Course Materials:
Stewart/Redlin/Watson's Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus, 8th edition, and Enhanced WebAssign, Cengage Learning. Students have the following options for purchasing access to the text: (1) Students may purchase Cengage Unlimited, allowing for access to multiple Cengage products including the e-Book and WebAssign for this course for either a single semester or the entire school year; (2) students may purchase WebAssign and e-Book access; or (3) students may purchase a physical copy of the book either with or without WebAssign access. Students may also obtain a used copy of the book, but it MUST be the correct edition.
Course grading scheme:
Review Quiz: 1%; Written Homework: 5%; Weekly Quizzes: 12%; Tests 1 and 2: 25% each; Cumulative Final: 32%. Letter Grades: 93-100 A, 90-92 A-, 87-89 B+, 83-86 B, 80-82 B-, 77-79 C+, 73-76 C, 70-72 C-, 65-69 D+, 55-64 D, 50-54 D-, 0-49 F. NOTE: A grade of C or better is needed to move onto Math 1041: Calculus I. A grade of C- or better is needed to move onto Math 1039: Calculus I with Lab.
Course prerequisites:
Mathematics placement, grade of C or better in Math 1021 or transfer credit for Math 1021. Students with a C- in Math 1021 may also enroll but must also be enrolled in Math 1023.
Course goals:
Prepare students for Calculus.
Topics covered:
Topics include functions and function operations, one-to-one and inverse functions, exponential and logarithmic functions and equations, trigonometric functions and equations, inverse trigonometric functions, and basic trigonometric identities. The course also contains a brief review of algebra.
Exam dates:
Review Quiz - Part 1: On Canvas, due Friday, January 17 at 11:59pm, Part 2: On Canvas due Tuesday, January 21 at 11:59pm ; Weekly Quizzes - dates and material set by instructor; Common Midterms: Test 1: Friday EVENING, February 21, 5:30-7:00pm; Test 2: Friday EVENING, April 11, 5:30-7:00pm; Common Final - Wednesday, April 30, 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. BE AWARE THAT THE FINAL IS SCHEDULED AT A SPECIAL TIME OUTSIDE OF THE FINAL EXAM MATRIX.
Attendance policy:
Attendance in class is required. For classes that meet two times a week, you will be allowed 4 unexcused absences during the semester. You will be penalized one grade notch (e.g. from B to B-) for your fifth absence and one grade notch for each increment of 4 classes or a portion thereof that you miss from that point forward. Failure to attend class during quiz dates will also affect your Quiz Average.
Technology Specifications for this Course:
Students will need a device to scan and upload a multipage pdf to Canvas for the review quiz and homework assignments. Absolutely no technology is allowed to be used during quizzes and exams.
Review Quiz:
There is an online Review Quiz which will open after your first class. Read the instructions carefully and watch the introductory video. This quiz contains basic algebra material you should have learned before. If you have difficulty with this review material, it indicates that you do not have enough background to continue in Math 1022 and you may want to take Math 1021. During the first 10 days of the semester, the Math Department may be able to help you switch from Math 1022 to Math 1021. If you wish to do this, please contact Dr. Boris Datskovsky at bdats@temple.edu. Students who earn a grade indicating their algebra is not strong enough to continue in Math 1022 but do not choose to take Math 1021 will be REQUIRED to complete an additional Algebra assignment to remediate these skills.
Review for Exams:
Review materials for each test and the final will be available on the course Canvas for review approximately one week prior to each test day. Questions on these reviews will contain homework problems. Please be aware that this review material may not be all-inclusive. Any problem similar to a sample problem or a homework problem may appear on the tests. Please note that you can certainly start reviewing for your exams PRIOR to the release of these materials, using your quizzes and assigned homework from the included sections.
Attendance and Your Health:
To achieve course learning goals, students must attend and participate in classes, according to the course requirements. However, if you have tested positive for or are experiencing symptoms of a contagious illness, you should not come to campus or attend in-person classes or activities. It is the student’s responsibility to contact me to create a plan for participation and engagement in the course as soon as you are able to do so, and to make a plan to complete all assignments in a timely fashion.
Expectations for Class Conduct :
It is important to foster a respectful and productive learning environment that includes all students in our diverse community of learners. Our differences, some of which are outlined in the University's nondiscrimination statement, will add richness to this learning experience. Therefore, all opinions and experiences, no matter how different or controversial they may be perceived, must be respected in the tolerant spirit of academic discourse.
Disability Statement:
Any student who has a need for accommodations based on the impact of a documented disability or medical condition should contact Disability Resources and Services (DRS) in Howard Gittis Student Center South, Rm 420 (drs@temple.edu; 215-204-1280) to request accommodations and learn more about the resources available to you. If you have a DRS accommodation letter to share with me, or you would like to discuss your accommodations, please contact me as soon as practical. I will work with you and with DRS to coordinate reasonable accommodations for all students with documented disabilities. All discussions related to your accommodations will be confidential.
Academic Freedom:
Freedom to teach and freedom to learn are inseparable facets of academic freedom. The University has adopted a policy on Student and Faculty Academic Rights and Responsibilities (Policy # 03.70.02) which can be accessed here (opens in new tab/window).
Add/Drop Policy:
Students will be charged for a course unless dropped by the Drop/Add deadline date. Check the University calendar (opens in new tab/window) for exact dates.
During the Drop/Add period, students may drop a course with no record of the class appearing on their transcript. Students are not financially responsible for any courses dropped during this period. In the following weeks prior to or on the withdrawal date students may withdraw from a course with the grade of "W" appearing on their transcript. After the withdrawal date students may not withdraw from courses. Check the University Calendar (opens in new tab/window) for exact dates. See the full policy by clicking here (opens in new tab/window).
AI Policy:
The use of generative AI tools (such as ChatGPT, DALL-E, etc.) is not permitted in this class unless specifically announced for a particular assignment; therefore, any use of AI tools for work in this class may be considered a violation of Temple University's Academic Honesty policy and Student Conduct Code, since the work is not your own. The use of unauthorized AI tools will result in a grade of zero on the assignment; a second offense will be reported to the Student Conduct Board.
Incomplete Policy:
The grade "I" (an "incomplete") is only given if students cannot complete the course work due to circumstances beyond their control. It is necessary for the student to have completed the majority of the course work with a passing average and to sign an incomplete contract which clearly states what is left for the student to do and the deadline by which the work must be completed. The incomplete contract must also include a default grade that will be used in case the "I" grade is not resolved by the agreed deadline. See the full policy by clicking here (opens in new tab/window).
Student Support Services:
Quizzes and Points:
On Thursdays we will have an in-class quiz unless there is an exam that week. It is important to note, however, that true learning occurs only when students are actively engaged both in and out of class. (This is not just common sense; it is also backed up by decades of research!) Therefore, tasks will be given daily on Canvas in order to prepare you for the upcoming lesson. It is essential that you complete these tasks before coming to class, as the class will be taught with the assumption that these have been done. Students will find it challenging to follow along without having completed all required tasks in their entirety. Some tasks will be optional and therefore worth bonus points. Because of the numerous point-earning opportunities given throughout the semester, we will not be automatically dropping any quiz grades. If a quiz is missed due to an excused absence with documentation, it may be able to be made up by the following Monday, but this is at the professor’s discretion and may depend on the type of quiz. If such a situation exists where the quiz may not be made up for practical reasons but the student has documentation stating it was necessary to miss class, this one grade will be dropped.
Homework Assignments:
Problems from each section of the textbook will be assigned to be completed by hand. Two or three sections of these problems as well as separate assignments for corrections will be due via Canvas on Wednesday night and before Thursday quizzes. You will receive the list of assigned homework problems for each section of the textbook as well as some Additional Problems assigned for select sections. Several problems on the homework list are also available in WebAssign for additional practice. WebAssign offers a variety of support resources designed to facilitate in homework completion. Completing WebAssign problems is optional and not included in your homework grade. It is recommended that students complete the WebAssign problems as they complete the handwritten problems to take advantage of these resources.
Precalculus Content Videos:
A video library has been created that provides instruction for most topics being taught in this course. Students will be assigned videos to watch prior to each class session in preparation for the next class meeting. Watching these videos is not optional or additional work for the course, but is a required component of the course necessary to allow for problem solving and practice with the content to occur in each class meeting. Students will complete a Video Note Sheet while watching each video, which will be submitted on Canvas to earn credit for watching the video. Additionally, approximately 20 brief Canvas quizzes have been created about the material in these videos. Students are required to take 12 quizzes throughout the semester - additional quizzes may be taken for Bonus Points. Points from these tasks will be a component of the Quizzes and Points portion of the grade. The videos are also available on the https://cst.temple.edu/department-mathematics/undergraduate/courses/supplementary-videos.
Exam Security Policy:
Under no circumstances is the use of personal electronic devices such as phones, computers, smart watches allowed during exams. All such items must be stowed away and out of sight for the duration of the exam. Any student found with such a device during an exam will not be allowed to complete the test, will receive a score of zero for the test, and will be reported to the Student Code of Conduct Board. In addition, under no circumstances, will students be allowed to bring in any kind of papers for use during the exam. Should a student need extra paper during a test, the proctor will provide it. Any student found using papers that they themselves brought into the exam will not be allowed to complete the test, will receive a score of zero for the test, and will be reported to the Student Code of Conduct Board.
Statement of Inclusion:
While it may be presented in a variety of ways, the language of math is universal. From a young age, mathematical curiosity is present in humans across the globe and the beauty of its absolute truth and the infinite doors it can open are accessible to all. This classroom aims to enhance this atmosphere of embracing mathematical curiosity and the advancement of mathematical knowledge for all students, from all backgrounds. As the instructor, it is my responsibility to foster an environment where all students feel supported in their efforts to learn and understand the content, and are encouraged to offer their own ideas and suggestions to create a deeper learning experience. My intention is that the mutual respect between students and myself will allow for open communication and, when necessary, a dialog may take place regarding ways in which this classroom can be made more inclusive for all. I firmly believe each student in this class has valuable contributions to be made to our collective learning environment, and I will do my best to maintain an atmosphere in which these contributions are highly regarded by all.
Course Extra
Description
There is an online Review Quiz which will open after your first class. Read the instructions carefully and watch the introductory video. This quiz contains basic algebra material you should have learned before. If you have difficulty with this review material, it indicates that you do not have enough background to continue in Math 1022 and you may want to take Math 1021. During the first 10 days of the semester, the Math Department may be able to help you switch from Math 1022 to Math 1021. If you wish to do this, please contact Dr. Boris Datskovsky at bdats@temple.edu. Students who earn a grade indicating their algebra is not strong enough to continue in Math 1022 but do not choose to take Math 1021 will be REQUIRED to complete an additional Algebra assignment to remediate these skills.
Description
Review materials for each test and the final will be available on the course Canvas for review approximately one week prior to each test day. Questions on these reviews will contain homework problems. Please be aware that this review material may not be all-inclusive. Any problem similar to a sample problem or a homework problem may appear on the tests. Please note that you can certainly start reviewing for your exams PRIOR to the release of these materials, using your quizzes and assigned homework from the included sections.
Title
Attendance and Your Health
Description
To achieve course learning goals, students must attend and participate in classes, according to the course requirements. However, if you have tested positive for or are experiencing symptoms of a contagious illness, you should not come to campus or attend in-person classes or activities. It is the student’s responsibility to contact me to create a plan for participation and engagement in the course as soon as you are able to do so, and to make a plan to complete all assignments in a timely fashion.
Title
Expectations for Class Conduct
Description
It is important to foster a respectful and productive learning environment that includes all students in our diverse community of learners. Our differences, some of which are outlined in the University's nondiscrimination statement, will add richness to this learning experience. Therefore, all opinions and experiences, no matter how different or controversial they may be perceived, must be respected in the tolerant spirit of academic discourse.
Title
Disability Statement
Description
Any student who has a need for accommodations based on the impact of a documented disability or medical condition should contact Disability Resources and Services (DRS) in Howard Gittis Student Center South, Rm 420 (drs@temple.edu; 215-204-1280) to request accommodations and learn more about the resources available to you. If you have a DRS accommodation letter to share with me, or you would like to discuss your accommodations, please contact me as soon as practical. I will work with you and with DRS to coordinate reasonable accommodations for all students with documented disabilities. All discussions related to your accommodations will be confidential.
Description
Freedom to teach and freedom to learn are inseparable facets of academic freedom. The University has adopted a policy on Student and Faculty Academic Rights and Responsibilities (Policy # 03.70.02) which can be accessed here (opens in new tab/window).
Description
Students will be charged for a course unless dropped by the Drop/Add deadline date. Check the University calendar (opens in new tab/window) for exact dates.
During the Drop/Add period, students may drop a course with no record of the class appearing on their transcript. Students are not financially responsible for any courses dropped during this period. In the following weeks prior to or on the withdrawal date students may withdraw from a course with the grade of "W" appearing on their transcript. After the withdrawal date students may not withdraw from courses. Check the University Calendar (opens in new tab/window) for exact dates. See the full policy by clicking here (opens in new tab/window).
Description
The use of generative AI tools (such as ChatGPT, DALL-E, etc.) is not permitted in this class unless specifically announced for a particular assignment; therefore, any use of AI tools for work in this class may be considered a violation of Temple University's Academic Honesty policy and Student Conduct Code, since the work is not your own. The use of unauthorized AI tools will result in a grade of zero on the assignment; a second offense will be reported to the Student Conduct Board.
Description
The grade "I" (an "incomplete") is only given if students cannot complete the course work due to circumstances beyond their control. It is necessary for the student to have completed the majority of the course work with a passing average and to sign an incomplete contract which clearly states what is left for the student to do and the deadline by which the work must be completed. The incomplete contract must also include a default grade that will be used in case the "I" grade is not resolved by the agreed deadline. See the full policy by clicking here (opens in new tab/window).
Title
Student Support Services
Description
On Thursdays we will have an in-class quiz unless there is an exam that week. It is important to note, however, that true learning occurs only when students are actively engaged both in and out of class. (This is not just common sense; it is also backed up by decades of research!) Therefore, tasks will be given daily on Canvas in order to prepare you for the upcoming lesson. It is essential that you complete these tasks before coming to class, as the class will be taught with the assumption that these have been done. Students will find it challenging to follow along without having completed all required tasks in their entirety. Some tasks will be optional and therefore worth bonus points. Because of the numerous point-earning opportunities given throughout the semester, we will not be automatically dropping any quiz grades. If a quiz is missed due to an excused absence with documentation, it may be able to be made up by the following Monday, but this is at the professor’s discretion and may depend on the type of quiz. If such a situation exists where the quiz may not be made up for practical reasons but the student has documentation stating it was necessary to miss class, this one grade will be dropped.
Title
Homework Assignments
Description
Problems from each section of the textbook will be assigned to be completed by hand. Two or three sections of these problems as well as separate assignments for corrections will be due via Canvas on Wednesday night and before Thursday quizzes. You will receive the list of assigned homework problems for each section of the textbook as well as some Additional Problems assigned for select sections. Several problems on the homework list are also available in WebAssign for additional practice. WebAssign offers a variety of support resources designed to facilitate in homework completion. Completing WebAssign problems is optional and not included in your homework grade. It is recommended that students complete the WebAssign problems as they complete the handwritten problems to take advantage of these resources.
Title
Precalculus Content Videos
Description
A video library has been created that provides instruction for most topics being taught in this course. Students will be assigned videos to watch prior to each class session in preparation for the next class meeting. Watching these videos is not optional or additional work for the course, but is a required component of the course necessary to allow for problem solving and practice with the content to occur in each class meeting. Students will complete a Video Note Sheet while watching each video, which will be submitted on Canvas to earn credit for watching the video. Additionally, approximately 20 brief Canvas quizzes have been created about the material in these videos. Students are required to take 12 quizzes throughout the semester - additional quizzes may be taken for Bonus Points. Points from these tasks will be a component of the Quizzes and Points portion of the grade. The videos are also available on the https://cst.temple.edu/department-mathematics/undergraduate/courses/supplementary-videos.
Title
Exam Security Policy
Description
Under no circumstances is the use of personal electronic devices such as phones, computers, smart watches allowed during exams. All such items must be stowed away and out of sight for the duration of the exam. Any student found with such a device during an exam will not be allowed to complete the test, will receive a score of zero for the test, and will be reported to the Student Code of Conduct Board. In addition, under no circumstances, will students be allowed to bring in any kind of papers for use during the exam. Should a student need extra paper during a test, the proctor will provide it. Any student found using papers that they themselves brought into the exam will not be allowed to complete the test, will receive a score of zero for the test, and will be reported to the Student Code of Conduct Board.
Title
Statement of Inclusion
Description
While it may be presented in a variety of ways, the language of math is universal. From a young age, mathematical curiosity is present in humans across the globe and the beauty of its absolute truth and the infinite doors it can open are accessible to all. This classroom aims to enhance this atmosphere of embracing mathematical curiosity and the advancement of mathematical knowledge for all students, from all backgrounds. As the instructor, it is my responsibility to foster an environment where all students feel supported in their efforts to learn and understand the content, and are encouraged to offer their own ideas and suggestions to create a deeper learning experience. My intention is that the mutual respect between students and myself will allow for open communication and, when necessary, a dialog may take place regarding ways in which this classroom can be made more inclusive for all. I firmly believe each student in this class has valuable contributions to be made to our collective learning environment, and I will do my best to maintain an atmosphere in which these contributions are highly regarded by all.
Course materials
Stewart/Redlin/Watson's Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus, 8th edition, and Enhanced WebAssign, Cengage Learning. Students have the following options for purchasing access to the text: (1) Students may purchase Cengage Unlimited, allowing for access to multiple Cengage products including the e-Book and WebAssign for this course for either a single semester or the entire school year; (2) students may purchase WebAssign and e-Book access; or (3) students may purchase a physical copy of the book either with or without WebAssign access. Students may also obtain a used copy of the book, but it MUST be the correct edition.
Course grading scheme
Review Quiz: 1%; Written Homework: 5%; Weekly Quizzes: 12%; Tests 1 and 2: 25% each; Cumulative Final: 32%. Letter Grades: 93-100 A, 90-92 A-, 87-89 B+, 83-86 B, 80-82 B-, 77-79 C+, 73-76 C, 70-72 C-, 65-69 D+, 55-64 D, 50-54 D-, 0-49 F. NOTE: A grade of C or better is needed to move onto Math 1041: Calculus I. A grade of C- or better is needed to move onto Math 1039: Calculus I with Lab.
Course prerequisites
Mathematics placement, grade of C or better in Math 1021 or transfer credit for Math 1021. Students with a C- in Math 1021 may also enroll but must also be enrolled in Math 1023.
Course goals
Prepare students for Calculus.
Description of topics covered
Topics include functions and function operations, one-to-one and inverse functions, exponential and logarithmic functions and equations, trigonometric functions and equations, inverse trigonometric functions, and basic trigonometric identities. The course also contains a brief review of algebra.
Exam dates
Review Quiz - Part 1: On Canvas, due Friday, January 17 at 11:59pm, Part 2: On Canvas due Tuesday, January 21 at 11:59pm ; Weekly Quizzes - dates and material set by instructor; Common Midterms: Test 1: Friday EVENING, February 21, 5:30-7:00pm; Test 2: Friday EVENING, April 11, 5:30-7:00pm; Common Final - Wednesday, April 30, 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. BE AWARE THAT THE FINAL IS SCHEDULED AT A SPECIAL TIME OUTSIDE OF THE FINAL EXAM MATRIX.
Attendance Policy
Attendance in class is required. For classes that meet two times a week, you will be allowed 4 unexcused absences during the semester. You will be penalized one grade notch (e.g. from B to B-) for your fifth absence and one grade notch for each increment of 4 classes or a portion thereof that you miss from that point forward. Failure to attend class during quiz dates will also affect your Quiz Average.
Technology Specifications for this Course
Students will need a device to scan and upload a multipage pdf to Canvas for the review quiz and homework assignments. Absolutely no technology is allowed to be used during quizzes and exams.