INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA
Math
154-1 & 185-1
Spring, 2003
Mon.,
Wed. & Fri.
11:00 - 12:25
Room:
E106
4 units & 1 unit
INSTRUCTOR:
Jane Ellis
PHONE
NUMBER:
541-4660, Extension 247
E-MAIL:
ELLIS@LTCC.EDU
REQUIRED
TEXT:
Elementary and Intermediate Algebra
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 a log key and an exponent key. Graphing calculators are not allowed.
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.
MATH 185:
This course is taken in conjunction with Math 154. This
class gives us an extra hour each week so that we can take time to go over
the concepts more carefully and thoroughly.
The class is specially designed for students who are nervous about math
and/or find math difficult to master.
THESE TWO CLASSES MUST BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY.
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JANES
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
110 points
Exam #1: Sections 1.1 1.8, 2.1 - 2.3
100 points
Exam #2: Sections 2.4 2.7, 3.1 3.3, 4.1, 4.2
100 points
Exam #3: Sections 4.3 4.6, 8.6, 5.1 5.5
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
Gateway Math Center (room G4), you may add 6 points to your lowest quiz score.
Your letter grade will be based on your percentage of the 620
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 up to one week late with a penalty of 5 points.
LEARNING DISABILITIES:
If you have a learning disability, be sure to discuss your special needs
with Jane. Learning disabilities
will be accommodated.
REGISTRATION:
1.
You must register for both of these classes at the Office of Admissions
and Records.
2.
The last day to drop the class with no record is Friday, May 2.
3.
The last day to drop the class for a "W" grade is Friday, June
6.
4.
After June 6, 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. You must go to the registrar
by the above dates to avoid a grade from option three or four.
MATH 185:
Method of Student Evaluation
The
grade will be either Credit or No Credit.
The
grade will be based on one of the following:
1) JOURNAL: Turning in a journal part way through the quarter.
In the journal, you will be asked to write about your feelings and
progress (or struggles) with:
(a) Study Skills
(b) Anxiety issues centered on math
(c) Any other topics
that you would like to write about that are related to math or school.
The
journal must be the equivalent of at least 4 typed double spaced pages.
2) REPORT: Read one chapter in one of the following books (or a book of
your choosing with the instructor's approval) and write a summary of what you
read which is a minimum of 2 typed double spaced pages.
READING
LIST (On Reserve in LTCC Library)
1) "Overcoming Math Anxiety" by Sheila Tobias
2) "Overcoming Math Anxiety, Revised and Expanded" by Sheila
Tobias
3) "Succeed with Math" by Sheila Tobias
4) "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen Covey
(on Business Shelf)
THE
JOURNAL WILL BE DUE Friday, June 6.
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OFFICE
HOURS:
Monday..............................................
12:30 1:30 (Room: A204)
Wednesday.........................................
12:30 1:30 (Room: A204)
Thursday.............................................
2:30 3:30 (Room: G4-GMC)
TUTORING:
Tutoring is available in the Gateway Math Center in Room G4 in the
portable buildings near the LAC and the Photography Lab.
Tutoring hours are posted in your classroom.
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
won't 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
April 7.............
Introductions, Discussion of Syllabus
10.3
Quadratic Functions and Their Graphs
April 9........
10.4
More About Quadratic Equations
April 11......
10.5
Quadratic and Rational Inequalities
Turn in Homework #1 (Section 10.3)
April 14...........
Finish Chapter 10 & begin Section 11.1
April 16......
11.1
Graphs of Functions & Relations
April 18......
11.2
Transformations of Graphs
Quiz #1 (Sections 10.3 10.5)
Turn in Homework #2 (Sections 10.4 & 10.5)
April 21......
11.3
Combining Functions
April 23......
11.4
Inverse Functions
April 25......
11.4
Inverse Functions (cont)
Turn in Homework #3 (Sections 11.1, 11.2 & 11.3)
April 28
Review for Exam #1
April 30
Exam #1 (Sections 10.3 -10.5 &
11.1 11.4)
Turn in Homework #4 (Section 11.4)
May 2.........
12.1
Exponential Functions & Their Applications
May 5.........
12.2
Logarithmic Functions & Their Applications
May 7.........
12.3
Properties of Logarithms
May 9.........
12.4
Solving Equations & Applications
First page of journal is due.
Turn in Homework #5 (Sections 12.1 & 12.2)
May 12.......
8.3
Solving Linear Equations in Three Variables
May 14.......
13.1
Nonlinear Systems of Equations
Quiz #2 (Sections 12.1 12.4)
May 16.......
13.2
The Parabola
Turn in Homework #6 (Sections 12.3, 12.4 & 8.3)
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Schedule
(continued)
Date
Section
Topic
May 19
Review for Exam #2
May 21
Exam #2 (Sections 12.1 12.4, 8.3, 13.1, 13.2)
Turn in Homework #7 (Sections 13.1 & 13.2)
May 23.......
13.3
The Circle
May 26
MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY
May 28.......
13.4
The Ellipse and The Hyperbola
May 30.......
13.5
Second-Degree Inequalities
Turn in Homework #8 (Section 13.3)
June 2.........
13.5
Second-Degree Inequalities (cont)
June 4.........
14.1
Sequences
June 6.........
14.2
Series
.......................
Quiz #3 (Sections 13.3 13.5)
Journal or Book Report is Due
Turn in Homework #9 (Sections 13.4 & 13.5)
June 9.........
14.3
Arithmetic Sequences and Series
June 11.......
14.4
Geometric Sequences and Series
June 13.......
14.5
Binomial Theorem
Turn in Homework #10 (Sections 14.1, 14.2 & 14.3)
June 16
Review for Exam #3
June 18
Exam #3 (Sections13.3 13.5
& 14.1 14.5)
Turn in Homework #11 (Sections 14.4 & 14.5)
June 20
Review for Final Exam
June 23
Cumulative Final Exam (10:00 11:50)