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MATH 17

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MATH 17 Z

MATH 17
College Algebra

Trigonometry
5

units
3 hours lecture
2 hour recitation

and

INSTRUCTORS
Lecturer: Allen

Recitation

1R
2R
3R
4R
5R

L. Nazareno

Facilitators
KVB Verano
EFO Felix
JB Torres
CAH Buhat
DF Falcunit

YOUR LECTURER
ALLEN LAMARCA NAZARENO
Instructor 3

BS Applied Mathematics
UP Los Baos
Cum Laude

FACEBOOK GROUP

CONSULTATION HOURS
Tuesday

8-9 AM, 10-12 AM

Wednesdays

8 AM-12

PM

Thursday

8-9 AM,

10-12 AM

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Sets and numbers; the algebra of numbers as a
logical system; inequalities; absolute value
and coordinate system; functions and graphs;
circular, linear, quadratic and polynomial
functions; exponential and logarithmic
functions; applications of the circular
functions; angles

COURSE OBJECTIVES
1.
2.
3.

4.
5.

6.

determine zeros of polynomials

study algebra of numbers
determine solutions of equations,
inequalities, and systems of equations
define relations and functions
illustrate relations and functions
perform operations on functions

COURSE OBJECTIVES
sketch graphs of relations and functions
7. solve for inverses of functions
8. model verbal problems using functions
9. solve verbal problems using equations
and/or systems of equations
10. prove identities involving circular
functions
6.

CHAPTERS

UNIT 1: Algebra of Numbers

UNIT 2: Relations and Algebraic Functions
UNIT 3: Exponential and Logarithmic
Functions
UNIT 4: Circular and Inverse Circular
Functions
UNIT 5: Systems of Equations and
Inequalities

REFERENCES

College Algebra and Trigonometry by

Leithold.
Modern Algebra and Trigonometry by
Vance.
Other books on Algebra and Trigonometry
or Precalculus.
Stewart's Algebra and Trigonometry by
Stewart, Redlin and Watson (NEW)

GRADING SYSTEM
The prefinal standing will be computed
as follows:
1st

Long Exam
2nd Long Exam
3rd Long Exam
Exercises
Q&A
Total

20%
20%
20%
30%
10%
100%

FINAL EXAM
Students

with a prefinal standing of 75%

or better will be exempted from taking the
Final Exam.
The final standing of those who will take
the Final Exam will be computed as
follows:
PreFinal Standing
Final Exam Score

70%
30%

EXAM SCHEDULE
1st

Long Exam
2nd Long Exam
3rd Long Exam
Exam &
Removal Exam

October 6
November 3
December 1

Final

As scheduled by the
Registrar

CLASS POLICIES
University

policy on attendance will be

implemented. (18 hours)
If a student comes to class 30 minutes or
more after the beginning of the lecture, he or
she will be considered absent.
For excused absences, present duly-signed
excuse slips within 3 days after return.

CLASS POLICIES
No

make-up will be given for missed

quizzes and exercises.

For

missed long exams, a make-up exam

will be given to the student, provided the
absence is excused.

SURVEY QUESTIONS
What

is your course (degree program)?

What courses in your curriculum have
MATH 17 as prerequisite?
What new things do you expect to learn in
MATH 17?
In your opinion, how will MATH 17 be
different from your high school Math?

SURVEY QUESTIONS
How

much effort are you willing to give

for this course?

Ask

me anything.

TIPS
(FROM PROF. BERNICE RUTH C. ILAGAN)
Set

your goals.

Long
Set

term and short term

a schedule and stick to it!

Set

aside time to study everyday.

Spend

time to celebrate.

Reward

yourself.