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Course Overview
MAC 1147: Pre-Calculus & Trigonometry
This course provides a comprehensive foundation in precalculus and trigonometry, preparing students for calculus and advanced mathematics. The course covers essential topics such as functions, equations, inequalities, graphs, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions, analytic trigonometry, applications, polar coordinates, vectors, analytic geometry, systems of equations, sequences, induction, the binomial theorem, counting, and probability.
Course Structure and Key Dates
Course Delivery: Online
Credit Hours: 5
Proctored Exams: Administered via Honorlock
Important Dates:
Last Day to Drop/Add: Friday, May 22, 2026
Last Day to Withdraw: Monday, June 29, 2026
Unit and Assessment Schedule
Unit/Assessment | Sections Covered | Due Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Getting Started | R.8, 2.4, 11.2 | 5/26/26 | Syllabus Quiz, MyLab Orientation |
Quiz 1 | 11.3, 11.4 | -- | -- |
Unit 1 | 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.6, 6.1, 6.2 | 6/1/26 | -- |
Unit 2 | 4.3, 4.4 | 6/7/26 | -- |
Quiz 2 | 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5 | 6/14/26 | -- |
Quiz 3 | 5.6 | -- | -- |
Quiz 4 | 6.3, 6.4, 6.5 | -- | -- |
Quiz 5 | 6.6, 6.7, 6.8 | -- | -- |
Unit 3 | Midterm Exam I (R.8, 2.4, 11.2–11.4, 3.1–3.4, 3.6, 4.3, 4.4, 5.1–5.6, 6.1–6.8) | 6/18/26 | Proctored, 2 hours 10 minutes |
Unit 4 | 7.1, 7.2 | 6/23/26 | -- |
Quiz 6 | 7.3, 7.4, 7.5 | -- | -- |
Quiz 7 | 7.6, 7.7, 7.8, 8.1, 8.2 | 6/29/26 | -- |
Quiz 8 | 8.4 | -- | -- |
Unit 5 | 8.3, 8.5, 8.6, 8.7 | 7/6/26 | -- |
Quiz 9 | 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4 | 7/12/26 | -- |
Unit 6 | Midterm Exam II (7.1–7.8, 8.1–8.7, 9.1–9.4, 13.1–13.3, 13.5, 12.1–12.3, 12.6) | 7/16/26 | Proctored, 2 hours 10 minutes |
Unit 7 | 10.1, 10.2 | 7/23/26 | -- |
Quiz 10 | 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6 (Cross Product) | -- | -- |
Unit 8 | Comprehensive Final Exam | 7/27/26 | Proctored, 2 hours 10 minutes |
Topics Covered (by Chapter Reference)
Ch. R: Review
Ch. 1: Equations and Inequalities
Ch. 2: Graphs
Ch. 3: Functions and Their Graphs
Ch. 4: Linear and Quadratic Functions
Ch. 5: Polynomial and Rational Functions
Ch. 6: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Ch. 7: Trigonometric Functions
Ch. 8: Analytic Trigonometry
Ch. 9: Applications of Trigonometric Functions
Ch. 10: Polar Coordinates, Vectors
Ch. 11: Analytic Geometry
Ch. 12: Systems of Equations and Inequalities
Ch. 13: Sequences; Induction; the Binomial Theorem
Ch. 14: Counting and Probability
Assessment and Testing
Quizzes: Regular quizzes assess understanding of recent material.
Midterm Exams: Two proctored midterms, each covering multiple chapters.
Final Exam: Comprehensive, proctored, covering all course content.
Additional Information
This schedule is tentative and may be modified by the instructor as needed during the semester.
Students should monitor the course platform for updates and specific instructions.
