MATH 105 - Precalculus I

Summer 2004

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COURSE DESCRIPTION: Emphasizes graphs and polynomial functions. Other topics include the theory of equations and rational, exponential, inverse, and logarithmic functions. Either MATH 105 or MATH 156 may be taken for credit, not both. Fulfills the quantitative or symbolic reasoning course requirement at BCC.
Prerequisite: Placement by assessment; or MATH 099 with a B- or better.

TEXT: Larson, Hostetler, Edwards, Precalculus Functions and Graphs A Graphing Approach, 3rd Edition

SUPPLIES: TI Graphing calculator (except TI89, TI92)

COURSE COVERAGE:
Prerequisites (Chpt P)
Functions & Their Graphs (Chpt 1)
Polynomial & Rational Functions (Chpt 2)
Exponents & Logarithmic Functions (Chpt 3)

EXAMS:
There will be three mid-term exams on:
-July 6
-July 15
-July 29
A comprehensive final exam on:
-August 5
Each exam will be worth 100 points.

CLASS PROCEDURE:
Homework problems will be assigned and collected for evaluation based on a five point scale:
- 5 pts - Well done solution
- 4 pts - Some problems
- 3 pts - Conceptural problems
- 2 pts - Attempted solutions
- 1 pt - Problem statement
Full credit for all homework will be 100 points.
Late homework will not be accepted


GRADING:
Academic improvement during the quarter will be rewarded by replacing one mid-term exam score with the final exam score when it is helpful.

Grades will be based on the total points earned and distributed using the following criteria:

(95% A)(90% A-)(85% B+)(80% B)(76% B-)(72% C+)(68% C)(64% C-)(60% D+)(56% D)

Instructor: Frank LeeOffice: L200JPhone: 425-564-2856
Fax: 425-564-4125 (Attn: Frank Lee)
Office Hours: TTh 5:00pm-5:50pm or by appointmentmailto:flee@bcc.ctc.edu