College Algebra Part II

Monday and Wednesday,  6:00 to 7:50 pm

Room E 106

4 UNITS

Class Begins:                         1-6-2002

Class Ends:                3-24-2003

Instructor:                  Richard Lund

Phone Number:            621-1904   621-4497 (Both in Placerville, preferred)

                                    541-5952   (Tahoe, when here)   All three numbers have machines for messages.

e-mail:                         rlund@legacychillers.com

LTCC home page:            http://www.ltcc.edu/programs/math

Required Text:  Algebra and Trigonometry  by Robert Blitzer

Recommended Text:            Student's Solution Manual for Algebra.....

                                                (A copy will be on reserve in the Library)

Course Description:

            This course covers exponential and logarithmic functions; conic sections, parabolas, ellipses and hyperbolas.  We will study linear systems, matrices, sequences and particular emphasis will be placed on application problems (word problems) and the use of a graphing calculator.

Prerequisite:

            A grade of C or better in Math 103A or Math 154; or appropriate skills demonstrated through the Math assessment process.  Also required: Math 153 or equivalent.

Grading Policy:

            Your letter grade will be based on your percentage of possible points.

            A    90 to 100%

            B    80 to 89%

            C    70 to 79%

            D    60 to 69%

            Homework                   50 points

            Midterm 1                  100 points

            Midterm 2                  100 points

            Quizes                          50 points

            Final Exam                200 points

            Quizes will be given at random intervals during the quarter to assess your progress.

Exam Policy:

            Students are to bring calculators, pencils or pens and paper to each exam.  A one page (standard sized) 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 be based on progress towards the final answer, and the demonstration of understanding of the concept that is being tested.  Therefore, work must be shown in detail.  Remember, my job is to communicate to you the concepts so that you can learn them.  Your job in class or during an exam is to communicate to me how you would go about solving the problems.  The more you communicate, that is, show me with steps and detail, the better your chances for partial credit.  A simple answer, with no detail whatever, does not help me at all!

            You give me the communication and detail in your answers; and I will give you the best grade I can based on your communication and answer.

            Any student who cannot make it to an exam may elect to take the exam up to two days before the exam is scheduled.

Homework Policy:

            Homework is for Your benefit.  Homework is to be turned in at the end of each class on the date due.  Homework may be turned in late, but will be marked down appropriately.

            If a student has additional questions that student may see me after class and then turn in the homework.

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. Friday, Feb 28; Last day to drop the class with no penalty or mark on your record.

            3. Friday, Mar 7: Last day to drop the class and receive a grade of "W".

            4. After Mar 7, if you are enrolled, you will receive an A, B, C, D, F, or I (Incomplete, must be negotiated with the instructor and is only allowed under special circumstances).

            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:

            I have no office here at the college.  However, I am often available in the "common area" an hour or so before class; or you may call, email or see me before or after class to arrange to get together.

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 89 (TI-89).  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 homework assignment.

            Odd means every odd problem. EOO means "every other odd problem".

            Even Problems will be graded.  Odd problems will be checked for completion.

Date                Chapter Lecture             Homework Problems Due on the Class Date

Mon  1-6            Introductions & Review

                        4.1 Exponential Functions

Wed  1-8            4.2 Log Fns                   4.1            EOO: 1-51,    36, 44, 50,

                        4.3 Props of Logs

Mon  1-13 4.4 Exp & Log Eqns 4.2 EOO: 1-87, 50, 86, 106

                                                            4.3            EOO: 1-79     40, 62, 80

Wed  1-15            4.5 Modeling w/            4.4            EOO: 1-79     44, 52, 80

                        Exp & Log Fns

Wed  1-22            No Class

Mon  1-27            8.5 Systs of Inequals            4.5            EOO: 1-55     28, 30, 52

Wed  1-29            8.6 Lin Pgmng              8.5            EOO: 1-79     52, 64, 80

Date                Chapter Lecture             Homework Problems Due the Class Date

Mon  2-3 9.1 Matrix Systms 8.6 Odd:  1-33 12, 22, 34

Wed  2-5            9.3 Matrix Ops                9.1            EOO: 1-57     38, 46, 58

Mon  2-10            9.4 Matrix Eqns                 9.3            EOO: 1-57     30, 40, 42

                        9.5 Determinants   

Wed  2-12            2.2 Circles              9.4            EOO: 1-67     30, 66

                        10.1 Ellipse                9.5            EOO: 1-63     36, 50, 66

Mon  2-17            No Class

Wed  2-19            10.2 Hyperbola               2.2            Odd:  29-53   58, 72, 76

                        10.3 Parabola                       10.1            EOO: 1-63     46, 50, 64

Mon  2-24            11.1 Seqns & Sums            10.2            EOO: 1-63     42, 46, 48

                                                            10.3            EOO: 1-61     40, 46, 62

Mon 3-3            No Class

Wed 3-5            11.2 Arith Seqs            11.1            EOO: 1-85     48, 66, 88

                        11.3 Geom Seqs

Mon 3-10            11.4 Induction                      11.2            EOO: 1-69     22, 48, 68

                                                            11.3            EOO: 1-87     62, 66, 72

Wed 3-12            11.5 Binomail Thm            11.4            Odd:  1-33     28, 34

Mon 3-17            11.6 Perms & Combs             11.5            EOO: 1-67     40, 48

Wed 3-19            Review for Final

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 your materials ready when class starts.

            3.  Read each section before it is discussed in class.

            4.  Do ALL of the homework.  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.

            8.  Do not do homework in class.