Math 154 – 1 Intermediate Algebra                             4 Units

*Math 185 Supplement to Math 154                            1 Unit

Spring 2007                                                                           

Instructor:  Bic Ha Olson                                                        Office:  A204 

Meeting Times:  Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 11:00 – 12:07 PM &

                        Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 12:08 – 12:25 PM

Meeting Place:  Room E106      

Email:  Olson@ltcc.edu                                                           Phone: 541-4660 Ext. 368

LTCC homepage:  http://www.ltcc.edu

Office Hours:             Monday:         4:00 – 5:00 PM  @ GMC (G4)

                                    Tuesday:         5:00 – 6:00 PM  @ Office: A204

                                    Wednesday:  12:30 – 1:30 PM @ Office: A204

                                                            4:00 – 4:30 PM @ Office: A204

                                    Thursday:       4:30 – 6:00 PM @ Office: A204

                                    Or By Appointment

The best way to contact me is to call my college extension, 541-4660 EXT 368.  If I am not in my office, please leave me a message with your name and phone number. 

 

Required Text:  Elementary and Intermediate Algebra 2nd Edition by Mark Dugopolski

 

Optional Text:  Student Manual for Elementary and Intermediate Algebra by Mark Dugopolski

 

Calculator:  A scientific calculator is required for this course.  Graphing calculators will not be allowed on quizzes and exams.

Course Description: MAT 154 is a continuation of MAT 152B and covers functions and inverses, exponential and logarithmic functions, sequences and series, conic sections, quadratic equations, and systems of quadratic equations.  MAT 185 allows for an additional hour each week of instructional time and is specifically designed for students who are nervous about math and/or find math difficult to master.

Both MAT 154 and MAT 185 must be taken concurrently.

Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in MAT 152B or equivalent or appropriate skills demonstrated through the Math assessment process.

As a Courtesy to everyone in class, please turn off your cell phones.  Thank you.

 


 

Course Objectives:

The successful student will:

1)      become less anxious about mathematics;

2)      improve their study skills in mathematics;

3)      exhibit a proficiency in the topics covered in the course;

4)      engage in logical and critical thinking;

5)      read technical information; and

6)      demonstrate the solution to problems by translating written language into mathematical statements, interpreting information, sketching relevant diagrams, analyzing given information, formulating appropriate mathematical statements, and checking and verifying results.

Students with disabilities should identify themselves to me within the first two weeks of class in order to utilize accommodations.

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 DRC to discuss this during the first week of the quarter so that appropriate arrangements can be made. 

 

Course materials available in alternate format. 

 

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 and take notes.

3.  Do all the homework

4.  Do some math every day.

5.  Start preparing for exams at least one week in advance.

6.  Ask questions, especially if you don’t understand a concept.

7.  Take advantage of tutors and my office hours.

8.  Study in groups and do your homework with a classmate.

The Gateway Math Center has free tutoring for all registered students.  Please Log In and Out so that the facility gets the funds it needs.

 

 

There is a math tutor specifically for Math 152A/B & 154 students in the GMC.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday & Thursday from 4 – 6 PM.

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, April 13, 2007 is the last day for refunds.

Friday, April 27, 2007 is the last day to drop with no record.

Friday, June 1, 2007 is the last day to withdraw with a “W” grade.

 

 

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 (.625 x 240)                       150 points

                        4 Quizzes (30 points each)                   120 points

                        3 Exams (150 each)                              450 points

                        Comprehensive Final Exam:   200 points

                        Total                                                     920 points

 

Homework is turned in weekly on Fridays.  Their due dates are listed on the lecture schedule.  These problems are considered late if they are not turned in by 1:30 PM the day they are due.  If you will be absent, either turn in the homework early or have someone turn in the homework assignment for you. Late homework that is turned in within one week receives half credit.  Homework turned in after one week receives no credit.  Each homework section is graded 5 points for completeness, and 5 points for the correct even problems.

 

Quizzes:  The lowest quiz score will be dropped so there are no make-up quizzes.    

I give 5 quizzes but only 4 are counted. 

 

Midterm Exams:  You must notify me before an exam if you will miss the exam (541-4660 EXT 368).  Exams must be made up within 3 school days after the scheduled date, with a penalty of 10%.  You may take an exam up to 3 school days before the scheduled date without penalty.  Arrangements must be made with me one week in advance.

 

If you have turned in every Homework assignment with no more than two (2) late, you may drop your lowest Exam. 

 

Academic Integrity:

Homework may be done in groups with other students or with the help of the instructor or tutors, but each student must turn in their own work. 

Quizzes and Exams must be done by the student alone. 

Any Student who violates this rule will receive a zero on the Quiz or Exam.

A second offense will result in failing the course.


 

Math 185 is taken Credit */ No Credit

* To receive Credit for this 1 unit course there are two options.

Option 1:  Pick one book from the following list and read the appropriate chapters. 

1. Managing the Mean Math Blues, by Cheryl Ooten, Chapters 16 & 17.

2. Conquering Math Anxiety, by Cynthia Arem, Chapters 9 & 10.

3. Overcoming Math Anxiety, by Randy Davidson & Ellen Levitov, Chapters 5, 8, 10

Write a two-page paper about what you have learned and/or how you will use the information.  You may include your experiences in this math class or previous math classes. These books are available on reserve in the library.

 

Option 2:  Attend an approved event during Multicultural Week, May 14 – 18.  Write a two-page paper about the event and what you learned and/or felt about the activity. 

 

All Papers are due by May 30.

Tentative Lecture Schedule

April

Date    Section                                                Topic                           Assignments due       

2          10.1, 10.2                    Introductions, Review of Quadratic Equations

4          10.3                             Graphs of Quadratic Functions

6          10.4                             More on Quadratic Equations   HW 1: 10.1 – 10.3

9          10.5                             Quadratic & Rational Inequalities

11        11.1                             Functions and Relations

13       Quiz 1 (10.2 – 10.5)      Flex Day                                             HW 2: 10.4 & 10.5.              

16        11.2                             Graphs of Functions and Relations

18        11.3                             Transformations of Graphs

20        11.6                             Combining Functions, Review   HW 3: 11.1 – 11.3

23       Exam 1 (10.1 – 10.5, 11.1 – 11.3)                  

25        11.7                             Inverse Functions

27        12.1                             Exponential Functions               HW 4: 11.6 & 11.7

30        12.2                             Logarithmic Functions


 

May     

Date    Section                                                Topic               Assignments due         

2         12.3                             Properties of Logarithms

4          Quiz 2 (11.6, 11.7, 12.1, 12.2)        Flex Day HW 5 12.1 & 12.2

7         12.4                             Exponential and Logarithmic Equations

9          7.3                               Systems of Linear Equations

11        Review Exam 2                                                            HW 6:  12.3, 12.4, 7.3

14        Exam 2 (11.6, 11.7, 12.1 – 12.4, 7.3)                      

16        13.1                             Nonlinear Systems of Equations,

18        13.2                             Parabolas                                 HW 7:  13.1   

21        13.3                             Circles           

23        Quiz 3 (13.1 – 13.3)        Flex Day     

25        13.4                             Ellipses and Hyperbolas            HW 8:  13.2 & 13.3

28        NO SCHOOL             MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY

30        14.1                             Sequences                                Paper Due for MAT 185          

 

June

1          14.2                             Series                                       HW 9: 13.4 &14.1

4         14.3                             Arithmetic Sequences and Series     

6         Quiz 4 (13.4, 14.1, 14.2)          Review Exam 3                                   

8          Exam 3 (13.1 – 13.4, 14.1 – 14.3)                              HW 10:  14.2 & 14.3

11        14.4                             Geometric Sequences and Series

13        14.5                             Binomial Expansions

15        Quiz 5 (14.4, 14.5)     Review for Final                        HW 11:  14.4 & 14.5

18        Final Exam                 Note Early Time:  10:00 – 11:50 AM

 

The following is a list of all homework assignments for this course. Their due dates are in the schedule. 

Section

Math 154 Homework Assignment

10.1

7, 13, 14, 43, 51, 61, 69, 70, 79, 89.

10.2

11, 19, 20, 29, 49, 51, 61, 62, 79.

10.3

5, 7, 19, 25, 36, 37, 41, 42, 47, 57, 65.

10.4

7, 11, 19, 22, 28, 33, 34, 43, 44, 47, 57,74, 87.

10.5

7, 9, 14, 17, 19, 29, 30, 35, 39, 47, 65, 75.

11.1

3, 5, 9, 15, 29, 37, 45, 53, 69 -74, 87 - 93, 97,101.

11.2

13, 25, 26, 33, 37, 39, 41, 43, 49, 54, 55, 59.

11.3

9, 19, 25, 27, 33, 36, 39, 41, 49, 55-62, 63, 65, 67.

11.6

5, 7, 13, 25, 27, 29, 41, 42, 43, 49, 53, 58, 59, 63.

11.7

17-20, 23, 22, 27, 33, 38, 41, 45, 49, 55, 57, 58, 63, 67, 69.

12.1

7, 11, 15, 21, 23, 27, 30, 31, 33, 43, 46, 47, 57, 61, 63, 67, 75, 83, 89,93.

12.2

7, 9, 13, 17, 21, 25, 35, 39, 41- 44, 49, 53, 56, 65, 67, 73, 77-80, 88, 93, 95.

12.3

13, 15, 16, 17, 25, 29, 30, 33, 37-44, 47, 51, 59, 65, 68, 75, 78, 79.

12.4

5, 6, 13, 17, 18, 21, 25, 28, 29, 33, 35, 39 - 42, 47, 55, 65, 67, 75, 83, 87

7.3

9, 14, 15, 17, 22, 27, 29, 35, 43, 47, 53.

13.1

6, 7, 9, 14, 17, 19, 21, 27, 31, 35, 39, 55.

13.2

1, 3, 9, 10, 13, 57, 59, 60, 61, 67, 69.

13.3

1, 4, 7, 11, 13, 15, 19, 25, 27, 30, 31, 34, 35, 41, 43, 47.

13.4

1, 6, 11, 14, 17, 20, 21, 23, 26, 31,37, 43, 47, 49, 51, 57, 61, 65

14.1

5, 11, 19, 23, 24, 27, 29, 31, 35, 37, 38, 39, 41.

14.2

5, 9, 13, 15, 19, 21, 24, 26, 31, 35, 39, 41, 46, 49.

14.3

1, 9, 13, 15, 17, 23, 26, 29, 33, 35, 37, 40, 45, 48, 53, 57, 59.

14.4

1, 7, 9, 15, 16, 19, 21, 27, 28, 31, 33, 37, 43, 45, 51, 55.

14.5

3, 7 - 9, 13, 19, 20, 25, 33, 34, 35, 37.