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MAT 154AA-2
Syllabus
Spring 2011
Instructor:
Daniel Arce.
Contact:
arce@ltcc.edu:
Extension #536
Lecture:
Tuesday & Thursday
Textbook:
Beginning and Intermediate Algebra
by Elayn Martin-Gay
Course:
This course is a thorough continuation of MAT152A and MAT152B.
Most of the topics which you learned in previous classes will be
revisited and expanded upon. I urge
you to review the relevant material before you embark on new concepts.
It will save you quite a bit of time and
heartache.
The course will begin with Systems of Linear Equations.
We will then jump in with both feet into Functions.
Function Notation, Graphing of Functions, Transformation
and Modification of graphs
and Combination and
Reversal of Functions.
We will study Logarithmic and Exponential Functions which are
really flip sides of the same coin.
We will graph Conic Sections:
Circles, Ellipses, Parabolas and Hyperbolas.
We will finish the course with Sequences and Series and the
Binomial Theorem.
Throughout the whole class we will examine some the practical applications of
our new found knowledge... aka Word Problems.
By now most of you know that there is no '
Do Not fall behind. Most of the
concepts we will study are based on previously learned material.
Unless you are clear on previous lessons, you will find it almost
impossible to learn the new material. If you see yourself falling behind, let me
know. I will help you catch up. So
please KEEP UP WITH THE COURSE.
Do not miss a single day of math class. It hurts.
It is important that you are always willing to interrupt class with questions.
Even if your questions have to do with previous classes.
We will all appreciate it. Stupid questions do exist, but never about
math.
You will need a Scientific Calculator
for this class. It should have the
log
and the
ln
keys. Graphing calculators are not
allowed.
Required Software License: In this
class, it is required to have a software license for MyMathLab.
Students have two choices. The
first
choice is to purchase
the textbook 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
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. If you
purchase a used textbook, you will also need to purchase the software license.
This software license will also be good for Math 152B, Math 152BB, Math 154A
& Math 154AA at no extra cost as long as you take those classes in a timely
manner. Our course id is:
arce69931 For assistance using MyMathLab call 1-800-677-6337. Mon – Fri Online assistance is available 24 hours every day at 247pearsoned.custhelp.com
Homework
and Quizzes with MyMathLab:
Homework will be done online using MyMathLab. Due dates are listed for you
when you go online to do the assignments. Feel free to consult a fellow
classmate, a tutor, your instructor, or anyone else for assistance on the
homework. In addition, the computer will give you help with any problem, show
you an example of a similar problem, and in some cases show you a video of
someone teaching how to do that type of problem. You can work on homework
after the due date but there are penalties for being late.
Online Quizzes will be taken in MymathLab.
Before you take the quiz, make sure that you have done the homework for
the sections covered in the quiz, read the appropriate sections in the textbook,
looked at the video(s) and received assistance from the computer, a tutor, or
your instructor on any difficult topics. If you do not take a quiz on time, a
zero will be recorded for that grade.
In
Class-Quizzes and Exams: We will
have six In-Class
quizzes, three
Exams
and one Final Exam.
Most of your grade will depend on these. If you do all the homework along with
the quizzes, and understand them,
you should not have too much trouble with the In-Class Quizzes or Exams. If you
have a learning disability and would like to have more time to take your quizzes
and exams, let me know. We will make arrangements.
WHERE TO FIND A COMPUTER ON CAMPUS:
Computers are
available for your use in the following locations on campus:
v
Learning Assistance Center (LAC)* open Mon – Th 10 – 6, Fri 10 – 6, Sat 11 – 3.
v
Math
Success Center (MSC) * open Mon – Th 9 – 6, Fri 10 – 6, Sat 11 – 3.
v
Open
Labs in the D-wing which have available times posted by the door of each lab.
* Both the LAC and the MSC are in room 201.
Grading:
MyMathLab:
110 points
450 points and above
A
In-Class Quizzes:
120 points (20 points each)
400 – 449 points
B Exams:
120 points (40 points each)
350 - 399 points
C Final:
150 points.
300 – 349 points
D
below 300
F Your
Exams and Final will include a very small amount of extra credit problems.
Tutoring: You
should know that this course, as well as any other math course, is quite labor
intensive. This is especially so if
you have not had the previous quarter of Algebra or if it has been more than a
few months since your last math class.
You will quickly find that you need to study more than you ever expected
just to keep up.
If you
find yourself behind or do not understand some of the references made during
lecture please come talk to me. You will see that many times a simple
misunderstanding will make it seem like you do not understand a thing. I will
always be willing to make time for tutoring.
Teaching Mathematics is my idea of time well spent so never hesitate to
ask me for individual help. There are also many other fine Math tutors with set
hours and free of charge, (what more could you ask for). Many times it helps to
hear concepts explained by different sources so please make them feel useful.
Never hesitate to ask for help when it comes to Math and Science.
Registration: You
must be registered for this class by
April 15. Last
day to drop the class
without record
is April 29. Last
day to drop with a
W
is May 20. Our
Final
is scheduled for
Tuesday June 21 @ 6:00 PM.
Student Learning Outcomes:
1.
Apply the course topics to real-world situations.
SCHEDULE
April 5,
7
April 12,
14
April 19,
21
April 26,
28
May 3, 5
May 10,
12
May
17, 19
May 24,
26
May 31,
June 1
June 7, 9
June 14,
16
June 21
FINAL |