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SYLLABUS
Math 154-2 & Math 185, Supplement to Math 154, Winter quarter, 2008. Instructor: Audrey Morrow Class meets: Mondays & Wednesdays, 11:00AM - 12:50PM; Mat 185 12:55-1:20 Room: A213, Main Campus Prerequisites: This course is a continuation of Math 152B. Math 154 is an introduction to the definition of a function and its inverse; quadratic equations; systems of equations and inequalities; exponential and logarithmic functions; Domain and Range of a function; sequences and series. Math 154 introduces some of the most useful and captivating topics in all undergraduate math.
Instructor’s Phone Number: College 541-4660 ext 573 Email: ammathtype@earthlink.net Textbook: "Elementary and Intermediate Algebra" 2nd Edition, Mark Dugopolski.
Items you’ll need to bring to class with you in addition to the book: Some lined paper for note-taking; graph paper for the sections on graphing. A six-inch straight edge; Several different colors of pencils will help you in making your graphs easier to read, and more pleasing to the eye. A yellow or light green highlighter may be helpful also in notating handouts, your text, or your class notes.
Important dates for Winter Quarter, 2008:
Friday, 1/11: Challenge exams are given in the Learning Resource Center.
Friday, 1/18: Late Registration ends, also last day for refunds.
Friday, 2/1: Last day to drop a full-quarter class with no record.
Friday, 1/28: Last day to drop with a ‘W’ for full-quarter classes.
Martin Luther King Holiday, Monday 1/21, College is closed.
Washington's Birthday, Monday 2/18, College is closed.
Final exam, Monday, 3/24 11:00-12:50 PM in Room A213. GENERAL INFORMATION
1) Getting registered: With WEBREG, Students may enroll online up until 11:00 PM on the first day that class meets. After that, you'll need a permit from A&R with the instructor's signature in order to enroll.
2) Math 185: Students who are enrolled in Math 154-2 may enroll in the supplement to Math 154, Math 185. Math 185 gives us an extra hour each week to go over problems that you found difficult to work, or to clear up any confusion you may be having with class concepts. It's an opportunity to ask additional questions, and to stay current on class topics. This class is particularly designed for students who consider math an especially difficult topic, and who may experience some anxiety with being enrolled in an algebra course. If this fits you, the extra time should help you build your confidence and skills. There are no additional homework assignments, reading or tests in Math 185.
3) My make-up policy: There is no makeup for quizzes. You may make up one exam, with a 10% penalty. If you can't take an exam with the class, you must call me before the exam. I'll arrange for the makeup test, which I will pick up from the Learning Assistance Center before the following class meeting. If you miss a test on a Monday for example, you'll have to complete the test before class begins the following Wednesday. I accept two late homework assignments. If you are unable to get to class, you may have a friend bring in your homework, or you can turn it in through the student mail slot outside the college mail room. STUDENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED INSIDE THE MAILROOM.
4) I allow extra credit under the following conditions: The student has missed no more than one lecture, is current on the homework, and your grade just before the final exam is below 'C'.
5) Learning disabled students: If you have a certified learning disability that may affect your performance in the class, please see me so that I can make sure that your needs are met. If you think that you may have a disability but have not yet been tested, you may inquire about this at the Disability Resource Center upstairs on the main campus, extension 249.
GRADING POLICY During the quarter, students will take three exams including the final, several quizzes, and complete 17 or so homework assignments. If you are still enrolled on Monday 2/25, you will receive a letter grade for Math 154. Math 185 is taken C/NC. Your course grade in Math 154 is structured according to the following:
Midterms + Final exam: 85% of your course grade. Combined homework and quiz scores: 10% of your course grade. Attendance, participation and conduct: 5% of your course grade.
Quizzes will be unscheduled, and given at the start of class. A course grade of 'F' is usually reserved for students who drop out without informing A & R. Each time I return a test to you, I'll circle a letter at the top to represent what your course grade looks like at the present time.
Be aware that with only four letters at the instructor's disposal, it's quite common for students to end up evenly between two letter grades at the end of the class. Your attendance and conduct are likely to play a part in your final course grade. Mature behavior will result in the higher course grade. Be here. Be courteous and respectful of those around you. This means arriving in class on time or early; avoid chit-chatting with your neighbors. Make sure your cellphone is turned off at all times when class is in session. If your cellphone gets my attention, you will be asked to leave the class.
ATTENDANCE: Students are allowed two absences with no explanation required. If you need to miss a class, please see me so that I know you aren't dropping. Also, make a friend in class who can tell you what you missed, and share notes with you.
HOMEWORK: I will accept two late homework assignments. If you have to miss a lecture, you may drop your homework through the student mail slot on the due date, or have a friend bring it to class.
HABITS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO ACADEMIC SUCCESS
1) Attend every lecture if you possibly can. Sit where you know you won’t be distracted, and where you can see and hear what's going on in class. 2) Take notes, working along in class and keeping a glossary of unfamiliar terms. 3) Do all assigned reading before class, so that you can bring up points in class that you found confusing. Work the example problems as part of your reading. 4) Do all of the assigned homework, even problems you are not able to finish. Staple each assignment separately. Please, no paper clips. 5) Ask questions in class. If you are having trouble understanding a concept the chances are good that other students are experiencing the same problem.
Audrey's commitment to this class:
I care as much as you do about your success, comfort and accomplishments in our class. All that I do is designed to help you achieve positive results in math.
I will maintain, at all times, a respectful and learning-friendly environment for my students. Your questions and your input are encouraged and appreciated. Each one of us has a responsibility to help make sure that our time in class is spent productively, with as little waste as possible.
I will never embarrass or humiliate you. Period. You'll receive a courteous and respectful answer to any math question you wish to ask me. If you feel awkward about bringing something up that was covered previously, ask anyway. If we need to spend more time than we can take at the moment, we can meet outside of class.
I will be on time, prepared and organized when I get to class. The earlier part of my day stays outside the door. I will give 100% of my attention to the class.
I will not shortchange you by setting low standards. Earning a 'C' or better in this class means you leave here with the necessary level of competency for success in your next math class.
SCHEDULE OF CLASS TOPICS AND HOMEWORK Math 154-3 Instructor: Audrey Morrow. Winter quarter, 2008.
The class topics and corresponding homework assignments and tests are organized by date. Please separate and staple each assignment. For example, HW #2 contains sections 10.4 & 10.5 which are to be stapled together. EOO means "every other odd." For example. Problems #17-41 EOO means work #17, 21, 25. ...41, every other odd problem. including 17 & 41. Your homework assignments will usually include problem-sets and reading, to prepare for the next lecture. Homework is assigned each lecture except for exam days, and due the following class meeting. SCHEDULE OF CLASS TOPICS AND HOMEWORK Math 154-3 Instructor: Audrey Morrow. Winter quarter, 2008. (UPDATED February 14, 2008)
The class topics and corresponding homework assignments and tests are organized by date. Please separate and staple each assignment. For example, HW #2 contains sections 10.4 & 10.5 which are to be stapled together. EOO means "every other odd." For example. Problems #17-41 EOO means work #17, 21, 25. ...41, every other odd problem. including 17 & 41. Your homework assignments will usually include problem-sets and reading, to prepare for the next lecture. Homework is assigned each lecture except for exam days, and due the following class meeting.
January 7th: Welcome and introduction to Math 154; Review the quadratic formula. Cover 10.3. quadratic functions and their graphs. Homework #1: Read 10.3-10.5 for Wednesday. Work these problems, due on Wednesday: 10.3 # 1-6. 7. 11. 13-57 EOO. 59-65 odd. 42 & 62.
January 9th: Cover lO.4 & 10.5. More quadratic equations; Quadratic and rational inequalities. Homework #2: Read 11.2 and 11.3 for Monday. Do: 10.4# 5, 9, 11, 15, 27-55 EOO. 42, 62. 10.5# 4, 5-13 odd, 25-33 odd. 12, 34.
January 14th: Cover 11.2. Graphs of functions and relations; 11.3. transformation of graphs. HW#3: Read 11.6 and 11.7. Do: 11.2 # 7, 13, 17-41 0dd; 11.3 # 1-6, 7, 11, 15 -51 EOO, 40, 52.
January 16th: Cover 11.6 Combining functions; Begin 11.7. Inverse functions. HW#4: Read 12.1 for Monday. Do: 11.6 # 5-61 EOO, 46,56. 11.7# 1-8, 9-23 odd, #34.
January 21st: Martin Luther King Day. College closed.
January 23rd: Finish 11.7 and cover 12.1. Exponential functions and their applications. HW#5: 11.7# 31-63 EOO, #50. 12.1 # 1-6. 7-47 EOO, 53-61 odd, 83, 85, 93, 32, 60, 84. Read 12.2 & 12.3 for Monday.
January 28th: Cover 12.2. Logarithmic functions & their applications; 12.3 Properties of Logarithms. HW#7: 12.2 # 1, 3-6, 7-17 odd, 19-43 EOO, 49,51,52,57-73 odd, #70, 85, 87,89. 12.3# 1-6. 7-79 EOO, 81-93 odd, 97.
January 30th: Review for Exam #1 covering Sections 10.3-10.5, 11.2, 11.3, 11.6, 11.7. HW#7 will be a set of review problems assigned in class.
February 4th: Exam #1 covering the above material. No written homework on exam days. Read 12.4 & 7.3 for Wednesday.
February 11th: Cover 12.4 & 13.1 Solving Equations and applications with logarithms, Solving a non-linear system. 7.3 has been removed from this section of Math 154 Return and discuss Exam #1. HW#8: Do: 12.4 # 1-81 EOO, 83, 84, 88; 7.3 # 13, 17, 18, 21, 23, 13.1 # 5, 13, 17, 19, 20, 225, 27, 28, 45.. Read 13.2 and 13.3 for Wednesday.
February 13th: Cover 13.2 The parabola. Begin 13.3, The Circle. HW#10: 13.2# 7-13 odd, 33-45 odd; 57, 59, 67, 69, 10,38,48. 13.3 # 1,2,3-31 EOO. Read 13.4 for next Wednesday.
February 18th: Washington's Birthday, college is closed.
February 20th: Finish The Circle; cover 13.4 the Ellipse and the Hyperbola. HW# 11: Read 13.5 for Monday. Do: 13.3 #33,35,37,45,47,38 46. 13.4# 9-21 odd, 29-39 odd, 47-53 odd, 18,32.
February 25th: Cover 13.5, Second-degree inequalities. Review Chapter 13 as needed. HW#12: 13.5 #1, 5, 9, 15-23 odd, 27, 30, 32, 35, 37, 39.
February 27th: Review for Exam #2 covering 12.1-12.4, 7.3, 13.1 & 13.2. HW# 13: 13.3 # 33,35,37,45,47,38,46. Exam-review problems as assigned in class.
March 3rd: Exam #2 on the above sections. No written homework. Read 14.1 for Wednesday.
March 5th: Cover 14.1, Sequences. Return & discuss exam #2 following the break. HW# 14: 14.1 # 1,2,5-25 EOO, 17-37 odd, 41, 24, 36. Read 14.2, Introduction to Series.
March 10th: Cover 14.2, Series. HW# 15: Do: 14.2# 3-43 EOO, 51. Read 14.3 & 14.4 for Wed.
March 12th: Cover 14.3, Arithmetic sequences and series. Begin 14.4, geometric sequences and series. HW# 16: 14.3 # 1, 3, 5-57 EOO, 38, 50. 14.4 # 1-29 odd, 33, 36, 37, 39, 43. Read 14.5
March 17th: Finish 14.4 & cover 14.5, Binomial Expansions. This concludes the material presented in Math 154. HW #17: 14.4 # 31-39 odd, 65. 14.5 # 13, 17, 19, 21, 27, 33-39 odd, 20, 40. Bring questions for the review on Wednesday.
March 19th: Review for the cumulative final exam.
March 24th: Cumulative final exam covering all of the topics presented in Math 154. Congratulations, you have completed the Intermediate Algebra course at LTCC, and you are now prepared to move on to the transfer math courses offered at our college.
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