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Northern Virginia Community College

Precalculus I, MTH 161

 

Course Description (from the College):

Presents topics in power, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions, and systems of equations and inequalities.  The general purpose of this one semester course is to prepare students for a course in statistics or applied calculus sequence by providing them with necessary competencies in algebra and functions.  Precalculus I can also be applied in conjunction with Precalculus II in preparation for a course in calculus with analytical geometry.  Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 161 and MTH 167 or equivalent. Lecture: 3 hours. Prerequisite: Compentency in MTE 1-9 as demonstrated through placement or unit complettion or equivalent; or corequisite: MCR 6.

 

Syllabus -- in Word format
                 NOL section syllabus in Canvas

Important Dates
Exam I -- Thursday, September 19th key/practice exam/key/studyguide
Exam II -- Tuesday, October 22nd key/practice exam/key/studyguide
Exam III -- Tuesday, November 19th key/practice exam/key/studyguide
Final Exam -- Thursday, December 12th key/practice exam/key/review/review key/studyguide
 

see the syllabus for a more detailed calendar
 

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Announcements:

Math Office: AA 352
NOVA Math office: 703-845-6220
My NOVA email: bmccall@nvcc.edu
Office Hours: Th 6-7P by appt. 
MyOpenMath: course ID: 222570, enrollment key: mccall_161_fall24


 

In Class Activities

 

Notes and Examples From Class

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11/26 N  
12/3 N 12/5 N
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Homework

In MyOpenMath: (see above for course ID and enrollment key)

Written Homeworks

Homework #R
Homework #1
Homework #2
Homework #3
Homework #4
Homework #5
Homework #6

Handouts

Complex Numbers
Quadratic Regression
Rational Functions
Transformations
Exponential & Logarithmic Equations
Graphing Real Zeros
Long Division

 

Projects

 

 

Answer Keys

Quiz #1 -- key
Quiz #2 -- key
Quiz #3 -- key
Quiz #4 -- key
Quiz #5 -- key
Quiz #6 -- key
Quiz #7 -- key
Quiz #8 -- key
Quiz #9 -- key
Quiz #10 -- key
Quiz #11 -- key
Quiz #12 -- key
Quiz #13 -- key
Quiz #14 -- key

 

Links!

PDF Graph Paper
Free Online Math Courses
PhET Simulations
EdReady
Complex Numbers
Ellipse Animation

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