| 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 |
2026-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 |
Y |
| 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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| topic Discussion/Production |
| 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.10) |
| Week 2 |
Rational expressions, Equations(Sep.17)
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| Week 3 |
Inequalities, Exponents(Sep.24) |
| Week 4 |
Radicals (Oct.01) |
| Week 5 |
Midterm I(Oct.08) |
| Week 6 |
Slopes and Equations of Lines (Oct.15) |
| Week 7 |
Linear functions and applications (Oct.22) |
| Week 8 |
The least squares line(Oct.29) |
| Week 9 |
Properties of functions (Nov.5) |
| Week 10 |
Midterm 2 (Nov.12) |
| Week 11 |
Quadratic functions; Translation and reflection(Nov.19) |
| Week 12 |
Polynomial and rational functions (Nov.26) |
| Week 13 |
Exponential functions (Dec.3) |
| Week 14 |
Logarithmic functions (Dec.10) |
| Week 15 |
Final(Dec.17) |
| Week 16 |
Discussion and Applications (Dec.24)
Solve problems given in the class. |
self-directed
learning |
03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia.
After class, students should review the lecture materials, solve related practice problems, and engage in independent study on topics related to the class to improve their mathematical reasoning and communication skills. |
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| Evaluation |
Midterm 1(20%), Midterm 2(20%), Final(30%),
In-class assignments(20%),
Attendance (10%) (Based on class assignments) |
| 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: 16:00-17:00
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| Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs(Link URL) |
| include experience courses：N |
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