Text: Precalculus: Functions & Graphs, 6th edition, by M.A. Munem and J.P. Yizze

Prerequisites: Trigonometry, MTH 1753, or an equivalent course. You should also have current algebra skills at the level of DVM 1193, Intermediate Algebra. If you do not have current knowledge of these topics, you should ask your instructor about course level changes.

Course Objectives: This course is designed to teach students the algebraic concepts and review the trigonometric concepts needed for scientific/engineering calculus.

Syllabus/Calendar/Suggested Testing Scheme

Week	16-Week Semester	12-Week Semester	11-Week Semester
1	1.3, 1.4, 1.5	1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1	1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1
2	2.1, 2.2, 2.3	2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5	2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5
3	2.4, 2.5, 3.1	Test #1, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3	Test #1, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3
4	Test #1, 3.2, 3.3	3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1	3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1
5	3.4, 3.5, 3.6	4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5	4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5
6	4.1, 4.2, 4.3	Test #2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.4	Test #2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.4
7	4.4, 4.5, 8.1	8.6, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3	8.6, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4
8	Test #2, 8.2	9.4, 9.6, 10.1, 10.2	9.6, 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.5*
9	8.4, 8.6, 9.1	10.3, 10.5, Test #3	Test #3, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8
10	9.2, 9.3, 9.4, (9.5*)	5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8	6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4
11	9.6, 10.1, 10.2, 10.3	6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4	7.2, 7.3, Review, Test #4
12	10.4*, 10.5*, 5.5, Test #3	7.2, 7.3, Review, Test #4
13	5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8
14	6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4
15	6.4, 7.2, 7.3
16	Review, Test #4

Attendance is required in this course. Students who miss more than 4 classes may be withdrawn. After the withdrawal date each semester, neither the student nor the instructor may initiate a withdrawal. It is the student's responsibility to initiate all withdrawals in this course. The instructor may withdraw students for excessive absences (4) or failure to meet course objectives but makes no commitment to do this for the student.

Incomplete grades (I) will be given only in very rare circumstances. Generally, to receive a grade of I, a student must have taken all examinations, be passing, and have a personal tragedy occur after the last date to withdraw which prevents course completion.

Testing, Grading, and Homework: The testing scheme given with the syllabus and calendar is only one possible scheme. Your instructor may use a different one. Your instructor will give you an additional handout with details about testing, grading, and homework for your section of this course.

Outside Help: If you feel that you will need extra help for the course, you can sign up for the lab course for Precalculus. You also have access to free walk-in tutoring in the Learning Lab.

Use of Graphing Utilities: As with any course where either graphing or scientific calculators are used, the calculator will be used as a supportive tool. This course is not about calculator usage, but about precalculus concepts. We will use graphing calculators when their use enhances the understanding of a mathematical idea. Graphing calculators are not required for this course. However, as you progress through the semester you may find it convenient to purchase your own. Individual instructors may vary in how often and in what manner they utilize these type of calculators.