Math 19500: Precalculus
Supervisor: David John
Intervals, inequalities, operations on functions, inverse functions, graphing polynomial functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions and formulas. Prereq.: A grade of C or above in MATH 19000 or placement. 4 hr./wk.; 3 cr. 195 CLO
Overview
Welcome to PreCalculus!
In this course, we will prepare you for the rigors of the CCNY Calculus sequence. Specifically, you will work with a standard library of single-variable functions to understand their algebraic and geometric properties. These functions will form the foundations of a mathematical toolbox you will rely on throughout any future mathematics course.
Syllabus
Text and Materials
Course Lecture Notes
Here you can access all of the 195 Lecture slides: CLICK HERE.
Course Grades
Your course grade will be weighted and calculated as follows:
| Assessments | Weight |
|---|---|
| Exams | 33% |
| Final Exam | 40% |
| Quizzes | 15% |
| MyOpenMath Hw | 4% |
| Written Hw | 4% |
| Weekly Tutoring Requirement | 4% |
The lowest exam score will be dropped.
Sample Final Exams
How to Succeed in this class
Sections
For Winter 2026, the following sections are being offered:
| Letter | Instructor | Time & Place |
|---|---|---|
| WS | Jay Jorgenson | MoTuTh 10:00AM-1:20PM in NAC 5/108; WeFr 10:00AM-1:20PM in Online-Synchronous |
| WS2 | Xiaoyan Yang | MoTuWeThFr 10:00AM-1:20PM in NAC 6/121 |
| WS3 | David John | MoTuWeThFr 10:00AM-1:20PM in NAC 4/115 |
| WS4 | Joshua Bourne | MoTuWeThFr 10:00AM-1:20PM in NAC 6/111 |
| WS5 | Patrick Okpo | MoTuWeThFr 10:00AM-1:20PM in NAC 6/112 |
| WS6 | Nicholas Videen | MoTuWeThFr 10:00AM-1:20PM in NAC 6/114 |
| WS7 | Mutasim Mim | MoTuWeThFr 10:00AM-1:20PM in NAC 6/115 |
| WS8 | Mutasim Mim | MoTuWeThFr 10:00AM-1:20PM in NAC 6/115 |
| WS9 | Matthew Auth | MoTuWeThFr 10:00AM-1:20PM in NAC 6/113 |
