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MATH 154 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA
Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 to 11:50 AM Room E 106 4 UNITS
Instructor Larry Green
Phone Numbers Office: 541-4660 Extension 341 Home: 544-5486 (Not after 10:00 PM)
Internet e-mail:...greenl@ltcc.edu WWW: http://www.ltcc.edu/programs/math
Required Text Understanding Algebra For College Students by Hirsch and Goodman
Recommended Text Understanding Intermediate Algebra and Understanding Algebra For College Students by Hirsch and Goodman
Course description This course is an introduction to the definition of a function and its inverse, exponential and logarithmic functions, sequences and series and conic sections. Quadratic equations and systems of quadratic equations will be solved.
Prerequisite A grade of C or better in Math 152B within the last two years or an equivalent class, or 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 Quiz 1: Jan 15 8.1-8.5.................50 points Midterm 1: Jan 29 Chapter 8,9.............150 points Quiz 2: Feb 10 10.1,10.4,11.1...........50 points Midterm 2: Feb 17 Chapter 10,11..........150 points Quiz 3: Mar 3 12.1-12.5...................50 points Midterm 3: Mar 17 Chapter 12,13........150 points Final Exam: Mar 24, 10:00 to 11:50 AM.250 points
Exam Policy Students are to bring calculators, pencils or pens, and paper to each 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.
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 30.
3. After January 30, you may drop the class and receive a grade of W until Friday, March 6.
4. After March 6, 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 Monday, Wednesday, and Friday ........11:00 to 12:00 Tuesday and Thursday........................12:00 to 1:00
CALCULATORS: A scientific calculator is required for this class. There are a variety of such calculators on the market. If you plan to enroll in Math 103A in the future, it is recommended that you purchase a Texas Instruments-85 calculator. Any calculator except for the TI 92 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 and/or exam
Due Date Topic Section Problem Numbers 1-6 Introductions
1-8 Factoring 8.1 1,20,25,35,45,54,62 Complete The Square 8.2 1,8,15,22,29 Quadratic Formula 8.3 1,4,9,18,27,30,44,62
1-13 Applications 8.4 1,4,7,...,50 (every third);55,56 Red to Quad Form 8.5 1,4,7,...,58;71,73
1-15 Inequalities 8.6 1,4,7,...,49;51,53 Circles and Distance 9.1 1,4,7,...,58,;73,75 Quiz I
1-20 Parabolas 9.2 1,4,7,...,58
1-22 Ellipses 9.3 1,4,7,...,40;41,42,45 Hyperbolas 9.4 1,4,7,...,25
1-27 Identifying Conics 9.5 1,4,7,...,34
1-29 Midterm I
2-3 3X3 Linear Systems 10.1 1,4,7,...,34;35,37
2-5 Nonlinear Systems 10.4 1,4,7,...,49;51 Relations & Functions 11.1 1,4,7,...,67;68
2-10 Function Algebra 11.2 1,4,7,...,75;77,78,79 Types of Functions 11.3 1,4,7,...,58;63,65 Quiz 2
2-12 Inverses 11.4 1,4,7,...,,61;66
2-17 Midterm II Due Date Topic Section Problem Numbers
2-19 Exponentials 12.1 1,4,7,...,31;32,34,35,36
2-24 Logorithms 12.2 1,4,7,...,82;87,89 Properties of Logs 12.3 1,4,7,...,58;59
2-26 Log Bases 12.4 1,4,7,...,43 Exp & Log Equations 12.5 1,4,7,...,46
3-3 Applications 12.6 1,4,7,...,34 Quiz 3
3-5 Sequences 13.1 1,4,7,...,43
3-10 Series & Sigma 13.2 1,4,7,...,34 Arith. Seq. & Series 13.3 1,4,7,...,58
3-12 Geom. Seq. & Series 13.4 1,4,7,...,58 The Binomial Thm. 13.5 1,4,7,...,55
3-17 Midterm III
3-19 Review
3-24 Final Exam Tuesday 10:00 - 11:50 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.
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