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Intermediate Algebra Math 154A-2 Winter 2011 4
units INSTRUCTOR:
Cindy Littell OFFICE HOUR:
TBA at the end of week 2 E-MAIL:
ltcc.littellc@gmail.com MEETING TIMES:
MEETING PLACE:
Room E106 REQUIRED TEXT:
Elementary and Intermediate Algebra, 4th Ed, by Elayn
Martin-Gay Homework log in: pearsonmylabandmastering.co Course Code for Homework: littell77437 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. Attendance and
Etiquette: As a college student, you have voluntarily signed up for
approximately 16 hours of Math a week this winter. It is therefore important to
remind you that missing four classes will result in being dropped for
non-attendance. Our time in class is a time
of learning and is to be respected as such; therefore, disruptive behavior will
not be tolerated. A two-class expulsion will be applied for any disruptive
behavior. 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. 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:
There will be a daily quiz. The quizzes
will consist of two questions, one from the homework, one from the reading.
Quizzes may not be made up. 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 and your score will be reduced 10% per school-day late. To take the exam early, if you are unable to take the exams at the scheduled time, you will need to email me a request stating why as well as the time of your scheduled appointment with the TLC. Non-graphing calculators are allowed during testing. Please practice the homework with them. The Comprehensive Final Exam is on March 21st, 2012. 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. 4
3.6
Functions
4.4
3 x 3 systems of linear equations Jan. 9
8.2
More functions
8.3
Graphing functions
Jan. 16
Martin Luther King Holiday
Review for Midterm #1 Jan. 25
Midterm #1
12.1
Algebra and Composition of Functions
12.3
Exponential Function
12.7
Exponential and Logarithmic Apps. Feb. 15
Review for Midterm #2
Feb. 20
President’s Day Holiday Feb. 22
Midterm #2
13.2
The Ellipse and the Hyperbola
Feb. 29
13.3
Solving Nonlinear systems of Equations
13.4
Nonlinear Systems of Inequalities
14.2
Series
14.4
Geometric
Review for Midterm #3 Mar. 14
Midterm #3 Mar. 19
Review for Final Mar. 21
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