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INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA
Math 154-1 Winter, 2008 Mondays & Wednesdays 1:30 -3:20pm Room: F120 4 units
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Beverly Palley
PHONE NUMBER: 530 544-2724
OFFICE: Commons/TBA
E-MAIL: palley@ltcc.edu
REQUIRED TEXT: Elementary and Intermediate Algebra, Second Edition By Mark Dugopolski.
RECOMMENDED TEXT: Student Solution Manual, Prepared by Mark Dugopolski
CALCULATOR: You will need a scientific calculator for this course. It should have the following keys: log, ln, and an exponent key. Graphing calculators are not allowed. (See Handout for more details)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: MATH 154: Welcome to the third class in the algebra sequence here at LTCC. In this course, you will use many skills that you learned in Math 152A/B (Beginning Algebra). We will continue our study of functions and quadratic equations including systems of quadratic equations. New topics will include inverses of functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, conic sections, and sequences and series.
Dr. Palleys COMMITMENT TO THIS CLASS: · I will check the earlier part of my day at the door when I enter the classroom, and I will give this class 100% of my attention while we are meeting. · I will come to class well prepared. · I will be here on time. · I will listen and seek to understand what is being said. · I will not shortchange the students in this class by setting low standards. · I will put 100% of my effort into being the best possible teacher for the students in this class.
PREREQUISITE: A grade of C or better in Math 152B or equivalent, or satisfactory score on Mathematics Assessment Test.
GRADING POLICY: MATH 154: Method of Student Evaluation
Homework (8 assignments @ 8 points each) 64 points Exam #1: Sections 10.3 -10.5, 11.2, 11.3, 11.6, 11.7 100 points Exam #2: Sections 12.1- 12.4, 7.3, 13.2, 13.3 100 points Exam #3: Sections 13.1, 13.4, 13.5, 14.1 14.5 100 points Quizzes* (Three at 20 points each) 60 points Final (Covers entire course content) 150 points
*If you spend at least one hour a week (for a total of at least 10 hours) in the Math Success Center, you will receive 6 points extra credit.
Your letter grade will be based on your percentage of the 574 possible points.
A 90-100% B 80-89% C 70-79% D 60-69% F less than 60%
Make-up Policy: For quizzes there is no make-up, however if the absence is excused, you will receive the same percentage grade on the quiz as you earn on the exam, which covers the same material. For Chapter Exams and the Final, make-up is possible, but there is a 10% penalty if the absence is not excused. Homework will be accepted late with a penalty of 2 points for each class meeting that it is late. Each assignment is 8 points.
LEARNING DISABILITIES: If you have a certified learning disability that may affect your performance in this class, be sure to discuss your special needs with Dr. Palley. Learning disabilities will be accommodated.
REGISTRATION:
You must register for this class through Admissions and Records. Ψ The last day to drop the class with no record is Friday, February 1. Ψ The last day to drop the class for a "W" grade is Friday, February 22. Ψ After February 22, if you are enrolled, you will receive one of the following grades: A B C D F or I (Incomplete, is only allowed in special cases). In this class, it is your responsibility to drop the class in order to avoid a grade.
OFFICE HOURS: By appointments
TUTORING: Tutoring is available in the Math Success Center 2nd floor of the main building. The phone number is 541-4660 extension 741. Regular hours of operation are: M-Th 9am-6pm, Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 11am-3pm
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 wont be distracted.
3) Read each section before it is discussed in class.
4) Do all of the homework.
5) Do some math every day.
6) Start preparing for tests at least a week in advance.
7) Take advantage of tutors and office hours, extra help can make a big difference.
8) Do some review every time you study math.
9) Be willing to ask questions.
10) Take notes.
11) Study in groups and find a study buddy.
SCHEDULE
Date Section Topic
January 7 . Introductions, Discussion of Syllabus 10.3 Quadratic Functions and Their Graphs 10.4 More About Quadratic Equations
January 9.... 10.4 Finish Section 10.4 10.5 Quadratic and Rational Inequalities Turn in Homework #1 (Section 10.3)
January 14.. 11.2 Finish Chapter 10 Graphs of Functions & Relations
January 16
11.3/11.6 Transformations of Graphs/Intro. Combining
Functions ___________________________________________________________________________
January 21 (Holiday MLK) Quiz #1 (Sections 10.3 10.5)Take Home ................... Combining Functions
January 23 11.7 Inverse Functions ................. Finish Section 11.7 12.1 Exponential Functions & Their Applications Turn in Homework #3 (Sections 11.2 & 11.3)
January 28 Review for Exam #1/ Turn in Homework #4 (Section 11.6 & 11.7)
January 30 . Exam #1 (Sections covered in Chapter 10 & 11)
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February 4 12.1 Exponential Functions & Their Applications 12.2 Logarithmic Functions & Their Applications
February 6 . 12.3 Properties of Logarithms 12.4 Solving Equations & Applications
February 11 7.3 Solving Linear Equations in Three Variables 13.2 The Parabola February 13 . Finish Section 13.2 13.3 The Circle Turn in Homework #5 (Sections 12.1 12.4) Quiz # 2 (Sections 12.1 12.4) ................... Schedule continued on next page
Schedule (continued)
Date Section Topic
February 18 (Holiday) Review for Exam #2 February 20 Exam #2 (Sections 7.3, 12.1-12.4, 13.2, 13.3) Turn in Homework #6 (Sections 7.3, 13.2, 13.3)
February 25 13.4 The Ellipse and The Hyperbola 13.5 Second-Degree Inequalities
February 27....13.1 Nonlinear Systems of Equations ................... 14.1 Sequences
March 1...... 14.2 Series 14.3 Arithmetic Sequences and Series
March 3...... 14.3 Finish Section 14.3 14.4 Geometric Sequences and Series
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March 10 Turn in Homework #7 (Sections 13.1, 13.4, 13.5 & 14.1) Quiz #3 (Sections 13.1, 13.4, 13.5)
March 12 Turn in Homework #8 (Sections 14.2 14.4) Review for Exam #3 ___________________________
March 17 Exam #3 (Sections 13.1, 13.4, 13.5, 14.1 14.4)
March 19 Review for Final Exam
March 24 Cumulative Final Exam (2:00 3:30pm)
Congratulations! You have successfully completed Math 154
MATH 154 ASSIGNMENTS
TEXT: "Elementary and Intermediate Algebra, second edition by Mark Dugopolski Instructor: Dr. Palley
Each assignment is worth 8 points. You will turn in only the even numbered problems listed in bold print to be graded. The remaining problems you will be checking yourself in the back of the book. Be sure to use class time, office hours, classmates and the Math Success Center to get all of your questions answered.
It is well to remind ourselves that anxiety signifies conflict, and so long as a conflict is going on, a constructive solution is possible. Rollo May
SECTION PROBLEMS
10.3.............................................. Pages 645-648 #1-6, 7, 11, 13-57 every other odd, 59-65 odd ..................................................... #42, 62 10.4..............................................
Pages 656 & 657 #5, 9, 11, 15, 27-55 every other odd, 10.5.............................................. Pages 668 - 669 #4, 5-13 odd, 25-33 odd ..................................................... #12, 34
11.2.............................................. Pages 701 703 #7, 13, 17-41 odd ................................................................. #26, 40 11.3.............................................. Pages 713 - 716 #1-6, 7, 11, 15 - 51 every other odd ................................................................. #40, 52 11.6.............................................. Pages 744 - 745 #5-61 every other odd ................................................................. #46, 56 11.7.............................................. Pages 754 - 756 #1-8, 9-23 odd, 31-63 every other odd ................................................................. #34, 50
12.1.............................................. Pages 784 - 787 #1-6, 7-47 every other odd, 53-61 odd, ................................................................. 83, 85, 93 #32, 60, 84 12.2.............................................. Pages 795 - 797 #1, 3-6, 7-17 odd, 19-43 every other odd, 49, ................................................................. 51, 57-73 odd, 85, 87, 89 #52, 70, 86 12.3.............................................. Pages 804 - 805 #1-6, 7-79 every other odd, 81-93 odd, 97 ................................................................. #68, 80 12.4.............................................. Pages 812- 814 #1-81 every other odd, 83 ................................................................. #34 (approximate the solution), 64
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SECTION PROBLEMS
7.3................................................ Pages 469 - 470 #13, 17, 21, 23, 25, 31, 35, 41, 45 ................................................................. #18, 28, 41
13.2.............................................. Pages 843 - 845 #7 13 odd, 33-45 odd, 57, 59, 67, 69 ................................................................. #10, 38, 48 (Do not find focus or directrix) 13.3.............................................. Pages 850 - 851 #1, 2, 331 every other odd, 33, 35, 37, 45, 47 ................................................................. #38, 46 13.4.............................................. Pages 862 - 864 #9-21 odd, 29-39 odd, 47-53 odd ................................................................. #18, 32 13.5.............................................. Pages 870 - 872 #1, 5, 9, 15-23 odd, 27, 35, 37, 39 ................................................................. #30, 32 13.1.............................................. Pages 832 - 833 #5, 13, 17, 19, 25, 27, 45 ................................................................. #20, 28
14.1..............................................
Pages 892 - 893 #1, 2, 525 every other odd, 27-37 odd, 41 14.2.............................................. Pages 898 & 899 #3-43 every other odd, 51 ................................................................. #22, 42 14.3.............................................. Pages 903 - 904 #1, 3, 5-57 every other odd ................................................................. #38, 50 14.4.............................................. Pages 912 - 914 #1,3 5, 755 every other odd, 59 ................................................................. #14, 28, 38
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