MAC1105 – College Algebra – Summer B 2008

 

Logistics:

 

3 Credits, Days MTWTh, Time 8-9:35am, Room D0001, Section 40027                                

                                    

Instructor:

Mike Keller, Room D19, (904) 276-6826, MikeKeller@sjrcc.edu

Office Hours: MTWTh 7:30-8am, 1:15-2:15pm

 

Course Description:

This course includes equations, graphs, and functions.  Major topics are solving equations, drawing graphs, and using functions.  Emphasis will be placed on linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions and their applications.

 

Prerequisite:

MAT1033 Intermediate Algebra with a grade of C or higher

 

Textbook and Resources:

 

Algebra and Trigonometry:  Enhanced with Graphing Utilities, 4th edition, Sullivan/Sullivan

Student Solutions Manual, CD Lecture Series, Chapter Test Video CD, Math Tutor Center

MyMathLab Course Compass ID: keller14216

A Texas Instruments TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator is highly recommended.

 

Assessment:

12 quizzes (10 points each), 4 tests (75 points each), 1 cumulative final exam (100 points)

The two lowest quiz scores will be dropped.

The sum of the remaining points earned will determine the letter grade.

Grading scale:  450-500 A, 400-449 B, 350-399 C, 300-349 D, 0-299 F

 

Course / Student Learning Outcomes:

After completing this course, the learner will be able to:

1.  Solve a linear equation arising from a mixture-type word problem.

2.  Use a quadratic function to solve an optimization word problem.

3.  Solve an exponential equation arising from a growth or decay-type word problem.

4.  Write the equation for a function or graph that has at least two transformations.

5.  Manipulate an expression using at least two properties of logarithms.

 

Make-Ups:

A student who wants a make-up must provide proof of a legitimate reason for missing the test.  Make-ups for missed tests will be given at 7am the next day (except weekends and holidays).  There will be no make-up quizzes.

 

Attendance:

A student may receive a warning when the equivalent of three 50-minute class periods have been missed and may be withdrawn from the course after the fourth 50-minute absence during the withdrawal period.  The last day to withdraw is Thursday, July 31, 2008.  Plan to arrive on time and stay for the entire class period.  Arriving late or leaving early is a distraction to others.  It is inappropriate to use cell phones or other electronic devices during class. 

 

Academic Integrity:

The pursuit of scholarly activity, free from dishonesty, fraud, or deception, is essential to the mission of the College and to the full exercise of academic freedom.  Cheating, plagiarism, fabrication of information or citations, and other forms of unethical conduct compromise the quality of education and will not be tolerated.  Infractions may result in penalties or sanctions beyond those imposed by an individual faculty member.

 

Tentative Schedule

Date

Topic

Homework

Mon 6/30

 

Tues 7/1

 

Wed 7/2

Thurs 7/3

Mon 7/7

Tues 7/8

 

Wed 7/9

Thurs 7/10

Mon 7/14

 

Tues 7/15

Wed 7/16

 

Thurs 7/17

Mon 7/21

Tues 7/22

Wed 7/23

Thurs 7/24

Mon 7/28

Tues 7/29

 

Wed 7/30

Thurs 7/31

Mon 8/4

Tues 8/5

Wed 8/6

Thurs 8/7

Mon 8/11

 

Tues 8/12

Wed 8/13

Thurs 8/14

Linear and Rational Equations (1.2)

Applications to Linear Equations (1.6)

Quadratic Equations (1.3)

Complex Numbers (1.4)

Miscellaneous Equations (1.5)

Solving Inequalities (1.7)

Test 1

Rectangular Coordinates and Graphs (1.1)

Symmetry; Graphing Key Equations (2.1)

Lines (1.8)

Linear Models (2.5)

Circles (1.9)

Systems of Equations (5.1)

Functions (2.2)

The Graph of a Function (2.3)

Properties of Functions (2.4)

Average Rate of Change (2.4)

Test 2

Library of Functions, Piecewise Defined Functions (2.6)

Graphing Techniques; Transformations (2.7)

Quadratic Functions (3.1)

Quadratic Models (3.1)

Composite Functions (4.1)

One-to-One Functions; Inverse Functions (4.2)

Test 3

Exponential Functions (4.3)

Logarithmic Functions (4.4)

Properties of Logarithms (4.5)

Logarithmic and Exponential Equations (4.6)

Compound Interest (4.7)

Exponential Growth and Decay (4.8)

Exponential and Logarithmic Curve Fitting (4.9)

Test 4

Review

Cumulative Final Exam

1.2  1-16, 29-75 (odd), 89-111 (odd)

1.6  1-6, 7-23 (odd), 31, 35, 37, 39

1.3  1-10, 11-81-95 (odd), 96

1.4  1-8, 53-71 (odd)

1.5  1-8, 9-45 (odd), 79-99 (odd)

1.7  1-10, 11-117 (odd)

Read ahead in the textbook

1.1  1-10, 11-97 (odd), 105, 107, 111

2.1  1-6, 7-51 (odd)

1.8  1-6, 7-113 (odd)

2.5  1-4, 39-44, 19-24, 51-57 (odd)

1.9  1-4, 5-43 (odd)

5.1  1-12, 17-37 (odd), 55-67 (odd)

2.2  1-14, 15-97 (odd)

2.3  1-8, 9-41 (odd)

2.4  1, 3, 5-20, 21-43 (odd)

2.4  2, 4, 53-61 (odd), 69-77 (odd)

Read ahead in the textbook

2.6  1-28, 29-53 (odd), 57-64

2.7  1-6, 7-63 (odd), 65-66, 69-74

3.1  1-10, 11-69 (odd)

3.1  71-87 (odd), 101-104

4.1  1-6, 7-69 (odd)

4.2  1-8, 9-81 (odd)

Read ahead in the textbook

4.3  1-10, 11-79 (odd), 89, 97-98, 101-102

4.4  4-8, 9-115 (odd), 125-133

4.5  1-22, 23-77 (odd), 89, 91, 103-106

4.6  1-2, 5-49 (odd)

4.7  1-8, 9-49 (odd), handout

4.8  1-11 (odd), 17-29 (odd)

4.9  1-11 (odd)

Review

Review