Undergraduate
Faculty of Science and Letters
Mathematics And Computer Science
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Precalculus

Course CodeSemester Course Name LE/RC/LA Course Type Language of Instruction ECTS
MCB1009 1 Precalculus 4/0/0 BSC English 6
Course Goals
 Teach students the basics of mathematichs.
Prerequisite(s) -
Corequisite(s) -
Special Requisite(s) The course will not open this semester.
Instructor(s) Professor Mert Çağlar
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule Day, hours, XXX Campus, classroom number.
Office Hour(s) Instructor name, day, hours, XXX Campus, office number.
Teaching Methods and Techniques  Lecture and recitation
Principle Sources  Larson, R., Precalculus with Limits, 2nd Edition.
Other Sources
Course Schedules
Week Contents Learning Methods
1. Week Rectangular Coordinates, Graphs of Equations, Linear Equations in Two Variables, Functions Lecture and recitation
2. Week Analyzing Graphs of Functions, A Library of Parent Functions, Transformations of Functions, Combination of Functions. Lecture and recitation
3. Week Inverse Functions, Quadratic Functions, Polynomial Functions. Lecture and recitation
4. Week Polynomial Division, Zeros of Polynomial Functions, Rational Functions. Lecture and recitation
5. Week Exponential and Logaritmic Functions and Their Graphs, Exponential and Logaritmic Equations. Lecture and recitation
6. Week Radian and Degree Measure, The Unit Circle, Trigonometric Functions, Right Triangle Trigonometry. Trigonometric Functions of Any Angle Lecture and recitation
7. Week Graphs of Sine and Cosine, Graphs of Other Trigonometric Functions, Inverse Trigonometric Functions. Lecture and recitation
8. Week Using Fundamental Identities, Verifying Trigonometric Identities, Solving Trigonometric Equations, Sum and Difference Formulas, Multiple-Angle and Product-to-Sum Formulas. Lecture and recitation
9. Week Law of Sines, Law of Cosines, Vectors in the Plane, Vectors and Dot Products, Trigonometric Form of a Complex Number Lecture and recitation
10. Week Two-Variable Linear Systems, Multivariable Linear Systems, Partial Fractions, Systems of Inequalities Lecture and recitation
11. Week Matrices and Systems of Equations, Operations with Matrices, The Inverse of a Square Matrix, The Determinant of a Square Matrix Lecture and recitation
12. Week Sequences and Series, Arithmetic Sequences and Partial Sums, Geometric Sequences and Series, Mathematical Induction Lecture and recitation
13. Week Lines, Introduction to Conics: Parabolas, Ellipses, Hyperbolas, Rotation of Conics Lecture and recitation
14. Week Parametric Equations, Polar Coordinates, Graphs of Polar Equations, Polar Equations of Conics Lecture and recitation
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Assessments
Evaluation tools Quantity Weight(%)
Midterm(s) 1 40
Final Exam 1 60


Program Outcomes
PO-1Interpreting advanced theoretical and applied knowledge in Mathematics and Computer Science.
PO-2Critiquing and evaluating data by implementing the acquired knowledge and skills in Mathematics and Computer Science.
PO-3Recognizing, describing, and analyzing problems in Mathematics and Computer Science; producing solution proposals based on research and evidence.
PO-4Understanding the operating logic of computer and recognizing computational-based thinking using mathematics as a discipline.
PO-5Collaborating as a team-member, as well as individually, to produce solutions to problems in Mathematics and Computer Science.
PO-6Communicating in a foreign language, and interpreting oral and written communicational abilities in Turkish.
PO-7Using time effectively in inventing solutions by implementing analytical thinking.
PO-8Understanding professional ethics and responsibilities.
PO-9Having the ability to behave independently, to take initiative, and to be creative.
PO-10Understanding the importance of lifelong learning and developing professional skills continuously.
PO-11Using professional knowledge for the benefit of the society.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1I. Identify and manipulate polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions.
LO-2II. Represent a given polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, or trigonometric function numerically, symbolically, graphically, and verbally.
LO-3III. Sketch graphs and appropriate transformations for the following: polynomial functions (linear, quadratic, followed by those with degree three and higher), trigonometric functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, rational functions, and conic sections
LO-4IV. Understand and perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and composition of functions. Perform these operations algebraically, numerically, graphically, and in applied settings
LO-5V. Understand the abstract concepts of function inverses and one-to-one functions. Find inverse functions using algebraic, numerical, graphical, and verbal techniques.
LO-6VI. Solve equations containing trigonometric functions in routine and applied problems.
LO-7VII. Solve systems of linear equations and inequalities.
LO-8VIII. Work basic exercises using polar coordinates, parametric functions, vectors, matrices, determinants, sequences, and series.
Course Assessment Matrix:
Program Outcomes - Learning Outcomes Matrix
 PO 1PO 2PO 3PO 4PO 5PO 6PO 7PO 8PO 9PO 10PO 11