INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA

Math 154-2 Winter, 2004

Monday & Wednesday 1:30 – 3:30

Room: A211 4 units

INSTRUCTOR: Jane Ellis

PHONE NUMBER: 541-4660, Extension 247

OFFICE: A204

E-MAIL: ELLIS@LTCC.EDU

REQUIRED TEXT: Elementary and Intermediate Algebra

By Mark Dugopolski

RECOMMENDED TEXT: Student Solution Manual

Prepared by Mark Dugopolski

CALCULATOR: You will need a scientific calculator for this course. It should have a log key and an exponent key. Graphing calculators are not allowed.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Welcome to the third class in the algebra sequence here at LTCC. In this course, you will use many skills that you learned in Math 152A/B (Beginning Algebra). We will continue our study of functions and quadratic equations including systems of quadratic equations. New topics will include inverses of functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, conic sections, and sequences and series.

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JANE’S COMMITMENT TO THIS CLASS:

· I will check the earlier part of my day at the door when I enter the classroom, and I will give this class 100% of my attention while we are meeting.

· I will come to class well prepared.

· I will be here on time.

· I will listen and seek to understand what is being said.

· I will not shortchange the students in this class by setting low standards.

· I will put 100% of my effort into being the best possible teacher for the students in this class.

PREREQUISITE: A grade of C or better in Math 152B or equivalent, or satisfactory score on Mathematics Assessment Test.

GRADING POLICY: MATH 154:

Method of Student Evaluation

Homework 100 points

Exam #1: Sections 1.1 – 1.8, 2.1 - 2.7 120 points

Exam #2: Sections 3.1 – 3.3, 4.1 – 4.6, 8.6, 5.1 – 5. 120 points

Quizzes* (Four at 20 points each) 80 points

Final (Covers entire course content) 150 points

*If you spend at least one hour a week (for a total of at least 10 hours) in the Gateway Math Center (room G4), you may add 6 points to your lowest quiz score.

Your letter grade will be based on your percentage of the 570 possible points.

A 90-100%

B 80-89%

C 70-79%

D 60-69%

F less than 60%

Make-up Policy: For quizzes there is no make-up, however if the absence is excused, you will receive the same percentage grade on the quiz as you earn on the exam, which covers the same material. For Chapter Exams and the Final, make-up is possible, but there is a 10% penalty if the absence is not excused. Homework will be accepted late with a penalty of 2 points for each day that it is late.

LEARNING DISABILITIES: If you have a learning disability, be sure to discuss your special needs with Jane. Learning disabilities will be accommodated.

REGISTRATION:

Ø You must register for this class at the Office of Admissions and Records.

Ø The last day to drop the class with no record is Friday, January 30.

Ø The last day to drop the class for a "W" grade is Friday, March 5.

Ø After March 5, 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.

OFFICE HOURS: My office is A204.

Monday ....................................... 12:30 – 1:30 (A204)

Tuesday.......................................... 3:00 – 4:00 (A204)

Wednesday..................................... 12:30 – 1:30 (A204)

Wednesday..................................... 4:00 – 5:00 (Gateway Math Center)

Thursday......................................... 6:00 – 7:00 (A204)

TUTORING: Tutoring is available in the Gateway Math Center in Room G4 in the portable buildings near the LAC and the Photography Lab. Tutoring hours are posted in your classroom.

HOW TO SUCCEED IN A MATH CLASS:

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.

8) Do some review every time you study math.

9) Be willing to ask questions.

10) Take notes.

11) Study in groups and find a study buddy.

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SCHEDULE

Date Section Topic

Jan. 5.............. Introductions, Discussion of Syllabus

10.3 Quadratic Functions and Their Graphs

10.4 More About Quadratic Equations

Jan. 7.......... 10.4 Finish section 10.4

10.5 Quadratic and Rational Inequalities

Turn in Homework #1 (Section 10.3)

Jan. 12............ Finish Chapter 10

11.1 Graphs of Functions & Relations

Jan. 14........ 11.2 Transformations of Graphs

Quiz #1 (Sections 10.3 – 10.5)

Turn in Homework #2 (Sections 10.4 & 10.5)

Jan. 19 MARTIN LUTHER KING HOLIDAY

Jan. 21........ 11.3 Combining Functions

11.4 Inverse Functions

Turn in Homework #3 (Sections 11.1 & 11.2)

Jan. 26........ 11.4 Inverse Functions (con’t)

12.1 Exponential Functions & Their Applications

Jan. 28........ 12.2 Logarithmic Functions & Their Applications

12.3 Properties of Logarithms

Quiz #2 (Sections 11.1 – 11.3)

Feb. 2......... 12.4 Solving Equations & Applications

Feb. 4 Review for Exam #1

Turn in Homework #4 (Sections 11.3, 11.4 & 12.1)

Feb. 9 Exam #1 (Sections 10.3 -10.5, 11.1 – 11.4, 12.1-12.4)

Turn in Homework #5 (Sections 12.2, 12.3 & 12.4)

Feb. 11....... 8.3 Solving Linear Equations in Three Variables

Schedule continued on next page

Schedule (continued)

Date Section Topic

Feb. 16 .......... PRESIDENT’S HOLIDAY

Feb. 18....... 13.3 The Circle

13.2 The Parabola

Feb. 23....... 13.2 Finish Section 13.2

13.4 The Ellipse and The Hyperbola

Feb. 25....... 13.5 Second-Degree Inequalities

13.1 Nonlinear Systems of Equations

Turn in Homework #6 (Sections 8.3 & 13.3)

Mar.1......... 14.1 Sequences

14.2 Series

Quiz #3 (Sections 8.3, 13.2, 13.3 & 13.4)

Mar. 3........ 14.2 Finish Section 14.2

14.3 Arithmetic Sequences and Series

Turn in Homework #7 (Sections 13.1, 13.2, 13.4 & 13.5)

Mar. 8........ 14.4 Geometric Sequences and Series

14.5 Binomial Theorem

Mar. 10 Review for Exam #2

Turn in Homework #8 (Sections 14.1, 14.2 & 14.3)

Mar. 15 Exam #3 (Sections 8.3, 13.1- 13.5 & 14.1 – 14.5)

Turn in Homework #9 (Sections 14.4 & 14.5)

Mar. 17 Review for Final Exam

Mar. 22 Cumulative Final Exam (2:00 – 3:50)

MATH 154 ASSIGNMENTS

TEXT: "Elementary and Intermediate Algebra” by Mark Dugopolski

INSTRUCTOR: JANE ELLIS

Each assignment is worth 10 points minus two points for each day the assignment is turned in late. Approximately half of the points are for trying all of the problems that are assigned. The remaining points are for doing correctly the even numbered problems printed in bold print.

“It is well to remind ourselves that anxiety signifies conflict, and so long as a conflict is going on, a constructive solution is possible.” Rollo May

SECTION PROBLEMS

10.3 Pages 549 – 552 #1-7, 11-35 every other odd, 39, 41

................. #10, 16, 24, 32, 40

10.4 Pages 559 & 560 #1-4, 5-29 every other odd,

................. 31, 39 – 45 odd, 53, 55 #10, 24, 34, 56

10.5 Pages 569 – 571 #1, 3, 4, 5-29 every other odd, ......

................. ................. 43, 45, 49, 61 #12, 22, 44

11.1 Pages 588 – 590 #1-6, 7, 11, 15-39 odd, 41-57 odd

................. #20, 32, 38, 44

11.2 Pages 597 – 600 #1-6, 7-51 every other odd

................. #40, 44, 52

11.3 Pages 607 & 608 #1-4, 5-61 every other odd, 69

................. #22, 44, 50

11.4................. Pages 617 - 619 #1-8, 9-23 odd, 31-67 every other odd

................. #34, 50, 58

12.1........... Pages 654- 656 #1-6, 7-27 every other odd, 29, 35, 37,

..... ........... 45-69 every other odd, 71, 75, 77 #30, 50, 72

12.2 Pages 662 & 663 #1-6, 7-17 odd, 19-43 every other odd,

................. 45-69 odd, 77, 79 #10, 16, 28, 48, 78

12.3................. Pages 670 & 671 #1-6, 7-79 every other odd, 81, 85, 87

................. #28, 56, 66

12.4........... Pages 677 – 679 #1, 2, 3-29 odd, 31, 33, 37, 39,45, 47,

................. 59, 61, 63 #12, 28, 60

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SECTION PROBLEMS

8.3 Pages 416 & 417 #1-7, 11, 13, 15, 17, 21, 31, 33

................. #8, 18, 32

13.2 Pages 703 – 705 #1-6, 7-17 odd, 25, 27, 33, 35, 45

................. #12, 28, 36

13.3 Pages 710 & 711 #1, 2, 3–27 every other odd, 31, 35,

................. 43, 45 #10, 26, 32

13.4 Pages 719 – 721 #1-8, 9-19 odd. 29-39 odd

................. #18, 32, 38

13.5 Pages 727 – 729 #1, 5, 9, 15-23 odd, 31, 33, 35

................. #10, 18, 36

13.1 Pages 695 - 697 #1-5, 7, 9, 13-25 odd, 41

................. #14, 22, 42

14.1 Pages 745 & 746 #1-4, 5–25 every other odd, 27, 31, 33,

................. 35, 39 #8, 22, 34

14.2 Pages 750 & 751 #1-4, 5–41 every other odd, 49

................. #8, 18, 36

14.3 Pages 755 – 756 #1-4, 5-57 every other odd

................. #12, 34, 46

14.4 Pages 764 & 765 #1-6, 7–51 every other odd, 57

................. #14, 28, 34

14.5 Page 771 #1-4, 5, 9, 13, 15, 19, 21, 27, 29, 31

................. #14, 20, 32