the following acts: cheating, plaigerism, collusion and/or falsifying academic records.

Cheating is the willful giving or receiving of information in an unauthorized manner during an examination, illicitly obtaining examination questions in advance, using someone else's work in advance as if it were one's own, copying  computer disks or files,  and any other dishonest  means of attempting to  fulfill the requirements of a course.

Plaigerism is the use of an author's words or ideas as if they were one's own without giving credit to the source, including but not limited to, failure to acknowledge a direct quotation.

Collusion is intentionally aiding or attempting to aid another student in an act of scholastic dishonesty, including but not limited to, providing a paper or project to another student; providing an inappropriate level of assistance; communicating answers to a classmate during an examination; removing tests or answer sheets from a test site, and allowing a classmate to copy answers.

Contact the Dean of Students at 972 881-5771 for the disciplinary process and procedures or consult the CCCCD student handbook.

NOTE:  A copy of the generic syllabus is available in the division office and on the web at: iws.ccccd.edu/syllabus.

Makeup Policy: Every student is responsible for any assignment given during his/her absence. A student missing one exam for a valid reason may replace the missing grade with the final exam grade. No make-up tests will be given. All students are required to take the Final exam.

Proposed Course Calendar:  
Week Class Topic Reading Section
8/14
 Review, Factoring, Simplifying Complex Fractions
  A.4, A.7
8/31
 Difference quotient, Composite Functions, Inverses
 1.4, 1.8, 1.9
9/7
 Rational Functions, Inequalities, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions 2.6, 2.7, 3.4

9/8/2009  **** Fall Census Date

   Test 1 in Class
  Chapters 1-3
9/14
 Trigonometric Functions 4.5, 4.6
9/21
 Inverse Trig Functions, Trigonometric Equations
 4.7, 5.3
9/28
 Trigonometry Topics
 5.5

   Test 2  in Class
 Chapters 4 and 5
10/5
 Nonlinear Equations and Partial Fraction Decomposition
 7.1, 7.4
10/12
 Parabolas, Ellipses 10.2, 10.3
10/16
 **** LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW
10/19
 Hyperbolas, Parametric Equations
 10.4, 10.6
10/26
 Polar Equations of Conics
 10.7, 10.8, 10.9
11/2
 Review and Test 3

   Test 3 in Class
 Chapters 7 and 10
11/9
 Vectors in 2-dimensions and 3-dimensions 6.4, 11.2
11/16
 Dot Product and Cross Product 11.2, 11.3
11/23
 Dot Product and Cross Product 11.2, 11.3
 
   Test 4 in Class
 Chapter 11
11/30
 Review
12/7
 Final Exam - December 8, 2009 - 10:00 to NOON
  


Click here for the assignment for Lab 1.

Click here for the assignment for Lab 2.

Click here for the assignment for Lab 3.

Click here for the assignment for Lab 4.

For a list of outcomes correlated with sections in the book, click here.