Precalculus

I use the Algebra and Trigonometry by Jay Abramson.  It is an open source textbook, and its digital version is free of charge.  Purchasing a hard copy is not required for the course.

In 2023 Fall I will be teaching one online section and one face-to-face section of Precalculus.  The Folio intro will be open on Aug 11, 2023.

Requirements

• • There will be four sessions, and the final exam.

  • 10% of a session grade is from Attendance Work, 20% of a session grade is from Homework, and 70% is from Session Tests.

  • 50 % of a course grade is from session grades, and 50% is from the final exam.

  • Only for online courses: proctoring fees for five exams (Total of $100.00).

  • Only for online courses: access to scanner or smart phones.

  • Good work ethic and study habit are required throughout the semester. 
    Georgia Southern Credit Hour Policy:  For each 50 min lecture, a minimum of two hours of out of class work is required.

Homework

• • Homework is assigned and graded using the online system MyOpenMath.

  • Homework will be assigned after each class meeting.

Tests

• Good performance skill is examined in tests.

• It is examined whether students properly prepared for tests.

• It is examined whether students are able to properly write down correct mathematical thought processes using correct notation and English words.

• For both online courses and face-to-face courses, all major tests are paper-based.

Lectures

• • Selections of past lectures are found here.

  • For online courses, lessons are delivered in the form of video, and just as in the face-to-face courses you are expected to watch the video and participate in the activities for 75 minutes for each lesson, and do homework problems for additional hours.