NCHU Course Outline
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.
Prerequisites
self-directed learning in the course N
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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.
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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Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 Polynomials, Factoring(Sep.12)
Week 2 Rational expressions(Sep.19)
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
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

Office Hours
Wednesday: 16:00-17:00
Thursday: 15:00-17:00
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