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MAT 154 Intermediate Algebra Fall
2002 Instructor:
Bruce Armbrust, phone: 541-4660 ext. 314, email: armbrust@ltcc.edu Office Hours:
Room A210,
Mon. & Wed.
9:30 - 10:30 AM Fri.
10:00 - 11:00 AM GMC G4,
Tues. & Thurs.
1:15 - 2:15 PM And as always, by appointment. Class Time and Location:
Tues. & Thurs. 10:00 - 11:50 AM, B103 Textbook: Elementary
and Intermediate Algebra,
Mark Dugopolski Calculator:
A scientific calculator is required for this course.
A graphing calculator is strongly recommended. Course Description:
MAT 154 is an introduction to the definition of a function and its inverse,
exponential and logarithmic functions, sequences and series, and conic sections.
Quadratic equations and systems of quadratic equations will be solved. Prerequisite:
A grade of C or better in MAT 152B, or appropriate skills demonstrated through
the Math assessment process. Course Grade:
Your final letter grade will be based on the usual grading scale: A 90-100%, B
80-89%, C 70-79%, D 60-69%, F 0-59% The
following items will make up the course grade: Homework:
150 points Quizzes:
200 points Exam1
(October 10) Exam2
(October 31):
450 points Exam3
(November 19) Final Exam
(December 10): 200
points Homework:
Homework will be due the class period after it is assigned.
Homework not turned in at this time will be considered late. You may turn
in homework up to two days after it is assigned for half credit.
If all homework is turned in, and no more than two are late, the lowest
regular exam score will be dropped. Your
homework score will be determined in the following way: up to 5 points for
completion and one point each for 5 problems chosen at random to be graded. Quizzes:
There will be seven quizzes given over the quarter. These quizzes will be
designed to help prepare you for the exams, and quiz problems will be taken
directly from the homework assignments. Your lowest quiz score will be dropped.
Since one score will be dropped, you may not make up a missed quiz. Exams:
Students are to bring a pencil and blank scratch paper to each exam.
If you cannot make it to an exam (final not included), you may take it up
to 2 school days prior to the scheduled date with proper arrangements.
Otherwise, the exam may be made up after the scheduled date with a
penalty of 10% per day. Registration Information: You
must register for this class at the Office of Admissions and Records.
You may drop the class with no penalty or mark on your record on or
before October 18. After October
18, you may drop the class and receive a grade of W until November 22.
After November 22, if you are still enrolled, you will receive a grade of
A, B, C, D, F or I. How
to Succeed in a Math Class: I am often asked how to
successfully pass a math class, and here is my advice: I) Come to
every class session. Be prepared,
and plan on participating. II) Do your
homework. Remember that what I
assign is what I consider a bare minimum. If
you need more practice, do it. Don’t
make me be a homework enforcer. III) Read
the book. You paid good money for
it, so you might as well use it. IV) Make use
of available tutors and my office hours. You
will find tutors who know the subject matter in this course at the GMC. V) Do math
every day. Math is just like
everything else: if you don’t practice, you become rusty.
Learning
Disabled Students: It is important that students
who are identified as being learning disabled speak to me about their special
needs. I am more than willing to
grant you reasonable accommodations. Academic
Dishonesty: Academic dishonesty of any form will not be tolerated.
Students caught cheating on exams or quizzes will receive a score of zero
on the assignment for the first offense and a course grade of F for the second
offense. Students my work together
on homework assignments (and, in fact, are encouraged to) as long as all
students understand the material covered. Course Schedule: The
following is a tentative schedule. If
things change (and I have money that says they will), I will let you know. September 24
10.3
Graphs of Quadratic Functions 26
10.4
More on Quadratic Equations October 1
10.5
Quadratic & Rational Inequalities Inverse Functions 3
11.1, Quiz I
Graphs of Functions and Relations 8
11.2
Transformations of Graphs 10
11.3, Exam I
Combining Functions 15
11.4
Inverse Functions 17
12.1, Quiz II
Exponential Functions 22
12.2
Logarithmic Functions 24
12.3, Quiz III
Properties of Logarithms 29
12.4
Exponential and Logarithmic Equations 31
8.3, Exam II
Systems of Linear Equations November
5
13.1
Nonlinear Systems of Equations
7
13.2, Quiz IV
Parabolas 12
13.3
Circles 14
13.4, Quiz V
Ellipses and Hyperbolas 19
14.1, Exam III
Sequences 21
14.2
Series 26
14.3, Quiz VI
Arithmetic Sequences and Series 28
NO SCHOOL
THANKSGIVING December
3
14.4
Geometric Sequences and Series 5
14.5, Quiz VII
Binomial Expansions 10
Final Exam
Note: The Final Exam is from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The
following is a list of all homework assignments for this course. The due dates for the various sections will be given in
class.
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