Math 17A, Precalculus I
Syllabus
CLASS
MEETINGS: 9:40
– 11:10 am MWF in Juniper 1
PREREQUISTE: Math 104, Algebra II with
a grade of C, Credit or better
INSTRUCTOR: Laurel Grindy Office hours:
Office: Juniper 3 MW: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
588-5147 TTh: 10 -11 am
F:
8:30 – 9:30 am
e-mail address: grindyl@yosemite.edu
web page:
http://columbia.yosemite.edu/grindyl
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
COURSE
OBJECTIVES:
The
course will provide a student with opportunities to learn and understand the
concepts, notations and representations of functions. Recognizing and characterizing linear,
quadratic, power, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions
will be the primary focus of this course. Appropriate and efficient use of
technology will be practiced as we explore the meaning of mathematical actions
in problem solving. Using multiple perspectives (verbal, graphical, numerical
and algebraic) provides an environment for practicing:
These
skills are continually practiced through the development of the function
concept.
STUDENT RESPONSIBLITIES:
It is each student’s job to learn. Learning mathematics is an active endeavor; I
can only guide you in your efforts to learn.
With this job you have the responsibility to:
§ Prepare for class by reading text sections and work
problem sets assigned.
§ Participate in class discussions take lecture notes
§ Seek help when needed.
§ Keep a homework journal for each chapter
§ Take quizzes and tests on time
To gain a strong
understanding of the course material, I encourage you to rely on a combination
studying class notes, reading and referring to your textbook, participating in
class discussions and working with classmates outside of class.
There are numerous places to get help:
§ My office hours are
available to you or make an appointment.
§ Tutorial services through
the
§ Our Mathematics Center
will be open 8:30 – 3:00 MTWThF
Do not wait until you feel you are in
trouble. When you seek help, it is to
your advantage to be well organized, with relevant questions ready.
HOMEWORK:
Homework
will be assigned for each section of each chapter and posted on my web page
with due dates. It will be up to you to
maintain a homework journal. It is
essential that you practice enough problems to develop connections among
concepts presented and formulate questions that you may have about the
material. Time will be given during each
class for questions that arise from working with problems sets. I will not require that you turn in your
homework journal for a grade, but you may use your class notes and homework
journal for quizzes (but not tests).
.
GRADES:
The
semester grade average will be weighted with these components:
Average of 4 mid-semester tests 60%
Cumulative final exam 20%
Weekly homework quizzes (2 dropped) 20%
** no make-up quizzes or tests will be given
without prior arrangement.
The final course letter grade is based on the
overall weighted average and the following scale:
90 < A
79 < B < 90
68 < C < 79
50
< D < 68
F
< 50
**
Maintain a personal record of all of your grades.
Calendar
Notes
Class
is NOT in session these days:
*Monday, September 1
*Monday, November 10
*Friday, November 28
Last day to withdraw from
any course:
Thursday, November 13
Week Topics
1 Chapter
F, 1.1, 1.2
2 1.2,
1.3, 1.4
3 1.4,
1.5, 1.6
4 Test Ch F and Ch 1, 2.1, 2.3
5 2.3,
2.4, 2.5
6 2.7,
2.8, Test Ch 2
7 3.1,
3.2, 3.3
8 3.4,
3.5, 3.6
9
Test Ch 3, 4.1, 4.2
10
4.3, 4.4, 4.5
11
4.6, 4.7, 4.8
12
Test Chapter 4, 10.1
13
10.2, 10.4
14
10.5, 10.6
15
Review
16
Final exam- Wednesday, December 10: 8 – 10 am