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Mathematics
154-3 Syllabus
Winter 2005 Instructor:
Daniel Arce. Ext
#536 Lecture:
Tuesday & Thursday 6:00 - 7:50 PM Textbook:
Elementary and Intermediate Algebra
by Mark Dugopolsky.
Course: This course is a thorough continuation of
MAT152A and MAT152B. Most of the
topics which you learned in previous classes will be revisited and expanded
upon. I urge you to review the
relevant material before you embark on new concepts.
It will save you quite a bit of time and heartache. The course will begin with Quadratic
Equations, Inequalities and related applications. We will then jump in with both feet into Functions.
Function Notation, Graphing of Functions. Transformation
and Modification of graphs
and Combination and Reversal
of Functions. We will study Logarithmic and Exponential
Functions which are really flip sides of the same coin. We will study Systems of Equations,
Linear and Non-Linear. We will study Conic Sections:
Circles, Ellipses, Parabolas and Hyperbolas. We will finish the course with Sequences
and Series and the Binomial Theorem. Throughout the whole class we will examine
some the practical applications of our new found knowledge... aka Word
Problems. Notice how despite some of the words
having little meaning to you now, you can get a sense of things to come. By now most of you know that there is no
'Royal Road to Mathematics'. It is only learned through hard and consistent
work. You also know by now that even the most intimidating concepts can be
learned and then mastered by anyone who puts in the time. Do Not fall behind. Most of the concepts we will study are based on previously
learned material. Unless you are
clear on previous lessons, you will find it almost impossible to learn the new
material. If you see yourself falling behind, let me know. I will help you catch
up. So please KEEP UP WITH THE
COURSE. Missing a single day of math has been
known to be fatal. It is important that you are always
willing to interrupt class with questions.
Even if your questions have to do with previous classes. We will all appreciate it. Stupid qustions do exist, but never about
math. Course
Objective: The
successful student will: Homework: I
will collect homework at the end of every section. You may turn it in late.
It is worth 10% of your grade. Know
that doing homework is the way to learn math.
There is simply no way to do well and not do the homework.
The homework assigned is what I consider the bare minimum.
I encourage you to work out and turn in more problems than assigned. Tests
and Quizzes: We
will have a weekly quiz which count for 40%
of your grade. We will have a
single Midterm and a Final. I
will allow you to make up quizzes if you let me know before the quiz
date. If
you do the homework and understand it, you should have no trouble with the
quizzes. The
lowest individual quiz grade will be dropped. If
you have a learning disability or would simply like to take longer taking your
quizes and tests, let me know. We will make arrangements. Grading: Quizzes:
120 points.
270 points and above
A Homework:
30 points.
240-269 points
B Midterm:
50 points.
210-239 points
C Final:
100 points.
180-209 points
D
below 180
F Most
of your Quizzes and Tests will include extra credit points. Tutoring: You
should know that this course, as well as any other math course, is quite labor
intensive. This is especially so if
you have not had the previous quarter of Algebra or if it has been more than a
few months since your last math class. You
will quickly find that you need to study more than you ever expected just to
keep up. If
you find yourself behind or do not understand some of the references made during
lecture please come talk to me. You will see that many times a simple
misunderstanding will make it seem like you do not understand a thing. I
will always be willing to make time for tutoring.
Teaching Mathematics is my idea of time well spent so never hesitate to
ask me for individual help. We can
make an appointment or have a regular schedule. There
are also many other fine Math tutors with set hours and free of charge; what
more could you ask for ? I will
make their schedules available soon. Many
times it helps to hear concepts explained by different sources so please make
them feel useful. Never
hesitate to ask for help when it comes to Math and Science. Registration: You
must be registered for this class by January 7 After
January 7 you will need my signature to register until January 14. Last
day to drop the class without record is January 28. Last
day to drop with a W is March 4. Our
Final is scheduled for Tuesday March 22 @ 6:00 PM. SCHEDULE Jan.
4, 6.............. Introductions, Discussion of Syllabus
10.3 Quadratic Functions and Their Graphs
1,4,7,10,13,16,19,22,25,28,31,34,37,40,41,43,45
10.4 More About Quadratic Equations
1,2,5,10,15,20,23,28,33,38,41,46,51,55,58,60
Jan.
11, 13........10.5 Inequalities
4,9,14,19,26,31,36,43,50,61,64
11.1 Graphs of Functions & Relations
1,5,6,11,16,21,26,31,36,41,46,51,56,61,66
6,11,16,21,26,31,36,41,46,51,56,61,66
Jan. 18, 20........ ..11.3
Combining Functions
5,10,15,20,25,30,35,40,45,50,55,60,65,70
11.4 Inverse Functions
1,2,3,8,10,13,18,23,28,33,38,43,48,53,58,63,68,73
Jan.
25, 27...... 12.1 Exponential
Functions & Their Applications
1,2,5,6,7,12,17,22,27,32,37,42,47,52,57,62,67,72,76,77,82
12.2 Logarithmic Functions & Their Applications
1,4,6,11,16,21,26,31,36,41,46,51,56,61,66,71,77,82,86,88 Feb.
1, 3.........12.3 Properties of Logarithms
1,2,3,8,13,18,23,28,33,38,43,48,53,58,63,68,73,78,83,88,93,98
12.4 Solving Equations &
Applications
1,2,3,8,13,18,23,28,33,38,43,48,53,58,59,62,66,67,70
Feb. 8, 10.......
MIDTERM
8.3 Solving Linear Equations in Three Variables
5,6,7,10,13,16,19,22,25,28,31,33,34,36,37,39
13.1 Non-Linear Systems.
4,7,10,13,16,19,22,25,28,31,34,37,41,44,47,48Feb. 15, 16....... 13.2 The
Parabola
4,7,10,13,16,19,22,27,32,37,43,48
13.3 The Circle
1,2,5,8,11,14,17,20,23,26,29,32,35,38,41,44,47,50,53,57,58 Feb.
22. 24 ......13.4 The Ellipse and The Hyperbola
2,4,5,8,11,14,17,20,23,26,29,32,35,38,41,44,47,50,53,54
14.1 Sequences
1,2,3,4,5,8,11,14,17,20,23,26,29,32,35,39,42,45,47,48
Mar.1, 3.......
14.2 Series
2,3,5,8,11,14,17,20,23,26,29,32,35,38,41,44,47,49,50,51,52
14.3
Arithmetic Sequences and Series
2,4,7,10,13,16,19,22,25,28,31,34,37,40,43,46,49,52,55,58
Mar.
8, 10 ........ 14.4 Geometric Sequences and Series
2,4,6,7,12,17,22,27,32,37,42,47,52,57,58,59,61 Mar.
15, 17...... 14.5 Binomial Theorem
1,2,3,4,5,6,9,12,15,18,21,24,27,30,33,36,39
Catch-Up Mar.
22
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