Department of Mathematics and Physics

Course Name: Pre-Calculus

Course Code MAT 116
Section No: 24
Semester: Summer 2025
INSTRUCTOR & DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Instructor Name: Professor Dr. M. Humayun Kabir (MHK3)

Office Room: SAC1177
Office Hours: 3:00 PM ~ 4:00 PM (RA) (RA: Thursday and Saturday)
Office Phone:
Email Address: [email protected]
Department: Mathematics and Physics
North South University Website: http://www.northsouth.edu
Links:
Department Website: http://www.northsouth.edu/academic/seps/dmp.html

COURSE & SECTION INFORMATION

Class Time 04: 20 PM ~ 5:50 PM (RA)

Location SAC204

Course Credit
3:0
Hours
Behavior of functions in some depth including properties, graphs, inverse,
transformations, compositions. This course pays particular attention to linear,
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quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions. It covers
Description
trigonometric functions and inverse trigonometric functions as well.

The course will help students to recognize various kinds of functions (including
polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, trigonometric and logarithmic functions),
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analyze their behavior. Also, the students will be able to graph various functions and
Objectives
apply the acquired concept in higher studies and physical problems.

Upon the successful completion of this course, a student will be able to:
CO-1. Demonstrate the fundamental concept of mathematical functions and their
properties (domain, range, composition, etc.). Perform function operations
Student Learning including composition, transposition, and finding inverse functions.
Outcomes CO-2. Plot different types of functions, apply various kinds of transformations to
those functions including translations, reflections, stretches, and
compressions
CO-3. Analyze and interpret graphically the linear, polynomial, rational, exponential,
logarithmic and trigonometric functions.

CO-4. Solve linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic equations

and inequalities involving polynomials and rational expressions apply them
to model and analyze real world problems.

CO-5. Develop the prerequisite knowledge and mathematical skills necessary to

undertake higher level courses which have a quantitative focus.

Mapping of Course Outcomes

Course Outcomes (CO) Bloom’s Delivery Assessment

taxonomy methods tools
domain/level and activities
(C: Cognitive
P: Psychomotor
A: Affective)
CO-1 Demonstrate the fundamental concept Lecture Class work,
of mathematical functions and their C1 Discussion
properties (domain, range, composition, C2 Quiz,
P1
etc.). Perform function operations Mid term
including composition, transposition,
and finding inverse functions.

CO-2 Plot different types of function and Lecture, Midterm exam,

apply various kinds of transformations Classroom Assignment
to those functions including C3 presentation,
C4
translations, reflections, stretches, and discussion
P1
compressions.

CO-3 Analyze and interpret graphically the

linear, polynomial, rational, C4
exponential, and logarithmic and P1
trigonometric functions.

CO-4 Solve linear, quadratic, polynomial, Lecture Class work,

exponential, and logarithmic equations Discussion Quiz,
and inequalities involving polynomials Assignment,
C3 Final Exam
and rational expressions, and apply
C4
them to model and analyze real world
problems.

CO-5 Develop the prerequisite knowledge Lecture Assignment

and mathematical skills necessary to C4
undertake higher level courses which P1 Discussion
have a quantitative focus.
LEARNING RESOURCES AND TEXTBOOK(S)

Reference Book
Text Book

Author Michael Sullivan

Title “Pre-calculus”
10th Edition, 2016
Edition & Year

TEACHING STRATEGY

The class will be conducted through various activities including discussion of concepts and problem-solving,
student initiative and active involvement as well as practice of quantitative problems. Students are expected
to actively involve and to take initiative for their own learning experience

ASSESSMENT STRATEGY GRADING POLICY

Numerical Letter Grade Grade Points

Grading tool Points
Scores
Attendance 05% 93 + A (Excellent) 4.0
Assignments 10% 90 - 92 A- 3.7
Quizzes 20% 87 - 89 B+ 3.3
Midterm 30% 83 - 86 B (Good) 3.0
Final Exam 35% 80 - 82 B- 2.7
77 - 79 C+ 2.3
73 - 76 C (Average) 2.0
70 - 72 C- 1.7
67 - 69 D+ 1.3
60 - 66 D (Poor) 1.0
Below 60 F (Failure) 0.0

CLASSROOM RULES OF CONDUCT

1. Electronic devices e.g., cell phone, notepad, iPad, iPod, mp3, etc. are strictly prohibited in the
class.

2. It is imperative that the students maintain absolute discipline in class. Students are also expected to
arrive on time for the class, as frequent late attendance will not be accepted.

3. Academic Integrity Policy: Department of Mathematics and Physics does not tolerate academic
dishonesty by its students. At minimum, students must not be involved in cheating, copyright
infringement, submitting the same work in multiple courses, significant collaboration with other
individuals outside of sanctioned group activities, and fabrications.

Students are advised that violations of the Student Integrity Code will be treated seriously, with special
attention given to repeated offences.

Please Refer to NSU Student Handbook, Sections: “Disciplinary Actions” and “Procedures and
Guidelines”.
EXAMS & MAKE UP POLICY

At least three quizzes will be taken for 20% of quiz marks. NO makeup for quizzes will be taken under any
circumstances. If a student misses the Midterm exam only due to extreme emergencies (official material
evidence is required), the instructor will take the decision for his/her makeup exams. At least three
assignments will be taken for 10% of assignment marks.

Cell phones are prohibited in any exam sessions.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Students are required and expected to attend all classes regularly and on time and participate in class
discussions. North South University mandates to fail students who are absent 25% or more from their
classes, even if such absences are excusable. If a student misses more than two lectures, marks will be
deducted for each day of absence. Absence due to extreme situations will be considered an exception, as per
the instructor’s decision. It is the responsibility of the student to become aware of other course-related
announcements missed during an absence.

COMMUNICATION POLICY

All communications should take place using the instructor’s email. Announcements in class will override
any statement made here or in any other handouts. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of any
announcements made in class.

APPROPRIATE USE POLICY

All members of the North South University community must use electronic communications in a responsible
manner. The University may restrict the use of its computers and network systems for electronic
communications subject to violations of university policies/codes or local laws or national laws. Also, the
university reserves the right to limit access to its networks through university-owned or other computers,
and to remove or limit access to material posted on university-owned computers.
COURSE CONTENTS & TENTATIVE LECTURE PLAN

Lecture Learning Assessment Learning

Topic Chapter
No. Activities tools Outcome
Rectangular Coordinates, Distance formula,
Lecture & Quiz
1 Midpoint Formulas, Triangles and CO-1 1.1
Discussion Midterm
quadrilateral related problems
Graphs by Plotting Points and Lecture & Quiz
2 CO-1 1.2
Finding Intercepts, Test for Symmetry Discussion Midterm
Slopes, Graph of a line using a point and Lecture & Quiz
3 CO-1 1.3
slope, Different form of equations Discussion Midterm
Lecture & Quiz CO-1
4 Equations of circles, Graphing a circle 1.4
Assignments Midterm CO-2
Functions, Variables, Values and domain of Lecture & Quiz
5 CO-1 2.1
functions, different form of functions Assignments Midterm
Graph of function, Identifying and obtaining Lecture & Quiz
6 CO-1 2.2
information of a graph of function Assignments Midterm
Properties of functions, Even, odd, constant, Lecture & Quiz
7 CO-1 2.3
increasing, decreasing functions, Secant line Assignments Midterm
Library of functions, Piecewise-defined Lecture & Quiz
8 CO-1 2.4
functions Discussion Midterm
Graphing Techniques, Transformations, Lecture & Quiz
9 CO-2 2.5
Compressions and Stretches Assignments Midterm
Linear functions and their properties,
Lecture & Quiz 3.1
10 Linear models, Quadratic functions and CO-1
Discussions Midterm 3.3
their properties
Graphs of quadratic functions using its Lecture & Quiz
11 CO-1 3.3
properties and graphing techniques Discussions Final Exam
Quadratic models, Maximizing revenue & Lecture & Quiz
12 CO-3 3.4
enclosed area, Motion of projectile Assignment Final Exam
13 Midterm Exam (Date will be Declared by the Respective Faculty Members)
Polynomial and power functions, Graphs Lecture & Quiz
14 CO-1 4.1
using transformation, Properties of graphs Discussion Final Exam
Properties and graph of rational functions, Lecture & Quiz
15 CO-2 4.2
Horizontal and vertical Asymptotes Discussion Final Exam
Analyze the graph of rational function, Lecture & Quiz 4.3
16 CO-2
Polynomial & Rational Inequalities Discussion Final Exam 4.4
The real zero of a Polynomial function,
Lecture & Quiz 4.5
17 Complex zeros, Fundamental Theorem of CO-2
Discussion Final Exam 4.6
Algebra
Composite functions, One-to-One Functions, Lecture & Quiz 5.1
18 CO-1
Inverse functions Assignment Final Exam 5.2
Exponential functions, Applications of
Lecture Quiz 5.3
19 exponential functions, Logarithmic CO-1
Discussion Final Exam 5.4
functions, Solution of equations
Properties of Logarithms, Logarithms & Lecture & Quiz 5.5
20 CO-1
Exponential equations Discussion Final Exam 5.6
Angles & their measure, Trigonometric Lecture & Quiz 6.1
21 CO-1
functions: Unit circle approach Discussion Final Exam 6.2
Properties and graph of Trigonometric Lecture & CO-1 6.3
22 Final Exam
functions Discussion CO-2 6.4, 6.5
The inverse Sine, Cosine and Tangent Lecture & Quiz
23 CO-1 7.1
functions Assignment Final Exam
Lecture & Quiz
24 The inverse trigonometric functions CO-1 7.2
Assignment Final Exam
Final Exam (Declared by the Controller of Examinations)