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SYLLABUS
Math 154-3 & Math 185, Supplement to Math 154. Instructor: Audrey Morrow Class meets: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:00 pm - 3:20PM (Including Math 185) Room: E106, 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; solving quadratic equations; solving systems of equations and inequalities; exponential and logarithmic functions; one-to-one functions and their inverses, Domain and Range of a function; sequences and series; and binomial expansions. Math 154 introduces some of the most captivating topics and concepts in all undergraduate math!
Instructor’s Phone Numbers: College 541-4660 ext 573; Home 577-4141 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 Fall Quarter, 2007:
Friday, 9/21: Challenge exams are given in the Learning Resource Center.
Friday, 9/28: Late Registration ends, also last day for refunds.
Friday, 10/12: Last day to drop a full-quarter class with no record.
Friday, 11/2: Last day to drop with a ‘W’ for full-quarter classes.
Thanksgiving Holiday: Thursday, 11/22. College is closed 11/22-11/25.
Final exam, Thursday, Dec 6th, Room A213, 1:00 - 2:50. 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 may be taken in conjunction with this section of Math 154. 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 so that you can put at least some of the discomfort behind you. There is no additional homework in this class.
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 you'll be required to complete before the following class meeting. If you miss a test on a Thursday for example you'll have to complete the test before class begins the following Tuesday. 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 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 DRC, or at extension 249.
GRADING POLICY
During the quarter, students will take four exams including the final, several quizzes, and complete 18 homework assignments. If you are still enrolled on Monday 11/5, you will receive a letter grade (A-F) for Math 154. Math 185 is taken C/NC. Your final course grade in Math 154 is structured according to the following: Three midterms, worth 150 points apiece: 450 points Final exam 200 points 18 homework assignments 180 points 5 quizzes, approximately 50 points 880 points total
90-100% (792-880 points) = A 80-89% (704-791 points) = B 70-79% (616- 703) points) = C 69% or below (615 or fewer points) = D.
Quizzes are unscheduled, and given at the start of class. The grade of 'F' is usually reserved for students who drop out without informing A & R. At any time during the quarter, you can calculate what your percentage is.
Be aware that with only four letters at the instructor's disposal, it's quite common for students to end up midway between two letter grades at the end of the class. Your behavior and your participation in class are likely to play a part in your final course grade. Be here. Be courteous and respectful of those around you. Students who behave in positive ways will get the higher grade.
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. Stay focused on math. Please limit your conversation in class to the topics being covered, and save your socializing for outside of class.
Audrey's commitment to this class:
I care as much as you do about your comfort, well-being and accomplishments in our class. All that I do is designed to help you achieve success in math.
I will maintain, at all times, a respectful and learning-friendly environment for my students. Your input is encouraged and appreciated, when the topic is math. In particular, consistent tardiness, chit-chatting, cell phones and headphones are all discouraged. If your phone disrupts our class, you will be asked to leave, and you'll be marked absent for that period.
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'll agree to meet later.
I will be on time, prepared and organized when I get to class. The earlier part of my day will be checked at 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. Students who don't need additional math classes will leave with the benefits of an improved understanding and mastery of algebra skills and topics, and a stronger confidence in mathematics than they'd known previously.
SCHEDULE OF CLASS TOPICS AND HOMEWORK Math 154-3, Instructor: Audrey Morrow, Fall 2007
The class topics and corresponding homework assignments and tests are organized by date. Homework will be collected each Tuesday. For example, the homework assignments for Sept. 18 and 20 are due on Tuesday, Sept. 25. Please separate and staple each assignment. 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 both reading and problem-sets.
September 18th: Welcome and introduction to Math 154; Review the quadratic formula and cover 10.3, quadratic functions and their graphs. Homework #1: Read 10.3-10.5 for Thursday. Work these problems: 10.3 # 1-6, 7, 11, 13-57 EOO, 59-65 odd, 42 & 62.
September 20th: Cover 10.4 & 10.5, More quadratic equations; Quadratic and rational inequalities. Homework #2: Read 11.2 and 11.3 for Tuesday. Do: 10.4# 5, 9, 11, 15, 27-55 EOO, 42, 62. 10.5# 4, 5-13 odd, 25-33 odd, 12, 34.
September 25th Cover 11.2, Graphs of functions and relations; 11.3, transformation of graphs. Homework #1 and 2 are due today. HW#3: Read 11.6 and 11.7. Do 11.2 # 7, 13, 17-41odd; 11.3 # 1-6, 7, 11, 15 -51 EOO, 40, 52.
September 27th Cover 11.6 Combining functions; Begin 11.7, Inverse functions. HW#4: Read 12.1 for Tuesday. 11.6 # 5-61 EOO, 46, 56. 11.7# 1-8, 9-23 odd, #34.
October 2nd 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. HW# 3 and #4 are due today.
October 4th Review for Exam #1 covering Sections 10.3-10.5, 11.2, 11.3, 11.6, 11.7 HW#6 will be a set of review problems assigned in class.
October 9th Exam #1 covering the above material. No written homework on exam days. Turn in HW #5 and #6 today. Read 12.2 & 12.3 for Thurs.
October 11th 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. Read 12.4 and 7.3 for Tuesday.
October 16th: Cover 12.4, Solving Equations and applications with logarithms. Begin 7.3, Linear equations in three variables. Return and discuss Exam #1. HW #7 is due today. HW#8: Read 13.1. Do: 12.4 # 1-81 EOO, 83, 84, 88; 7.3 # 13, 17, 18, 21, 23.
October 18th Finish 7.3 and cover 13.1, Nonlinear systems of equations. HW#9: Read 13.2 & 13.3. Do: 7.3 # 25, 28, 31, 35, 41, 45; 13.1# 5, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 27, 28, 45.
October 23rd Cover 13.2 The parabola. Begin 13.3, The Circle. HW# 8 & #9 are due. HW#10: 13.2# 7-13 odd, 33-45 odd; 57, 59, 67, 69, 10, 38, 48. 13.3 # 1, 2, 3-31 EOO.
October 25th Finish The Circle. Review for Exam #2 covering 12.1-12.4, 7.3, 13.1, 13.2. HW#11: 13.3 # 33, 35, 37, 45, 47, 38, 46. Exam-review problems as assigned in class.
October 30th Exam #2 on the above sections. HW # 10 & #11 are due. Read 13.4 for Tues. No written homework.
November 6th. Cover 13.4, The Ellipse and the Hyperbola. Return Exam #2. HW# 12: Read 13.5 and 14.1 for Thursday. Do: 13.4# 9-21 odd, 29-39 odd, 47-53 odd, 18, 32.
November 8th Cover 13.5, Second-degree inequalities and begin 14.1, Sequences. HW#13: Read 14.2. 13.5 #1, 5, 9, 15-23 odd, 27, 30, 32, 35, 37, 39. 14.1# 1, 2, 5-25 EOO
November 13th Finish 14.1 Sequences, and cover 14.2, Intro to Series. HW# 12 & #13 are due today. HW#14: 14.1# 27-37 odd, 41, 24, 36. 14.2 # 3-43 EOO, 51. Read 14.3.
November 15th Cover 14.3, Arithmetic sequences and series, 14.4 geometric sequences and series. HW# 15: 14.3 # 1, 3, 5-57 EOO, 38, 50. Bring questions on Tuesday!
November 20th Review for Exam #3 covering 13.3, 13.4, 14.1-14.4. HW# 14 & #15 are due. HW# 16 will be assigned in class for the purpose of review and collected next time.
November 27th Exam #3 covering the above sections. No written homework. Read 14.5 for Thursday. HW# 16 is due.
November 29th Cover 14.5, Binomial expansions. HW#17: 14.5 # 13, 17, 19, 21, 27, 33-39 odd, 20, 40. Review the class material from all chapter sections covered, as needed. I may assign some additional review questions for the final, as part of HW# 17.
December 4th: Review for the cumulative final exam. HW# 17 is due. HW# 18 will be a cumulative review assignment.
December 6th: Cumulative final exam, covering all sections included on the three previous exams. Congratulations on your successful completion of Math 154! Happy Holidays, and enjoy some well-deserved rest and recreation on your winter break.
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