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INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA EXPANDED
Math 154AA
Spring, 2010
Tuesday &
Thursday
Room: A211
5 units
INSTRUCTOR:
Jane Ellis
PHONE NUMBER:
541-4660, Extension 247
OFFICE:
A204
E-MAIL:
ELLIS@LTCC.EDU
TEXTBOOK:
Beginning and Intermediate Algebra, Fourth Edition
by Martin-Gay
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
packaged with MyMathLab from the bookstore or some other source. The
second choice is to purchase
the license alone either from the bookstore or online at coursecompass.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.
Purchasing a used textbook without the software license is not an option for
this class. If you have a software
license from your math 152B class, it is also good for this class.
Our course id is
ellis59345.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
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.
OVER
TUTORING:
Tutoring is available in the Math Success Center (MSC) in Room 201.
The lab is open M – Th 9 – 6, Fri 10 – 2, Sat 11 – 1.
There are also computers here for you to use when you do your work in
MyMathLab if you do not have your own computer.
JANE’S OFFICE
HOURS:
My office is in room A204.
Monday - Thursday.........................................
CALCULATOR:
You will need a scientific calculator for this course.
It should have the following keys: log, ln, and an exponent key.
Graphing calculators are not allowed.
(See handout for more details)
JANE’S COMMITMENT TO THIS CLASS:
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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,
Mat 152BB, or equivalent; or a satisfactory score on Mathematics Assessment
Test.
GRADING POLICY:
MATH 154AA:
Method of Student Evaluation
Homework (will be done online)
15%
Quizzes (will
be done online)
15%
Exam #1 (will be done in class) 15%
Exam #2 (will be done in class) 15%
Exam #3 (will
be done in class) 15%
Final (will be done in class)
25%
Grades will be determined by the following percentages:
A
90-100%
B
80-89%
C
70-79%
D
60-69%
F
less than 60%
Make-up Policy:
For Quizzes,
Chapter Exams, and the Final, make-up
is possible if the instructor is
contacted in advance and the absence is excused; there is a 10% penalty
if the absence is not excused.
Homework may be done at any time but
it will be difficult to pass quizzes and exams if it is not done before they are
taken.
CHECKING YOUR
GRADE ONLINE: You can check your grade at any time in MyMathLab where you
will be doing your homework and quizzes.
You will need the course code
which is ellis5934 in order to register in the MyMathLab component of this class.
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.
Use either the
online or traditional
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.
WHERE TO FIND
A COMPUTER ON CAMPUS:
Computers are available for your use in the following locations on
campus:
v
v
v
There are open labs Mon. – Thrusting the D-wing with each lab
having available times posted by the door.
* Both the LAC and the MSC are in room 201.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:
If you need help paying for your books or other expenses, call our financial aid
officer, America Ramirez, at 541-4660 x236, email her at Ramirez@ltcc.edu, or
drop by A100.
OVER
ACADEMIC
DISHONESTY (CHEATING):
Cheating will be defined as but not limited to:
(1) using any
method to copy an other’s work on an exam, quiz, or final
(2) having someone else to
all or part of your homework assignment
(3) using any method other than your own honest efforts to complete
exams, quizzes, the final, or homework assignments.
The following activities are NOT cheating:
(1) collaborating with other students to complete homework assignments
(2) working with math tutors or academic coaches to complete homework
assignments (3) working with other
students to study for exams, quizzes or the final.
Disciplinary actions for cheating in this class: Cheating will result in a grade of zero on the item on which the cheating occurred. The worst thing about cheating, however, is compromising your character for such a small reward.
LEARNING DISABILITIES:
If you have a certified learning disability that may affect your
performance in this class, be sure to discuss your special needs with Jane.
Learning disabilities will be accommodated.
STUDENT OUTCOMES: The successful student will:
REGISTRATION:
1.
You must register for this class at the Office of Admissions and Records.
2.
The last day to drop the class with no record is Friday, April 30.
3.
The last day to drop the class for a "W" grade is Friday, May 21.
4. After May 21, 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.
SCHEDULE
Do
homework for a section before the next section is presented in class.
Having a hard time getting started?
Promise yourself that after doing math for a half-hour, you can do
something else.
April 6........
Introduction to Class
Section 4.4
Solving Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables
Section 3.6 (Review) Functions
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v
Introduce yourself to 3 classmates to develop a math support
system. April 8........
Finish Section 3.6
Section 8.2 Reviewing Function Notation & Graphing Nonlinear Functions All sections covered this week in class
are due by Friday, April 16 at
Quiz #1
(Sections 4.4, 3.6 & 8.2) due by Friday, April 16 at
v
Attend class every day on time.
April 13......
Section 8.3 Shifting and Reflecting Graphs of Functions
Section 11.3 Solving
Equations by Using Quadratic Methods
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April 15......
Finish Section 11.3
Section 11.4 Nonlinear
Inequalities in One Variable
v
Write 5 questions on what you do not understand
in this chapter. Plan time to get
assistance; then DO IT! All sections covered this week in class
are due by Friday, April 23 at
Quiz #2
(Sections 8.3, 11.3 & 11.4) due by Friday, April 23 at
April 20......
Section 11.5
Quadratic Functions and Their Graphs
Section 11.6
Further Graphing of Quadratic Functions
Begin today reviewing for your exam next Tuesday.
Do some math everyday.
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April 22......
Review for Exam #1
v
Write 5 questions on anything you do not understand.
Plan time to get assistance All sections covered this week in class
are due by Friday, April 30 at
Schedule Continued
v
Take the practice test in MyMathLab
April 27
Exam #1
(Sections 3.6, 4.4, 8.2, 8.3, 11.3 – 11.6)
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April 29......
Section 12.1
Composite Functions
Section 12.2
Inverse Functions
All sections covered this week in class are due by Friday,
May 7 at
v
Every time you do homework from a section, write down 2 problems
which could be on the next math exam.
Use them to make a practice test.
May 4......... Finish Section 12.2
Section 12.3 Exponential
Functions
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May 6.........
Section 12.4 Logarithmic Functions
Section 12.5 Properties
of Logarithms
All sections covered this week in class
are due by Friday, May 14 at
Quiz #3
(Sections 12.1 - 12.4) due by Friday,
May 14 at
v
Review your class notes before beginning your homework.
You did take notes didn’t you?
If not, try doing it at the next class meeting.
May 11....... Finish Section 12.5
Section 12.6 Common
Logarithms, Natural Logarithms, and Change of Base
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May 13....... Section 12.7
Exponential and Logarithmic Equations and Applications
v
Summarize what you learned in class today.
All sections covered this week in class are due by Friday,
May 21 at
Quiz #4
(Sections 12.5 - 12.7) due by
Friday, May 21 at
Schedule Continued
May 18.......
Review for Exam #2
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May 20....... Exam #2 (Chapter
12)
v
If you are not already doing math everyday, start doing so
TODAY…final exam in 3 weeks!
May 25....... Section 13.1
The
Section 13.2 The Ellipse and the Hyperbola
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May 27....... Finish Section 13.2
Section 13.4 Nonlinear
Inequalities and Systems of Inequalities
All sections covered this week in class are due by Friday,
June 4 at
Quiz #5
(Sections 13.1, 13.2 & 13.4) due by Friday, June 4 at
v
Recognize how much more math you know now than when you began this
class.
June 1......... Section 13.3
Solving Nonlinear Systems of Equations
Section 14.1 Sequences
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June 3......... Section 14.2
Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences
Section 14.3 Series
All sections covered this week in class are due by Friday,
June 11 at
Quiz #6
(Sections 13.3, 14.1, 14.2 & 14.3) due by Friday, June 11 at
OVER
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Stay focused, you will be done in 2 weeks.
June 8......... Section 14.4
Partial Sums of Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences
Section 14.5 The Binomial
Theorem
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June 10.......
Review for Exam #3
All sections covered this week in class
are due by Friday, June 18 at
June 15.......
Exam #3 (Sections 13.1 – 13.4 &
14.1 – 14.5)
v
Begin going over old exams to prepare for the final.
Write a practice final. *********
June 17.......
Review for Final Exam
June 22.......
Cumulative
Final Exam
This is the day that you successfully complete Math 154AA.
CONGRATULATIONS!
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