MAT 3312 Precalculus for Advanced Placement 2
Spring 2018 Mr. John Rajca
SCHEDULE: Section 2 (period 5- 6) 10:00-10:50 MWF Burris 203
Section 1 (period 15-16) 3:00- 3:50 MWF Burris 203
Office: Elliott 009F Phone: 285-7405 E-mail:
Office Hours: Monday 2:00- 2:50, 4:00- 4:50
Tuesday 12:00-12:50, 2:00- 2:50
Wednesday 2:00- 2:50, 4:00- 4:50
Thursday 2:00- 3:50, 5:00- 6:15 p.m.
Friday 2:00- 2:50 and by appointment.
Any changes to these hours will be posted outside office door.
DESCRIPTION: This course provides the rigorous development of precalculus topics necessary to prepare students for studying Advanced Placement Calculus. The first semester will included the study of polynomial, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions and their graphs. Topics for the second semester include triangle trigonometry, polar coordinates, vectors, sequences and series, analytic geometry, parametric equations, and limits. Elementary proof techniques will be employed throughout the course. Successful completion of this course will generally result in enrollment in Advanced Placement Calculus AB or BC the senior year.
PREREQUISITE: MAT 3311 Precalculus for Advanced Placement 1.
COURSE CONTENT:
Chapter 6 Trigonometric Functions 6.4-6.6
Chapter 7 Analytic Trigonometry 7.1-7.6
Chapter 8 Applications of Trigonometric 8.1-8.4
Functions
Chapter 9 Polar Coordinates; Vectors 9.1-9.5
Chapter 10 Analytic Geometry 10.7
Chapter 12 Sequences; Induction; 12.1-12.5
The Binomial Theorem
Chapter 14 A Preview of Calculus 14.1-14.4
TEXT: Sullivan, Precalculus, tenth edition, 2016, Pearson, ISBN 0-321-97929-X.
CALCULATOR: The TI-84 calculator will be used extensively in this course. The TI-83 and TI-83 Plus calculators are similar.
METHODS OF STUDENT EVALUATION:
Exams: There will be 4 hour exams during the semester. Dates will be announced one week in advance. Exams will have calculator and no-calculator sections.
Quizzes: There will be 6 to 10 short (15-minute) quizzes, given with or without notice during the semester.
Homework: Homework will be assigned each class period, due at the beginning of the next class. Some assignments will be collected; these will not be designated in advance. Collected assignments will be checked or graded.
Late Homework: One late assignment will be accepted with no penalty up to class time the next school day. Subsequent late assignments will be accepted with 40% penalty up to class time the next school day. No late homework will be accepted beyond that time (except in the case of excused absences).
Final Exam: A comprehensive final exam will be given during the designated time period the week of May 7-11.
Evaluation: Course grade will be determined on A through D* scale with these approximate weights:
Exams 400 points
Quizzes 250-350 points
Homework 100-250 points
Final Exam 400 points.
Grade scale: Will be given on each exam. Quiz and homework scales will be established at midterm and end of semester.
Extra credit: There is no extra credit.
CLASS ATTENDANCE POLICY: Students are expected to attend every class and be on time. Academy policies on attendance and tardiness will be followed. Sleeping in class constitutes an unexcused absence. Being late more than 10 minutes is recorded as Absent. In the event of unexcused absences, make-up homework, quizzes, or exams will not be allowed. For an excused absence, assignments due that day are expected by class time the next day (not the next class day). Absence from a prior class will not allow the student to defer a scheduled quiz or exam.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY: Academic dishonesty in any form is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Students are responsible for knowing the policies and consequences as stated in the Academy handbook. For this course, cooperative group work on homework assignments is appropriate and encouraged, but copying of an assignment from another is not acceptable. Giving information about the content of quizzes or exams to students yet to take the test is a severe violation of academic honesty standards.
MOBILE DEVICES: Phones, tablets, and other mobile devices should be turned off and inaccessible during class. Be sure that devices are disabled and put away and will not ring, vibrate, or otherwise interrupt class.
EATING IN CLASS: Eating, drinking, and gum chewing, with the exception of water, are not allowed in the classroom.
LAPTOP COMPUTERS: The graphing calculator will be the primary technology in this course, and little use of laptop computers is anticipated. Computers should be closed and put away in class unless otherwise instructed.
METHODS OF COURSE EVALUATION: Evaluation, including student evaluation of the course, will be conducted according to Academy policy.
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