Topics in Algebra, Trigonometry, and Pre-Calculus
Variable credits
Spring 2015: The course will be offered through individual meetings with Julie
Blurb
A wide range of math topics prerequisite for further study in mathematics and science and of interest in their own right. The course is divided into 8 units, listed on the course web page. One credit will be earned for each unit completed. Students select units depending on their interest and need. The course is especially designed for students who plan to study calculus or statistics, would like to prepare for the GRE exam, or just want to learn some math. Over the semester, 3-4 units will be offered in the timetabled sessions. Individual tutorial-style arrangements can be made with students who want to study the non-timetabled units, or who want to study units at their own pace. Prerequisite: None
Not sure which unit you need to take? Try this
worksheet and come talk to me about it.
About the course materials
There are likely hundreds of online and in person resources available to help you learn the material. To keep everyone (including myself) grounded, this course will cover sections from the following (free) online textbooks:
Prealgebra by the Department of Mathematics, College of the Redwoods
Grading
Your grade for this course will be based on the homework assignments to be assigned at the end of each section. I will post them under the appropriate unit page as the semester progresses. If you are taking the units covered in class, then homework assignments will be due every Friday in class. I will give up to two homework extensions over the course of the semester. Let me know (preferably by email) if you'd like to use one. There is no need to give an excuse.
Academic Honesty
You are expected to be aware of the college's
policy on academic integrity and to abide by it. Please come and talk to me if anything is unclear.
