COLLEGE ALGEBRA (PART I)

Math 103B1 Spring, 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 covers the following topics: Systems of Equations and their solution with Gaussian Elimination, Matrices, Systems of Inequalities, Conic Sections, the Binomial Theorem, Sequences and Series, Combinations and Permutations, and an Introduction to Probability.

PREREQUISITES: The prerequisite for this class is a grade of C or better in Math 103A, College Algebra (part I) or by achieving a satisfactory grade on the Mathematics Assessment Exam.

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GRADING POLICY: Method of Student Evaluation page 2

Exam #1 (Chapters 5 & 6) 100 points

Exam #2 (Chapter 10 & Sections 11.1 - 11.4) 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, May 2.

3. The last day to drop the class for a "W" grade is Friday, June 6.

4. After June 6, 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: For quizzes there is no make-up. For Chapter Tests and the Final, make-up is possible, but there is a 10% penalty, except when there is a written medical excuse.

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.

TUTORING: Individual tutoring is available in the Learning Lab

(Room E103). Tutoring hours are posted on the door of

the lab 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

Apr. 7 Introduction, Section 5.1

Apr. 9 Section 5.2

Apr. 14 Section 5.3

Apr. 16 Section 5.4

Apr. 21 Section 6.1

Apr. 23. Section 6.2 & Quiz #1 (Chapter 5)

Apr. 28 Section 6.3

Apr. 30 Section 6.4

May 5 Review of Chapters 5 & 6

May 7 Exam #1 (Chapters 5 & 6)

May 12 Section 10.2

May 14 Section 10.3

May 19 Section 10.4

May 21 Section 11.1

May 26 Section 11.2 & & Quiz #2 (Chapter 10)

May 28 Section 11.3

June 2 Section 11.4

June 4 Review for Exam #2

June 9 Exam #2 (Sections 10.2 - 11.4)

June 11 Section 11.5

June 16 Section 11.6 &

Quiz #3 (Sections 11.1 - 11.5)

June 18 Review for Final Exam

June 25 Cumulative Final Exam (3:00 - 5:00)

MATH 103B ASSIGNMENTS

TEXT: "College Algebra and Trigonometry with Graphing Technology"

INSTRUCTOR: JANE BALDO

EOO means Every Other Odd

SECTION PROBLEMS

5.1 Pages 302 - 304 # 1 - 57 odd; Page 338 #1 - 2

5.2 Pages 313 - 315 # 1 - 41 EOO, 43 - 89 odd

Pages 338 & 339 36 - 10

5.3 Pages 324 & 325 #1 - 33 odd, 47 - 53 odd

Page 339 #11 - 15

5.4 Pages 335 - 337 #1 - 73 odd, 79 - 85 odd

Page 339 #16 - 20

6.1 Pages 351 - 353 #1 - 17 EOO, 19 - 31 odd, 43 - 49 odd

Page 389 #1, 2, 4 - 6

6.2 Pages 363 - 365 #1 - 21 EOO, 23 - 31 odd, 37 - 45 odd

Page 389 #7 - 9

6.3 Pages 375 - 377 # 1 - 21 EOO, 23 - 31 odd, 37 - 41 odd

Page 389 #10 - 14

6.4 Pages 387 & 388 #1 - 21 EOO, 23 - 31 odd, 37,

41- 49 odd; Page 389 #15 - 20

ALL QUIZ PROBLEMS WILL BE TAKEN DIRECTLY FROM

THE HOMEWORK.

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10.1 See problems for Section 10.2

10.2 Page 646 # 7, 9, 11; Pages 660 & 661 #1 - 17 odd,

21 - 53 EOO, 61; Page 686 #4 - 11

10.3 Pages 672 - 674 #1 - 47 odd; Page 686 #12 - 18

10.4 Pages 683 & 684 #1 - 25 EOO, 31, 35, 39

Page 686 #19 & 20

11.1 Pages 701 & 702 #3 - 17 EOO, 21 - 59 odd

Page 755 #1 - 4

11.2 Pages 712 & 713 #1, 5, 9 - 23 odd, 29 - 41 EOO,

47 - 63 odd; Page 755 #5 - 8

11.3 Pages 722 & 723 #1 - 13 EOO, 17 - 61 odd

Page 755 #11

11.4 Pages 733 - 735 #1 - 45 odd, 53 - 65 odd

Page 755 #9, 10, 12, 13

11.5 Pages 741 & 742 # 1 - 51 odd, 55

Page 755 & 756 #14 - 19

11.6 Pages 753 & 754 #1 - 51 odd, 59, 57

Page 756 #20 - 22

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