LESSON PLAN

DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER
SCIENCE

JUNE 2023 – OCTOBER 2023

MAT4103
PRE-CALCULUS

AINI MASTURA BINTI MUSTAPA

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1. Course Description
Calculus is a main component in learning mathematics. This subject covers the additional algebraic and
trigonometric skills needed by the students before they venture into the world of calculus. It consists of
four major parts: coordinates, graphs and lines; functions; systems of equations and inequalities; and
trigonometry.

2. Course Learning Outcomes (CLO)

On completing this module students will be able to acquire the learning and skills outcomes as
follows:-

1. Express the basic concepts of coordinates, graphs and lines, functions, systems of equations
and inequalities and trigonometry.
2. Sketch the graphs of the basic functions and trigonometric functions.
3. Apply appropriate method and procedures related to trigonometric problems

3. Approach to Teaching-Learning

Lecture and tutorial

4. Course Outline
1. The Coordinates, Graphs, Lines
2. Functions
3. System of Equations and Inequalities
4. Trigonometry
5. Course Calendar

The proposed schedule for the class is as follows:

WK DATE TOPIC REMARK

CHAPTER 1: COORDINATES, GRAPHS AND LINES

03.07.2023
1 - Real Number System (CLO1)
07.07.2023  Classification of numbers.
 The real number line.
Inequalities (CLO1)
 Properties of inequalities
 Solving inequalities – linear, quadratic and rational

CHAPTER 1: COORDINATES, GRAPHS AND LINES Release

assignment
10.07.2023 Absolute Value (CLO1) (20%)
2 -  Definition of absolute value 12.07.2023
14.07.2023  Equations involving absolute value Wednesday
 Inequalities involving absolute value
Complex Numbers (CLO1)
 Definition of complex numbers and geometrical interpretation
 Algebraic operation
 Quadratic equations involving complex root

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 17.07.2023 CHAPTER 1: COORDINATES, GRAPHS AND LINES
3 -
21.07.2023 Coordinate Plane and Graph (CLO1, CLO2)
 The Cartesian coordinate system (Rectangular
coordinates)
 Basic graphs
Plane Analytic Geometry (CLO1, CLO2)
 Lines
Plane Analytic Geometry
 Circles
 Parabola

4 24.07.2023 CHAPTER 2: FUNCTIONS Submission

- Introduction to Functions (CLO1) assignment
28.07.2023  Relations and functions (20%)
 Domain and range 26.07.2023
 Symmetry Test Wednesday
 Even and Odd function
 Operations on functions
Composite and Inverse Functions (CLO1)
 Composite functions
 Inverse functions

CHAPTER 2: FUNCTIONS
Solution to Equations (CLO1)
 Linear equations
31.07.2023  Quadratic equations
5 -  Cubic equations
04.08.2023 Logarithmic and Exponential Functions (CLO1)
 Exponential functions
 Logarithmic functions
 Properties of Logarithms and Exponential
 Logarithmic and Exponential Equation

07.08.2023 09.08.2023
6 - MIDTERM TEST (20%) Wednesday
11.08.2023

14.08.2023- CHAPTER 2: FUNCTIONS

7 18.08.2023 Transformation of Graphs (CLO1)
 Translation
 Compressions and Stretches
 Reflections
 Combinations of all above

21.08.2023
- MIDTERM BREAK 1 Week
25.08.2023

28.08.2023 CHAPTER 3: SYSTEM OF EQUATIONS AND INEQUALITIES

8 - System of Equations (CLO1)
01.09.2023  System of linear equations – 2 and 3 variables
 System of nonlinear equations

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 04.09.2023 CHAPTER 3: SYSTEM OF EQUATIONS AND INEQUALITIES
9 - System of Inequalities (CLO1, CLO2)
08.09.2023  Inequalities of 2 variables
 Graphing techniques

CHAPTER 4: TRIGONOMETRY Quiz (10%)

10 11.09.2023
- Circular Measure (CLO1, CLO3) 13.09.2023
15.09.2023  Angle and their measures
 Degrees and radians Wednesday
 Arc length and sector area
Six Trigonometric Ratios (CLO1, CLO3)
 Six trigonometric ratios from right triangles
 Special Angles

CHAPTER 4: TRIGONOMETRY
18.09.2023 Six Trigonometric Ratios (CLO1, CLO3)
11 -  Reference angle
22.09.2023 Graphs of Trigonometric Function (CLO1, CLO2, CLO3)
 Graph of the sine and cosine functions
 Amplitude, period, cycle, and phase shift

12 25.09.2023 CHAPTER 4: TRIGONOMETRY

- Graphs of Trigonometric Function (CLO1, CLO2, CLO3)
29.09.2023  Transformation of graph
Trigonometric Identities (CLO1, CLO2, CLO3)
 Trigonometric Identities
 Double-Angle and Half-Angle Formula

CHAPTER 4: TRIGONOMETRY
02.10.2023- Trigonometric Identities (CLO1, CLO2, CLO3)
06.10.2023  Solutions to Trigonometric Equations (CLO1, CLO3)
13 Solution of Triangle (CLO1)
 Applications involving right triangle

CHAPTER 4: TRIGONOMETRY
14 09.10.2023- Solution of Triangle (CLO1)
13.10.2023  The law of sine
 The law of cosine
 Heron’s formula

16.10.2023
- FINAL EXAMINATION 2 Weeks
27.10.2023

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6. References

1. Chen Chee Khium, Kelvin Goh Tee Hiong, Ling Siew Eng, Maple Worksheet for Pre-
Calculus, UiTM Press, 2015, ISBN: 9789673632

2. Ron Larson, Algebra & Trigonometry, 10, Cengage Learning, 2016, ISBN:
9781337271172

3. James Stewart, Lothar Redlin, Saleem Watson, Algebra and Trigonometry, 4,

Cengage Learning, 2016, ISBN: 9781305071742

7. What I Expect From You

As the person responsible for this course, I have certain hopes and expectations of you. I
hope that:

1. You will be present for all classes. Attendance is important for an understanding of
the content of the course. University policy requires that you be present for at least
80% of the classes. Absences will only be excused if there is a valid M.C letter or
reason
2. You will participate actively in all discussions by asking questions, providing
answers, sharing personal experiences and contributing actively towards your own
learning. You are not expected to sit passively in class
3. You are expected to exercise ethicality and academic honesty at all times. In
particular, copying work of others (from your friends or any books without
acknowledgement is strictly forbidden, especially in written work
4. You are expected to read about the topic before class and review the lessons
after class. You have to follow up in areas that you need to. Any homework or
assignment given must be completed before the next class to be discussed
5. If you need to leave the class to go to the toilet, do ask for permission. But bear in
mind that I will find out if you leave the class to smoke
6. Finally, please turn off your cell phone in class. It is rude when class is interrupted
by the ringing of your cell phone

8. What You can Expect from Me

As students, you will have certain expectations of me. On my part, I shall try my best to:

1. Be accessible and available to provide advice, explanation and guidance on areas of

the course that are not clear or which need to be dealt with in greater detail. Please
feel free to make appointment or direct to my email ([email protected])
and phone number: 014-9434046.
2. Be fair in grading of all assignments, tests, examination, etc.
3. Provide encouragement and support so that you can attain the goals of the course
9. Assessments

Continuous Assessment 50%

Test 20%

Quiz 10%

Written Assignment (1) 20%

Final Examination 50%

Total: 100%

10. Grading

Marks Status Grade PNG

80-100 Excellence A 4.00

75-79 Distinction A- 3.67

70- 74 Very Good B+ 3.33

65- 69 Very Good B 3.00

60- 64 B- 2.67

55- 59 Good C+ 2.33

50- 54 Pass C 2.00

45- 49 C- 1.67

40- 44 D 1.00
Fail
0- 39 F 0.00