Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2026 - MATH 110 D400

Precalculus for the Life Sciences and Social Sciences (3)

Class Number: 6578

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 9 – Dec 7, 2026: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
    Surrey

  • Prerequisites:

    Foundations of Mathematics 11 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least B or Pre-Calculus 11 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least B or Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least C, and an SFU FAN credit; or SFU FAN X92 or X99 course with a grade of at least B-.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Designed to prepare students for first year calculus courses for life science and business programs. Topics include: review of algebra and analytic geometry, algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions. This course may not be counted towards the mathematics minor, major or honours degree requirements. Students who have taken MATH 150 or MATH 151 or MATH 154 or MATH 157 first may not then take this course for further credit. Students with credit for MATH 100 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

COURSE DETAILS:

Topics include: review of algebra and analytic geometry; algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions; brief introduction to trigonometric functions.

Grading

  • Class Participation (iClicker) 10%
  • Lab Participation (Weekly Clinic) 5%
  • Computer-graded Assignments (Möbius) 5%
  • Quizzes 10%
  • Midterm 1 15%
  • Midterm 2 15%
  • Final Exam 40%

NOTES:

The following is the default policy in the Department of Mathematics. Please check your course syllabus whether the instructor has chosen a different policy for your class, otherwise the following policy applies.
 
To receive a grade of C- or higher the student must receive a passing grade on the weighted average of exams in the course. What constitutes a passing grade is up to the discretion of the instructor, though the default is a grade of 50% or higher.

THE INSTRUCTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE ANY OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION.
Students should be aware that they have certain rights to confidentiality concerning the return of course papers and the posting of marks.  Please pay careful attention to the options discussed in class at the beginning of the semester.

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

An account to use the Möbius platform for online assignments. The cost (as of this writing) is $30 for an annual account, and it will be purchased through the Canvas site. Please do not purchase directly, this leads to problems.

An account for the iClicker Student app on a mobile device.

REQUIRED READING:

Algebra and Trigonometry 2e
J. Abramson 
OpenStax

This textbook is freely available to view online or download at https://openstax.org/details/books/algebra-and-trigonometry-2e


Department Undergraduate Notes:

Final Examinations: Students are expected to remain available for the entire final examination period published in the Academic Calendar. Travel, employment, and other personal commitments should be planned accordingly. Such commitments do not normally constitute grounds for alternative examination arrangements.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

At SFU, you are expected to act honestly and responsibly in all your academic work. Cheating, plagiarism, or any other form of academic dishonesty harms your own learning, undermines the efforts of your classmates who pursue their studies honestly, and goes against the core values of the university.

To learn more about the academic disciplinary process and relevant academic supports, visit: 


RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.