MATH 097 Calculus Refresher

School of University Arts and Sciences

MATH 097 Calculus Refresher is a refresher for MATH 100 and is held one week before fall classes start. This courses takes a quick look at critical skills/topics needed to be successful in calculus: a review of graphs of basic functions algebra solving equations trigonometry exponential and logarithmic functions.

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Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.

Transfer Agreements

Course to Course transfer – NoBlock Transfer – Nobctransferguide.ca
Course Details
Total number of weeks1
Total Credits0.00
Total Hours15
Typical hours per week breakdown
Lecture15

Teaching and Learning Approach

We will meet in person Monday through Friday to work through daily problem sets.

Learning Resources

No textbook (though a scientific calculator will be needed).

Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered

1. PARTIAL CREDIT GRANTED – denotes that the student has successfully completed a portion of the course objectives in a credit course. 2. Monday: Number systems, arithmetic and algebra skills Tuesday: Solving equations, intervals, inequalities and absolute values Wednesday: Graphing basic functions, representing functions, algebra of functions Thursday: Exponential and logarithmic functions Friday: Trigonometry

Assessment

TitleLearning OutcomesValue
Assignments (all equally weighted)all100%
Total100%

Grading Table

Competency-based Grades

This grading system is based on satisfactory acquisition of defined skills or successful completion of the course learning outcomes. It is used where standard numerical grades are not generally applied, for example in evaluating practicum performance or work placements, in pass/fail courses or for non-credit courses.

Grade Description
AAV ABOVE AVERAGE -The student has mastered all or most course objectives/requirements in a minimum time frame and has exemplified good work and study habits.
COM COMPLETE – denotes that the student has mastered a satisfactory number of course objectives/requirements in a non-credit course
CRG CREDIT GRANTED - denotes that the student performance was satisfactory in a credit course.
NCG NO CREDIT GRANTED - denotes that the student performance was unsatisfactory.
PCG PARTIAL CREDIT GRANTED – denotes that the student has successfully completed a portion of the course objectives in a credit course.

See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.

Disclaimer

Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.