| 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 |
2025-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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| 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.11) |
| Week 2 |
Rational expressions, Equations(Sep.12)
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| Week 3 |
Inequalities, Exponents(Sep.25) |
| Week 4 |
Radicals (Oct.02) |
| Week 5 |
Midterm I(Oct.09) |
| Week 6 |
Slopes and Equations of Lines (Oct.16) |
| Week 7 |
Linear functions and applications (October23) |
| Week 8 |
The least squares line(Oct.30) |
| Week 9 |
Properties of functions (Nov.6) |
| Week 10 |
Midterm 2 (Nov.13) |
| Week 11 |
Quadratic functions; Translation and reflection(Nov.20) |
| Week 12 |
Polynomial and rational functions (Nov.27) |
| Week 13 |
Exponential functions (Dec.4) |
| Week 14 |
Logarithmic functions (Dec.11) |
| Week 15 |
Applications (Dec.18) |
| Week 16 |
Final(Dec.25)
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self-directed
learning |
03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia.
Solve the problems given in the class. |
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| Evaluation |
Midterm 1(20%), Midterm 2(20%), Final(20%),
Assignment(20%),
Self-Directed Learning Report(20%) |
| 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(Link URL) |
03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia.
| include experience courses：N |
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