MATH&141 - Precalculus I

Document Type: Master Course Outline Supplemental

Proposal Type: Revision
Requester(s): Rick A Downs
College: South
Origination Approved: 06/12/2014 - 10:50 AM

BASIC INFORMATION
Requester(s): Rick A Downs
College: South Seattle Community College
Division/Dept: Academic Programs
Dean: Laura Kingston
Peer Reviewer(s): Ted Coskey

Bryan Johns

COLLEGE SUPPLEMENTAL
Proposed Quarter of Implementation: NA Request Provisional Exception
Summer 2014 implementation

Class Capacity: 35

Modes of Delivery: (Check all that apply)

Fully On Campus
Fully Online
Hybrid
Other Explanation:

Select the Special Designation(s) this course will satisfy, if applicable:

(No Special Designations Selected)

Class Schedule Description:

Introduction to functions: Polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions; related functional
and algebraic topics; systems of equations; sequences; and analytic geometry in two dimensions.
Section 70: online fee, read https://sites.google.com/a/southseattle.edu/onilne/welcome-letter and
contact course instructor.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Computation
Use arithmetic and other basic mathematical operations as required by program of study

Apply quantitative skills for academic and career purposes

Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving

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Think critically in evaluating information, solving problems, and making decisions

Technology
Select and use appropriate technological tools for academic and career tasks

Program Outcomes:

Included in
SLO
Course Objective SSCC Student Learning Outcomes
#
Number
SLO 1.1 Communication - Read and listen actively to learn and communicate
Communication - Speak and write effectively for academic and caree
SLO 1.2
purposes.
Computation - Use arithmetic and other basic mathematical operatio
SLO 2.1 1 - 13
required by program of study.
SLO 2.2 1 - 13 Computation - Apply quantitative skills for academic and career purp
SLO 3.1 Human Relations - Use social skills to work in groups effectively.
Human Relations – Have knowledge of the diverse cultures represen
SLO 3.2
our multicultural society.
Critical Thinking—Think critically in evaluating information, solving
SLO 4.1 1 - 13
problems, and making decisions.
Technology - Select and use appropriate technological tools for acad
SLO 5.1 1 - 13
and career tasks.
Personal Responsibility – Uphold the highest standards of academic
SLO 6.1
honesty and integrity.
Personal Responsibility – Respect the rights of others in the classroo
SLO 6.2
online, and in all other school activities.
Personal Responsibility – Attend class regularly, complete assignmen
SLO 6.3 time, and effectively participate in classroom and online discussions,
work, and other class-related projects and activities.
Personal Responsibility – Abide by appropriate safety rules in labora
SLO 6.4
shops, and classrooms.
Information Literacy—Independently access, evaluate, and select
SLO 7.1
information from a variety of appropriate sources.
Information Literacy – Have knowledge about legal and ethical issue
SLO 7.2
related to the use of information
Information Literacy - Use information effectively and ethically for a
SLO 7.3
specific purpose.

Course Outcomes / Objectives:

Upon completion of this course a student should be able to:

1. Represent functions verbally, numerically, graphically and algebraically.

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2. Sketch graphs using the appropriate transformations for: polynomial functions (linear, quadratic,
followed by those with degree three and higher), exponential and logarithmic functions, rational
functions, and conic sections.
3. Use function notation to evaluate expressions and perform operations on functions such as addition,
subtraction, multiplication, division, and composition of functions. Be able to find the domain of
functions.
4. Analyze the algebraic structure and graph of a function, including those listed in (2), to determine
intercepts, domain, range, intervals on which the function is increasing, decreasing or constant, the
vertex of a quadratic function, asymptotes, whether the function is one-to-one, whether the graph
has symmetry (even/odd), etc.
5. Use the Remainder and Factor Theorems to find the zeros of polynomial functions.
6. Find the inverse of one-to-one functions.
7. Solve exponential and logarithmic equations.
8. Solve systems of equations, both linear and non-linear.
9. Write the terms in a sequence given the general term or a recursive formula.
10. Write a series in summation notation.
11. Identify and express the general term of arithmetic and geometric sequences, and find the sum of
arithmetic and geometric series.
12. Use functions, including those listed in (2), to solve a variety of real-world application problems.
13. Know when and how to use technology, such as graphing calculators, to accomplish the above
objectives.

Explain the student demand for the course and potential enrollment:
There are about 7 sections of the class offered each year.

Explain why this course is being revised:

This revision is just an updating of the syllabus. The course has been taught for many years.

What challenges, if any, do you foresee in offering this course:

There are no challenges in offering this course.

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This is to certify that the above criteria have all been met and all statements are accurate to the best of my
knowledge.

Faculty involved in originating this program:

Rick A Downs Rick A Downs 6/5/2014

Print Name Signature Date

Dean:

Laura Kingston Laura Kingston 6/4/2014

Print Name Signature Date

Results of SSCC Curriculum Coordinating Council Findings

Participating Faculty Response and Remarks

X Recommended for approval

Not recommended for approval

Chairman, Curriculum Coordinating Council:

Diane Schmidt Diane Schmidt 6/12/2014

Print Name Signature Date

Vice President for Instruction:

Donna Miller-Parker Donna Miller-Parker 6/12/2014

Print Name Signature Date

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