Online Learning
MAT 113- Precalculus
Online
Instructor: Zenaida Ramos
Course Description:
This course offers a review and extension of selected topics in algebra, analytic geometry, functions, exponentials and logarithmic functions, trigonometry and applications. It makes emphasis in the connections between equations and their graphs.
A TI- 83 or 84, and Microsoft Excel 2003 will be used to facilitate hands-on skills in graphing.
Students will have access to lectures, and will be asked to participate in class discussion, collaborative learning, and complete assignments and projects connected to the learning objectives throughout this online distance education course. This course is limited to 20 students.
Algebra is the fundamental tool-box for math applications, logical thinking, and advanced math. The purpose of this course is to build self-confidence in your Math skills, in your thinking skills, and in your capacity to solve problems. This can only be achieved by doing, practicing and being part of a group that will think on similar math problems and will communicate with the same language.
Prerequisites:
Number Systems: integers, rational and real numbers, Inequalities, Laws of Exponents, Operations with polynomials, Factoring Polynomials, Special factoring formulas, Rational Expressions ( fractions involving polynomials), Addition and Multiplication, Solving proportions, Negative and fractional exponents, nth roots. Linear equations, Quadratic equations and the coordinate plane.
All these topics are learned at our Beginning and College Algebra courses.
Also, you can review topics at the following web page:
www.xyAlgebra.com (download the two packages, it is free)
You can take a pre-course test at my web page: www.Math.....
If you can answer 65% or more of the questions, you are ready for this course.
Required Textbooks and Access Code: |
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Sullivan Michael , “Precalculus Essentials (8 th edition)” , Prentice Hall, N. J. 2005 |
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This book can be purchased online from a book store, and a pin can be bought from the publisher, using the ISBN number 0- 13 – 146983 – 5 . |
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Instructor email: zramos@quincycollege.edu
Send me an email before you buy the book. |
If you require any special accommodations, please contact Susan Bossa at theStudent Support Services office 617-984-1656.
The Add/Drop period for this course is located here.
The last day to withdraw and receive a grade of “W” is located here.
Tutoring services are available in room 256, 150 Newport Avenue, Quincy, MA
Ph#
617-984-1664.
Also, you can access the tutoring services of Pearson Tutor Center.
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