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**Course Description:**
This course provides the mathematical foundation for an introductory calculus course. In addition to a brief review of basic algebra, the course covers equations and inequalities; functions, models, and graphs; polynomial and rational functions; exponential and logarithmic functions; trigonometric functions; and trigonometric identities and equations. The course concludes with an introduction to calculus through sequences, limits, and derivatives. The course emphasizes a multirepresentational approach to mathematics, with concepts, results, and problems being expressed graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally.

Course Outline:

 * 1) Algebra 2 Review
 * 2) Functions and Graphs
 * 3) Polynomial, Power, and Rational Functions
 * 4) Exponential, Logistic, and Logarithmic Functions
 * 5) Trigonometric Functions
 * 6) Analytic Trigonometry
 * 7) Applications of Trigonometry
 * 8) Discrete Mathematics
 * 9) Introduction to Calculus

Grading Policy:

 * Homework (20%): Two types of homework: (1) Completion assignments from the text and (2) Graded assignments.
 * Quizzes (35%): Quiz questions will be similar to problems performed in class (notes or homework). There will generally be two to three quizzes per chapter.
 * Exams (45%): Exam questions will be similar to problems performed in class (notes or homework). There will be an exam at the conclusion of each chapter. The class period before the exam will be a review day.

**Contact information:**

 * E-mail: sshenk@frkl.wnyric.org
 * Text: (716) 701-4149 (this is my google voice phone number)
 * Google Chat: If the widget below has a green light then I am available to instant message. Be sure to say who you are or I will not respond. All conversations are archived into the Gmail account.

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**A couple video clips to get you into math mode:**
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