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Northern Virginia Community College

Precalculus I, MTH 161

 

Course Description (from the College):

Presents topics in power, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions, and systems of equations and inequalities.  The general purpose of this one semester course is to prepare students for a course in statistics or applied calculus sequence by providing them with necessary competencies in algebra and functions.  Precalculus I can also be applied in conjunction with Precalculus II in preparation for a course in calculus with analytical geometry.  Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 161 and MTH 167 or equivalent. Lecture: 3 hours. Prerequisite: Compentency in MTE 1-9 as demonstrated through placement or unit complettion or equivalent; or corequisite: MCR 6.

 

Syllabus* -- in Word format
*Note: I took over this course in the last 4 weeks.  So various features of the syllabus and grading scheme are not my own.

Important Dates
Exam I -- Thursday, October 4th key/review/review key
Exam II -- Thursday, November 15th key/review/review key
Final Exam -- Thursday, December 13th 7:30 key/review/review key
 

see the syllabus for a more detailed calendar
 

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Math Office: AA 352
NOVA Math office: 703-845-6220
My NOVA email: bmccall@nvcc.edu
Office Hours: R 4:30-6:30


 

In Class Activities

 

 

Homework

in ALEKS

Handouts

Complex Numbers
Quadratic Regression
Rational Functions
Transformations
Exponential & Logarithmic Equations
Graphing Real Zeros
Long Division

 

Projects

 

 

Answer Keys

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Links!

PDF Graph Paper
Free Online Math Courses
PhET Simulations
EdReady
Complex Numbers
Ellipse Animation

College Algebra at CSCC

 

 
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