MATH 1001: Pre-Calculus Mathematics
This course provides the mathematical foundation for an introductory calculus course. In addition to a brief review of basic algebra, students are instructed in equations and inequalities; functions, models, and graphs; polynomial and rational functions; exponential and logarithmic functions; trigonometric functions; and trigonometric identities and equations.
Learning outcomes
- Solve elementary algebra and geometry problems.
- Solve elementary linear inequalities problems.
- Define functions and draw their graphs
- Solve elementary inverse function problems.
- Solve polynomial, and rational functions
- Solve exponential and logarithmic problems
- Graph sinusoidal functions.
- Solve problems involving trigonometric identities and trigonometric equations.
- Formulate mathematical models using the various functions described in the course.
Course topics
- Topics from Algebra
- Functions and Graphs
- Polynomial and Rational Functions
- Inverse, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
- The Trigonometric Functions
- Analytic Trigonometry
Required text and materials
Students will need to source the following required textbook on their own:
- Swokowski, E. W., & Cole, J. A. (2012). Precalculus: Functions and graphs (12th
ed.). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning.
Type: E-Textbook: ISBN: 9781133172512 at https://tru-store.vitalsource.com/products/precalculus-functions-and-graphs-earl-swokowski-jeffery-cole-v9781133172512
Additional requirements
Good-quality (non-programmable) scientific calculator is required.
Optional materials
Students may wish to source the following text on their own:
- Swokowski, E. W., & Cole, J. A. (2012). Student Solutions Manual: Precalculus:
Functions and graphs (12th ed.). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning.
Type: Textbook: ISBN: 9781111573508
Assessments
Please be aware that should your course have a final exam, you are responsible for the fee to the online proctoring service, ProctorU, or to the in-person approved Testing Centre. Please contact exams@tru.ca with any questions about this.
To successfully complete this course, students must achieve a passing grade of 50% or higher on the overall course, and 50% or higher on the final mandatory exam.
Note: The final exam for this course is only available as a paper exam and must be taken in person at an approved Testing Centre. Please email exams@tru.ca with any questions.
| Assignment 1 | 7% |
| Assignment 2 | 8% |
| Assignment 3 | 8% |
| Assignment 4 | 10% |
| Assignment 5 | 8% |
| Assignment 6 | 9% |
| Final Exam (mandatory) | 50% |
| Total | 100% |
Open Learning Faculty Member Information
An Open Learning Faculty Member is available to assist students. Students will receive the necessary contact information at the start of the course.
