Department of Mathematics and Physics

Course Name: Pre-Calculus

Course Code MAT 116
Section No: 18
Semester: Spring 2024
INSTRUCTOR AND DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Instructor Name: Professor Dr. Khandker Farid Uddin Ahmed

Office Room: SAC 1173
Office Hours: 09:30-10:50 AM, 12:10-01:40 PM (MW)
Office Phone:
Email Address: khandker.ahmed@northsouth.edu
Department: Mathematics and Physics
North South University Website: http://www.northsouth.edu
Links:
Department Website: http://www.northsouth.edu/academic/seps/dmp.html

COURSE & SECTION INFORMATION

(MW) 03:05 PM-04:20 PM

Class Time

NAC 620
Location

Course Credit
3:0
Hours
Behavior of functions in some depth including properties, graphs, inverse,
transformations, compositions. This course pays particular attention to linear,
Course
quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions. It covers
Description
trigonometric functions and inverse trigonometric functions as well.

The course will help students to recognize various kinds of functions (including
polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, trigonometric and logarithmic functions),
Course
analyze their behavior. Also, the students will be able to graph various functions and
Objectives
apply the acquired concept in higher studies and physical problems.

Upon the successful completion of this course, a student will be able to:
CO-1. Demonstrate the fundamental concept of mathematical functions and their
properties (domain, range, composition, etc.). Perform function operations
Student Learning including composition, transposition, and finding inverse functions.
Outcomes CO-2. Plot different types of functions, apply various kinds of transformations to those
functions including translations, reflections, stretches, and compressions
 CO-3. Analyze and interpret graphically the linear, polynomial, rational, exponential,
logarithmic and trigonometric functions.

CO-4. Solve linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic equations and
inequalities involving polynomials and rational expressions apply them to
model and analyze real world problems.

CO-5. Develop the prerequisite knowledge and mathematical skills necessary to

undertake higher level courses which have a quantitative focus.

Mapping of Course Outcomes

Course Outcomes (CO) Bloom’s Delivery Assessment

taxonomy methods tools
domain/level and activities
(C: Cognitive
P: Psychomotor
A: Affective)
CO-1 Demonstrate the fundamental concept Lecture Class work,
of mathematical functions and their C1 Discussion
properties (domain, range, composition, C2 Quiz,
P1
etc.). Perform function operations Mid term
including composition, transposition,
and finding inverse functions.

CO-2 Plot different types of function and Lecture, Midterm exam,

apply various kinds of transformations Classroom Assignment
to those functions including C3 presentation,
C4
translations, reflections, stretches, and discussion
P1
compressions.

CO-3 Analyze and interpret graphically the

linear, polynomial, rational, exponential, C4
and logarithmic and trigonometric P1
functions.

CO-4 Solve linear, quadratic, polynomial, Lecture Class work,

exponential, and logarithmic equations Discussion Quiz,
and inequalities involving polynomials Assignment,
C3 Final Exam
and rational expressions, and apply them
C4
to model and analyze real world
problems.

CO-5 Develop the prerequisite knowledge Lecture Assignment

and mathematical skills necessary to C4
undertake higher level courses which P1 Discussion
have a quantitative focus.
 LEARNING RESOURCES AND TEXTBOOK(S)

Reference Book
Text Book

Author Michael Sullivan

Title “Pre-calculus”
10th Edition, 2016
Edition & Year

TEACHING STRATEGY

The class will be conducted through various activities including discussion of concepts and problem-solving,
student initiative and active involvement as well as practice of quantitative problems. Students are expected
to actively involve and to take initiative for their own learning experience

ASSESSMENT STRATEGY GRADING POLICY

Numerical Letter Grade Grade Points

Grading tool Points
Scores
Attendance 10% 93 + A (Excellent) 4.0
Assignments 10% 90 - 92 A- 3.7
Quizzes 20% 87 - 89 B+ 3.3
Midterm 25% 83 - 86 B (Good) 3.0
Final Exam 35% 80 - 82 B- 2.7
77 - 79 C+ 2.3
73 - 76 C (Average) 2.0
70 - 72 C- 1.7
67 - 69 D+ 1.3
60 - 66 D (Poor) 1.0
Below 60 F (Failure) 0.0

CLASSROOM RULES OF CONDUCT

1. Electronic devices e.g. cell phone, notepad, iPad, iPod, mp3, etc. are strictly prohibited in the class.

2. It is imperative that the students maintain absolute discipline in class. Students are also expected to
arrive on time for the class, as frequent late attendance will not be accepted.

3. Academic Integrity Policy: Department of Mathematics and Physics does not tolerate academic
dishonesty by its students. At minimum, students must not be involved in cheating, copyright
infringement, submitting the same work in multiple courses, significant collaboration with other
individuals outside of sanctioned group activities, and fabrications.

Students are advised that violations of the Student Integrity Code will be treated seriously, with special
attention given to repeated offences.

Please Refer to NSU Student Handbook, Sections: “Disciplinary Actions” and “Procedures and Guidelines”.
 EXAMS & MAKE UP POLICY

Three quizzes will be taken (top Two will be considered) for 20%. NO makeup for quizzes will be taken
under any circumstances. If a student misses the Midterm exams only due to extreme emergencies (official
material evidence is required), the instructor will take the decision for his/her makeup exams. At least two
assignments will be taken for 10%.

*There will have one extra question in the Midterm and Final exams, so that students should have an option
to answer all the questions in the question paper.

Cell phones are prohibited in any exam sessions.

*Decision about the extra question will be given by the department.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Students are required and expected to attend all classes regularly and on time and participate in class
discussions. North South University mandates to fail students who are absent 25% or more from their classes,
even if such absences are excusable. If a student misses more than two lectures, marks will be deducted for
each day of absence. Absence due to extreme situations will be considered an exception, as per the instructor’s
decision. It is the responsibility of the student to become aware of other course-related announcements
missed during an absence.

Please Refer to NSU Student Handbook, Section: “Study Principles and Policies”

COMMUNICATION POLICY

All communications should take place using the instructor’s email. Announcements in class will override any
statement made here or in any other handouts. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of any
announcements made in class.

APPROPRIATE USE POLICY

All members of the North South University community must use electronic communications in a responsible
manner. The University may restrict the use of its computers and network systems for electronic
communications subject to violations of university policies/codes or local laws or national laws. Also, the
university reserves the right to limit access to its networks through university-owned or other computers,
and to remove or limit access to material posted on university-owned computers.
 COURSE CONTENTS AND TENTATIVE LECTURE PLAN

Lecture Learning Assessment Learning

Topic Chapter
No. Activities tools Outcome
Rectangular Coordinates, Plotting Points,
Distance formula, Midpoint Formulas, Lecture and Quiz
1 CO-1 1.1
Triangles and quadrilateral related Discussion Midterm
problems
Graphs by Plotting Points and Lecture and Quiz
2 CO-1 1.2
Finding Intercepts, Test for Symmetry Discussion Midterm
Slopes, Graph of a line using a point and
slope, Different form of equations, Find Lecture and Quiz
3 CO-1 1.3
Equations of Horizontal, Vertical, Parallel Discussion Midterm
and Perpendicular Lines
Lecture and Quiz CO-1
4 Equations of circles, Graphing a circle 1.4
Assignments Midterm CO-2
Functions, Variables, Values and domain of Lecture and Quiz
5 CO-1 2.1
functions, different form of functions Assignments Midterm
Graph of function, Identifying and obtaining Lecture and Quiz
6 CO-1 2.2
information of a graph of function Assignments Midterm
Properties of functions, Even, odd, constant, Lecture and Quiz
7 CO-1 2.3
increasing, decreasing functions, Secant line Assignments Midterm
Library of functions, Piecewise-defined Lecture and Quiz
8 CO-1 2.4
functions Discussion Midterm
Graphing Techniques, Transformations, Lecture and Quiz
9 CO-2 2.5
Compressions and Stretches Assignments Midterm
Linear functions and their properties, Linear
Lecture and Quiz 3.1
10 models, Quadratic functions and their CO-1
Discussion Midterm 3.3
properties
Graphs of quadratic functions using its Lecture and Quiz
11 CO-1 3.3
properties and graphing techniques Discussion Final Exam
Quadratic models, Maximizing revenue and Lecture and Quiz 02
12 CO-3 3.4
enclosed area, Motion of projectile Assignment Final Exam
13 Midterm Exam (Date will be Declared by the Respective Faculty Members)
Solution of quadratic inequalities and their Lecture and Quiz
14 CO-2 3.5
graphs Assignment Final Exam
Polynomial and power functions, Graphs Lecture and Quiz
15 CO-1 4.1
using transformation, Properties of graphs Discussion Final Exam
Properties and graph of rational functions, Lecture and Quiz
16 CO-2 4.2
Horizontal and vertical Asymptotes Discussion Final Exam
Analyze the graph of rational function, Lecture and Quiz 4.3
17 CO-2
Polynomial & Rational Inequalities Discussion Final Exam 4.4
Lecture and Quiz
18 The real zero of a Polynomial function 4.5
Discussion Final Exam
Complex zeros, Fundamental Theorem of Lecture and Quiz
19 4.6
Algebra Discussion Final Exam
Composite functions, Find composite Lecture and Quiz
20 CO-1 5.1
function and its domain Assignment Final Exam
Inverse functions, One-to-One function,
Lecture and Quiz
21 Horizontal line test, Determine inverse, CO-1 5.2
Assignment Final Exam
verification
Exponential functions, Graphs and
Lecture and Quiz
22 properties of exponential functions, Graphs CO-1 5.3
Discussion Final Exam
using transformation
Solutions of exponential equations, Lecture and Quiz
23 CO-1 5.3
Applications of exponential functions Discussion Final Exam
Lecture Topic Learning Assessment Learning Chapter
No. Activities tools Outcome
Logarithmic functions, Relating logarithms
Lecture and Quiz
24 to exponential, Domain, Graphs, Solution of
Discussion Final Exam CO-1 5.4
equations
Properties of Logarithms, Logarithms and Lecture and Quiz CO-1 5.5
25
Exponential equations Assignment Final Exam 5.6
Angles and their measure, Linear speed,
Lecture and Quiz 6.1
26 Trigonometric functions: Unit circle CO-1
Assignment Final Exam 6.2
approach
Properties and graph of Trigonometric Lecture and Quiz CO-1 6.2
27
functions Discussion Final Exam CO-2 6.3
Properties and graph of Trigonometric Lecture and Quiz CO-1 6.4
28
functions, Amplitude, Period and Phase shift Discussion Final Exam CO-2 6.5
The inverse Sine, Cosine and Tangent Lecture and Quiz
29 CO-1 7.1
functions Assignment Final Exam
Lecture and Quiz
30 The inverse trigonometric functions CO-1 7.2
Assignment Final Exam
Final Exam (Date will be Declared by the Controller of Examinations)