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Intermediate Algebra Math 154-2 Spring 2008 4 units INSTRUCTOR: Cindy Littell PHONE NUMBER: 541-4660, Extension 447 (voicemail only) E-MAIL: littell@ltcc.edu MEETING TIMES: Tuesdays & Thursdays: 10a-11:50a MEETING PLACE: Room A211 REQUIRED TEXT: Elementary and Intermediate Algebra, Second Edition, By Mark Dugopolski Course Description: MAT 154 is a continuation of MAT 152B and covers functions and inverses, exponential and logarithmic functions, sequences and series, and conic sections, quadratic equations, and systems of quadratic equations. Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in Math 152B 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 DRC to discuss this during the first week of the quarter so that appropriate arrangements can be made. They only test and accept new students into the program during the first two weeks of each quarter, so don’t put it off. The Math Success Center (within A201) has free tutoring for all registered students. Please Log In and Out so that the facility gets the funds it needs to continue this free service.
As a Courtesy to everyone in class, please turn off your cell phones. Thank you. How to succeed in a Math class: 1. Come to every class meeting. 2. Arrive early, be prepared, and take notes. 3. Ask questions, especially if you don’t understand a concept. 4. Do more than just the homework problems. 5. Take advantage of the free tutoring service in the GMC and my hours as your academic coach. 6. Study in groups and do your homework with a classmate. 7. Start preparing for exams at least one week in advance. 8. Do some math every day.
Dropping: In this class, it is your responsibility to drop the class in order to avoid an unwanted grade. For this, you must go to Admissions & Records. Friday, April 28, 2008 is the last day for refunds. Friday, May 2, 2008 is the last day to drop with no record or file C/NC. Friday, May 23, 2008 is the last day to withdraw with a “W” grade.
Student Outcomes
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 & Quizzes 170 points 3 Midterm Exams 450 points Comprehensive Final Exam: 240 points Total 860 points Quizzes: There are no make-up quizzes. All quizzes are given during the first 5 minutes of class. They will consist of a one point problem from the homework and a one point problem from the reading for the lecture that day. Please be on time. Midterm Exams: Midterms are to be taken on the date scheduled unless you have a medical emergency. In such an event, please notify me by email as soon as possible to make arrangements. If you are unable to take the exams at the scheduled time, you will need to email me a request stating why you need to take the exam early and asking for arrangements to take it early. Calculators are not allowed during testing. Please practice the homework without them as factoring, multiplying, and dividing of fractions and decimals are part of what is being tested. The Comprehensive Final Exam is on Tuesday, June 24, 2008: 11a-12:50p. 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 withdrawal, failing the course, or academic expulsion.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE Date Section Topic Apr. 8 10.3 Graphs of Quadratic Functions 10.3 Exercises: pages 645-648, #1-6 all, 9-66 x 3 Apr. 10 10.4 More on Quadratic Equations 10.4 Exercises: pages 656-657, #1-4 all, 9-87 x 3 Apr. 15 10.5 Quadratic & Rational Inequalities 10.5 Exercises: pages 668-671, #1-4 all, 6-78 x 3, 85,87 Apr. 17 11.1,11.2 Graphs of Functions and Relations 11.1 Exercises: pages 692-694, #3-108 x 3 11.2 Exercises: pages 701-705, #1-6 all, 9-66 x 3 Apr. 22 11.3 Transformations of Graphs 11.3 Exercises: pages 713-716, #1-6 all, 9-60 x 3 Apr. 24 11.6 Combining Functions 11.6 Exercises: pages 744-746, #1-4 all, 6-84 x 3 Apr. 29 11.7 Inverse Functions Review for Midterm #1 11.7 Exercises: pages 754-757, # 1-8 all, 9-84 x 3 May 1 Midterm #1 May 6 12.1 Exponential Functions 12.1 Exercises: pages 784-787, #1-6 all, 9-21 x 3, 26, 27-81 x 3, 83, 87, 89, 91, 93 May 8 12.2 Logarithmic Functions 12.2 Exercises: pages 795-797, #1-6 all, 9-39 x 3, 45-93 x 3 May 13 12.3 Properties of Logarithms 12.3 Exercises: pages 804-805, #1-6 all, 9-96 x 3, 97 May 15 12.4 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations 12.4 Exercises: pages 812-814, #1-2 all, 3-78 x 3, 79-85 odd May 20 13.2 Parabolas 13.2 Exercises: pages 842-846, #1-6 all, 15-21 x 3 vertex only, 33-39 x 3 vertex & axis of symmetry only, 42-48 x 3 vertex, axis of symmetry & direction, 51-63 x 3, 67, 72, 74, 75-79 odd May 22 13.3 Circles 13.4 Ellipses and Hyperbolas 13.3 Exercises: pages 850-852, #1-2 all, 3-57 x 3 13.4 Exercises: pages 862-866, #1-8 all, 9-66 x 3 Date Section Topic May 27 13.1 Systems of Nonlinear Equations 13.5 Second Degree Inequalities Review for Midterm #2 13.1 Exercises: pages 832-833, #1-4 all, 6-12 x 3, 14, 15-42 x 3 13.5 Exercises: pages 870-872, #3-45 x 3 May 29 Midterm #2
Jun. 3 7.3 Systems of Linear Equations with 3 Variables 7.3 Exercises: pages 468-471, #1-6 all, 9-36 x 3, 42-54 x 3 Jun. 5 14.1 Sequences 14.2 Series 14.1 Exercises: pages 892-894, #1-4 all, 6-45 x 3 14.2 Exercises: pages 898-899, #1-4 all, 6-54 x 3 Jun. 10 14.3 Arithmetic Sequences and Series 14.4 Geometric Sequences and Series 14.3 Exercises: pages 903-905, #1-4 all, 6-60 x 3 14.4 Exercises: pages 912-914, #1-6 all, 9-57 x 3 Jun. 12 14.5 Pascal’s Triangle and The Binomial Theorem Review for Midterm #3 14.5 Exercises: pages 919-920, #1-4 all, 9-39 x 3 Jun. 17 Midterm #3 Jun. 19 Review for Final Jun. 24 Final Exam: 11a-12:50p
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