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Pre-Calculus
Math 10 Course #45138
Syllabus, Summer 2012



Instructor: Veasna Chiek e-mail: veasna.chiek@rcc.edu
Website: hLLp://webslLes.rcc.edu/chlek Office: MTSC 119
Phone: 951.222.8328

Introduction
We will be using a computer component called Enhanced WebAssign (EWA). All students are to
be enrolled in EWA by the second class meeting or they may be dropped from the course. You
will be given a automatic 14-day grace period. There are two ways to obtain an access code:
1) RCC Bookstore
2) http://www.webassign.net and pay with a credit card.
The cost of EWA is roughly around $75. It is a good $75 spent! In addition, if you are
experiencing technical difficulties, call the support line 800.955.8275. The customer service is
great! Moreover, to enroll in EWA you must have the following:
1) EWA course id: rcc 0065 0719
2) Institution code: rcc
3) Active email address that you check often, preferably your student.rcc.edu account.

Office Hours
By appointment only

Class Meeting Times
Monday - Thursday from 7:00AM 9:50AM in MTSC 101.

Required Textbooks/E-books and Materials
1. Precalculus by Stewart, Redlin & Watson, 6
th
edition or E-book
2. Enhance WebAssign Code
2. Scientific Calculator

IMPORTANT DATES

Class Begins 06/18
Last Day to Add 06/22
Las Day to Drop with Refund 06/22
Last Day to Drop without a W 06/23
Last Day to Drop with a W 07/18
Class Not in Session 07/04
Final Exam Date, Time and Room Thurs 07/28 from 7-9:50AM in MTSC 101
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Course Description
Prerequisite(s): MAT 36: Trigonometry
An integrated treatment of algebra and trigonometry at the college level, with major emphasis on
polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric and inverse functions, sequences
and series, mathematical induction, analytic geometry, partial fractions, polar coordinates and
parametric equations. The course is designed to prepare students for the study of calculus. 72
hours lecture.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

1. Solve polynomial, radical, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, parametric and
absolute value equations.
2. Graph polynomial, radical, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, parametric,
absolute value equations, conics and their translations.
3. Describe the behavior of the graph of the function from its equation.
4. Analyze the patterns found in geometric and arithmetic sequences to find terms and
evaluate series.
5. Apply the Binomial Theorem to higher order polynomials.
6. Prove algebraic conjectures by using Mathematical Induction.

COURSE CONTENT

1. Review of number systems
Simple inequalities, exponents, absolute value and roots
Factoring, reducing, simplifying, and the quadratic formula
2. Coordinate Plane
Rectangular coordinates
Distance and midpoint formulas
3. Function Concept
Domain and range, translations and transformations of graphs of basic
functions
Function operations, inverse functions
4. Sequences & Series
Sigma notion
Arithmetic and geometric progressions
5. Polynomial and Rational Functions
Lines, slope, quadratic functions, zeros of polynomial functions
Graphs of polynomial and rational functions, partial fraction decomposition
6. Transcendental Functions
Exponential and logarithmic functions with their graphs
Properties of logarithms
Solving logarithmic and exponential equations, applications
7. Trigonometric Functions
Graphs of trigonometric functions, including translations and phase shifts
Inverse trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities
Solving trigonometric equations
8. Analytic Geometry
Conic sections, parametric equations
Polar coordinates
9. Binomial Theorem and Mathematical Induction
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Grading
Your grade will be based on Homework (EWA), EWA Notebook, In-class quizzes, and Exams.
Homework, EWA Notebook, In-class quizzes, Exams will be worth 15%, 2.5%, 7.5%, 75% of your
final grade, respectively. The grading scale is broken down below.

Grading Scale:

90-100% A
80-89% B
70-79% C
60-69% D
Below 60% F

Homework
Homework will be assigned on EWA and the due dates are shown online.

EWA Notebook
EWA Notebook will consist of all your work from EWA. Your notebook must be properly
labeled. That is, dates, sections and problems are to be written out. EWA Notebooks are due the
day of the midterms and final exam.

Quizzes
There will be frequent quizzes given throughout the semester. Each quiz will be taken in class
and will be based on class discussions and problems assigned for homework. No make up exams or
quizzes will be given without prior permission.

Exams
There will be frequent exams scheduled throughout the semester. A student who misses the first
exam may be dropped from the class and all students who wish to receive a passing grade must
take the final exam. I do not drop the lowest exam score. No make up exams or quizzes will be given
without prior permission.

Classroom Policies
Attendance and homework is expected at every class meeting. It is very important for students
to attend and do homework on a regular basis to be successful in this course. Attendance will be
taken daily and any student who misses one class during the first two weeks of school maybe
dropped from the class. Any student who misses two or more classes prior to the last day to
drop date may be dropped from the course. However, do not rely on the instructor to drop you
from the course. If you choose to drop the class, it is your responsibility to complete the
appropriate procedures.
A person that is not enrolled in the course is not allowed in the classroom during the
class period, this includes children and friends. In addition, keep food and drinks outside the
classroom.

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Students are expected to observe The Standards of Student Conduct as listed in the Student
Handbook. In addition, any student who causes a distracting in class may be asked to leave.
If you have a documented physical disability or learning disability requiring
accommodation for this class, please see me or contact the office of Disabled Students Programs
and Services at (951) 222-8060 or (951) 222-8642 on the City Campus.

Plagiarism and Cheating
Plagiarism is a form of cheating. Make sure that your work is original. Any time you use
someone elses work and do not give that person credit, it is plagiarism. If you are suspected
of plagiarism, you will bear the burden of proof. You must be able to present rough drafts or
related materials and discuss the topic intelligently. This is important because I must be able to
gauge what you have learned. Copying the work of another person, whether homework
problems or answers during a test, is considered plagiarism. Copying the work of another
person, even though some cultures consider this sharing work, is considered plagiarism at RCC,
an act of academic dishonesty. If you are uncertain about sharing vs. plagiarism be sure to ask
for clarification. The Districts Board of Trustees issue polices governing academic integrity.
Board Regulation 6080, section III.c.1 and 2 approved on January 25, 2005 states:

For instance of academic dishonesty a faculty member may take any one of the following
actions:

The faculty member may reduce the score on tests or assignments(s), reduce the
grade in the course, fail the student in the course or recommend to appropriate
administrative officer that the student be suspended from the course. If course
suspension is recommended, the administrative office will review the
information regarding the instance of academic dishonesty, notify the student,
and will prescribe appropriate due process procedures.

The administrative officer will make note of the offense in the students educational records. A
second instance of academic dishonesty may result in expulsion proceedings. Any tuition and
applicable fees will not be refunded as a result of disciplinary action for academic misconduct.

Communication in Class
I encourage you to ask questions in class. If a certain topic or problem is not clear, then raise your
hand and ask a question. Remember it doesnt hurt to ask and your question is probably
someone elses question also. If you need additional help with math, go to the Math Learning
Center. It is open Monday Wednesday from 9 3pm and Thursday from 9 - 12pm (Assuming
the MLC has funding). Finally, please note that as the course develops, I reserve the right to modify
the syllabus!









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MaLh 10 Summer 2012 1enLaLlve 1eachlng and 1esLlng Schedule
# uue uaLe SecLlon 1oplcs Score
1 1.3 Algebralc expresslons
2 1.4 8aLlonal expresslons
3 1.3 LquaLlons
4 2.1 WhaL ls a funcLlon?
3 2.2 Craphs of funcLlons
6 2.3 CeLLlng lnformaLlon from graphs of a funcLlon
7 2.4 Average raLe of change of a funcLlon
8 2.3 1ransformaLlon of funcLlons
9 2.6 Comblnlng funcLlons
10 2.7 Cne-Lo-one funcLlons and Lhelr lnverses
Lxam 1
11 3.1 CuadraLlc funcLlons and models
12 3.2 olynomlal funcLlons and Lhelr graphs
13 3.3 ulvldlng polynomlals
14 3.4 8eal zeros of polynomlals
13 3.3 Complex numbers
16 3.6 Complex zeros and Lhe lundamenLal 1heorem of Algebra
17 3.7 8aLlonal funcLlons
Lxam 2
18 4.1 LxponenLlal funcLlons
19 4.2 1he naLural exponenLlal funcLlon
20 4.3 LogarlLhmlc funcLlons
21 4.4 Laws of logarlLhmlc equaLlons
22 4.3 LxponenLlal and logarlLhmlc equaLlons
23 4.6 Modellng wlLh exponenLlal and logarlLhmlc funcLlons
Lxam 3
24 3.3 1rlgonomeLrlc graphs
23 3.4 More LrlgonomeLrlc graphs
26 3.3 lnverse LrlgonomeLrlc funcLlons and Lhelr graphs
27 3.6 Modellng harmonlc moLlon
28 7.1 1rlgonomeLrlc ldenLlLles
29 7.2 AddlLlon and subLracLlon formulas
30 7.3 uouble-angle, half-angle, and producL-Lo-sum formulas
31 7.4 8aslc LrlgonomeLrlc equaLlons
32 7.3 More LrlgonomeLrlc equaLlons
Lxam 4
33 8.1 olar coordlnaLes
34 8.2 Craphs of polar equaLlons
33 8.3 olar form of complex numbers, ue Molvre's 1heorem
36 8.4 lane curves and parameLrlc equaLlons
Lxam 3
37 10.7 arLlal lracLlons
38 11.1 arabolas
39 11.2 Llllpse
40 11.3 Pyperbolas
41 11.4 ShlfLed conlcs
42 12.1 Sequences and summaLlon noLaLlon
43 12.3 MaLhemaLlcal lnducLlon
44 12.2 ArlLhmeLlc sequences
43 12.3 CeomeLrlc sequences
46 12.6 1he 8lnomlal 1heorem
Lxam 6