Math 103A – 2 College Algebra (Part I) 4 Units Fall 2006

Meeting Times: Tuesday & Thursday 6:00 – 7:50 PM Meeting Place: Room E106

Instructor: Charlie Lincoln

Email: c.lincoln@sbcglobal.net Phone: 577-0414

Office Hours: Thursdays 5:00 - 6:00 in the Mezzanine or By Appointment

Required Text: Precalculus 4^th Edition by Sullivan & Sullivan III,

Check out the Solutions manual for this course before purchasing it to see if the book meets your needs.

Course Description: This course is an in-depth study of functions. We will study linear, quadratic and higher order polynomials, rational functions, zeros of polynomial functions and their theorems. We will analyze functions’ algebraic and geometric properties. Special emphasis will be placed on application problems and the use of graphing calculators. I will be demonstrating on a Texas Instrument 89 (TI 89) graphing calculator. You may rent a TI-89 from the college with a deposit and fee per quarter. Parts of the testing do not allow graphing calculators. Please talk to me if you have any questions.

Course Objectives: Students will be able to:
1. exhibit a proficiency in the topics covered in the course;
2. engage in logical and critical thinking;
3. read technical information; and
4. demonstrate the solution to problems by translating written language into mathematical statements, interpreting information, sketching relevant diagrams, analyzing given information, formulating appropriate math statements, and checking and verifying results.

Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in Math 154, or equivalent or appropriate skills demonstrated through the Math Assessment process.

Students with disabilities must identify themselves to me within the first two weeks of class.

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities: Students requiring accommodations for a certain disability that may affect class performance are requested to schedule with a staff member at the Disability Resource Center to discuss this during the first week of the quarter so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

* Course materials available in alternate format.

Grading: Your class letter grade will be based on the usual grading scale:

A: 90% and above, B: 80-89%, C: 70-79%, D: 60-69%, F: 59% and under.

Homework 100 pts.

4 Quizzes 100 pts.

Midterm Exam 1 100 pts.

Midterm Exam 2 100 pts.

Comprehensive Final Exam 100 pts.

Total 500 pts

Homework: The homework assignments to be turned in for credit are due in class weekly. They are found in the lecture schedule following each section. Each homework assignment is due in class and is considered late if it is not turned in. If you will be absent, either turn in the homework assignment early or have someone turn in the homework assignment for you. Late homework that is turned in within one week of the due date receives reduced credit. Homework turned in after this receives no credit. Your work must support your answers.

Quizzes: There are no make-up quizzes. I give five quizzes but only four are counted so your lowest quiz score will be dropped.

Midterm Exams: You must notify me before an exam if you will miss the exam (577-0414). Exams must be made up within 3 school days after the scheduled date. You may take an exam up to 3 school days before the scheduled date. Arrangements must be made with me one week in advance.

Parts of the testing (quizzes, midterms and final exam) may have problems that do not allow for graphing calculators. I will tell you when these will occur.

Please come see me if you do not understand these policies.

In this class, it is your responsibility to drop the class in order to avoid an unwanted grade. You must go to Admissions & Records.

Friday, September 29, 2006 is the last day for refunds.

Friday, October 13, 2006 is the last day to drop with no record.

Friday, November 17, 2006 is the last day to withdraw with a “W” grade.

Each homework section is worth 10 points.

Tentative Lecture Schedule Math 103A – 2

Date Topic Section

Sept 19 Syllabus, Rectangular Coordinates, Graphing Utilities 1.1

1.1 HW Pages 8 – 10. #14, 34, 43, 50, 58, 67, 69, 73, 77, 81.

Graphing Equations in Two Variables 1.2

1.2 HW Pages 22 – 23. #14, 22, 27, 37, 41, 52, 56, 69.

HW 1 (Section 1.1 and 1.2) are due Thursday, Sept 21.

Sept 21 Solving Equations in One Variable 1.3

1.3 HW Pages 26 – 27. #6, 8, 17, 22, 28, 34, 36..

Lines and Slope 1.4

1.4 HW Pages 40 – 43. #12, 24, 26, 34, 42, 79, 86, 109.

Sept 26 Circles 1.5

1.5 HW Pages 49 – 51. #8, 10, 26, 34, 45.

HW 2 (Sections 1.3, 1.4) are due Thursday, Sept 28.

Sept 28 Quiz 1 (1.1 – 1.4)

Functions 2.1

2.1 HW Pages 68 – 70. #30, 32, 33, 44, 45, 50, 59, 64, 74, 85.

Oct 3 The Graph of a Function 2.2

2.2 HW Pages 75 – 79. #12, 20, 24, 28, 30.

Properties of Functions 2.3

2.3 HW Pages 88 – 93. #21, 28, 34, 42, 45, 63.

HW 3 Sections 1.5, 2.1 are due Thursday, Oct 5.

Oct 5 Quiz 2 (1.5 – 2.1)

Linear Functions and Models 2.4

2.4 HW Pages 101 – 107. #19, 25, 33, 41, 48, 52.

HW 4 Sections 2.2, 2.3 are due Tuesday, Oct 10.

Oct 10 Review Midterm Exam 1

Oct 12 Midterm Exam 1 (Chapter 1, Sections 2.1, 2.2, 2.3)

Oct 17 Library of Functions, Piecewise-defined Functions 2.5

2.5 HW Pages 114 – 117. #21, 24, 28, 30, 34, 35, 37, 45.

HW 5 Section 2.4 is due Thursday, Oct 19.

Oct 19 Graphing Techniques, Transformations 2.6

2.6 HW Pages 126 – 130. #27, 28, 39, 54, 69a-c, 81.

Oct 24 Mathematical Models: Constructing Functions 2.7

2.7 HW Pages 134 – 138. #7, 12, 17, 26, 30, 31.

HW 6 Sections 2.5, 2.6 are due Thursday, Oct 26.

Oct 26 Quiz 3 (2.4 – 2.6), Quadratic Functions and Models 3.1

3.1 HW Pages 163 – 169. #18, 27, 32, 45, 49, 64, 73, 77, 82.

Oct 31 Polynomial Functions and Models 3.2

3.2 HW Pages 182 – 186. #10, 14, 20, 27, 40, 59, 65, 66.

Properties of Rational Functions 3.3

3.3 HW Page 195-197. #12, 13, 14, 16, 23, 39, 45, 47.

HW 7 Sections 2.7, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 are due Thursday, Nov 2.

Nov 2 Quiz 4 (2.7, 3.1, 3.2)

Graphs of Rational Functions, Variation 3.4

3.4 HW Pages 207 – 211. #16, 25, 29, 40, 43, 45a-d, 46, 51.

Nov 7 Polynomial Division, Synthetic Division A.4

A.4 HW Page 983. #4, 5, 10, 13, 25, 28, 31, 32, 40.

Polynomial Inequalities 3.5

3.5 HW Pages 224 – 225. #12, 13, 14, 16, 23, 26, 39, 45, 47.

HW 8 Section 3.4, A-4 , 3.5 are due Thursday, Nov 9.

Nov 9 Real Zeros of a Polynomial Function 3.6

3.6 HW Pages 231 – 232. #8, 20, 39, 49, 59, 63, 65, 66.

Nov 14 Review Midterm Exam 2 (Sections 2.4 – 2.6, Sections 3.1 – 3.5, A.4)

Nov 16 Midterm Exam 2 (Sections 2.4 – 2.6, Sections 3.1 – 3.5, A.4 )

Nov 21 Complex Zeros, The Fundamental Theorem of Algebra 3.7

3.7 HW Pages 237 – 238. #8, 14, 21, 22, 25, 27, 29, 30, 35.

HW 9 Sections 3.6, 3.7 are due Tuesday, Nov 28.

Nov 23 Thanksgiving Holiday

Nov 28 The Real Zeros of a Polynomial Function 3.7

3.7 HW Pages 237 – 239. #8, 19, 20, 25, 30, 47, 53, 60, 74.

HW 10 Section 3.6, 3.7 are due Thursday, Nov 30.

Nov 30 Quiz 5 (Sections 3.6, 3.7),

Review Comprehensive Final Exam

Dec 5 Comprehensive Final Exam 6:00 – 7:50 PM