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MATH 103A Section 1 College Algebra (Part 1) Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 to 11:50 AM Room E106 4 UNITS Instructor Larry Green Office Phone Number 541-4660 Extension 341 Internet
(Optional) Text: Precalculus 6th edition by Sullivan and Sullivan
Required Software License :
It is required to have a software license to use the software
MyMathLab in this class. Students have
two choices. The
first
choice is to purchase the
textbook new from the bookstore. The textbook comes with the software license
for an additional cost of approximately $5. The
second choice is to purchase
the license alone either from the bookstore or online at
http://www.mymathlab.com.
The license gives you access to the textbook online. This is a more
economical choice, but is only recommended to students who have online access
and feel comfortable reading a computer screen instead of a traditional book.
If you purchase a used textbook, you will also need to purchase the software
license. This software license
will also be good for Math 103B, and MAT104 (If your instructor uses it) at no extra
cost. The software license is valid as long as the student uses the same
textbook; the student may need to call the tech support to obtain another access
code if the student takes the same class again later. Course Description This course is an in-depth study of functions. We will study linear, quadratic and higher order polynomials, rational functions, zeros of polynomial functions and their theorems. We will analyze functions’ algebraic and geometric properties. Special emphasis will be placed on application problems and the use of graphing calculators. Student Learning Outcomes
Corequisite MAT 153 or an equivalent class, or assessment Grading Policy Your letter grade will be based on your percentage of possible points. A 90 -- 100% C 70 -- 79% B 80 -- 89% D 60 -- 69% Homework and Computer Quizzes ..................................................150 points In Class Quizzes ............. ................................................................150 Points Exam 1: January 29 ....................................................................125 points Exam II: February 26 .................................................................125 points Exam III: March 19 ................................................................ 125 points Final Exam: March 26 ............................................................... 325 points
Exam Policy Students are to bring pencils or pens, and paper, and the TI89 calculator to each exam. Grading will based on the progress towards the final answer, and the demonstration of understanding of the concept that is being tested, therefore, work must be shown in detail. Any student who cannot make it to an exam may elect to take the exam up to two days before the exam is scheduled. Without a proven medical excuse, a 10% per day penalty will be given for each day the exam is taken late. If all homework assignments and computer quizzes are completed with a score of at least 50%, then the regular exam with the lowest score will be dropped.
Computer Homework and Quiz Policy Homework and quizzes are due at midnight each Sunday. These are all done using the MyMathLab computer assisted learning tool. You are required to make a first attempt on each by the Friday before they are due. Any requests for extensions on the homework and quizzes must be made by that Friday. Feel free to consult a fellow classmate, a tutor, your instructor, or anyone else for assistance on the homework.
Tuesday Quizzes On the first part of each class on Tuesdays when there is not an exam, there will be a quiz that covers the main points from the previous week. Quizzes cannot be made up. Office Hours: Calcululators: The TI89 is required for this course. You can either purchase one or rent one from the library. Learning Disabilities: If you have a learning disability, be sure to discuss your special needs with Larry. Learning disabilities will be accommodated. Tutoring: Tutors are available at no cost in A201 (The Math Success Center). A WORD ON HONESTY: Cheating or copying will not be tolerated. People who cheat dilute the honest effort of the rest of us. If you cheat on a quiz or exam you will receive an F for the course, not merely for the test. Other college disciplinary action including expulsion might occur. Please don’t cheat in this class. If you are having difficulty with the course, please see me. Lecture Schedule
Date Section Topics 1-8
1.1 Rectangular Coordinates, Graphing Utilities,
Introduction to Graphing Equations 1-10 1.3 Solving Equations Using a
Graphing Utility
1-15 1.5 Circles 1-17 2.2 The Graph of a function
1-22
1-24 Review for Exam I 1-29 Exam I
1-31
2.6 Mathematical Models: Building Functions 2-5
3.2 Building Linear Models from Data, Direct Variation 2-7 3.3 Quadratic Functions and Their Properties 2-12 3.4 Building Quadratic Models
from Verbal Descriptions and Data 2-14 3.5 Inequalities Involving Quadratic Functions 2-19 4.1
Polynomial Functions and Models 2-21 Review for Exam II 2-26 Exam II 2-28 4.2 Properties of
Rational Functions 3-5 4.3
The Graph of a Rational Function 3-7
4.4 Polynomial and Rational Inequalities 3-12
4.5 The Real Zeros of a Polynomial Function 3-14 4.6 Complex Zeros, Fundamental Theorem
of Algebra 3-19
Exam III
3-21 Review for the Final
3-26
Comprehensive Final Exam
11:00 - 12:50 (Note Time) HOW TO SUCCEED IN A MATH CLASS
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