Course Information

Course Number: MAT 1275CO

Course Title: College Algebra and Trigonometry (with corequisite hours)

Class times and location: M, W, F, 8:00am – 9:40am in room N522

Course Description: An intermediate and advanced algebra course. Topics include quadratic equations, the distance and midpoint formula, graphing parabolas and circles, systems of linear and quadratic equations, an introduction to exponential and logarithmic functions. Topics from trigonometry including basic trigonometric functions, identities, equations and solutions of triangles.

Credits / Hours: 4

Section Number: D200

Prerequisites: CUNY proficiency in math OR credit for MAT 1190/MAT 1190CO.

Textbooks:
1) Intermediate Algebra 2e by Lynn Marecek, Andrea Honeycutt Mathis, et al. OpenStax, adapted version by Holly Carley and Ariane Masuda (Classes 1-29)
https://math.libretexts.org/Courses/City_University_of_New_York/MAT1275_Basic

2) Algebra and Trigonometry by Jay Abramson, et al. OpenStax (Classes 30-42)
https://openstax.org/details/books/algebra-and-trigonometry-2e

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Faculty Information

Instructor Name: Andres Stenberg

Instructor email: andres.stenberg56@citytech.cuny.edu

Office Hours: TBD

Learning Outcomes

  1. Solve
    • Linear and fractional equations
    • One-variable quadratic equations by factoring, completing the square, and the quadratic formula
    • Radical and exponential equations
    • Systems of equations
  1. Perform operations with and simplify polynomial, rational, radical, complex, exponential, and logarithmic expressions.
  2. Apply their knowledge of algebra and trigonometry to solve verbal problems.
    • Solve problems involving right and oblique triangles.
    • Prove trigonometric identities.
    • Solve trigonometric equations
    • Graph the sine and cosine function
  3. Apply the distance and midpoint formulas and determine the graphs of circles and parabolas.

Gen Ed Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

  1. Understand and employ both quantitative and qualitative analysis to solve problems.
  2. Employ scientific reasoning and logical thinking.
  3. Communicate effectively using written and oral means.
  4. Use creativity to solve problems.

Technology Requirements

  • A scientific calculator is required.
  • Students can borrow calculators from the library at the Circulation Desk.

Schedule

A detailed schedule of topics can be found on the course outline.

Exam dates

Exam 1: 09/25
Exam 2: 11/04
Exam 3: 12/04
Final: 12/20

Percent/Letter Grade conversion

A = 93.0 — 100
A- = 90.0 — 92.9
B+ = 87.0 — 89.9
B = 83.0 — 86.9
B- = 80.0 — 82.9
C+ = 77.0 — 79.9
C = 70.0 — 76.9
D = 60.0 — 69.9
F = 0 — 59.9
W = Withdrawal up to 11/06/24

Attendance Policy

Attendance is taken every class. Students are encouraged to attend every class, take notes, and ask questions. This will aid in learning. Attendance is not graded.

Grading Policy

The grading policy for the course appears on the Grading Policy page.

Student Resources

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Academic Integrity Policy

Students and all others who work with information, ideas, texts, images, music, inventions and other intellectual property owe their audience and sources accuracy and honesty in using, crediting and citation of sources. As a community of intellectual and professional workers, the college recognizes its responsibility for providing instruction in information literacy and academic integrity, offering models of good practice, and responding vigilantly and appropriately to infractions of academic integrity. Accordingly, academic dishonesty is prohibited in The City University of New York and is punishable by penalties, including failing grades, suspension and expulsion. More information about the College’s policy on Academic Integrity may be found in the College Catalog. 

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