Course Syllabus for 3rd Quarter

#350 Advanced Math (5 credits)

Prerequisites:  Algebra 3 or Precalculus

Text:  Larson, Precalculus with Limits, 4^th edition  (2005)

Required Materials:  Text, Notebook and pen/pencil, TI-83/83 graphing calculator or comparable calculator

Course Outline:

Third Quarter –

Topics:

Topic 1:        Parabolas

Topic 2:        Ellipses

Topic 3:        Hyperbolas

Topic 4:       Parametric Equations

Topic 5:          Polar equations

Students will:

• Write the standard forms of the equations of basic conics
• Analyze and sketch parabolas, ellipses, and hyperbolas
• Eliminate the xy-term in equations of conics and classify conics
• Evaluate sets of parametric equations and graph the curves
• Rewrite parametric equations into rectangular equations
• Graph polar equations
• Convert polar equations into rectangular equations and vice versa
• Instructional Strategies:
• Introduction/Review of topics and discussion of class objectives
• Practical
  application of concepts through class work, homework and assessments
• Individual,
  partner and small group problem-solving exercises
• Calculator
  demonstrations and practice
• Instructor
  supervised group and individual work on class work, projects and Collins
  assignments

Grading:

• Each test counts as 1 major
  grade (2 -3 per quarter)
• Each quiz counts as 1/2 major
  grade
• Homework/classwork count as 2
  major grades
• Quarterly Exam counts as 1
  major grade
• Projects count as 1 or
  2 major grades depending on duration and difficulty