MATH-100 - Pre-Calculus - 3.00 Credits
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Course Details
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This course is designed to prepare students for calculus. Topics include algebraic, exponential. logarithmic, and trigonometric functions and their graphs, conic sections, applications and the introduction to the derivative.
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Part of the:UNIVERSITY TRANSFER DepartmentIndigenous Academic Studies Department
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Prerequisites : MATH 059, or equivalent, or permission of the instructor.
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Course Outline
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Instructors Qualifications:
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Relevant Master's Degree.
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Office Hours:
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1.5 Per Week
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Contact Hours:
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45
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Student Evaluation
Procedure:
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Assignments 50 - 70%, Final 30 - 50%, Total 100 %.
Grading procedures follow NVIT policy.
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Learning Outcomes:
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Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to:
reinforce their basic algebraic skills, especially those most frequently required in the study of calculus;
increase their proficiency with function notations;
thoroughly familiarize themselves with the graphs and properties of the basic functions used in calculus (power, rational, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, inverse functions), and;
be able to apply the basic functions to practical situations, translating from English to mathematic and back again.
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Text and Materials:
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Stewart, Redlin, Watson; Precalculus Mathematics for Calculus. Brooks/Cole. Current Edition.
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Other Resources:
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Bittinger, Marvin L. (2003). Introductory Algebra. 9th Edition. Toronto, ON: Pearson Education, Inc.Rudolph, G.B. (1999). Introductory trigonometry. Vancouver, BC: Langara College.Keedy and Bittinger (2002). Intermediate Algebra. Toronto, ON: Addison Wesley.
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Transfer Credits:
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For more information visit: www.bctransferguide.ca
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Other Information:
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This course is designed for students who require algebraic skills necessary for the future study of calculus. Calculus is a required course for degree programs in Business Administration.
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