Pre-Calculus Course Syllabus

Course Description: This course supplements learners with pertinent numerical concepts necessary for
the mastery of the subject calculus. Presents a scope of algebra, trigonometry, exponential and
logarithmic functions, coordinates and graphs. These topics will be introduced in a sequential manner to
value its historical and cultural background.

Instructor: Prof. Katelyn V. Vidamo

Time Schedule: Monday & Tuesday, 18:00 – 20:00

Reference: Pre-Calculus2e, OpenStax

Course Topics:
Chapter 1: Functions
Introduction to Functions

1.1 Functions and Function Notation

1.2 Domain and Range

1.3 Rates of Change and Behavior of Graphs

1.4 Composition of Functions

1.5 Transformation of Functions

1.6 Absolute Value Functions

1.7 Inverse Functions

Chapter 2: Linear Functions

Introduction to Linear Functions

2.1 Linear Functions

2.2 Graphs of Linear Functions

2.3 Modeling with Linear Functions

2.4 Fitting Linear Models to Data

Chapter 3: Polynomial and Rational Functions

Introduction to Polynomial and Rational Functions

3.1 Complex Numbers

3.2 Quadratic Functions

3.3 Power Functions and Polynomial Functions

3.4 Graphs of Polynomial Functions

3.5 Dividing Polynomials

3.6 Zeros of Polynomial Functions

3.7 Rational Functions

3.8 Inverses and Radical Functions

3.9 Modeling Using Variation

Chapter 4: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

Introduction to Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

4.1 Exponential Functions

4.2 Graphs of Exponential Functions

4.3 Logarithmic Functions

4.4 Graphs of Logarithmic Functions

4.5 Logarithmic Properties

4.6 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations

4.7 Exponential and Logarithmic Models

4.8 Fitting Exponential Models to Data

Chapter 5: Trigonometric Functions

Introduction to Trigonometric Functions

5.1 Angles

5.2 Unit Circle: Sine and Cosine Functions

5.3 The Other Trigonometric Functions

5.4 Right Triangle Trigonometry

Chapter 6: Periodic Functions

Introduction to Periodic Functions

6.1 Graphs of the Sine and Cosine Functions

6.2 Graphs of the Other Trigonometric Functions

6.3 Inverse Trigonometric Functions

Chapter 7: Trigonometric Identities and Equations
Introduction to Trigonometric Identities and Equations

7.1 Solving Trigonometric Equations with Identities

7.2 Sum and Difference Identities

7.3 Double-Angle, Half-Angle, and Reduction Formulas

7.4 Sum-to-Product and Product-to-Sum Formulas

7.5 Solving Trigonometric Equations

7.6 Modeling with Trigonometric Functions

Chapter 8: Further Applications of Trigonometry

Introduction to Further Applications of Trigonometry

8.1 Non-right Triangles: Law of Sines

8.2 Non-right Triangles: Law of Cosines

8.3 Polar Coordinates

8.4 Polar Coordinates: Graphs

8.5 Polar Form of Complex Numbers

8.6 Parametric Equations

8.7 Parametric Equations: Graphs

8.8 Vectors

Chapter 9: Systems of Equations and Inequalities

Introduction to Systems of Equations and Inequalities

9.1 Systems of Linear Equations: Two Variables

9.2 Systems of Linear Equations: Three Variables

9.3 Systems of Nonlinear Equations and Inequalities: Two Variables

9.4 Partial Fractions

9.5 Matrices and Matrix Operations

9.6 Solving Systems with Gaussian Elimination

9.7 Solving Systems with Inverses

9.8 Solving Systems with Cramer's Rule

Chapter 10: Analytic Geometry

Introduction to Analytic Geometry

10.1 The Ellipse

10.2 The Hyperbola

10.3 The Parabola

10.4 Rotation of Axes

10.5 Conic Sections in Polar Coordinates

Chapter 11: Sequences, Probability and Counting Theory

Introduction to Sequences, Probability and Counting Theory

11.1 Sequences and Their Notations

11.2 Arithmetic Sequences

11.3 Geometric Sequences

11.4 Series and Their Notations

11.5 Counting Principles

11.6 Binomial Theorem

11.7 Probability

Chapter 12: Introduction to Calculus

Introduction to Calculus

12.1 Finding Limits: Numerical and Graphical Approaches

12.2 Finding Limits: Properties of Limits

12.3 Continuity

12.4 Derivatives