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 Engagement and Study Support | 4% |
The lowest exam score will be dropped.
Sample Final Exams
How to Succeed in this class
Sections
For Summer 2026, the following sections are being offered:
| Letter | Instructor | Time & Place |
|---|---|---|
| 1XA | Murat Keyder | MoTuWeTh 8:30AM-10:10AM in NAC 5/102 |
| 1XC | Patrick Okpo | MoTuWeTh 1:20PM-3:00PM in NAC 5/102 |
| 1XD | Éamonn Olive | MoTuWeTh 3:20PM-5:00PM in NAC 5/102 |
| 1XW | Modou Diene | MoTuWeTh 6:00PM-7:40PM in NAC 5/109 |
| 2BB | Xiaoyan Yang | MoTuWeTh 9:15AM-12:57PM in NAC 4/115 |
| 3AA | Nicholas Videen | MoTuWeTh 10:30AM-12:30PM in NAC 4/115; MoTuWeTh 12:50PM-3:00PM in NAC 4/115 |
