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MATH 154 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA
Tuesday and Thursday 1:00 to 2:50 PM Room E 106 4 UNITS Instructor Larry Green
Phone Number: 541-4660 Extension 341 Internet e-mail:...greenl@ltcc.edu WWW: http://www.ltcc.edu/programs/math Required Text Algebra For College Students by Auvil Recommended Text Student Solution Manual For Algebra For College Students by Auvil Course description This course 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 Math 152B within the last two years or an equivalent class, or a satisfactory score on the Mathematics assessment. Grading Policy Your letter grade will be based on your percentage of possible points. A 90 -- 100% C 70 -- 79% B 80 -- 89% D 60 -- 69%
Homework: ...........................................150 points Quiz 1: Sept 30................... .. ..... .50 points Midterm 1: Oct 7.................... ............150 points Quiz 2: Oct 21........................................50 points Midterm 2: Nov 9............ ...................150 points Quiz 3: Nov 23 .............................. .50 points Midterm 3: Dec 2................. ..... .. 150 points Final Exam: Dec 9, 1:00 to 2:50 PM ...250 points
Exam Policy Students are to bring calculators, pencils or pens,and paper to each exam. Grading will based on the progress towards the final answer, and the demonstration of understanding of the concept that is being tested, therefore, work must be shown in detail. Any student who cannot make it to an exam may elect to take the exam up to two days before the exam is scheduled. If all homework is completed and no more than three homework assignments are counted late, then the midterm with the lowest score will be dropped.
Homework Policy Homework will be turned in at the end of class on the date due. If a student has additional questions, that student may see me after class in my office and then turn in the homework by 5:00 PM on the date due. Homework that is turned in within one week of the due date will be counted as half credit. Homework may be turned later than one week after the due date, but points will not be awarded. Extra Credit Any student who has turned in every homework assignment may elect to work on an extra credit assignment or project that will count as additional points towards either a midterm or the final.
Learning Disabilities If you have a learning disability, be sure to discuss it with Larry. Learning disabilities will be accommodated.
Tutoring Individual math tutoring is available in the Mezzanine area just outside of the library. If you are having trouble finding a math tutor, check with the personnel in room B107. Tutoring hours are posted outside of B107 and in your classroom. Registration 1. You must register for this class at the Office of Admissions and Records.
2. You may drop the class with no penalty or mark on your record on or before Friday, October 15.
3. After October 15, you may drop the class and receive a grade of W until Friday, November 19.
4. After November 19, if you are enrolled, you will receive one of the following grades: A,B,C,D,F or I (Incomplete, must be negotiated with the instructor and is only allowed in special cases).
In this class, it is your responsibility to drop the class in order to avoid an unwanted grade. You must go to the registrar by the above dates to avoid the unwanted grade.
OFFICE HOURS: Room A210 Monday, Wednesday .. 9:30 to 10:30 Tuesday, Thursday . 3:00 to 4:00 Friday ...10:00 to 11:00
CALCULATORS: A scientific calculator is required for this class. There are a variety of such calculators on the market. If you plan to enroll in Math 103A in the future, it is recommended that you purchase a Texas Instruments-85 calculator. Any calculator except for the TI 92 (or other equivalent symbolic manipulator) will be allowed on the exams.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS Lecture will always be geared towards an explanation of the topics that will be covered on the upcoming homework assignment and/or exam
Due Date Topic Section Problem Numbers 9-21 Introductions
9-23 Hidden Quadratics 6.4 1,2,3,6,9,12,15,18,25,28,33,43,48,51
9-28 Quadratic Word Prob. 6.5 1,2,4,11,16,21,28,35,40 Nonlinear Inequals 6.6 3,6,7,9,16,23,33,37,42,48
9-30 Relations and Functs 8.1 2,3,5,8,15,20,37,43,50,57,64,75 Funct. Algebra 8.2 2,3,14,15,21,32,33,39,57,61,72,74 Quiz I (6.4-6.6)
10-5 Quadratic Functions 8.3 4,11,15,19,23,26,27,31, 34,37,40,43,46,47,48
10-7 Midterm I 6.4-6.6 and 8.1-8.3
10-12 More Parabolas 8.4 1,4,7,10,17,18,19,24,29, 35,40,43,44,45,54
10-14 Circles and Ellipses 8.5 1,2,4,5,6,7,8,9,12,17,24,29 32,35,39,42,46,51,55,56
10-19 The Hyperbola 8.6 2,6,7,11,16,17,27,32,35 Special Functions 8.7 1,5,9,14,17,21,26,57,58,59
10-21 Exponential Funct 10.1 1,2,5,7,8,9,12,15,18,21,24,25, 26,29,31,34,35,44,49,53,56 Quiz 2 8.4-8.7
10-26 Inverses 10.2 3,4,5,9,14,15,20,23,26,27, 30,33,40,41,45,49,52,57
10-28 Logarithms 10.3 2,4,5,8,11,16,21,26,31,36,41, 46,51,56,61,67,72,76,81,83
11-2 Log Properties 10.4 1,2,4,7,14,25,29,31,32, 33,38,43,48,51,56,61,66
11-4 Common,Natural Log 10.5 1,2,8,14,33,38,39,54, 55,57,63,67,71,76 Log,Exp Equations 10.6 3,4,7,9,14,19,24,29,34,39,44,55
11-9 Midterm II 8.4-8.7, 10.1-10.6
11-11 3X3 Systems 11.4 2,3,5,9,13,18,23,28, 33,34,35,39,42,43
11-16 Nonlinear Systems 11.8 4,7,12,17,22,27,32,37,43,48 Sequences & Series 12.1 1,4,5,10,15,20,25,30, 33,34,35,37,42,47,55,60,65
11-18 Arithmetic Seq & Ser 12.2 2,3,4,5,10,15,20,25,30, 35,40,45,50,55,60,65,66
11-23 Geom. Seq. & Series 12.3 2,3,4,5,10,15,20,25,30, 35,40,45,50,55,60,62,63,64 Quiz 3 11.4, 11.8, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3
11-25 Happy Thanksgiving
11-30 Infinite Geo Series 12.4 1,2,3,8,13,18,23,28,33,38,42,43,44 Binomial Theorem 12.5 2,4,7,10,17,24,27,37,47
12-2 Midterm III 11.4, 11.8, 12.1-12.5
12-9 Comprehensive Final Exam Thursday 1:00 - 2:50 PM
HOW TO SUCCEED IN A MATH CLASS
1) Come to every class meeting.
2) Arrive early, get yourself settled, spend a few minutes looking at your notes from the previous class meeting, and have you materials ready when class starts.
3) Read each section before it is discussed in class
4) Do some math every day.
5) Start preparing for the tests at least a week in advance.
6) Spend about half of your study time working with your classmates.
7) Take advantage of tutors and office hours, extra help can make a big difference.
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