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• Basic skills in algebra and trigonometry.
• The ability to complete somewhat sophisticated algebra and trigonometry assignments.
• A basic capability in problem solving.

• Homework - 10% of the final course grade. Exercises will be assigned at the end of each lecture and some of them will be collected for grading.
• Quizzes - 5% of the final course grade. One to two 10 minutes quizzes will be given between every two consecutive hour exams. Each quiz and topics will be announced at least one day earlier before it is given.
• Hour exams - 60% of the final course grade. Five (5) one-hour exams are tentatively scheduled for September 17, October 6, October 22, November 10 and December 3, respectively. It will be re-announced a week before each exam.
• Final exam - 25% of the final course grade. The final exam will be comprehensive.

• Class Attendance Policy:
  The attendance policies implemented school-wide will be observed in this class. Absences and lates will be reported weekly as required by the college. If you know you will miss a class due to special orders, guard duties or illness, please let me know so that I can help you make up your missed work.
• Sleeping in Classes: According to the white book, I will report as absent cadets who sleep in class after having been warned not to do so.
• Food and Drinks: Eating and drinking are not allowed in the classroom during class periods.

     During the ESP on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday,
     Professor Chen will be in Room 203 of Capers Hall to assist you with
     any problem you have in Precalculus.  If the room is not available
     for some nights, please follow the instructions given on the wall
     by the door to go to another classroom (usually on the same floor).

• Office Hours:
  

  Section 1:
  11:00am - 11:50am MWF, 1:00pm - 2:30pm MWF
  Office: Capers Hall 221-D
  Phone: 953-5036 (office), 795-9478 (home) 
  
  Section 2-3:
  11:00am - 11:50am MTWRF, 2:00pm - 3:30pm MTWR
  Office: Capers Hall 221-B
  Phone:  953-7896 (office), 577-9868 (home)
  

  If you need any assistance at different hours, please make an appointment with your instructor.
  
  
• Math Lab:
  It provides tutoring services for students with problems in mathematics courses. It is located at Capers Hall 207 (CA207) and is staffed by a graduate assistant and student tutors.
  • General tutoring sessions are hold at 7:00pm - 10:00pm every day except Friday and Saturday.
  • Individual tutoring is also available by appointment. A sign up sheet is in CA207.

        Graduate Assistant: Monday:   9:00-11:30am, 13:00-16:00pm
                            Thursday: 9:00-11:30am, 13:00-14:30pm
    

Course Outline

Homework Assignments - by dates

• Review Problem Set 1

• Sample Test 1

Have A Good Semester!