SCF Precalc Syllabus Quiz

For A or 90% and higher.

What is the course number and title?

MAC 1140 – Precalculus Algebra

What are the course dates for Spring 2026?

January 12

Is this course face-to-face or online?

100% Face-to-Face

How many credit hours is MAC 1140?

3 credit hours

What prerequisite is required for MAC 1140?

MAC 1105 or equivalent

Who is the instructor for this course?

Dr. David Ekrut

Where is the instructor’s office located?

SCF Venice Campus

What are the in-person office hours?

Monday–Thursday 11:30am–12:30pm and Monday 2:00–3:00pm

What are the virtual office hours?

Tuesday and Thursday 12:30–3:00pm

What days does the class meet?

Tuesday and Thursday

What time does class meet?

8:00 AM to 9:20 AM

Where does the class meet?

Building 0800

Is a graphing calculator required?

Yes

Which calculators are recommended?

TI-83

Which calculators are not allowed?

Calculators with symbolic manipulation (TI-89

What textbook/platform is used?

MathGPT.ai / OpenStax

Do students have to pay for course materials?

No

Is attendance mandatory?

Yes

How many consecutive absences can result in being dropped?

Four consecutive classes

What happens if a student is more than 15 minutes late?

Counted absent

Are lecture notes posted or emailed if a student misses class?

No

How many in-class exams are given?

Four exams

What percentage of the grade are the four exams worth?

40%

What percentage of the grade is the final exam?

35%

What minimum score is required on the final exam to earn an A

B

Are make-up exams or retests allowed?

No

What must exams be written in?

Pencil or erasable pen

What happens if exam work is messy or disorganized?

It may not be graded

What is the late work penalty?

10% per day

After how many days is late work no longer accepted?

After 10 days

Where are assignments and due dates posted?

Canvas

Where are grades posted?

Canvas gradebook

Name three types of functions studied in this course.

Polynomial

What methods are used to solve systems of equations?

Substitution

What matrix skills are required?

Sum

What types of sequences are studied?

Arithmetic and geometric

What proof method is taught in this course?

Mathematical induction

What theorem is used to expand binomials?

Binomial Theorem

What conic sections are studied?

Parabolas

What happens if a student uses a phone during class?

May be counted absent

Are laptops automatically allowed?

No

What email must students use to contact the instructor?

Official SCF email

What grade is required for Gordon Rule credit?

C or better

What is plagiarism?

Using others’ work without giving proper credit

What is cheating?

Using unauthorized materials or tools

What happens if a student never attends and does not drop?

Reported as a No-Show

How does withdrawing affect financial aid?

May reduce aid and affect eligibility

What grade is recorded for a faculty withdrawal?

W

What platform is used for course materials and grades?

Canvas

Where can students get math tutoring?

SCF Tutoring and Academic Success Center (TASC)