University of Cebu
Main Campus

SYLLABUS IN ANALYTIC GEOMETRY

Instructor: Mr. Jonathan O. Etcuban
College: Information and Computer Science
Email: sir_etcuban@yahoo.com
Website:  www.geocities.com/sir_etcuban

Credit Hours: 3 Hrs./Wk. 
Lec: 3Hrs./Wk     

I. COURSE DESCRIPTION 

This course focuses on topics such real number system, equation and inequalities, absolute values, the rectangular and polar coordinate system.  It also includes equations of lines and basic properties of conics, coordinates, in space, planes and curves, and quadratic spaces

II. RECOMMENDED BACKGROUND 

Prerequisite: 
Math 1 – College Algebra
Math 7 – Plane Trigonometry 

Required Course Materials: 
• Analytic Geometry
By: Agapito Pino

Method of Instruction: 

Lecture Notes, homework, and assignments will include reading assignments. Students will be monitored for activity via online communication methods, such as, on-line discussion groups, email, and chat rooms. 

Attendance: 

Attendance is necessary to pass this course. Attendance will be monitored daily. “A student absences equivalent to two weeks of instruction in a regular semester may be dropped by the instructor.” Please consult the Student’s Manual for details. Students with excessive absences will be automatically dropped from the course with notification. You will be required to keep pace with homework and other assignments. Email me regularly and keep me posted on your progress with the course.  

Homework and Computer Assignments: 

Homework and computer assignments will be sent to me as attachments via email or hard copy. You must keep pace with the course calendar of events.  Late assignments will not be accepted.

Exams: 

Exams and quizzes will be administered in person. Please refer to the calendar of course events and/or bulletin boards for more information on exam dates. 

Course Expectations: 

You will be required to view the calendar of course events every week for assignments. Please be sure to follow date and time schedules. You will be asked to return both written and lab assignments as attachments via email. You are required to read each chapter before you attempt to take the chapter quiz. You will be quizzed after each chapter. If you diligently follow the course guidelines and complete all the required assignments, you will be adequately prepared to take the course exams. The calendar of events is subjected to change, make sure you refer to the calendar every week. 

Final Grade: 

Each student’s grade will be calculated as follows: 

Class Standing   50% 
Major Exams     35%
Projects            15%

III. COURSE CONTENT 

1.	Rectangular Coordinates
2.	Distance Between 2 Points
3.	Slope of a Line
4.	Angle Between Two Lines
5.	Division of a Line Segment
6.	Relations and Functions
7.	Graphs of Relations and Functions
8.	Other Forms of First Degree Equations
9.	Families of Lines
10.	 Directed Distance From a Point to a Line
11.	 Circles
12.	 Parabola
13.	 Hyperbola
14.	 Ellipse
15.	 Quadratic Curves

IV. LEARNING OUTCOMES 

At the completion of the course, the student will be able to: 

1.  To define and illustrate basic concepts in analytic geometry
2.  To develop skills thinking and problem analysis
3.  To develop appreciation of one’s surrounding by showing certain natural phenomenon this could be expressed in mathematical terms
4.  To develop patience, integrity, perseverance and to instill the value of honesty in solving problem sets