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 Spring 2026, the following sections are being offered:
| Letter | Instructor | Time & Place |
|---|---|---|
| AB | Jay Jorgenson | MoWe 8:00AM-9:40AM in NAC 0/201 |
| CD | Ipsa Bezbarua | MoWe 12:00PM-1:40PM in NAC 6/121 |
| EF | Patrick Okpo | MoWe 2:00PM-3:40PM in NAC 6/111 |
| FG | Patrick Okpo | MoWe 4:00PM-5:40PM in NAC 5/108 |
| FG2 | Lyndon Haynes | MoWe 4:00PM-5:40PM in NAC 6/113 |
| GH | Wendell Lissimore | MoWe 6:00PM-7:40PM in NAC 4/115 |
| KL | Xiaoyan Yang | TuTh 8:00AM-9:40AM in Marshak MR4 |
| KL2 | Miok Lime | TuTh 8:00AM-9:40AM in NAC 4/115 |
| LM | Nicholas Videen | TuTh 10:00AM-11:40AM in NAC 5/108 |
| PR | Murat Keyder | TuTh 2:00PM-3:40PM in NAC 6/115 |
| PR2 | Nicholas Videen | TuTh 2:00PM-3:40PM in NAC 5/108 |
| RS | Hana Huber | TuTh 4:00PM-5:40PM in NAC 6/114 |
| ST | Adam Marr | TuTh 6:00PM-7:40PM in NAC 0/201 |
