I.  Basic Course Information

1. Date: Fall 2000
2. Course Discipline Prefix Math-113
3. Course Title: Precalculus II
4. Sponsoring Department: Mathematics
5. Semester Credit Hours: 3
6. Weekly Contact Hours: 2.5
7. Prerequisites: Precalculus I or a satisfactory score on the placement test
1. Catalog Description

This is the second course in a two semester Precalculus sequence taught from the reformed perspective utilizing projects, graphing calculators, and group work. Topics include conics, trigonometric functions, applied and analytical trigonometry, vectors, and polar coordinates.

2. Statement of Course Need

This course is the second in a two course sequence leading to the study of Calculus.

3. Place of Course in College Curriculum

This course satisfies the general education requirements in mathematics.

4. Text and Technology
1. The required text for this course is: Precalculus Functions and Graphs,Third Edition by Larson, Hostetler, Edwards: Houghton/Mifflin
2. A graphical calculator is required.(TI 83 recommended)
3. Graph paper and a six inch ruler is needed.
5. We will cover the following material
1. Chapter 4 Sections 1 - 8
2. Chapter 5 Sections 1 - 5
3. Chapter 6 Sections 1 - 5
4. Chapter 10 Sections 1 - 3
6. Grades will be based on the following:
1. Five test worth 100 points each
1. Chapter 4 Sections 1 - 4
2. Chapter 4 Sections 5 - 8
3. Chapter 5
4. Chapter 6
5. Chapter 10
2. Quizzes 100 points
3. Projects, collaborative learning, class participation 200 points
4. Final Examination 200 points
7. Grading:
1. 90 - 100% A
2. 85 - 89% B+
3. 80 - 84% B
4. 75 - 79% C+
5. 70 - 74% C
6. 60 - 69% D
7. less than 60% F
8. Hints for Success
1. Have a positive attitude.
2. Prepare for and attend class.
3. Do recommended assignments. One to two hours of study time should be spent outside of class for every hour in class.
4. Attendance in class is of paramount importance. We shall follow the rules of the college. Attending all lectures is essential for success in this course. Lectures reinforce and explain concepts presented in the text.
5. Be on time for all classes. Chronic lateness will not be tolerated. Late arrivals are disruptive to the class atmosphere.
9. If you must miss a test it must be made up in the Math Lab(S-20) prior to the next class meeting. There are no exceptions to this rule unless a valid emergency is proven. There are no make-up on quizzes.
10. I'm available for extra help during my office hours. Tutors are available in the math lab.