SYLLABUS

 

COURSE:          Math 104, Algebra II: Modeling

SEMESTERTERM:        Fall 2007Summer 2008 June 9 – July 31

TIME/PLACE:     T ThM-Th    68:00am – 8:2510:35am   Juniper 4

PREREQUISITE:  Successful completion of Math 101 or Math 100B, ,

                              Or placement through assessment process or equivalent

INSTRUCTOR:    Anne Cavagnaro                         Office:  Fir 3C   

                             cavagnaroa@yosemite.cc.ca.usedu        Hours:  TTH 1:30-3T Th 1:00-2:00

                             Phone:  588-5156                                or by arrangement                                                                     5:00-6:00  

                             Phone:  588-5156                               or by arrangement

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

·         Text:  Beginning and Intermediate Algebra:  The Language and Symbolism of Mathematics, Hall and Mercer 2nd edition.

·         Paper (engineering or graph paper recommended)

·            Graphing calculator (TI-83 or TI 84 strongly recommended)

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·         Journal or composition book

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: 

 

Students will investigate mathematical modeling with linear, absolute value, quadratic, exponential and logarithmic functions through verbal, numerical, algebraic and graphical representations. Other topics include systems of linear and non-linear equations, linear and non-linear inequalities and rational exponents. The use of graphing calculators is required. This course is prerequisite to undergraduate transfer general education mathematics courses therefore mathematical communication and reasoning will be emphasized.

 

 

 

Grades:     The final course grade will be based on a weighted average                           based on the following scale and components:

 

                   90%-100%   A            Tests/Quizzes (1 dropped)       40%

                   80%- 89%    B            Class work/Homework               20%

                   70%- 79%    C            Reading/Writing Assignments   20%

              60%- 69%    D            Culminating Project                   20%

                0%- 59%  F

 

Grades:     The final course grade will be based on a weighted average                           based on the following scale and components:

 

                   90%-100%   A            Tests (1 dropped)                      60%

                   80%- 89%    B            Class work/Homework               1510%

                   70%- 79%    C            Reading/Writing AssignmentsProjects                                       1015%

              60%- 69%    D            Final Exam                                15%

                0%- 59%  F

                       

 

                        Exams                                                  60%

                        Homework/Class work                      10%

                        Writing Assignments/Projects            15%

                        Cumulative Final Exa

m                     15%

                                                           

Student Responsibilities:

 

Students are expected to adhere to the Student Code of conduct in the Student Handbook and Columbia College catalogs.  Please read these documents.

 

It is important that the student inform the instructor regarding any special needs so that appropriate accommodations can be made in compliance with the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act). 

 

Attendance, participation and communication are essential to successfully completing this course. 

 

The student is responsible for all material discussed in class and all changes to the schedule announced in class. 

 

No make up quizzes or testsexams.  Lowest score will be dropped.

 

 

No late work will be accepted without prior arrangements with the instructor. 

 

Work is expected to be completed, with all exercises attempted and questions noted before the beginning of class.

 

 

It is the student’s responsibility to initiate any changes in enrollment or grading status.    

 

To gain a strong understanding of the course material, students are encouraged to read and refer to the text, study class notes, keep composition journal for future reference, participate in class discussions and work with others outside of class. 

 

The Mathematics Resource Centerand the Academic Achievement  Centers is aare highly recommended environments for study, assistance and working with others.

 

 

 

Schedule NotesSCHEDULE NOTES:

June 12        Project work day

July 3           Holiday (no classes)

July 31         Final Exam

Make note of the following dates announced the first class meeting: 

Last date for a refund

Last date for withdrawal (without and with a W on transcript)

 

 

Sept 9                  Last day to apply for refund

Sept 23                Last day to withdraw w/o a “W” appearing on transcript

Nov 15                   Last day to withdraw from course

Nov 22                  Thanksgiving Holiday

Dec 11                             Final Class Meeting

 

 

TENTATIVE OUTLINE/SCHEDULE OF TOPICS:

 

Week 1        Factoring Polynomials Common Algebraic Functions and Transformations                 

Week 2       Functions: Linear, Absolute Value and Quadratic Factoring Trinomials

Week 3       Applications of Quadratic FunctionsSpecial Factorizations and Factoring Techniques

Week 4       Rational Expressions and their ArithmeticSolving Problems by Factoring

 

Week 5       Complex Rational Expressions, Equations and Applications

Radical Expressions/Complex Numbers

Week 6       Radical Expressions and Arithmetic 

Quadratic Equations and Inequalities with Applications

Week 7       Exponential and Logarithmic Functions w/applications

Rational Functions and Rational Expressions

Week 8       Preview of College Algebra (transformations)

 

Typical/Tentative Math 104 Assigned Exercises/Exam Schedule

Section

Exercises

Section

Exercises

 CW 6.1

3-72 x 3’s

8.5

1-69 EOO

HW 6.2

5-90 x 5’s

HW 8.6

3-72 x 3’s

CW 6.3

3-75 x 3’s

Chapter 8 Exam

Project 2

HW6.4

5-75 x 5’s

CW 9.1

5-65 x 5’s

CW6.5

3 – 72 x 3’s

HW 9.2

3-69 x 3’s

CW/HW 6.6

1 – 4, 5-65 x 5’s, 71

CW/HW 9.3

3-81 x 3’s

Exam Chapter 6

Project 1

CW/HW 9.4

3-51 x 3’s #78

CW 7.1