MAT1375 - Precalculus
This is the class page for Fall 2024, MAT1375 - Precalculus at CUNY CityTech.
Instructor: Emilio Minichiello
Email: emilio.minichielloepstein04 (at) citytech.cuny.edu
Meeting Time: Tuesdays, Thursdays 8am - 9:40am.
Location: Namm Hall N-1005
Office Hours: Tuesdays, 12:30 - 2:30pm, Namm Hall — or by appointment.
Prerequisites: MAT 1275 or MAT 1275CO or Meet the Math Placement for MAT 1375
Course Information: Precalculus is the study of functions. Functions are one of the most important concepts in all of mathematics, and here you’ll be introduced to a whole bunch of different kinds: linear, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, etc. Functions are important because they model relationships in the real world. We’re going to use Desmos, a free, online graphing calculator to help us visualize functions.
Textbook: Precalculus by Thomas Tradler and Holly Carley, Third Edition - Hey its free!
Grading: 3 exams (15% each, 45% total), 1 final (25%), in-class quizzes (20%), class participation (10%).
Homework: I will not be collecting homework, but students should be expected to present their solutions to the class at the start of the next lecture.
Student Wellness: We all experience stressful and difficult events as a normal part of life. As your instructor, I believe your mental health is an important part of your academic success. Success in this course depends heavily on your personal health and wellbeing. Be sure to check out the Student Wellness Center and CityTech’s Counseling Services.
Academic Integrity: The instructor of the course has the authority to give a grade of F if the student submits the work of another person in a manner that represents their work, or knowingly permits one’s work to be submitted by another person without the instructor’s permission. For further information see the NYCCT Student Handbook, pages 95-99.
For more info and the homework schedule, see the Course Outline.