Precalculus Course Schedule

Fall 2009

Homework and quizzes for material covered on a test are due the day of the test.

Oakton's Testing Center hours vary, so please check them before your test to allow yourself enough time.
The on-campus exams may be taken at either campus.

You may bring one page of notes (both sides) and your calculator to tests.

                                                                        Free tutoring is available in the Learning Center at either campus.

Date

Activity

Description

8/24

Classes Begin

Start Chapter 1

Chapter 1 is Required Material.  Use Chapter R as a reference tool when needed.

9/7

 

Labor Day holiday.  College closed.

9/8

Start Chapter 2

 

9/16

Exam 1

Start Chapter 3

First On-Campus Exam in Testing Center on Chapter 1 and Chapter 2. You may bring one page of notes (both sides if you like) and your calculator. Homework and quizzes for Chapters 1 and 2 are due.  Please check Testing Center’s hours.

9/20

 

Last day to change to “Audit”.

Last day to withdraw and have course dropped from record.

9/30

Start Chapter 4

 

10/14

Start Chapter 9

 

10/18

 

Last day to withdraw with a “W”.

10/22

Exam 2

Second On-Campus Exam in Testing Center on Chapter 3 and Chapter 4 & Chapter 9 (9.1, 9.5 & 9.6). You may bring one page of notes (both sides if you like) and your calculator. Homework and quizzes for Chapters 3, 4 and 9 are due.  Please check Testing Center’s hours.

10/22

Start Chapter 5

 

10/29

Start Chapter 6

 

11/6

Start Chapter 7

 

11/11

 

Veterans’ Day holiday.  College closed.

11/16

Exam 3

Third On-Campus Exam in Testing Center on Chapter 5, Chapter 6 & Chapter 7.  You may bring one page of notes (both sides if you like) and your calculator. Homework and quizzes for Chapters 5, 6 and 7 are due.  Please check Testing Center’s hours.

11/16

Start Chapter 8

 

11/24

Start Chapter 10

 

12/7

Start Chapter 11

 

12/15

Final Exam

Final Exam will focus on Chapter 8, Chapter 10, and Chapter 11 (11.1, 11.2, 11.3). This test is comprehensive.  Use the three previous exams as study guides for review.  You may bring one page of notes (both sides if you like) and your calculator. Homework and quizzes for Chapters 8, 10 and 11 are due.  Please check Testing Center’s hours.