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Intermediate Algebra Math 154A-5 Winter 2010 4
units INSTRUCTOR:
Cindy Littell PHONE NUMBER:
541-4660, Extension 447 (voicemail only) E-MAIL:
littell@ltcc.edu MEETING TIMES:
Monday & Wednesday: 4:00-5:50p MEETING PLACE:
Room A211 REQUIRED TEXT: Elementary and Intermediate Algebra, 4th Ed, by Elayn Martin-Gay Class webpage to log in: http://www.coursecompass.com Course Id for Homework: littell39345 Course Description: MAT 154 is a continuation of MAT
152B and covers functions and inverses, exponential and logarithmic functions,
sequences and series, and conic sections, quadratic equations, and systems of
quadratic equations. Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in Math 152B
or equivalent or appropriate skills demonstrated through the Math Assessment
process. Students with disabilities must identify themselves to me
within the first two weeks of class. Accommodations for
Students with Disabilities:
Students requiring accommodations for a certain disability that may affect class
performance are requested to schedule with a staff member at the DRC to discuss
this during the first week of the quarter so that appropriate arrangements can
be made. They only test and accept new students into the program during the
first two weeks of each quarter, so don’t put it off. The Math Success Center (within A201) has free
tutoring for all registered students. Please Log In and Out so that the facility
gets the funds it needs to continue this free service.
As a Courtesy to everyone in class, please
turn off your cell phones. Thank you. How to
succeed in a Math class: 1. Come to every class meeting. 2. Arrive early, be prepared, and take notes. 3. Ask questions, especially if you don’t understand
a concept. 4. Do more than just the homework problems. 5. Take advantage of the free tutoring service in the
MSC and my office hour (tba). 6. Study in groups and do your homework with a classmate. 7. Start preparing for exams at least one week in
advance. 8. Do some math every day. Dropping: In this class, it is your responsibility
to drop the class in order to avoid an unwanted grade. The drop date schedule is
printed on the back of the quarter schedule. To drop you must contact Admissions
& Records by the appropriate dates in person or through web-reg. Student Outcomes Grading: Your class letter grade will be based on the usual grading scale: A: 90% and above, B: 80-89%, C: 70-79%, D: 60-69%, F: 59% and under Homework 210 points Quizzes 100 points 3 Midterm Exams 450 points Comprehensive Final Exam: 240 points Total 1000 points Homework: All Homework assignments are online. Due Dates for each assignment are posted online. All Homework will be due by the next lecture. You may work on the homework after the due date to improve your score. Quizzes:
All quizzes are online. Due Dates for
each quiz are posted online. Each quiz is due at the beginning of each week.
There is no making up of a quiz. Midterm Exams: Midterms are to be taken on the date scheduled unless you have a medical emergency. In such an event, please notify me as soon as possible to make arrangements. If you are unable to take the exams at the scheduled time, you will need to email me a request stating why you need to take the exam early. Non-graphing calculators are allowed during testing. Please practice the homework with them. The Comprehensive Final Exam is on March 24th, 2010. Check schedule for time. Academic Integrity: Homework may be done in groups with other students or with the help of the instructor or tutors, but each student must turn in their own work. Quizzes are to be done individually. Exams must be done by the student alone. Any Student who violates this rule will receive a zero on the Exam. A second offense will result in withdrawal, failing the course, or academic expulsion.
TENTATIVE
SCHEDULE Date
Section
Topic Jan. 18
Martin Luther King Holiday Jan. 20
8.3
Graphing Functions Jan. 27
Midterm #1 Feb. 15
President’s Day Feb. 17
Midterm #2 Mar. 8
4.4
3 x 3 Systems of Linear Equations
14.2
Series
14.4
Geometric Mar. 22
Midterm #3 Mar. 24
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