MTH 112, Pre-Calculus Algebra 2020 Fall Term (21 Sep, 2020 - 09 Jan, 2021)
MTH 112, Pre-Calculus Algebra 2020 Fall Term (21 Sep, 2020 - 09 Jan, 2021)
MTH 112, Pre-Calculus Algebra 2020 Fall Term (21 Sep, 2020 - 09 Jan, 2021)
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MTH 112, Pre-Calculus Algebra
2020 Fall Term (21 Sep, 2020 – 09 Jan, 2021)
WORTH 3 credits
PREREQUISITE No
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Topics include the algebra of functions, including polynomial, rational, exponential, and
logarithmic functions. The course also contains systems of equations and inequalities, linear and
quadratic equations and inequalities, graphs of polynomials, and the binomial theorem.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of the course the students will be able to:
1. Understand the fundamental notions of functions, such as: domain and range, graph, 1-1
function, inverse function, piecewise defined function, etc.
2. Apply linear, quadratic, polynomial and rational functions, such as: find demand/supply
functions; find cost/revenue/profit functions; find maximum profit; etc.
3. Manipulate and evaluate exponential, logarithmic functions.
4. Graph algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions.
5. Apply the formulae for compound interest and continuous compound.
6. Solve exponential and logarithmic / growth and decay equation.
7. Solve system of linear equations using Gauss elimination method.
8. Solve system of linear inequalities and do problems on linear programming.
9. Evaluate binomial coefficient and apply binomial theorem to find binomial expansions.
TEXT BOOK
MTH 1112 Pre-Calculus Algebra (Custom Edition for Troy University), taken from Algebra and
Trigonometry (9th Edition) by Michael Sullivan), 2012.
STUDENT EVALUATION
Homework + Attendance: 10%, Quizzes: 20%, Midterm: 30%, Final exam: 40%
1. Homework: These are weekly assignments. If you don’t show your work, you get a zero.
You will be asked (randomly) to present your solutions.
2. Quizzes and exams: There will be 2 quizzes and 2 exams given during the semester. There
is no such thing as a makeup quiz or exam. If you miss a quiz or an exam, you get a zero.
EXAMINATION FORMAT
Quizzes: 30 minutes; Midterm Exam: 90 minutes; Final: 120 minutes.
GRADING SCALE
A (90-100), B (80-89), C (70-79), D (60-69), F (<60)
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TROY UNIVERSITY PROGRAM AT HUST
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ABSENCES:
Do not prepare homework before attending the class equal one absence.
THIS SYLLABUS IS TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE. The instructor may make
changes if deemed necessary. Changes will be announced in class.
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