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Math 154: Intermediate Algebra Instructor: Paul Tieslau Phone: 541-4660 ext 406 Email: paultieslau@hotmail.com Meeting Times: Monday/Wednesday 1:30 – 3:20 pm, room E106. Required Materials: Elementary and Intermediate Algebra, by Mark Dugopolski. A scientific calculator with the following keys: ln, log, exp or exponent. Graphing calculators are not allowed. Recommended: Solutions Manual, by Mark Dugopolski. Transferability: CSU. Course Objectives: This course is a continuation of MAT 152B and is an introduction to the definition of a function and its inverse, solving quadratic equations and systems of equations, exponential and logarithmic functions, sequences and series, and conic sections. Homework: Homework will be assigned after every lecture in which we cover new material. It will be graded out of 10 points per assignment. For the first week after assigned, it will be worth full credit; then you have another week to get it in for half credit. You will turn in only the even numbered problems listed in bold print to be graded. The remaining problems you will be checking yourself in the back of the book. Be sure to use class time, office hours, and the Gateway Math Center to get all of your questions answered. Tests: There will be 2 tests given during the quarter and one final exam. There will be no make-up tests given after the test has been given to the class. If your Final is better than your worst test (or you missed a test), then your Final will count for that test also. Learning Disabilities: Any students needing accommodations should inform the instructor. Students with disabilities who may need accommodations for this class are encouraged to notify the instructor and contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC) early in the quarter so that reasonable accommodations may be implemented as soon as possible. Students may contact the DRC by visiting the Center (located in room A205) or by phoning 541-4660, ext. 249 (voice) or 542-1870 (TTY for deaf students). All information will remain confidential.
Grading: Homework: 20% A : 90 – 100% Test#1: 25% B : 80 – 89%Test#2: 25% C : 70 – 79% Final: 30% D : 60 – 69% F : 0 – 59%
Tutoring: The Academic Skills Center has free tutoring on a drop-in basis, located in room G4, Phone# 541-4660 ext 741
STUDENT OUTCOMES: The successful student will:
1) Exhibit a proficiency in the topics covered in the course.
2) Engage in logical and critical thinking.
3) Read technical information.
4) Demonstrate the solution to problems by translating written language into
mathematical statements, interpreting information, sketching relevant
diagrams, analyzing given information, formulating appropriate math
statements, and checking and verifying results.
Day Section Topic Practice______ HomeworkSept. 19 10.3 Quadratic Functions and Their Graphs #1-7, 11-35 every other odd, 39, 41 #10, 16, 24, 32, 40 21 10.4 More About Quadratic Equations #1-4, 5-29 every other odd, 31, 39 – 45 odd, 53, 55 #10, 24, 34, 56
26 10.5 Quadratic/Rational Inequalities #1, 3, 4, 5-29 every other odd, 43, 45, 49, 61 #12, 22, 44 28 11.1 Graphs of Functions/Relations #1-6, 7, 11, 15-39 odd, #20, 32, 38
Oct. 3 11.2 Transformations of Graphs #1-6, 7-51 every other odd #40, 44, 52 11.3 Combining Functions #1-4, 5-61 every other odd, 69 #22, 44, 50 5 11.4 Inverse Functions #1-8, 9-23 odd, 31-67 every other odd #34, 50, 58
10 Review 12 Test#1
17 12.1 Exponential Functions & Their Applications #1-6, 7-27 every other odd, 29, 35, 37, 45-69 every other odd, 71, 75, 77 #30, 50, 72 19 12.2 Logarithmic Functions & Their Applications #1-6, 7-17 odd, 19-43 every other odd, 45-69 odd, 77, 79 #10, 16, 28, 48, 78
24 12.3 Properties of Logarithms #1-6, 7-79 every other odd, 81, 85, 87 #28, 56, 66 26 12.4 Solving Equations & Applications #1, 2, 3-29 odd, 31, 33, 37, 39,45, 47, 59, 61, 63 #12, 28, 60
31 8.3 Solving Linear Systems #1-7, 11, 13, 15, 17, 21, 31, 33 #8, 18, 32
Nov. 2 13.2 The Parabola #1-6, 7-13 odd, 25, 27, 33, 35, 45 #12, 28, 36 (Do not find focus or directrix) Also sketch #25, 27, 33, 35, 45 Also sketch #28 & 36 13.3 The Circle #1, 2, 3–27 every other odd, 31, 35, 43, 45 #10, 26, 32
7 Review 9 Test#2
14 13.4 The Ellipse and Hyperbola #1-8, 9-19 odd. 29-39 odd #18, 32, 38 16 13.1 Non-linear Systems #1-5, 9, 13-25 odd, 41 #14, 22, 42 13.5 Second-Degree Inequalities #1, 5, 9, 15-23 odd, 31, 33, 35 #10, 18, 36
21 14.1 Sequences #1-4, 5–25 every other odd, 27-35 odd, 39 #8, 22, 34 14.2 Series #1-4, 5–41 every other odd, 49 #8, 18, 36 23 14.3 Arithmetic Sequences/Series #1-4, 5-57 every other odd #12, 34, 46 14.4 Geometric Sequences/Series #1-6, 7–51 every other odd, 57 #14, 28, 34
28 14.5 Binomial Theorem #1-4, 5, 9, 13, 15, 19, 21, 27, 29, 31 #14, 20, 32 30 Review
Dec. 5 Cumulative Final Monday 2 - 4pm |