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Math 154-1 Intermediate Algebra Spring 1997 Mon.Wed.Fri. 11:00- 12:10 4 Units Room A211
Instructor: Bic Ha Olson
College Phone: 541-4660 Voice Mail : Ext. 415
Required Text: Understanding Algebra for College Students, by Hirsch & Goodman.
Recommended Text: Student Solution Manual and Study Guide to Accompany "Understanding Algebra for the College Student".
Recommended Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in Math 152B or the equivalent, or a satisfactory score on the Mathematics Assessment Test. You should not skip Math 152B!
Course Description: This course is a continuation of Math 152B. We will learn algebraic tools commonly used in business, science and math such as how to solve quadratic equations and systems of quadratic equations. The course will introduce the definition of function and its inverse, exponential and logarithmic functions, conic sections, sequences and series.
Calculators: You will need a scientific calculator for most of this course. They can be bought at Payless or K-Mart for about $12. If you intend to continue into higher math, you may want to consider purchasing a graphing calculator. The instructors at this college demonstrate lessons on a TI-85 (Texas Instrument). The graphing calculators are much more expensive. You may rent a TI-85 from the Learning Assistance Center for $15 per quarter with a $50 refundable deposit. If you have any questions, please come talk to me. Important Dates to remember:
Friday, April 18: Last day for refunds. Late registration ends.
Friday, May 2: Last day to drop with no record.
Friday, June 6: Last day to drop with "W" grade. After this date you will receive a letter grade. Incompletes are granted only under special circumstances.
Monday, June 23 Comprehensive Final Exam
Classroom policies:
Grades are based on: 3 quizzes @ 15 pts 45 points 25 Homework @ 4 pts 100 points Exam #1 60 points Exam #2 60 points Exam #3 60 points Final Exam (Comprehensive) 120 points
Total 445 points
Grading Scale: A 90-100% B 80-89% C 70-79% D 60-69% F Less than 60%
Make ups: No quizzes can be made up! However make-up exams are possible but carry a 10% penalty (except with written medical excuse). If you are going to miss an exam, let me know as soon as you can (before it's missed. Use my voice mail). All make-ups must be taken within 4 days of the missed exam. You can always take a quiz or exam early without penalty!
Attendance: Attendance is crucial to learning. I want you to succeed and results show a direct correlation between test scores and attendance. I believe effort can be a part of your grade. This is where attendance will count for extra credit when your course grade is computed at the end of the quarter.
Homework: All homework assignments are due at the beginning of the class. I realize there may be absences and other factors in your life, so I will accept late homework for credit up to two days behind. The syllabus and schedule will keep you up to date. Any homework that is turned in without showing the work done will not get full credit.
Office Hours: I do not have an office, but I can meet with students immediately before or after class. I also work for the Learning Assistance Center (LAC) so you can meet with me there or by appointment. Please keep your communications open with me and use my voice mail to leave me messages. Dial LTCC at 541-4660, as soon as you hear the recording, push 415 for my voice mail extension.
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 and take notes.
3. Read each section before it is discussed in class.
4. Do all the homework
5. Do some math every day.
6. Start preparing for exams at least one week in advance.
These are my own observations:
1. Ask questions if you are not sure of the material.
2. Do not let homework or your comprehension fall behind because math has a way of snowballing when you let it go too long.
3. The textbook provides helpful hints for improving comprehension and study skills.
4. Use Flash Cards for learning basic concepts, rules or formulas.
5. See #6 again!
I hope you will come to me with any questions, concerns or feedback. I encourage working in study groups, but each person must turn in their own work. The tutor lab (B107) is free to all students, please take advantage of it. Students with learning disabilities, please let me know. There are services available. The Learning Disability Lab (A205) is run by Katie Olsen and Kathleen Conway.
Schedule Date Topic Section
April 7 Introduction, Review Solving Quadratic Eqations 8.1-8.3 April 9 Applications of Quadratic Equations (Word Probs.) 8.4 April 11 Equations Reducible to Quadratic Form & Rad. Eqns. 8.5
April 14 Quadratic and Rational Inequalities 8.6 April 16 Quiz #1(Rev.& 8.4-8.6)The Distance Formula:Circles 9.1 April 18 Parabolas 9.2
April 21 The Ellipse: Centered at the Origin 9.3 April 23 The Hyperbola: Centered at the Origin 9.4 April 25 Review for Exam 1 (Chapters 8 & 9) 8.4-8.6, 9.1-9.4
April 28 Exam #1 (Chapters 8 & 9) April 30 3 X 3 Linear Systems 10.1 May 2 Non-linear Systems of Equations 10.4
May 5 Functions, Begin 11.2 Function Notation 11.1 May 7 Quiz #2(9.1-9.5,10.1,10.4) & Algebra of Functions 11.2 May 9 Types of Functions 11.3
May 12 Inverse Functions and Relations 11.4 May 14 Review for Exam 2 (Chapters 10 & 11) 10.1,10.4, 11.1-11.4 May 16 Exam #2 (Sections from Chapters 10 & 11)
May 19 Exponential Functions 12.1 May 21 Logarithms 12.2 May 23 Quiz #3(11.1-11.4,12.1,12.2) Properties of Logarithms 12.3
May 26 Memorial Day Holiday No Classes none May 28 Common Logs, Natural Logs, and Change of Base 12.4 May 30 Exponential & Logarithmic Equations 12.5
June 2 Applications with Logs and Exponential Functions 12.6 June 4 Review for Exam #3 (Chapter 12) 12.1-12.6 June 6 Exam #3 (Chapter 12)
June 9 Sequences 13.1 June 11 Series and Sigma Notation 13.2 June 13 Arithmetic Sequences and Series 13.3
June 16 Geometric Sequences and Series 13.4 June 18 The Binomial Theorem 13.5 June 20 Review Chapter 13 & Comprehensive Final
June 23 11:00 - 1:00 pm Comprehensive Final Exam Homework Assignments
Math 154-1 Intermediate Algebra Instructor: Bic Ha Olson
Odd means do only the odd problems EOO means do every other odd problem
All Quiz Problems are taken directly from the Homework!
Section/ Pages /Practice/ Turn In for Credit
Review 8.1- 8.3 420 #1-47 Odd #6, 10, 20, 24, 30, 46 8.4 397-399 #1-39 Odd, 47, 49 #4, 10, 14, 38, 48 8.5 407-408 #1-65 EOO, 71, 73, 75 #8, 24, 34, 46, 48, 60 8.6 415-416 #1-51 Odd #4, 6, 22, 30, 40, 48
9.1 433-434 #1-69 EOO, 73 #8, 18, 24, 28, 38, 52 9.2 452-453 #1-59 Odd, 62, 63, Study Guide #1 #6, 10, 36, 42, 58 9.3 460-461 #1-43 Odd, #6, 14, 18, 38, 42 9.4 469-471 #1-45 Odd, #52-54 #6, 14, 20, 38, 51
10.1 493-494 #1-11 Odd, 23-33 Odd #8, 14, 28, 32 10.4 521-522 #1-31 Odd, 37, 43 #4, 14, 28, 44, 48
11.1 545-547 #1-65 EOO & Handout #8, 14, 22, 28, 36, 50 11.2 553-554 #1-79 EOO,Handout, Study Guide#2 #10, 22, 28, 46, 64,68 11.3 560-561 #1-57 EOO # 18, 28, 38, 40, 52 11.4 568-570 #1-59 Odd, 61-67 Odd #6, 14, 24, 38, 54, 61
12.1 591-592 #1-35 Odd #4, 12, 14, 24, 26, 30 12.2 599-600 #1-81 EOO #14, 24, 34, 50, 62, 70, 83 12.3 604-605 #1-59 Odd #4, 14, 24, 34, 44, 56 12.4 610-611 #1-61 Odd, Study Guide #3 #6, 14, 26, 32, 42, 45 12.5 615 #1-53 Odd #4, 6, 14, 24, 34, 44 12.6 623-625 #1-35 Odd #4, 10, 14, 20, 28
13.1 642-643 #1-45 Odd #2, 12, 22, 32, 36, 42 13.2 646-647 #1-37 Odd, Study Guide Final #6, 8, 18, 22, 26, 34 13.3 655-657 #1-61 Odd #4, 16, 22, 40, 44, 52 13.4 668-670 #1-61 EOO #8, 16, 24, 30, 34, 50 13.5 678 #1-51 Odd #8, 16, 22, 24, 40, 46
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