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College Algebra Part II
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:30 to 10:40 AM Room E 106 4 UNITS
Instructor Larry Green
Phone Numbers Office: 541-4660 Extension 341 Home: 544-5486 (Not after 10:00 PM) Internet WWW: www.ltcc.edu/programs/faculty/green/103b/103b.htm
Required Text College Algebra and Trigonometry with Graphing Technology by David E. Stevens
Recommended Text College Algebra and Trigonometry with Graphing Technology Student's Solution Manual by David E. Stevens (A copy will be on reserve in the library.)
Course description This course covers the properties of logarithms and exponentials, conic sections including circles, parabolas, ellipses, and hyperbolas. It also covers systems of equations and their solution with Gaussian Elimination. The course gives a brief introduction into linear programming and finishes with a discussion of sequences, series, permutations, and combinations.
Prerequisite A grade of C or better in Math 103A. Alternatively, a student may satisfy the prerequisite by achieving 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 Midterm 1: Apr 29 (chapt 5,6) ................150 points Midterm 2: May 18 (chapt 10)..................150 points Midterm 3: Jun 8 (11.1-4).......................150 points Group Project: Mar 18.............................150 points Final Exam: Mar.25 ,10:00 to 11:50 AM..250 points Exam Policy Students are to bring calculators, pencils or pens, and paper to each exam. A one page (standard size) front and back formula sheet may be used during each midterm, and a two page formula sheet may be used during the final 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.
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, May 1.
3. After May 1, you may drop the class and receive a grade of W until Friday, June 5.
4. After June 5, 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, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday ........11:00 to 12:00
CALCULATORS: A graphing calculator is required for this class. There are a variety of such calculators on the market. The instructor will be using a Texas Instruments-85. Calculators will be allowed on the exams. For those students who cannot afford to buy a graphing calculator, a limited number of TI 85 calculators are available for rent in the Learning Assistance Center
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS Lecture will always be geared towards an explanation of the topics that will be covered on the upcoming homework assignment.
Due Date Topic Section Problem Numbers
April 6 Introductions
April 8 Exponentials 5.1 1,4,13,18,23,28,31,41,46,49,60
April 10 Logarithms 5.2 1,18,30,35,40,45, 50,57,63,70,75,80,83
April 13 Props of Logs 5.3 1,6,11,18,19,26,29,32,47,50,53,56
April 15 Exp and Log Equat. 5.4 1,6,10,15,20,25,30,35,40,45,50,57
April 17 Exp and Log Equat. 5.4 59,62,65,67,68,69,70,71,74
April 20 The Circle 6.1 1,8,12,15,20,21,24,27,34,37,42,44
April 22 The Parabola 6.2 1,14,21,28,29,38,39,40,41
April 24 The Ellipse 6.3 1,9,15,20,21,24,28,37,39,40,42,43
April 27 The Hyperbola 6.4 1,12,17,22,23,28,31,37,39,46
April 29 Midterm I
May 1 Return Midterm I
May 4 Linear Systems 10.1 1,8,19,33,36,38,41,44,45,53
May 6 Matrices 10.2 1,4,7,10,13,16,17,20,23,26,30,33,36
May 8 Matrices 10.2 39,42,45,48,51,54,57,62,65,67,70,71
May 11 Determ. an Inverses 10.3 1,6,11,17,22,25,29,34,39,46,55
May 13 Lin Systems/Matrices 10.4 1,8,13,20,25,30,35,40
Due Date Topic Section Problem Numbers
May 15 Lin Systems/Matrices 10.4 45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52
May 18 Midterm II
May 20 Return Midterm II
May 22 Sequences and Series 11.1 1,4,10,15,21,26,31,32, 33,38,42,48,53,55,60,65
May 25 Memorial Day
May 27 Sum of Series/Induct 11.2 1,8,9,11,14,18,21,24,27
June 1 Sum of Series/Induct 11.2 28,38,41,44,47,50,68
June 3 Arith. Seq & Series 11.3 1,6,10,15,17,26,27,38,43,53,59
June 5 Geom Seq & Series 11.4 1,6,9,16,23,27,32,40,45,54,58,61
June 8 Midterm III
June 12 Return Midterm III
June 15 Infinite Geo Series 11.5 1,9,14,19,24,29,36,47,48,49,59
June 17 Factorials 11.6 1,6,7,11,14,16,20,23,28,42,51,70
June 19 Project Due
June 24 Comprehensive Final Exam 10:00 to 11:50 AM
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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