Math 103A1 Fall, 1997

Monday & Wednesday 2:00 - 3:50

Room E106 4 units

INSTRUCTOR: Jane Baldo

PHONE NUMBER: 541-4660, Extension 247

REQUIRED TEXT: College Algebra and Trigonometry with Graphing Technology

by David Stevens.

RECOMMENDED TEXT: College Algebra and Trigonometry with Graphing Technology

Students' Solution Manual by David Stevens.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course provides in-depth coverage of functions. We will be studying linear, quadratic and other rational functions. Both their algebraic and their geometric properties will be analyzed. Special emphasis will be placed on application problems and the use of calculators.

PREREQUISITES: There are two prerequisites for this class:

1) A grade of "C" or better in Math 154 (Intermediate Algebra).

2) A grade of "C" or better in either Math 153 (Geometry) or in Math 102 (Mathematical Ideas).

It is important that both prerequisites have been met. This class will be rigorous since it is part of a Pre-Calculus sequence and students will be expected to be familiar with the content of both Intermediate Algebra and Geometry.

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GRADING POLICY: Method of Student Evaluation page 2

Exam #1 (Chapter 2) 100 points

Exam #2: (Sections 3.1 - 3.4 & 4.1, 4.2) 100 points

Quizzes (based on homework) 60 points

Final (Covers entire course content) 150 points

Your letter grade will be based on your percentage of the possible points. The total possible is 410 points.

A 90-100%

B 80-89%

C 70-79%

D 60-69%

F less than 60%

REGISTRATION:

1. You must register for this class at the Office of Admissions and Records.

2. The last day to drop the class with no record is Friday, October 17.

3. The last day to drop the class for a "W" grade is Friday, November 21.

4. After November 21, if you are enrolled, you will receive one of the following grades: A B C D F or I (Incomplete, is only allowed in special cases).

In this class, it is your responsibility to drop the class in order to avoid a grade. You must go to the registrar by the above dates to avoid a grade from option three or four.

MAKE-UP POLICY: If you have an excused absence for a quiz, you will receive a percentage of the following test score. For Chapter Tests and the Final, make-up is possible, but there is a 10% penalty, except for a written medical excuse.

OTHER SECTION OF MATH 103A: You are welcome to attend the other section of Math 103A especially if you miss a lecture in your class. The class meets Tuesday & Thursday 6:00 - 7:50 in room E106. A schedule for this class will be distributed.

HOW TO SUCCEED IN A MATH CLASS: page 3

1) Come to every class meeting.

2) Arrive early, get yourself settled and be ready when class starts. Sit where you won't be distracted.

3) Read each section before it is discussed in class.

4) Do all of the homework.

5) Do some math every day.

6) Start preparing for tests at least a week in advance.

7) Take advantage of tutors and office hours, extra help can make a big difference.

8) Do some review every time that you study math.

TUTORING: Individual tutoring is available in the Tutoring Lab

(Room E103). Tutoring hours are posted on the bulletin board

next to my office door (A204) and in your classroom.

OFFICE HOURS: Room: A204

Monday & Wednesday 1:00 - 2:00

Tuesday & Thursday 5:00 - 6:00

Friday 12:30 - 1:30

CALCULATOR: You will need a graphing calculator for this class. Texas Instruments 85 Graphing calculators can be rented for $15 a quarter from the Learning Assistance Center (B107). The instructors at this college demonstrate on the Texas Instruments 85 Graphing Calculator. Please ask Jane if you have any questions about which type of calculator is best for you. Calculators will be allowed on exams.

LEARNING DISABLED STUDENTS: It is important that students, identified as learning disabled, speak with Jane about their special needs.

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Schedule page 4

Date Topic

Sept. 22 Introduction, Section 2.1

Sept. 24 Section 2.2

Sept. 29 Section 2.3

Oct. 1 Section 2.4

Oct. 6 Section 2.5

Oct. 8 Section 2.6

Oct. 13 Section 2.7 & Quiz #1 (Sections 2.1 - 2.5)

Oct. 15 Review for Exam #1

Oct. 20 Exam #1 (Chapter 2)

Oct. 22 Section 3.1

Oct. 27 Section 3.2

Oct. 29 Section 3.3

Nov. 3 Section 3.4

Nov. 5 Section 4.1 & Start Section 4.2

Nov. 10 HOLIDAY (Veterans' Day)

Nov. 12 Finish Section 4.2 & Review for Exam #2

Quiz #2 (Sections 3.1 - 3.4)

Nov. 17 Section 4.3

Nov. 19 Exam #2 (Sections 3.1 - 3.4 & 4.1, 4.2)

Nov. 24 Section 4.4

Nov. 26 Section 4.5

Dec. 1 Section 4.6 & Quiz #3 (Sections 4.3 - 4.5)

Dec. 3 Finish Section 4.6 & Review for Final

Dec. 8 Cumulative Final Exam (2:00 - 3:50)

COLLEGE ALGEBRA (PART I)

Math 103A2 Fall, 1997

Tuesday & Thursday 6:00 - 7:50

Room E106 4 units

Schedule

Date Topic

Sept. 22 Introduction, Section 2.1

Sept. 24 Section 2.2

Sept. 29 Section 2.3

Oct. 1 Section 2.4

Oct. 6 Section 2.5

Oct. 8 Section 2.6

Oct. 13 Section 2.7 & Quiz #1 (Sections 2.1 - 2.5)

Oct. 15 Review for Exam #1

Oct. 20 Exam #1 (Chapter 2)

Oct. 22 Section 3.1

Oct. 27 Section 3.2

Oct. 29 Section 3.3

Nov. 3 Section 3.4

Nov. 5 Section 4.1 & Start Section 4.2

Nov. 10 HOLIDAY (Veterans' Day)

Nov. 12 Finish Section 4.2 & Review for Exam #2

Quiz #2 (Sections 3.1 - 3.4)

Nov. 17 Section 4.3

Nov. 19 Exam #2 (Sections 3.1 - 3.4 & 4.1, 4.2)

Nov. 24 Section 4.4

Nov. 26 Section 4.5

Dec. 1 Section 4.6 & Quiz #3 (Sections 4.3 - 4.5)

Dec. 3 Finish Section 4.6 & Review for Final

Dec. 8 Cumulative Final Exam (2:00 - 3:50)

MATH 103A ASSIGNMENTS

TEXT: "College Algebra and Trigonometry with Graphing Technology"

INSTRUCTOR: JANE BALDO

EOO means Every Other Odd

SECTION PROBLEMS

2.1 Pages 80 & 81 # 1 - 13 odd, 19, 21, 23, 31, 33, 43

Page 146 #1 - 3

2.2 Pages 92 & 93 # 1 - 29 odd, 41 - 49 odd

Page 146 #4 - 6

2.3 Pages 101 - 103 #1 - 61 EOO, 63 - 73 odd; Page 146 #7

2.4 Pages 110 - 112 #1, 5, 9 (graph is missing), 11 - 29 odd, 33, 37 , 41, 43, 47, 51, 53, 55, 61 - 69 odd;

Page 146 #8 - 10

2.5 Pages 122 - 124 # 1 - 41 EOO, 43, 53 - 65 odd,

67 - 71 all

2.6 Pages 132 - 134 #1 - 69 EOO, 75, 81; Page 146 #12 - 19

2.7 Pages 141 - 145 #1 - 7 odd, 13, 23 - 33 odd, 37, 39

Page 147 #23 & 24

3.1 Pages 161 - 163 #1 - 57 EOO, 59 - 69 odd, omit 61

Page 208 #1 - 3

3.2 Pages 170 & 171 #1 - 41 EOO, 43 - 57 odd,

Page 162 #61; Page 208 #4 & 5

3.3 Pages 180 - 182 # 1 - 21 EOO, 33 - 51 odd, 57, 61, 63

Page 208 #6 & 7

3.4 Pages 194 - 196 #1 - 57 EOO, 61 - 75 odd,

79, 83, 85, 87, 97; Page 208 #8 - 12

3.5 Pages 205 - 207 #1 - 49 EOO, 59 - 75 EOO, 81

Page 208 #13 - 16

ALL QUIZ PROBLEMS WILL BE TAKEN DIRECTLY FROM

THE HOMEWORK.

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4.1 Pages 225 - 227 #1 - 45 EOO, 47 - 61 odd, 65, 67

Pages 288 & 289 #1 - 4

4.2 Pages 235 & 236 #1 - 69 EOO, (omit #47), 55

Page 289 #5 - 7

4.3 Pages 247 - 249 #1 - 49 EOO, 51, 53, 57, 59, 63, 67

Page 289 #8 - 13

4.4 Pages 259 & 260 # 1 - 33 EOO, 13, 17 41, 45, 49,

57 - 63 odd

4.5 Pages 274 - 276 # 1, 5, 9, 11 - 31 EOO, 13, 17,

37 - 49 EOO, 55, 57, 59; Page 289 & 290 #15 - 18

4.6 Pages 286 & 287 #1 - 41 EOO; Page 290 #19 & 20

49, 51, 53

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