UNIVERSITY OF CALOOCAN CITY

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Mathematics Department

ONLINE COURSE GUIDE

Course Description : PRE-CALCULUS MATHEMATICS (ALGEBRA AND TRIGONOMETRY)
Course Code : MBC 111
Number of Units : 3

Course Description: A bridging course for non-STEM strand senior high school graduates and a foundation course for Higher Mathematics. The first part of this course deals with
Algebra which covers the following topics: Concepts on Algebraic Expressions (real numbers, constants, variables, coefficients and terms); Operations on Algebraic Expressions
comprised of two parts: Basic Operations (grouping symbols, laws of addition, laws of multiplication, laws of exponents, laws of radicals and operations of radicals to simplest
form), and Operations on Polynomials (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, special products, expansion of binomials into polynomials, factoring and algebraic fractions;
Linear Equations (one equation in one variable, two equations in two variables, and three equations in three variables; and Quadratic Equations (pure quadratic equations,
solutions by factoring, completing the square and quadratic formula.

The second part deals Trigonometry which covers the measurements and relationships of the sides and angles of a triangle involving the applications of six trigonometric functions
of acute angles (circular functions such as sine, cosine, tangent, cotangent, secant and cosecant). It develops heuristics strategies and skills in word problems as foundation for
Higher Mathematics and Science subjects. The seven major topics are trigonometric angles, solutions of right triangles, solutions of oblique triangles, trigonometric identities,
logarithms, antilogarithms and cologarithms.

Online Course Goal: The goal for online learning is not be too prodigious, but guaranteeing that the students will learn online learning design using the Internet as a major
resource for learning, giving students more responsibility for finding and evaluating information themselves, and instructors will postulate criteria and guidelines for finding,
evaluating, analyzing and applying information within a specific knowledge domain.

Course Expected Outcome

The students are expected to:

1. Define and differentiate kinds of constants, variables, coefficients and terms.
2. Describe the conditions of monomial, binomial and polynomial algebraic expressions.
3. Apply laws of exponents and radicals in algebraic expressions and simplify radicals in simplest form.
4. Expand binomials into polynomials by Pascal’s Triangle and/or Binomial Theorem.
5. Locate and measure the terminal side of a trigonometric angle, convert unit of an angle from degrees to radians and vice versa, and convert DMS form to decimal form and
vice versa.
6. Apply Pythagorean Theorem to solve right triangles in calculating the unknown sides and Trigonometric Functions to calculate the unknown angles and sides.
7. Apply Laws of Sine, Cosine and Tangent to calculate the unknown sides and angles of oblique triangles.
8. Substitute the relations and formulas of trigonometric identities in proving and simplifying the operations of trigonometric functions.
9. Calculate logarithms, antilogarithms and cologarithms and be able to apply the properties in solving right triangles and vectors.
10. Apply Pythagorean Theorem to solve right triangles in calculating the unknown sides and Trigonometric Functions to calculate the unknown angles and sides

Topic Specific objective/s Duration Learning Modality Flatform/s Learning Task/Activities

Concepts on Algebraic
Expressions
1. Systems of Real Numbers
2. Absolute and Arbitrary
Constants
3. Dependent and
Independent Variables
4. Numerical and Literal
Coefficients
5. Like and Unlike/Dissimilar
Terms
6. Monomial, Binomial,
Trinomial and Polynomial
Identify the systems of real numbers 6 hours Online and Modular Google Meet Module
Google Classroom Video Tutorial
Define and differentiate kinds of constants, FB Messenger Exercises
variables, coefficients and terms Activity Set
Identify like/similar and unlike/dissimilar terms
then simplify like/similar terms
Describe the conditions of monomial, binomial
and polynomial algebraic expressions.
Operations on Algebraic
Expressions
Basic Operations
1. Grouping Symbols
2. Laws of Addition
a. Commutative Law
b. Associative Law
3. Laws of Multiplication
a. Commutative Law
b. Associative Law
c. Distributive Law
4. Laws of Exponents
5. Laws of Radicals
Operations of Radicals to
Simplest Form
Operations on Polynomials add, subtract, multiply and divide polynomials 3 hours Online and Modular Google Meet Module
1. Addition and Subtraction of Google Classroom Video Tutorial
Polynomials FB Messenger Exercises
2. Multiplication of a Activity Set
Polynomial by a Monomial Quiz
3. Multiplication of a
Polynomial by a Polynomial
4. Division of a Polynomial by a
Monomial
Division of a Polynomial by a
Polynomial
5. Special Product Techniques apply special product techniques on algebraic 6 hours Online and Modular Google Meet Module
6. Factoring Techniques expressions Google Classroom Video Tutorial
7. Algebraic Fractions FB Messenger Exercises
a. Reduction of Activity Set
Algebraic Fractions Quiz
to Lowest Term review on expansion of binomials into
b. Multiplication and polynomials by Pascal’s Triangle or Binomial
Division of Algebraic Theorem
Fractions
 c. Addition and apply factoring techniques into algebraic
Subtraction of expressions
Algebraic Fractions
8. Complex Fractions reduce algebraic fractions or rational
expressions into its lowest or simplest forms

multiply, divide, add and subtract algebraic

fractions or rational expressions and apply
reduction into lowest or simplest form

simplify complex fractions

Quadratic Equations solve for real roots of quadratic equations using 6 hours Online and Modular Google Meet Module
1. Pure Quadratic Equations factoring techniques, completing the square or Google Classroom Video Tutorial
2. Solution by Factoring quadratic formula. FB Messenger Exercises
3. Solution by Completing the Activity Set
Square Quiz
4. Solution by Quadratic
Formula solve word problems leading to quadratic
Word Problems equations.

Linear Equations solve one (1) unknown variable in one (1) linear 6 hours Online and Modular Google Meet Module
1. One Equation in One equation Google Classroom Video Tutorial
Variable FB Messenger Exercises
2. Two Equations in Two Activity Set
Variables
a. Method of solve two (2) and three (3) unknown variables in
Substitution two and three linear equations respectively
b. Method of using the methods of elimination, substitution
Elimination and determinants
c. Determinants of the
Second Order solve word problems leading to linear equations
3. Three Equations and Three
Variables
a. Method of
Elimination

b. Determinants of the
Third Order
Word Problems
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Trigonometric Angles locate and measure the terminal side of the 6 hours Online and Modular Google Meet Module
1. Definitions and Conventions trigonometric angle in the Cartesian Coordinate Google Classroom Video Tutorial
a. Angle System FB Messenger Exercises
b. Vertex Activity Set
c. Initial and Terminal convert the unit of an angle Quiz
Sides from degrees to radians and vice versa
d. Interior and Exterior
Angles
2. Kinds of Angles convert DMS form to decimal form and vice
3. Standard Position versa
4. Reference Angle
5. Angular Measure
a. Degree
Radian
Solutions of Right Triangles compute/calculate the following: 9 hours Online and Modular Google Meet Module
1. Pythagorean Theorem - unknown side and angles Google Classroom Video Tutorial
2. Trigonometric Functions of of a right triangle if two FB Messenger Exercises
Acute Angles sides are given; Activity Set
a. Definitions in terms -radius vector if the Quiz
of a Right Triangle coordinates of a point are
b. Definitions in terms given;
of Coordinates of a -values of functions of
point
c. Algebraic Signs of complementary angles;
Trigonometric
Functions -values of functions of
d. Functions of
Complementary quadrantal angles;
Angles

e. Functions of -values of functions of

Quadrantal Angles
f. Functions of Special special angles (45, 30
Angles (45, 30 and
60) and 60);
3. Inverse Trigonometric -inverse of a trigonometric
Functions
4. Applications function;
a. Given Two Sides to
Solve a Right -unknown sides and angles
Triangle of a right triangle if a side
b. Given a Side and an and an acute angle are
Acute Angle to find given;
the length of -problems involving angles
another side
c. Angles of Elevation of elevation and
and Depression
depression;
d. Vectors (Analytical
Method)
-magnitude and directions
e. Bearing and
Azimuth of the resultant by resolving

the given vectors into its x

and y components; and

- locate the bearing and

azimuth of angles
Solutions of Oblique Triangles calculate the unknown sides and angles of an 6 hours Online and Modular Google Meet Module
1. Laws of Sines and oblique triangle by applying laws of sine, cosine, Google Classroom Video Tutorial
Applications and tangent FB Messenger Exercises
2. Laws of Cosines and Activity Set
Applications
Laws of Tangents and
Applications
Solutions of Oblique Triangles calculate the unknown sides and angles of an
3. Laws of Sines and oblique triangle by applying laws of sine, cosine,
Applications and tangent
4. Laws of Cosines and
Applications
Laws of Tangents and
Applications
Trigonometric Identities 6 hours Online and Modular Google Meet Module
1. Reciprocal Identities substitute relations and Google Classroom Video Tutorial
2. Quotient Identities formulas as identities and be FB Messenger Exercises
3. Pythagorean Identities Activity Set
able to prove and simplify the
4. Functions of
Complementary Angles operations of trigonometric functions
5. Functions of Negative
Angles
6. Double-Angle
7. Half-Angle
8. Sum or Difference of Two
Angles
9. Product of Sines and
Cosines
10. Sum or Difference of Sines
and Cosines
Logarithms apply the properties of logarithms to calculate: 3 hours Online and Modular Google Meet Module
1. Common or Briggs System -the logarithm of a number; Google Classroom Video Tutorial
of Logarithms -the unknown sides and FB Messenger Exercises
2. Characteristics and angles of a right triangle; Activity Set
Mantissa
and
3. Given N, to find logN
4. Theorems (properties) on -the magnitude and
Logarithms direction of the resultant of
5. Logarithmic Computations given vectors
6. Interpolation
7. Logarithmic Solution of
Right Triangles and Vectors
 Antilogarithms calculate: 6 hours Online and Modular Google Meet Module
1. Given logN, to find N Google Classroom Video Tutorial
Cologarithms -the number in the logarithmic form; and FB Messenger Exercises
Given logN, to find colog of N -the logarithm of the Activity Set
Quiz
reciprocal of the number

FINAL EXAMINATION

Online Class Policies and Procedure

1. Interfaces in this course shall be online. This can be in the google meet, discussion forums, group messenger or scheduled video conferencing.

2. It is the responsibility of the student to make sure that he/she is included in all course related online platforms. Discussion forums and comments should reflect a professional
behavior.

3. The students should check the Google Classroom or Messenger Group Chat/Page or other platforms and to log in based from actual schedule.

4. It is the responsibility of the student to download the reading articles or search for the recommended resources and materials for this course.

5. Individual work and requirement must be done by each student enrolled for this course. Activities and requirements should be submitted ON TIME.

6. Attendance in this course depends with the student’s compliance to the online activities and assessments.

7. CHEATING is considered a MORTAL SIN for this course. Any form of cheating will NOT be tolerated. All sources for your work should be cited properly. Any form of
plagiarized material will automatically be given a disciplinary action that may include a failing grade, suspension or expulsion from the college, as described in the existing
University policies.

8. Academic policies of the University will be strictly enforced in this course.

Recommendations: Instruct students on the schedule of the following: Downloading of PDF e-file lecture materials and video conferencing.

Prepared by:

ROBERTO JR. F. LOMIBAO

INSTRUCTOR III