MATH 103B

COLLEGE ALGEBRA

Mon, Wed, and Fri 9:45 to 10:55 AM

Room E 106

4 UNITS

Instructor:    Larry Green

Phone Numbers

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 of this guild 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 convers 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%

B 80 -- 89%

C 70 -- 79%

D 60 -- 69%

Homework: ......................................................150 points

Midterm 1: Jan. 31 (Chap. 5 and 6)..................250 points

Midterm 2: Feb. 26 (Chap. 10) .......................250 points

Final Exam: March 26, 9:00 to 11:00 AM..........350 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 a student misses a Midterm exam, then the final exam will be weighted 60 percent of the total grade provided the student completes a (very long) make up assignment that will be given upon the students return.

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, January 31.
  3. After January 31, you may drop the class and receive a grade of W until Friday, March 7.
  4. After March 7, if you are enrolled, you will receive one of the following grades:
  5. A, B, C, D, F or
  6. 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, Wednesday & Friday ........... 11:00 to 12:00

Tuesday & Thursday ........................... 9:30 to 10:30

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.

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS AND EXAMS

Date /Section Due /Problem Numbers

Jan. 6 /Introductions

Jan.8 /5.1 /1,4,13,18,23,28,31,41,46,49,60

Jan. 10/ 5.2 /1,18,30,35,40,45,50,57,63,70,75,80,83

Jan. 13 /5.3 /1,6,11,18,19,26,29,32,47,50,53,56

Jan. 15/ 5.4 /1,6,10,15,20,25,30,35,40,45,50,57

Jan. 17/ 5.4 /59,62,65,67,68,69,70,71,74

Jan. 20 /Happy Birthday to Martin Luther King Jr.

Jan. 22/ 6.1 /1,8,12,15,20,21,24,27,34,37,42,44

Jan. 24/ 6.2/ 1,14,21,28,29,38,39,40,41

Jan. 27/ 6.3/ 1,9,15,20,21,24,28,37,39,40,42,43

Jan. 29/ 6.4 /1,12,17,22,23,28,31,37,39,46

Jan. 31 Midterm I

Feb. 3 Return Midterm I

Feb. 5/ 10.1/ 1,8,19,33,36,38,41,44,45,53

Feb. 7 /10.2/ 1,4,7,10,13,16,17,20,23,26,30,33,36

Feb. 10 /10.2/ 39,42,45,48,51,54,57,62,65,67,70,71

Feb. 12/ 10.3 /1,6,11,17,22,25,29,34,39,46,55

Feb. 14 Happy Birthday to Abraham Lincoln

Feb. 17 Happy Birthday to George Washington

Date Section Due Problem Numbers

Feb. 19 Review and Relax

Feb. 21/ 10.4/ 1,8,13,20,25,30,35,40

Feb. 24 /10.4/ 45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52

Feb. 26 Midterm II

Feb. 28 Return Midterm II

Mar. 3 /11.1/ 1,4,10,15,21,26,31,32,33,38,42,48,53,55,60,65

Mar. 5 /11.2 /1,8,9,11,14,18,21,24,27

Mar. 7 /11.2/ 28,38,41,44,47,50,68

Mar. 10/ 11.3/ 1,6,10,15,17,26,27,38,43,53,59

Mar. 12/ 11.4/ 1,6,9,16,23,27,32,40,45,54,58,61

Mar. 14/ 11.5/ 1,9,14,19,24,29,36,47,48,49,59

Mar. 17/ 11.6/ 1,6,7,11,14,16,20,23,28,42,51,70

Mar. 19 Take Home Part of the Final is Due

Mar. 21 Special Review Assignment

Mar. 26 Comprehensive Final Exam 9:00 to 11:00 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.