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This document outlines the course description, goals, outline, activities, grading policy, and instructors for MATH 17 College Algebra and Trigonometry. The course covers sets, numbers, functions, equations, inequalities, exponential and logarithmic functions, circular and trigonometric functions, and systems of equations over 15 weeks. Students will be assessed based on 3 long exams, exercises, quizzes, and an optional final exam. The course is taught by Prof. Bernice Ruth P. Cerezo and has various recitation facilitators and assistants listed.

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Course Guide Math 17-b

This document outlines the course description, goals, outline, activities, grading policy, and instructors for MATH 17 College Algebra and Trigonometry. The course covers sets, numbers, functions, equations, inequalities, exponential and logarithmic functions, circular and trigonometric functions, and systems of equations over 15 weeks. Students will be assessed based on 3 long exams, exercises, quizzes, and an optional final exam. The course is taught by Prof. Bernice Ruth P. Cerezo and has various recitation facilitators and assistants listed.

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MATH 17 College Algebra and Trigonometry 1st Semester 2010-2011

Section B Lecture: WF 8:30 – 10 AM Recitation: TTh 9 – 10 AM

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Sets and numbers; the algebra of numbers as a logical system;
inequalities; absolute value and coordinate system; functions and graphs; circular, linear, quadratic
and polynomial functions; exponential and logarithmic functions; applications of the circular
functions; angles

COURSE GOALS:
1. Develop algebra as the study of structures
2. Revisit algebraic expressions and the operations defined on them
3. Explore the algebra of functions and relations
4. Discuss, in details, the properties and graphs of algebraic functions, exponential and
logarithmic functions, circular and trigonometric functions, and inverse functions
5. Develop student’s ability to solve problems using algebraic and trigonometric tools:
Understand and represent the problem, identify analytic tools to solve the problem, find
a solution to the problem and evaluate the solution
6. Develop student’s ability to prove mathematical (algebraic and trigonometric)
statements; identities and inequalities
7. Develop in the student an appreciation of the beauty and power of algebra and
trigonometry as they relate to the disciplines, professions, and the real world
8. Infuse a passion for learning and articulate the ways and values of scholarship and
independence to ensure lifelong learning

COURSE OUTLINE AND ACTIVITIES:


Week Lecture Topics/Activities Exercises/Activities
1 Orientation/Diagnostics/Course Guide Checking of Form 5
Leveling-off of expectations

2 Unit 1. Algebra as the Study of Structures

Sets, Set Operations and Number Sets: The Basic Exercises on set, set operations and
Objects of Algebra relations

Set and set notations/Number sets/ Special


sets/Venn diagram/Finite and infinite sets
3 The Real Number System as a Number Field as a Give examples of algebraic structures
complete ordered field involving real and complex numbers

The Complex Number System as a Number Field Summarize properties of and


differences between R and C
4 The Ring of Polynomials Exercises on Operations on Polynomials
The Field of Algebraic Expressions and algebraic expressions
5 Linear equations Exercises and discussions on solving
Quadratic Equations linear and quadratic equations
6 Other equations: Rational equations, Irrational Solve other forms of equations
equations, Polynomial equations
7 Inequalities Exercises on solving inequalities
8 Unit 2. A Theory of Relations and Functions
Relations: Domain, Range, and Rule Finding domain and range
Graphs of Relations: Conic Sections Sketch conic sections
9 FIRST LONG EXAMINATION (August 2)

Functions as Relations Sketch conic sections


Differentiating functions from relations Identify functions and type
Types of functions: into, onto, and bijective
10 Properties of functions: Monotonicity, Boundedness Exercises on identifying properties and
Operations on Functions operations on functions
Inverses Solve problems using functional
Functions as Mathematical Models notations
11 Unit 3. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Exponential Functions Exercises on exponential and
Logarithmic Functions logarithmic functions
12 Equations Involving Exponential and Discuss properties of hyperbolic and
Logarithmic Expressions inverse hyperbolic functions
Hyperbolic and inverse hyperbolic functions Solve problems involving exponential
and logarithmic functions
13 Unit 4. Circular and Trigonometric Functions
Circular Functions Exercises on sketching graphs of
Identities circular functions
Trigonometric functions
14 SECOND LONG EXAMINATION (September 6)
Exercises on proving
Inverse Circular Functions trigonometric identities
Identities Solving problems involving identities
15 Solutions of Triangles Exercises on solutions of triangles
16 Unit 5. Systems of Equations and Inequalities
Systems of Linear Equations in Exercises on solving systems
Two and Three Unknowns of linear equations
Matrices and Determinants
17 Systems of Non-linear Equations Solve systems of non-linear equations
Systems of Inequalities and linear programming problems
18 THIRD LONG EXAMINATION (October 4) Review for Final Examination

REFERENCES:

1. Leithold, L., College Algebra and Trigonometry.


2. Vance, E., Modern Algebra and Trigognometry.
3. Other College Algebra and Trigonometry or Precalculus books.

GRADING SYSTEM:
The prefinal standing will be computed as follows:

3 Long Exams 60%


Exercises 30%
Quizzes 10%

• If a student get a prefinal standing of 80% or better, then he or she is exempted from taking
the Final Exam. Otherwise, he or she is required to take the Final Exam.

• If a student takes the Final Exam, then his or her final standing will be computed as follows:
Prefinal Standing 70%
Final Exam 30%
GRADING SCALE:

Raw Score Equivalent Raw Score Equivalent


96-100 1.0 75-79 2.25
92-95 1.25 70-74 2.5
88-91 1.5 65-69 2.75
84-87 1.75 60-64 3.0
80-83 2.0 0-59 5.00

POLICIES:
1. The university policy on attendance will be implemented. A student whose absences in both
lecture and recitation exceed 18 hours may be given a grade of 5.0.
2. No makeup will be given for missed quizzes and exercises.
3. For excused absences, a duly signed excuse slip must be submitted no later than 3 days after
the student’s return.
4. If a student misses a long exam and presents a valid excuse slip, then he or she will be given
a makeup exam. Otherwise, he or she will automatically receive a score of 0 for the missed
exam.

INSTRUCTORS

Lecturer: Prof. Bernice Ruth P. Cerezo

Consultation Hours:
Tuesday 1 – 4 PM
Wednesday 10 – 11 AM, 1 – 2:30 PM, 4 – 5 PM
Friday 10 AM – 12 NN, 1 – 2:30 PM
Office: MB 211

Course Webpage: http://ilc.uplb.edu.ph/courses-sandbox

Recitation Facilitators
B - 1R Ms. Jennifer L. Esguerra
B - 2R Mr. Neil Jerome A. Egarguin
B - 3R Mr. Eduardo O. Jatulan
B - 4R Mr. Allen L. Nazareno
B - 5R Mr. Baltazar P. Villacrusis

Lecture Assistant: Mr. Michael C. Villadelrey

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