Pre-Calculus 15-Math-1026-004 - Spring Semester 2015 Syllabus

Sep 26, 2026

Pre-Calculus course syllabus for Math-1026-004, covering functions, equations, linear systems, trigonometry, and related prerequisites. Instruction spans textbook chapters 1–7 and section 10.1, with learning outcomes focused on fractions, simplifying expressions, graphing basic equations and functions, exponent/logarithm skills, and solving trigonometric and inverse trigonometric equations. Includes prerequisites, withdrawal and attendance expectations, support via MASS center and tutoring, supplemental review sessions for bonus points, exam/grade structure, make-up policy, common test and final-exam guidance, homework due dates, special-needs accommodations, general education alignment, and academic integrity enforcement.

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Course Information

Instructor and Contact

Course Description and Learning Outcomes

Policies and Support

Attendance, Cell Phone Use, Withdrawals

Prerequisites and Exit Criteria

MASS Center, Tutoring, and Special Review Sessions

Assessment and Grading

Exams, Quizzes, and Points Allocation

Make-up Policy and Homework Drops

Grading Scale and Common Test Dates

Additional Requirements

Final Exam Rules

Homework Due Dates

Special Needs and Academic Integrity

Pre-Calculus 15-Math-1026-004 Spring Semester, 2015 Time: 2:30 – 3:25 P.M. Room: 702 Old Chemistry Instructor: Roger Chalkley Office: 4504 French Hall West Office and Voice Mail Phone: (513)556-4074 Email: [roger.chalkley@uc.edu](roger.chalkley@uc.edu) Office Hours: 1:30 to 2:15 P.M. Monday through Friday Text: WebAssign with eBook for Pre-Calculus, Mathematics for Calculus, 6th edition by Stewart, Redlin and Watson. Cell phone use: Cell phone use during class is not permitted. Please turn off your cell phones during class. Prerequisite: A minimum score of 550 on the Math Placement Test or 26 on the ACT-Math. Exit criteria: You must have at least a C-grade in Pre-Calculus to take Calculus 1. Course Description: Study of functions and equations, including linear systems of equations, trigonometry and assumes prior exposure to these topics. This course helps prepare students for the 4 credit hour calculus sequence (Math-1061 and 1062) . Content from chapters 1 through 7 and section 10.1 of your textbook (eBook) will be covered. Learning Outcomes: At the completion of this course successful students will be able to: 1. apply the properties of fractions for the real number system. 2. choose and apply the appropriate technique or techniques necessary to simplify an expression, solve an equation or solve an inequality. 3. create and describe graphs of basic equations, such as a circle, and functions, such as lines, logarithms or the sine function. 4. use properties of exponents and logarithms to simplify expressions or solve equations. 5. simplify and manipulate trigonometric expressions involving a variety of trigonometric identities. 6. solve a variety of trigonometric and inverse trigonometric equations. Withdrawals: The last date to withdraw, without academic penalty, is Friday March 20. Attendance: For your success in this course, it is extremely important not to miss classes. I will pass out an attendance sheet at each class for you to sign. Math and Science Support (MASS) Center: The MASS center, located in room 2133 French Hall West, provides drop-in support (Study Tables) and one-on-one tutoring. Starting January 14, you can participate in a Study Table for Math-1026 on Mondays 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. and Fridays 9:00 to 11:00 A.M.. You can schedule an appointment for one-on-one tutoring through [https://lacscheduling.uc.edu](https://lacscheduling.uc.edu). Special Review Sessions (SRS): In order to promote student success within your pre-calculus course, the department has organized a Supplemental Review Session (SRS) program. Students who attend a full session on 4 different weeks will earn 4 bonus points, which will be added to their overall points at the end of the semester. You can find sign up information on the meta Pre-Calculus Blackboard site through the left-side menu link. Exams & Grades: There will be four 60-minute comprehensive common semester tests, one common final exam, quizzes, and assignments. You can earn up to 700 points in this class in the following ways: 􀁸 60-minute common exams: 100 points each, a total of 400 points 􀁸 Common final exam: 200 points 􀁸 Quizzes: 50 points 􀁸 Homework assignments: 40 points 􀁸 ALEKS summer homework: 10 points Make-up policy: There will be no make-ups for missed homework, or quizzes. However, your three lowest WebAssign weekly homework grades and your two lowest quiz grades will be dropped. Grades: Although the conversions from numerical grades to letter grades will be posted on Blackboard after each test and at the end of the semester, you can assume a typical grading scale, given below, for guaranteed grade values. 􀁸 A final score of 90% will assure a grade ofat least A- 􀁸 A final score of 80% will assure a grade ofat least B- 􀁸 A final score of 70% will assure a grade ofat least C- Common Test Dates: There will be four tests, taken by all Uptown Campus Math-1026 students at the same time and on the same day, dur

FAQs

What prerequisites are required to enroll in Pre-Calculus (Math-1026-004)?

Students must have a minimum score of 550 on the Math Placement Test or 26 on the ACT-Math. To take Calculus 1, students must earn at least a C-grade in Pre-Calculus.

What support resources are available during the semester?

The MASS Center offers drop-in study tables and one-on-one tutoring in French Hall West. Study tables for Math-1026 run on Mondays 1:00–4:00 P.M. and Fridays 9:00–11:00 A.M. starting January 14, and tutoring appointments can be scheduled online.

How are tests, quizzes, and homework graded, and what is the make-up policy?

There are four 60-minute comprehensive common semester tests, a common final exam, quizzes, and assignments, with points allocated across exams, final, quizzes, homework, and ALEKS summer homework. There are no make-ups for missed homework or quizzes; the three lowest WebAssign weekly homework grades and the two lowest quiz grades are dropped.

Sep 26, 2026

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