Mathematics: Pre-Calculus Mathematics

Skills in working with numerical, algebraic, and trigonometric expressions are developed in preparation for MATH 1234. May not be taken for credit concurrently with, or following receipt of, credit for any mathematics course numbered MATH 1234 or above. Prerequisite: Two years of secondary school algebra; one year of secondary school geometry.

Course meets synchronously on Teams; Open to Degree and PACE students

This pre-calculus course covers skills necessary for success in calculus! We will review exponents, including negative and rational; factoring; solving equations, linear and quadratic; logarithms; right triangles; trigonometric functions; trigonometric identities; trigonometric equations; and non- right triangle trigonometry. This course uses BRIGHTSPACE.

You are expected to actively participate in this course. If you need help, you need to be responsible and get in touch with me. We are in this together! Yes, you will be expected to "attend" each live/online session! We will be meeting in "Teams"! Homework will be assigned. I expect you to do it! Do you require special accommodations? Please let me know by Friday afternoon, May 24, 2024, at 4:00 PM EST. I would be happy to accommodate you! I am looking forward to working with you so that you will have a solid grasp on this important material. Having a solid understanding of this material will pave the way for a successful future!

We will have online quizzes. We will also have a midterm examination and a final examination that you will do live online with the instructress. Final grade for the class is based upon: Quiz Average: 40%, Midterm Examination: 30%, and Final Examination: 30%. My grading system follows: A+: 97% – 100%, A: 94% - 96%, A-: 90% - 93%, B+: 87% – 89%, B: 84% - 86%, B-: 80% - 83%, C+: 77% – 79%, C: 74% - 76%, C-: 70% - 73%, D+: 66% – 69%, D: 64% - 66%, D-: 60% - 63%, and F: below 60%. It is in your best interest to take every quiz and the final examination. If you miss any of these, you earn a 0% for it. The midterm examination and the final examination will be taken and submitted during class.