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Intermediate Algebra Math 154A-2 Spring 2009 4 units INSTRUCTOR: Cindy Littell PHONE NUMBER: 541-4660, Extension 447 (voicemail only) E-MAIL: littell@ltcc.edu MEETING TIMES: Monday & Wednesday: 4:00-5:50p MEETING PLACE: Room E106 REQUIRED TEXT: Elementary and Intermediate Algebra, 4th Ed, by Elayn Martin-Gay Class webpage to log in: http://www.coursecompass.com Course Id for Homework: littell36307 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 17, 2009 is the last day for refunds. Friday, May 1, 2009 is the last day to drop with no record or file C/NC. Friday, May 22, 2009 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 100 points Quizzes 140 points 3 Midterm Exams 450 points Comprehensive Final Exam: 240 points Total 930 points Quizzes: There are no make-up quizzes. All quizzes are given during the first 5 minutes of class. They will consist of a problem from the homework and a 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 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. Non-graphing calculators are allowed during testing. Please practice the homework with them. The Comprehensive Final Exam is on June 22, 2009 at 4p-5:50p. 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. 6 11.3 Intros, Solving Quadratics Apr. 8 11.4 Non-linear inequalities in one variable Apr. 13 11.5 Quadratic Functions and Their Graphs Apr. 15 11.6 Quadratic Graphing Cont. Apr. 20 8.3 Graphing Functions Apr. 22 12.1 Algebra and Composition of Functions Review for MT #1 Apr. 27 MT #1 Apr. 29 12.2 Inverse Functions May 4 12.3 Exponential Function May 6 12.4 Logarithmic Functions 12.5 Properties of Logarithms May 11 12.6 Logs: Common, Natural, change of base May 13 12.7 Exponential and Logarithmic Apps. 13.1 The Parabola and the Circle May 18 13.2 The Ellipse and the Hyperbola Review for MT #2 May 20 MT #2 May 25 Memorial Day Holiday May 27 13.3 Solving Nonlinear systems of Equations 4.4 Linear Systems in 3 Variables Jun. 1 14.1 Sequences Jun. 3 14.2 Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences 14.3 Series Jun. 8 14.4 Arithmetic and Geometric Series Jun. 10 14.5 Binomial Theorem Review for MT #3 Jun. 15 MT #3 Jun. 17 Review for Final Jun. 22 Comprehensive Final: 4p-5:50p |