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
- Introduction to Functions
- Linear, Polynomial, and Rational Functions
- Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
- Introduction to Trigonometry
- Analytic Trigonometric Functions
Required text and materials
The following Open Education Resource (OER) textbook is required for this course and may be accessed online or downloaded as a PDF free of charge via the link below:
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Lippman, D., & Rasmussen, M. (2022). Precalculus: An investigation of functions (2nd ed.). Type: E-Textbook: ISBN: 978-1955576000
Print versions can also be purchased via the above link.
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Additional requirements
Good-quality (non-programmable) scientific calculator is required.
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.
*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: Introduction to Functions | 8% |
| Assignment 2: Linear, Polynomial, and Rational Functions | 8% |
| Assignment 3: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions | 8% |
| Assignment 4: Introduction to Trigonometry | 8% |
| Assignment 5: Analytic Trigonometric Functions | 8% |
| Quizzes (1-10) | 20% |
| Mandatory Final Exam | 40% |
| 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.
