COURSE LESSON PLAN: SEPT 2017 – JAN 2018

MAT133: PRECALCULUS (Credit Hours: 3.0)

JABATAN SAINS KOMPUTER DAN MATEMATIK

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA PULAU PINANG

PROGRAMME : DIPLOMA IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING / DIPLOMA IN PHARMACY

LECTURER : MOHD SYAFIQ BIN ABDUL RAHMAN
ROOM : ROOM 39 (BERTAM)
EMAIL : [email protected]
PHONE : 016 2099151

1.0 COURSE DESCRIPTION

Calculus is a main component in learning mathematics. This subject covers the additional algebraic
and trigonometric skills needed by the students before they venture into the world of calculus. It
consists of four major parts: coordinates, graphs and lines; functions; systems of equations and
inequalities; and trigonometry.

2.0 Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students should be able to:
• State the basic concepts of real numbers, complex numbers, absolute value, coordinate
plane and graphs, and functions. (C2, P2)
• Use the basic concepts of real numbers, complex numbers, absolute value and functions.
(C2, A1)
• Solve exponential and logarithmic equations, linear and non-linear equations and
trigonometric equations. (C4, P3, A3)
• Sketch the graphs of the basic functions. (C3, P3, A1)

3.0 TEACHING METHODOLOGY

A combination of the following methods:
Lectures : 3 hours/week, Tutorial/lab : 1 hour/week

4.0 ASSESSMENT
Final examination – One 3-hours paper : 60%
Course Work : 40%
Test 1 : 10%
Test 2 : 10%
Test 3 : 10%
Quizzes (2) : 6%
Lab Assignment : 4%

5.0 RECOMMENDED TEXT

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1. Larson, R. (2011). Algebra and Trigonometry, 8 edition, Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning.

6.0 REFERENCES
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1. Stewart, J., Redlin, L. & Watson, S. (2012). Algebra and Trigonometry, 3 Edition, Brooks/Cole
Cengage Learning
2. Swokowski, E.W & Cole, J.A.(2012). Algebra and Trigonometry With Analytic Geometry, 13e,
Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning.
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3. Sullivan, M(2011)., Algebra & Trigonometry, 9 edition, Pearson Prentice Hall.
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4. Siti Aishah et. al., First Engineering Mathematics,3 edition, McGraw-Hill (M) Sdn. Bhd, 2006
7.0 SCHEDULE OF LECTURES
Week Date Topic and Sub-topic Remarks

1. COORDINATES, GRAPHS AND LINES

1.1 Real Number System
11 – 15 Sept • Classification of numbers.
• The real number line.
1 (3 hours) Tutorial
1.2 Inequalities
• Properties of inequalities
• Solving inequalities – linear, quadratic and
rational
1.3 Absolute Value
• Definition of absolute value
• Equations involving absolute value
• Inequalities involving absolute value Maple Lab
2 18 – 22 Sept 1.4 Complex Numbers
(3 hours) • Definition of complex numbers and geometrical
interpretation
• Algebraic operation
• Quadratic equations involving complex root
1.5 Coordinate Plane and Graphs
• The Cartesian coordinate system (Rectangular Tutorial
coordinates)
25 – 29 Sept • Basic graphs
3 QUIZ 1
(3 hours) • Symmetry Test
(0.5 hour)
• Even and Odd from symmetry test
1.6 Plane Analytic Geometry
• Straight lines
2 – 6 Oct 1.6 Plane Analytic Geometry (cont’)
4 Maple Lab
(3 hours) • Circles
• Parabola
2. FUNCTIONS
2.1 Introduction to Functions
• Relations and functions
• Domain and range
5 9 – 13 Oct Maple Lab
• Operations on functions
(3 hours)
2.2 Composite and Inverse Functions
• Composite functions and domain
• Inverse functions
16 - 22 Oct 18 Oct
Mid Semester Break
Deepavali
2.3 Polynomial and rational functions
• Remainder theorem and Factor theorem
23 – 27 Oct Solution to Equations Tutorial
6
(2 hours) • Linear equations
• Quadratic equations TEST 1
• Cubic equations (1 hour)
2.4 Logarithmic and Exponential Functions
30 Oct – 3
• Exponential functions
7 Nov Maple Lab
• Logarithmic functions
(3 hours) • Properties of logarithms and exponential
• Logarithmic and exponential equations
Week Date Topic and Sub-topic Remarks

2.5 Transformation of Graphs

Tutorial
• Translation
8 6 – 10 Nov
• Compressions and Stretches
(3 hours) QUIZ 2
• Reflections (0.5 hour)
Combinations of the above
3. SYSTEM OF EQUATIONS AND INEQUALITIES
13 – 17 Nov 3.1 Systems of equations Maple Lab
9
(3 hours) • Systems of linear equations - 2 and 3 variables
• Systems of nonlinear equations
Maple Lab
3.2 Systems of inequalities
20 – 24 Nov • Inequalities of 2 variables (Lab
10
(3 hours) • Graphing and solving systems of inequalities Assignment)
• Solving a system of non-linear inequalities

4. TRIGONOMETRY
4.1 Circular Measure
• Angle and their measures Tutorial
• Degrees and radians
11 27 Nov – 1 Dec
• Arc length and sector area TEST 2
(2 hours)
4.2 Six Trigonometric Ratios (1 hour)
• Six trigonometric ratios from right triangles
• Special Angles
• Reference angle
4.3 Graphs of Trigonometric Function
• Graph of the sine and cosine functions
4 – 8 Dec • Amplitude, period, cycle and phase shift Maple Lab
12 • Transformation of graph
(3 hours)
4.4 Trigonometric Identities
• Trigonometric Identities
• Double-Angle and Half-Angle Formula

11 – 15 Dec 4.5 Solutions to Trigonometric Equations

13 Tutorial
(3 hours)

18 – 22 Dec 4.6 Solution of Triangle Tutorial

14 (2 hours) • Applications involving right triangle
• The law of sine & cosine TEST 3
• Heron’s formula (1 hour)
25 Dec
25 Dec 2017 – REVISION WEEK Christmas
1 Jan 2018

2 – 25 Jan FINAL EXAMINATION