| Course Name |
(中) 基礎數學(1234) |
| (Eng.) Pre-Calculus Mathematics |
| Offering Dept |
Department of Applied Mathematics |
| Course Type |
Required |
Credits |
3 |
Teacher |
Kyung-Youn Kim |
| Department |
International Bachelor Program in Agribusiness/Undergraduate |
Language |
English |
Semester |
2024-FALL |
| Course Description |
Precalculus is an introduction to advanced studies leading to calculus.
The course contains algebra reference: polynomials, factoring, rational expression, equations, inequalities, exponents and radicals. Then students deepen their understanding of linear/non-linear function including polynomial, exponential, logarithmic functions.
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| Prerequisites |
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self-directed learning in the course |
N |
| Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) |
Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives |
| Course Objectives |
Competency Indicators |
Ratio(%) |
Teaching Methods |
Assessment Methods |
When you successfully complete this course, you will be able to:
- Recall and learn the basic algebra skills, and apply them in advanced problem.
- Recall and learn the definition of a functions, basics of functions and their graphs,function operations, and function transformations, and apply them in advanced problem.
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| 1. Basic knowledge and skills in sustainable agriculture |
| 2.Basic knowledge and skills in agribusiness |
| 3.Awareness of international situations and global service |
| 4.Using English as the means for communication |
| 5.Service-orientated entrepreneurship |
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| Exercises |
| Discussion |
| Lecturing |
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| Quiz |
| Attendance |
| Assignment |
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| Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule |
| Week |
Course Content |
| Week 1 |
Polynomials, Factoring(Sep.12) |
| Week 2 |
Rational expressions(Sep.19)
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| Week 3 |
Equations, Inequalities(Sep.26) |
| Week 4 |
Exponents(Oct.03) |
| Week 5 |
Holiday(Oct.10) |
| Week 6 |
Radicals(Oct.17) |
| Week 7 |
Midterm I(October24) |
| Week 8 |
Slopes and Equations of Lines
Linear functions and applications(Oct.31) |
| Week 9 |
The least squares line(Nov.7) |
| Week 10 |
Properties of functions(Nov.14) |
| Week 11 |
Quadratic functions; Translation and reflection(Nov.21) |
| Week 12 |
Midterm 2(Nov.28) |
| Week 13 |
Polynomial and rational functions(Dec.5) |
| Week 14 |
Exponential functions(Dec.12) |
| Week 15 |
Logarithmic functions(Dec.19) |
| Week 16 |
Applications(Dec.26) |
| Week 17 |
Final(January 2) |
| Week 18 |
Discussion |
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| Evaluation |
Midterm 1(20%), Midterm 2(20%), Final(20%),
Assignment(30%), Attendance(10%) |
| Textbook & other References |
| Calculus with applications, Lial, Greenwell & Ritchey, 11th edition, Pearson |
| Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website |
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| Office Hours |
Wednesday: 16:00-17:00
Thursday: 15:00-17:00
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| Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs |
| include experience courses：N |
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