MAT 3128 (LUOA), MATH 128 (LUO): Precalculus with Trigonometry

11/10/2019 to 04/18/2020 • Modified 10/14/2025

Course Description

A pre-calculus course that includes the study of elementary functions, their graphs and applications including polynomial, rational, algebraic functions, exponential, logarithmic and circular or trigonometric functions. For students with strong high school preparation in mathematics but who are not ready for calculus.

Next Start Date*

March 23, 2026

LUOA Equivalent Course*

  • MAT 3128: Precalculus with Trigonometry, 4 LUO credits.

Program Restrictions*

  • DPL: Part Time Student (SPCA-DPL-D) Excluded

Prerequisite Requirements*

MAT 3121 previously completed with a minimum grade of C.

High School Diploma Requirements*

  • Contributes .5 credits to LUOA – Mathematics, Mathematics Requirement.

Rationale

This course is designed to develop the concepts from algebra and trigonometry that will be necessary for elementary calculus. The course will demonstrate the usefulness of the concept of functions in describing various phenomena.

Course Assignment

Textbook readings and lecture presentations

Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Homework Assignments (15)

The student will complete assignments within WebAssign. The student will be allowed 5 attempts to answer each question. A score of 70% must be obtained to go on to the next assignment, quiz, or test for that module.(CLO: A, B, C; FSLO: TSQR 1, 2, 3)

Exam Assignments (3)

Exam assignments consist of two parts, an exam taken in WebAssign and the written work from the exam being submitted in Canvas. The student should plan to complete the WebAssign exam AND submit a scan or picture of the written work in Canvas before the due date/time for the exam. Exams submitted without accompanying written work will not be accepted.

Exam Assignments

The student will complete exams in the assigned modules. Each exam will be 1 hour and 30 minutes, open-book/open-notes, and will cover 2 modules of material. The tests will be taken in WebAssign. There is only one attempt for exams.

Written Work Assignments

Written work for the exams must be submitted to Canvas immediately after completing the exam in WebAssign and before the due date/time.

(CLO: A, B, C; FSLO: TSQR 1, 2, 3)

Exam: Chapters 1-8 Cumulative Assignment

The Exam: Chapters 1-8 Cumulative Assignment will consist of two parts, an exam taken in WebAssign and the written work from the exam being submitted in Canvas. The student should plan to complete the WebAssign exam AND submit a scan or picture of the written work in Canvas before the due date/time for the exam. Exams submitted without accompanying written work will not be accepted.

Exam Assignment

 The exam will be 2 hours and 30 minutes, open notes/open book, and must be completed in a single sitting. The test will be taken in WebAssign. Only 1 attempt is given for the Exam: Chapters 1-8 Cumulative Assignment.

Written Work Assignment

Written work for the exam must be submitted to Canvas immediately after completing the exam in WebAssign and before the due date/time.

(CLO: A, B, C; FSLO: TSQR 1, 2, 3)

Quizzes (12)

Each quiz will cover the Learn material for the assigned modules. Each quiz will be open-book/open-notes and be completed in WebAssign. The student will have 2 attempts at each quiz. (CLO: A, B, C; FSLO: TSQR 1, 2, 3)

*Course specifics are tentative and subject to change each year. For the most current information, please refer to the Course Registration Tool.

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