Appendix D:

Foundation Program
Core Curriculum Program Course Syllabus Template

Department of Math

Pre-Calculus
Course Syllabus

Math P100

CRN: xxxxx - Group: xxx

Fall 2015

Fall 2022

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 Pre-Calculus

Faculty Information

Instructor’s Name: Salim N Salim ‫سليم نزار‬

Group Number: CRN 10654
‫سليم‬

Class Schedule/Room
Office: Work Phone:
Mon, Wed 9:30-10:50 Thu 9:00-9:50 in Room H08-E112

Email: salimnazar@qu.edu.qa
Lab Schedule/Room: Tue 10:00-10:50 H08-E112
Office Hours:

Course Description
This course is intended to be a preparation for the calculus series for STEM students. Pre-Calculus
revolves around functions, their applications and related topics. The course actively engages
students in the exploration and discovery of mathematical concept individually as well as
collaboratively using formative assessment and technology in the learning process. The course
provides students with the necessary tools to perform operations on functions and their graphs, to
solve logarithmic, exponential and trigonometric equations and to graph polynomials, rational
functions and basic trigonometric functions. The course also provides real life applications of many
of the concepts encountered in the course

‫توصيف المقرر‬:

‫إن هذا المقرر يهدف إلى تهيئة طلبة التخصصات العلمية والهندسة لسلسلة من مقررات‬
‫ الموضوع األساسي في هذا المقرر هو الدوال وتطبيقاتها وموضوعات ذات‬.‫التفاضل والتكامل‬
‫ يسهم المقرر في اشراك الطالب في استكشاف واستنتاج المفهوم الرياضي بشكل‬.‫الصلة‬
‫ باستخدام التقييمات بشكل مستمر وكذلك االستخدام الفّعال لبعض‬،‫فردي وشكل تعاوني‬
‫ يغطي المقرر عدد من أنواع الدوال ورسوماتها‬.‫تطبيقات التكنولوجيا إلثراء العملية التعليمية‬
.‫البيانية ومنها الدوال الخطية والتربيعية والنسبية باإلضافة إلى الدوال األسية واللوغاريتمية‬
‫عالوة على ذلك فإن هذا المقرر يسهم في إعداد الطالب لتعلم الدوال المثلثية األساسية‬
‫وخواصها باإلضافة إلى تبسيط التعابير المثلثية جبريًا وعرض واثبات المتطابقات المثلثية وحل‬
‫ يقدم المقرر أيضًا تطبيقات واقعية للعديد من المفاهيم التي تمت دراستها‬.‫المعادالت المثلثية‬
.‫خالل المقرر‬

Course Number: Math P100

Course Title: Pre-Calculus

Number of Credit Hours: 3

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Number of Contact Hours: 5

Required or Elective: Required

Course Prerequisites: Math 021 (or exemption)

Course Co-requisites: None

CCP Package: None

Language of Instruction: English

Textbook: Algebra & Trigonometry, 10th Edition, Michael Sullivan, Pearson Prentice Hall.

Course Objectives

1. Perform operations on functions and their graphs.

2. Analyze and graph polynomials, rational, exponential, and logarithmic and trigonometric
functions.
3. Solve exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions algebraically and graphically.
4. Use technology in a multitude of contexts related to the course.
5. Apply skills in real life applications
6. Communicate mathematical process in English.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):

SLO Id SLO-Statement

Perform basic algebraic operations on functions and apply

SLO 1
transformations.
Graph polynomial, rational, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic
SLO 2
functions

SLO 3 Use properties of exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions

and identities to simplify expressions and solve equations.

SLO 4 Use exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions to solve real-

world problems
SLO 5 Use technology to graph functions and solve equations.

State and apply trigonometric identities and solve Trigonometric

SLO 6
equations

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Alignment of Student Learning Outcomes to FP Program Learning Outcome(s):
Student Learning FP Program Learning Outcome(s)
Outcomes (SLO Id)
SLO 1 PLO 4, PLO 5

SLO 2 PLO 5, PLO 6

SLO 3 PLO 4, PLO 6

SLO 4 PLO 4, PLO 6

SLO 5 PLO 5

SLO 6 PLO 4, PLO 6

Course Content

Principal Topic #of 50- #of 50-

Topics minute minute Labs
Covered: Lectures
1. Chapter 3: Functions and their Graphs 12 8
2. Chapter 5: Polynomial and Rational Functions 6 4
3. Chapter 6: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions 12 8
4. Chapter 7: trigonometric Functions 6 4
5. Chapter 8: Analytic Trigonometry 6 4
6. Revision 5 0

Week Section Objectives

Revision: Equations and Inequalities.
(Recorded videos and practice exercise are
available in this LINK.)
Sec 3.1
 Determine whether a relation represents a
function
Week 1
 Evaluate the value of a function and focus
Functions f ( a+ h )−f (a)
on
h
 Find the difference quotient of function
f ( x+ h )−f (x )
h

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  Find the domain of a function defined by an
Week 2
equation.
Secs 3.1& 3.2
 Form the sum, difference, product, and
Functions and The quotient of two Functions
graph of a Function  Identify the graph of a function
 Obtain information from the graph of a
function.
Week 3 Secs 3.3 & 3.4  Determine Even and Odd functions from a
graph.
Properties of a function
 Identify Even and Odd functions from the
and Library of equation
functions; Piecewise-  Use a Graph to locate local/absolute max or
defined Functions a min.
 Find out the intervals where the function is
increasing, decreasing or constant and
Average rate of change
 Graph the functions listed in the library of
functions
2 1 1
constant , x ,| x|, x , x , √ x , √ x , ,, 2
3 3
x x
Week 4 Secs 3.4 & 3.5
 Graph piecewise-defined functions
 Graphing functions using vertical and
Library of functions;
horizontal shifts.
Piecewise-defined
Functions and
 Graph functions using reflections about the
Graphing Technique:
X-Axis and Y-axis.
Transformations  Combine transformations.

Week 5 Sec 5.1  Identify the Real Zeros of Polynomial

Function and Their Multiplicity
Polynomial functions
 Analyze the Graph of a polynomial Functions
and Models

Week 6 Secs 5.2 & 5.3  Find the Domain of a Rational Function
 Find the Vertical Asymptote of a Rational
Properties of a Rational
Function
Function and The  Find The Horizontal or Oblique Asymptote of
Graph of Rational a Rational Function
Functions  Analyze the Graph of a Rational Function +
end behavior
Week 7 Secs 6.1 & 6.2  Form a composite function
Composite Functions  Find the domain of a composite function
and One-to-One  Calculus applications
Functions; Inverse  Determine whether a function is One-to-One
Functions and
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  Determine the inverse of a function defined
by a map or set of ordered pairs or quadratic
equations in standard forms
Exam 1 : Secs 3.1-3.5, 5.1-5.3
Week 8 Secs 6.2 & 6.3  Obtain the graph of the inverse function from
the graph of the function
One-to-One Functions;
 Find the inverse of a function defined by an
Inverse Functions and equation
Exponential Functions  Evaluate Exponential Functions
 Graph Exponential Functions
Week 9 Secs 6.4 & 6.5  Change Exponential Expressions to
Logarithmic Expressions and Logarithmic -
Logarithmic Functions
and Properties of Expressions to Exponential Expressions
Logarithms  Determine the Domain of a Logarithmic
Function
 Graph Logarithmic Functions
 Work with properties of logarithm
 Write a logarithmic expression as a sum or
difference of logarithms.

Week 10 Secs 6.5 & 6.6  Write a logarithmic expression as a single

logarithm
Properties of
Logarithms and  Solve exponential equations with
Logarithmic and applications
Exponential Equations  Solve logarithmic equations with applications
& their applications

Week 11 Secs 7.1, 7.2 &  Convert from degree to radians and from
7.3 radians to degree
Angles and Their
Measures, Right  Find the values of trigonometric functions
Triangle Trigonometry for acute angles
and : Computing the  Use the fundamental identities
Values of Trigonometric  Find the values of the remaining
Functions of Acute trigonometric functions, given the value of
Angles
one of the trigonometric values.
 Use the complementary angle theorem
 know the exact values of trigonometric
functions for angles 30o, 45o, 60o
 Solve the right angle triangle
Week 12  Finding the exact values of the six
trigonometric functions of quadrantile angles
Trigonometric
Functions of Any Angle  Using a conterminal angle to find the exact
Secs 7.4 & 7.6
and Graphs of the Sine value of a trigonometric function
and Cosine Functions  Finding the quadrant in which an angle Lies
 Finding reference angles and using them to
find the exact value of trigonometric
functions

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  Graph functions of the form y = A sin(ωx)

Exam 2 : Secs 6.1-6.6

Secs 8.3
 Solve Equations Involving a Single
Week 13 Trigonometric Fu
Trigonometric
 Solve Trigonometric Equations Quadratic in
Equations and Form
identities  Solve Trigonometric Equations Using
Fundamental Identities
Secs 8.5 & 8.6
Week 14  Use sum and difference formulas to find
exact values
Sum & difference  Use double-angle formulas to find exact
Formulas, Double- values
angle Formulas

Secs 11.3 &11.4  Know the Names of the Conics

Week 15
Analytic Geometry
 Analyze Parabolas with Vertex at the Origin
 Analyze Ellipses with Center at the Origin

Mapping Assessments to Student Learning Outcomes

Assessments Student Learning Outcomes

Exam 1 SLO1, SLO2

Exam 2 SLO 2, SLO3, SLO 4

Final Exam SLO1, SLO2, SLO3, SLO4, SLO6

Extended Learning Activities SLO1, SLO2, SLO3, SLO4, SLO5, SLO6

Quizzes SLO1, SLO2, SLO4

Online Homework SLO1, SLO2, SLO3, SLO4, SLO6

Teaching Strategies
Principles:

 Create a learner-centered environment where students take responsibility for their own
learning
 Promote collaborative learning (peer support) in and beyond the classroom
 Actively engage in real-world applications and problem-based learning to develop
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 critical thinking.
 Utilize a variety of technological tools to support and facilitate learning

Techniques:

 Individual, pair, and group work

 Class discussion
 Active learning strategies

Assessments

Component Description / Coverage Mark %

MCQs and Essay Questions.

Quizzes 15 15
Each quiz is equivalent to 5% (best 3 out of 4)

Exam 1 MCQs and Essay Questions 15 15

Exam 2 MCQs and Essay Questions 15 15

Comprehensive exam - MCQs and Essay

Final Exam 35 35
Questions

Online Homework Using MyLabMath platform 8 8

Learning Activity Lab Activities and Project 6 6

Lab 2 Lab Worksheets and Assessments 6 6

Grading Policy & Assessment Description

The University of Qatar implements the following grading system for Elementary Algebra:

A B+ B C+ C F

90 – 100 85 – 89 80 – 84 75 – 79 70 – 74 0-69

Quizzes/Exams Quiz1 Quiz2 Exam 1 Quiz3 Exam 2 Quiz 4

Date Week 3 Week 5 Week 7 Week 10 Week 12

Week 14

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Quizzes: There are four quizzes and only three quizzes with the best marks will be taken. Each quiz
is equivalent to 5%. The quiz will be taken during or outside the class time. There will be NO makeup
quizzes under any circumstances. A medical certificate for a missed quiz will be accepted, but a
makeup quiz will not be given.

Exam 1: The first exam will take place on Saturday 8/10/2022 on paper for a duration of 75 minutes.
This exam is worth 15% of the course grade. The location, time, and content of the exam will be
announced one week prior to the exam.

Exam 2: The second exam will take place on Saturday 12/11/2022 on paper for a duration of 75
minutes. This exam is worth 15% of the course grade. The location, time, and content of the exam will
be announced one week prior to the exam.

Final Exam: The exam’s date, time, and location will be determined by QU-Scheduling Section.
The final exam will be on paper, and it will be a comprehensive exam for a duration of 120 minutes.
This exam is worth 35% of the course grade.

Online Homework: The online homework can be accessed in Pearson MyLabMath integrated into
Blackboard. There is online homework for each section. Students will have the right to do and repeat
the homework several times (5 times) until the due dates. The homework grade is equivalent to 8% of
the course grade. No homework will be re-opened after the deadline for any reason.

Learning Activity: The learning activity is equivalent to 6% of the course grade. It can be problem
sets, written assignments, lab activities, project(s), student participation in the class discussion, or a
combination of these activities that are aligned in QU Excellence Themes. It is evaluated using
detailed rubrics set by the instructor.

Lab 2: The Lab 2 is equivalent to 6% of the course grade. It consists of Lab worksheets delivered
once a week. It includes some lab tests in the semester by the teaching assistants.

Assessment Components & Weighting

 The course instructor may amend the assessment methods and weightings in the event that the
university changes the teaching style from distance teaching to regular teaching or vice-versa, and
in a manner that does not compromise the educational process or the students’ interest.
 ‫يجوز ألستاذ المقرر تعديل أساليب التقييم واألوزان في حال قامت الجامعة بتغيير نمط التدريس من‬
‫تدريس عن بعد الى تدريس اعتيادي او العكس وبما ال يضر بالعملية التعليمية او مصلحة الطالب‬

Policy and Procedures

General Classroom Behavior Protocol
The use of mobile telephones inside the classroom is NOT permitted, unless directed by the
teacher for a class activity. Any student disciplinary issues, which may arise, will be referred to
the head of the Math Department. Students may also receive a non-academic violation. After
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 the class instructor fills out the non-academic violation form, the form is sent to Vice President
for Student Affairs Office to be placed in the file of the student. Your course instructors will
give additional information on student classroom conduct to you.

Attendance Policy
Class participation and attendance are important elements of every student's learning
experience at QU, and the student is expected to attend all classes, as not doing so will affect
their mark for Task Completion. Keeping track of the student's attendance and observation of
the student's performance in class are the responsibilities of the instructor. A student should
not miss more than 25% of the classes during a semester. Those exceeding this limit will
receive a failing grade regardless of their performance. A student who misses more than 25%
of classes and has a valid excuse for being absent will be allowed to withdraw from the
course.

The following rules are applied in determining attendance of the students:

1.If a student attends only a part of a class, the instructor determines whether he/she is
considered present or absent for that day and whether he/she receives the mark for Task
Completion.
2.A student will be marked absent regardless whether they have a valid or non-valid excuse.
3.Attendance record begins on the first day of class irrespective of the period allotted to drop/add
and late registration.
4.If an instructor reschedules a class, the new timing must be suitable and agreed upon in writing
by all students; otherwise, instructors cannot hold a student responsible for not meeting the
attendance requirement.

Using calculators:
You may use a calculator during the semester in class, lab and in all quizzes and tests. It is
not mandatory to use a calculator. You may use any four-function or scientific calculator “it is
recommended to use the calculators of the type Casio fx-82 ES”. All graphing calculators
are prohibited. It is recommended to check with your teacher from the beginning of the
semester if your calculator is permitted or prohibited.

Cheating & Plagiarism:

Cheating is an academic violation according to Qatar University rules and regulations, and in
some cases, it may result in final dismissal from the University. Students should not under any
circumstances commit or participate in any cheating attempt or any act that violates student
code of conduct.

Student Complaints Policy

Students at Qatar University have the right to pursue complaints related to faculty, staff, and "
other students. The nature of the complaints may be either academic or non-academic. For
more information about the policy and processes related to this policy, you may refer to the
”.students’ handbook

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Special Needs Policy
Aligned with Qatar University and the Foundation Program’s inclusive education policy, the
Foundation Program provides educational opportunities that include the provision of
accommodation and other resources to students with special needs. These resources include
one-on-one tutoring and mentoring to enhance the students’ abilities, so that they can
successfully meet the course requirements. The students are also afforded extracurricular
activities that maximize the opportunity for experiential learning, thereby promoting self-
advocacy and building confidence among students with special needs and disabilities.
Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact their instructor to ensure that their
individual needs are met. The Foundation Program, through its Student Affairs Special Needs
Committee, will make every effort to accommodate students according to their individual
needs.

QU Special Needs Section Information:

Female: (00974) 4403 3843
Male: (00974) 4403 3854
Location: Student Activities Building
Email: specialneeds@qu.edu.qa

Free Math Tutoring at Foundation Program Math Success Zone:

The Math Success Zone (MSZ) provides free Math tutoring services to all students registered
in Math courses of the Foundation Program. The MSZ offers different services including one-
on-one tutoring services, mid-term and final exam review sessions, online supplementary
materials and instructional videos, and support in the transition from High School to College
experiences. At the MSZ, students have the opportunity to enhance their mathematical skills,
logical and critical thinking skills in a supportive environment and get the help they need from
qualified teaching assistants who are well trained and familiar with all the FP Math courses.

Math Success Zone Information:

The MSZ Online Tutoring Services are available from Sunday to Thursday and tutoring hours
will be announced each semester. Students will be informed regarding the schedule via email.
Students can join the online sessions via Black Board Collaborate Ultra.

On campus, the MSZ is located at:

Women’s Foundation Building (D05), TRC
Men’s Foundation Building (A06), Room 105
Email: mathsuccesszone@qu.edu.qa
Website: https://www.qu.edu.qa/foundation/StudentAffairs/RegisteredStudents/SuccessZone
MSZ Review Materials: MSZ Worksheets and MSZ Revision Videos

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 The alignment of the proposed course content to QU education excellence framework
Kindly provide evidence of addressing the themes through the following aspects
Course Description Course Student Assessment Teaching
Themes

Objectives Learning Activities

Outcomes Course
Content
Yes Learner centric learning is CO1, CO2 SLO1 Quizzes The
developed through the CO3, CO4 SLO2 Test 1 & 2; Final suggested
course activities, projects CO5 SLO3 Exams; format 3-2
and weekly homework. A SLO4 Weekly homework dedicates 2
variety of in class and online SLO5 In class and lab full hours of
assignments and group SLO6 activities. labs where
projects and discussions Projects the student
encourage both independent is the very
learning and collaborative center of
learning depending on the the
assignment. classroom.
Learner-centric

Every
chapter of
the course
has
components
and a
variety of
scenarios
that
students
can explore
on their own
or in groups

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 Yes Enhanced through projects CO2 SLO3 Exploration Every
related mathematics to real CO3 SLO4 assignments and chapter will
life applications and activities CO5 SLO5 Projects have
that encourage discovery CO6 SLO6 activities
and pattern discovery. Real life designed
applications and for
word problems exploration
and
Experiential

Practicing discovery
Desmos/Geogebra by students
and at least
one hour
per section
will be
solely
dedicated to
real life
applications

Yes Digitally enriched learning CO6 SLO3 Online homework The weekly
takes place through online HW
activities embedded into the Project involving platform is
course e-book, BB, PPT, use of online and
MyLabs Plus homework mathematical tools students will
Digitally enriched

platform, graph animation learn to use

using Desmos online
graphing
tools such
as Desmos
and
Geogebra
to graph
functions
and solve
equations.

Graduate
Supporting Competences
Attributes SLO1 SLO2 SLO3 SLO4 SLO5 SLO6
‫الكفايات الداعمة‬
‫سمات الخريجين‬
C1: Subject‐matter mastery
X X X X X X
C1: ‫إتقان الموضوع والمادة‬
C2: Critical‐thinking skills
X X X X X X
A1: Competent C2: ‫مهارات التفكير الناقد‬
A 1: ‫الكفاءة‬ C3: Problem‐solving skills
X X X X X X
C3: ‫مهارات حل المسائل‬
C4: Research, and Novel and Adaptive Thinking
C4: ‫البحث والتفكير اإلبداعي والتكيفي‬
A2: Life‐long Learner C5: Self-awareness
X X X X X X
A2 : ‫التعلم مدى الحياة‬ C5: ‫الوعي الذاتي‬
C6: Adaptability
X X X X X
C6: ‫القدرة على التكيف‬
C7: Adaptive Thinking X X X X X

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 C7: ‫التفكير التكيفي‬
C8: Desire for life-long learning
X X X X X X
C8: ‫الرغبة في التعلم مدى الحياة‬
C9: Cultured
C9: ‫الثقافة‬
A3: Well Rounded C10: Effective communication skills
X X X X X X
A3 : ‫اإللمام‬ C10 ‫مهارات التواصل الفعالة‬
C11: Awareness of local and international issues
C11: ‫الوعي بالقضايا المحلية والدولية‬
C12: Embody the Arabic‐Islamic identity
C12: ‫تجسيد الهوية العربية اإلسالمية‬
C13: Embrace diversity
A4: Ethically and C13 : ‫تقبل التنوع‬
Socially Responsible C14: Professional and ethical conduct
X X X X X X
A4 : ‫المسؤولية‬ C14: ‫السلوك المهني واألخالقي‬
‫األخالقية واالجتماعية‬ C15: Civically engaged
C15 : ‫المشاركة المدنية‬
C16: Community and Global Engagement
C16 : ‫المشاركة المجتمعية والعالمية‬
C17: Creativity and innovation
X X X X X X
C17:‫اإلبداع واالبتكار‬
C18: Collaborative
X X X X X X
C18: ‫التعاون‬
A5: Entrepreneurial C19: Management
A5 : ‫التفكير الريادي‬ C19:‫اإلدارة‬
C20: Interpersonal
X X X X X X
C20: ‫مهارات التعامل مع اآلخرين‬
C21: Leadership
C21: ‫القيادة‬

The syllabus was prepared by :

Foundation Program Department of Math

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