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Required Text: Algebra for College Students by Daniel L. Auvil

Optional Text: Student Manual for Algebra for College Students by Daniel L. Auvil

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Course Description: This course is a continuation of Math 152B. I will be presenting quadratic equations and functions and their applications, non-linear inequalities, operations and composition of functions, conic sections: parabolas, circles, ellipses and hyperbolas, 3X3 linear systems of equations, non-linear systems, inverse functions, exponential functions, logarithms, sequences and series, and the Binomial Theorem.

Prerequisite: Math 152B with a grade "C" or better or appropriate skills demonstrated through the Math Assessment process.

Calculators: You will need a scientific calculator for this class. I will discuss in class which features are needed on the calculator. If you intend to take Math 103A and continue with higher level math you may need a graphing calculator.

In this class, it is your responsibility to drop the class in order to avoid an unwanted grade. You must go to Admissions & Records.

Friday, April 26, 2002 is the last day to drop with no record.

Friday, May 31, 2002 is the last day to withdraw with a “W” grade.

Students with disabilities must identify themselves to me within the first two weeks of class.

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities: Students requiring accommodations for a certain disability that may affect class performance are requested to schedule with a staff member at the DRC to discuss this during the first week of the quarter so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

* Course materials available in alternate format.

Grading: Your class letter grade will be based on the usual grading scale:

A: 90% and above, B: 80-89%, C: 70-79%, D: 60-69%, F: 59% and under

Homework: 175 points

(Practice Problems: 80 points)

(Even Problems: 95 points)

3 Quizzes @ 25 pts each 75 points

Midterm Exam 1: 100 points

Midterm Exam 2: 100 points

Midterm Exam 3: 100 points

Comprehensive Final Exam: 200 points

Total 750 points

Homework: I have given practice problems for each section. These exercises are for you to improve your understanding of the material and to prepare you for quizzes and exams. Do these problems after each lecture. They are to be turned in on the day of the Exam covering those sections. The Even numbered homework problems are due weekly. Homework is considered late if it is not turned in at this time. I am allowing one week between each assignment so if you will be absent, either turn in the homework assignment early or have someone turn in the homework assignment for you. Homework turned in within the next class period late receives half credit. Homework turned in after this receives no credit. The practice problems and even numbered homework assignments and due dates are on the last pages of this syllabus.

Quizzes: There are no make-up quizzes. I give 4 quizzes but only 3 are counted so the lowest quiz score is dropped.

Midterm Exams: You must notify me before an exam if you will miss the exam

(541-4660 EXT 368). Exams must be made up within 3 school days after the scheduled date, with a penalty of 10%, (except with written doctor’s excuse.) You may take an exam up to 3 school days before the scheduled date without penalty. Arrangements must be made with me one week in advance. If you have turned in EVERY homework assignment with no more than 2 late, you may drop one Midterm exam score.

Math 191R1 is taken Credit/No Credit. In order to receive credit for this class, you may either keep a journal or write a report. There will be short, in-class writing assignments.

Journal: The journal may include your thoughts in this class, what you learned that interested you, your progress, and revelations, etc. There must be at least 8 entries to be turned in for credit.

Report: The report must be a biography about a mathematician and his or her contribution to the world. The report is to be typed, double-spaced, and 2 pages long.

The Journal or Report is due May 31, 2002.

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Tentative Class Schedule Math 154-1

Date Subject Section

April 1 Introductions, Review quadratic equations from Math 152B 6.3

April 3 Equations that lead to quadratic equations 6.4

April 5 Word problems involving quadratic equations 6.5

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April 8 Non-linear inequalities, Review Relations and Functions 6.6, 8.

April 10 Quiz 1 (6.4 – 6.6), Function Notation, Operations & Composition 8.2

April 12 Constant, Linear & Quadratic functions 8.3

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April 15 More on Parabolas 8.4

April 17 Review for Exam 1 (Sections 6.4-6.6, 8.1-8.4)

April 19 Exam 1 (Sections 6.4- 6.6, 8.1- 8.4)

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April 22 The Circle and Ellipse 8.5

April 24 The Hyperbola 8.6

April 26 Special functions 8.7

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Tentative Class Schedule Math 154-1

Date Subject Section

April 29 Exponential functions 10.1

May 1 The Inverse of a function 10.2

May 3 Quiz 2 (8.5 – 8.7), Logarithmic functions 10.3

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May 6 Properties of Logarithms 10.4

May 8 Common Logs, Natural Logs, Change of base 10.5

May 10 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations 10.6

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May 13 Review for Exam 2 (Sections 8.5 – 8.7, Chapter 10)

May 15 Exam 2 (Sections 8.5 – 8.7, Chapter 10)

May 17 Linear systems of three equations 11.4

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May 20 Non-linear systems of equations 11.8

May 22 Defining Sequences and Series 12.1

May 24 Quiz 3 (11.4, 11.8) Arithmetic Sequences and Series 12.2

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May 27 Memorial Day Holiday, No Classes

May 29 Continue 12.2 More Arithmetic Sequences and Series

May 31 Geometric Sequences and Series 12.3

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June 2 Quiz 4 (12.1, 12.2) Infinite Geometric Series 12.4

June 4 Review Exam 3 (Sections 11.4, 11.8, 12.1 – 12.4)

June 6 Exam 3 (Sections 11.4, 11.8, 12.1 – 12.4)

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June 9 The Binomial Theorem 12.5

June 11 Review Final

June 13 Review Final

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June 17, Monday Comprehensive Final Exam 10:00 – 11:50 AM

Homework Math 154-1 (B. Olson)

EOO means do Every Other Odd problem, Odd means do the Odd problems.

Sect. Pages Practice Problems Weekly Problems - Due Date

HW 1 8 pts Mon. April 8

6.4 284-285 #1-25 EOO, 29, 35, 45, 51, 53. #8, 20, 34, 56

6.5 289-291 #3-13 Odd, 17, 21, 25, 31, 39, 45. #12, 26, 32, 40

HW 2 12 pts Mon. April 15

6.6 299-300 #1-9 Odd, 19, 23, 29-35 Odd, 39, 47, 49. #20, 28, 46, 50

8.1 358-360 #1-15 EOO, 23, 27-41 Odd, 51-65 Odd, 71. # 24, 28, 42, 66

8.2 367-369 #3- 47 EOO, 53-69 EOO, 75, 77. #14, 30, 36abc, 56

HW 3 8 pts Mon. April 22

8.3 377-379 #1-25 Odd, 29, 31, 37, 43, 57. #10, 28, 36, 42

8.4 386-388 #1-33 EOO, 35, 41, 45. # 4, 36, 38, 48

Practice Problems due Exam 1 April 19, for Sections 6.4 – 6.6, 8.1 – 8.4, Group 1.

25 pts

HW 4 12 pts Mon. April 29

8.5 395-397 #1-29 Odd, 33-55 EOO. # 24, 34, 44, 52

8.6 405-406 #1-11 Odd, 17, 19, 23, 25, 27, 31, 37. #14, 28, 32, 38

8.7 412-414 #1, 5, 13-21 Odd, 27, 45-55 Odd. # 16, 22, 26, 56

HW 5 12 pts Mon. May 6

10.1 480-482 #1-15 Odd, 19, 23, 31-51 Odd. #18, 20, 32, 54

10.2 488-489 #1-11 Odd, 17-25 EOO, 27-55 EOO. # 24, 32, 38, 44

10.3 493-495 #1-11 Odd,15-61 EOO,67-79Odd, 83. # 30, 36, 42, 56, 76

Continued Homework Math 154-1

Sect. Pages Practice Problems Weekly Problems - Due Date

HW 6 12 pts Mon. May 13

10.4 499-500 #1-11 Odd, 15-27 Odd, 33-67 EOO. # 26, 34, 42, 50

10.5 506-507 #1-33 EOO, 35-57 EOO, 63-79 Odd. #30, 34, 50, 62, 76

10.6 512-513 #1-9 Odd, 13-45 EOO, 51, 53, 55. #18, 32, 46, 52

Practice Problems due Exam 2 May 15, for Sections 8.5 – 8.7, Chapter 10,

Group 2, 30 pts

HW 7 5 pts Mon. May 20

11.4 540-542 #1, 3, 7-11 Odd, 19, 21, 27, 31, 37, 41, 43. #12, 20, 38, 44

HW 8 8 pts *Wed. May 29

11.8 563-564 #1, 7, 11, 17, 25, 31, 35, 39, 47, 49. #12, 32, 36, 50

12.1 587-588 #1-7 Odd, 17, 21, 29, 31, 37-61 EOO, 69, 73. #16, 32, 48, 52

HW 9 8 pts Mon. June 3

12.2 592-593 #1-7 Odd, 13-33 EOO, 41-67 EOO. #18, 32, 36, 46

12.3 597-598 #1-7 Odd, 17-57 EOO, 59, 61. #18, 22, 46, 54

HW 10 5 pts Mon. June 10

12.4 600-601 #1-9 Odd, 13-35 EOO, 41, 43. #18, 22, 26, 36, 42

Practice Problems due Exam 3 June 6, for Sections 11.4, 11.8, 12.1 – 12.4,

Group 3, 20 pts

HW 11 5 pts *Fri. June 14

12.5 606-607 #1-13 Odd, 21, 31, 33, 47, 51, 53, 55, 57. #8, 34, 48, 52, 54

Practice Problems due Final Exam June 17, for Section 12.5, Group 4, 5 pts