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This comprehensive syllabus is designed to provide a detailed roadmap for the course, Summaries of Mathematics

Essex County CollegeMathematics

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Essex County College
Division of Mathematics, Engineering Technologies & Computer Sciences
Syllabus for MTH 119 — Pre-Calculus I
Fall 2023 Class Syllabus
Lecturer: Ron Bannon
Campus Office: Blue Area, Room 2210.
Phone: 973-877-1886, leave a message if I’m not in, or use email.
Email: bannon@essex.edu
Course Website: http://mth119.mathography.org/
Regular Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 7:30 a.m.–8:25 a.m.;
and 11:25 a.m.–12:00 noon;
Appointment Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 7:40 a.m.–9:00 a.m.;
Class Meetings §001: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8:30 a.m.–9:50 a.m., Room 2105;
Class Meetings §003: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 1:00 p.m.–2:20 p.m., Room 4151;
Start Date: Wednesday, August 30, 2023;
End Date: Monday, December 19, 2023.
•Course Description: Topics covered include absolute value inequalities, polynomial and ra-
tional inequalities; relations and functions; polynomials and rational functions; logarithmic and
exponential functions; systems of equations; matrices and their use in precalculus mathematics.
A graphing calculator is required. This course is designed for students who eventually plan to
take MTH 1211.
•Required Materials: You will be provided access to online WebAssign homework and a e-
textbook via Moodle Rooms. You will also need access to my free e-notes, electronic or print
version, that is available on my website http://mth119.mathography.org/. Students should
have access to a simple calculator, notebook, and pencil or pen.
•Course Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in MTH 100 or by placement.
•Course Prerequisites & Course Co-requisites: None.
•General Education Goals: MTH 119 is affirmed in the following General Education Foun-
dation Category: Quantitative Knowledge and Skills. The corresponding General Education
Goal is as follows: Students will use appropriate mathematical and statistical concepts and
operations to interpret data and to solve problems.
•Course Goals: Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to do the
following:
1. demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental concepts and theories from pre-calculus as
outlined in this guide;
2. use appropriate technology, such as graphing calculators and computer software, effectively
as a tool to solve such problems as those described in this guide.
1NOTE: Both MTH 119 & MTH 120 are required prerequisites of MTH 121.
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Essex County College Division of Mathematics, Engineering Technologies & Computer Sciences Syllabus for MTH 119 — Pre-Calculus I Fall 2023 Class Syllabus

Lecturer: Ron Bannon

Campus Office: Blue Area, Room 2210. Phone: 973-877-1886, leave a message if I’m not in, or use email. Email: bannon@essex.edu Course Website: http://mth119.mathography.org/ Regular Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 7:30 a.m.–8:25 a.m.; and 11:25 a.m.–12:00 noon; Appointment Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 7:40 a.m.–9:00 a.m.; Class Meetings §001: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8:30 a.m.–9:50 a.m., Room 2105; Class Meetings §003: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 1:00 p.m.–2:20 p.m., Room 4151; Start Date: Wednesday, August 30, 2023; End Date: Monday, December 19, 2023.

  • Course Description: Topics covered include absolute value inequalities, polynomial and ra- tional inequalities; relations and functions; polynomials and rational functions; logarithmic and exponential functions; systems of equations; matrices and their use in precalculus mathematics. A graphing calculator is required. This course is designed for students who eventually plan to take MTH 121^1.
  • Required Materials: You will be provided access to online WebAssign homework and a e- textbook via Moodle Rooms. You will also need access to my free e-notes, electronic or print version, that is available on my website http://mth119.mathography.org/. Students should have access to a simple calculator, notebook, and pencil or pen.
  • Course Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in MTH 100 or by placement.
  • Course Prerequisites & Course Co-requisites: None.
  • General Education Goals: MTH 119 is affirmed in the following General Education Foun- dation Category: Quantitative Knowledge and Skills. The corresponding General Education Goal is as follows: Students will use appropriate mathematical and statistical concepts and operations to interpret data and to solve problems.
  • Course Goals: Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to do the following: 1. demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental concepts and theories from pre-calculus as outlined in this guide; 2. use appropriate technology, such as graphing calculators and computer software, effectively as a tool to solve such problems as those described in this guide. (^1) NOTE: Both MTH 119 & MTH 120 are required prerequisites of MTH 121.
  • Methods of Instruction Instruction will consist of a combination of lectures, class discussion, individual study, and computer lab work.
  • Class Requirements All students are required to: 1. Read and follow the free course guide http://mth119.mathography.org/ as presented in (on-line, or face-to-face) class. 2. Be an active participant in all (on-line, or face-to-face) classes. That is, you need to go to all classes (on-line, or face-to-face), and use office hours (on-line, or face-to-face) to get help if needed. 3. Complete all written and/or electronic homework and adhere to assignment deadlines. 4. Take tests/exams in class and adhere to the tests/exams schedule.^2
  • Grading Criteria
    1. Homework and class participation 15%.
    2. Two tests worth 20% each.
    3. One midterm worth 22.5%.
    4. Cumulative final exam is worth 22.5%. Must pass the final exam with a 70% or better.

Tentative grade breakdown:

A if average ≥ 94%; B+ if 88% ≤ average < 94%; B if 82% ≤ average < 88%; C+ if 76% ≤ average < 82%; C if 70% ≤ average < 76%; D if 64% ≤ average < 70%; F if average < 64%;

  • Academic Integrity: Dishonesty disrupts the search for truth that is inherent in the learning process and so devalues the purpose and the mission of the College. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Plagiarism: The failure to acknowledge another writer’s words or ideas or to give proper credit to sources of information. Cheating: Knowingly obtaining or giving unauthorized information on any test/exam or any other academic assignment. Interference: Any interruption of the academic process that prevents others from the proper engagement in learning or teaching. Fraud: Any act or instance of willful deceit or trickery.

(^2) Advanced notice will be given in class (on-line, or face-to-face) when an assessment is scheduled.