STARK STATE COLLEGE GENERAL SYLLABUS
Course Information
Course Name: Precalculus Course Number: MTH135
Required Materials
Textbook(s): Precalculus- A Right Triangle Approach, 5th edition; Ratti, McWaters, Skrzypek, Bernards, & Fresh; Pearson, 2023 ISBN (Instant Access): 9780137519217
Required Readings: None
Additional Materials: A graphing calculator is required. The math department supports the TI 83 or 84. The instructor reserves the right to limit use of the graphing calculator for specific topics on tests and quizzes. Specific models prohibited: Casio CFX-9970G, Casio Algebra fx 2.0, Hewlett-Packard HP40G, TI-89/92 and NSpire
Course Outline/Calendar
The date of coverage and order of coverage may be modified based on the faculty member and events beyond the control of faculty members that interfere with class times and teaching.
16 Week Calendar
WeekChapter/Topic/Lab
1Ch 2 Graphs and Functions• Symmetries of graphs & equation of a circle• Relations and functions• Properties of functions• A library of common functions• Transformations of functions
2Ch 2 Graphs and Functions• Combining functions; composite functions• Inverse functionsCh 3 Polynomial and Rational Functions• Polynomial/Power functions and end behavior• Zeros and turning points• Graphing polynomial functions
Rev. 05/2025