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College Algebra Part II
Tuesday and Thursday 1:00 to 2:50 PM Room E 106 4 UNITS
Instructor Larry Green
Phone Numbers Office: 541-4660 Extension 341 Internet e-mail:...greenl@ltcc.edu WWW: http://www.ltcc.edu/academics.asp?scatID=5&catID=34"
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 27 ................................150 points Midterm 2: May 20.................................150 points Midterm 3: Jun 17...................................150 points Group Project: Jun 15.............................150 points Final Exam: Jun 24 .................................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.
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, April 30. 3. After April 30, you may drop the class and receive a grade of W until Friday, June 4. 4. After June 4, 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 ext 341 Monday .......………….. 1:00 to 2:00 Tuesday, Thursday……. 3:00 to 4:00 Wednesday…………….9:15 to 10:15 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 (with the exception of those equipped with symbolic manipulation) 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.
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 13 Logarithms 5.2 1,18,30,35,40,45, 50,57,63,70,75,80,83
April 15 Props of Logs 5.3 1,6,11,18,19,26,29,32,47,50,53,56
April 20 Exp and Log Equat. 5.4 1,6,10,15,20,25,30,35,40,45,50,57 59,62,65,67,68,69,70,71,74
April 22 The Circle 6.1 1,8,12,15,20,21,24,27,34,37,42,44 The Parabola 6.2 1,14,21,28,29,38,39,40,41
April 27 Midterm I
April 29 The Ellipse 6.3 1,9,15,20,21,24,28,37,39,40,42,43
May 4 The Hyperbola 6.4 1,12,17,22,23,28,31,37,39,46
May 6 Linear Systems 10.1 1,8,19,33,36,38,41,44,45,53
May 11 Matrices 10.2 1,4,7,10,13,16,17,20,23,26,30,33,36 39,42,45,48,51,54,57,62,65,67,70,71
May 13 Determ. an Inverses 10.3 1,6,11,17,22,25,29,34,39,46,55
May 18 Lin Systems/Matrices 10.4 1,8,13,20,25,30,35,40 45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52
May 20 Midterm II
May 25 Sequences and Series 11.1 1,4,10,15,21,26,31,32, 33,38,42,48,53,55,60,65
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 8 Geom Seq & Series 11.4 1,6,9,16,23,27,32,40,45,54,58,61
June 10 Infinite Geo Series 11.5 1,9,14,19,24,29,36,47,48,49,59
June 15 Factorials 11.6 1,6,7,11,14,16,20,23,28,42,51,70 Project Due
June 17 Midterm III
June 24 Comprehensive Final Exam 1:00 to 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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