Syllabus            

Math 1050 (College Algebra)  Section 06                                                   Spring 2008

 

Instructor:           Dr.  Jianlong Han 

Office:                  ELC 408                                              

Phone:                 586-5469

Email:                 han@suu.edu

Office hours:   MTWTh 2:00pm-3:15pm (Other times by appointment)

Class meetings: 6:00pm-7:30pm TTh  

Location:            GC 306

Text :                  College Algebra, 7th ed., by Michael Sullivan, Prentice Hall.

Prerequisites: A Math ACT of 23, a grade of C or better in MATH 1010 or equivalent.

Other Materials:        Graphing Calculator.

Course Fee:  $35 (funds the Student Support Center – TAs, graders and periodic software updates).

Course Description: This course explores the concept of functions: polynomial, rational, inverse, logarithmic and exponential; with an emphasis on graphing. Solving systems of equations using matrix methods is covered along with conic sections. Other topics may include sequences, mathematical induction and the binomial theorem. The course involves the extensive use of graphing calculators.

 

Objectives: 

  • Be able to solve problems with and without the use of a graphing calculator
  • Become familiar with common functions and their graphs
  • Solve (systems of) equations and inequalities
  • Understand conics
  • Work with arithmetic and geometric sequences and geometric series
  • Use exponential and logarithmic functions.

 

Homework: Homework assignments are listed on the next pages of this syllabus. I will collect weekly assignments on the following Tuesday.  Late unexcused homework will not be accepted.

 

Grading:                Homework:         50 points (5 pts each, lowest 3 assignments dropped)

                               Quizzes:              100 points (20 pts each, lowest 2 quizzes dropped)

                               In-Class Exams:  300 points

                               Final Exam:        150 points (cumulative)

 

                    A     93%-100%,                            B-    80%-82%                 D+ 67%-69%

                    A-    90%-92%,                              C+  77%- 79%                 D   63%-66%

                    B+   87%-89%,                              C     73%- 76%                 D-  60%-62%

                    B     83%-86%,                              C-    70%- 72%                 F    0%- 59%

Attendance: Students are expected to attend all class meetings and are responsible for

all of the material covered.  Students who miss a class meeting should copy a classmate’s

notes for that meeting. Also, there will be no “make–up” exams and quizzes. Unless a

valid excuse is presented in advance, a missed exam will receive the score 0.    Students

must look at this syllabus carefully and plan well ahead.

 

University Policies: Scholastic dishonesty will not be tolerated and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent. You are expected to have read and understood the current issue of the student handbook (published by Student Services) regarding student responsibilities and rights, and the intellectual property policy, for information about procedures and about what constitutes acceptable on-campus behavior.

Students with medical, psychological, learning or other disabilities desiring academic adjustments, accommodations or auxiliary aids will need to contact the Southern Utah University Coordinator of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD), in Room 206F of the Sharwan Smith Center or phone (435) 865-8022. SSD determines eligibility for and authorizes the provision of services.

 

Additional Resources: The Student Success Center in the Sharwan Smith Center has free tutoring available.

 

 

Date

 

Section

 

Homework Assignment

Jan.8

1.1, 1.2

1.1: 11-28 odd, 49, 53, 55, 59, 83, 84

1.2: 9, 19, 23, 33, 41, 47-59 odd, 93

Jan.10(Quiz 1)

1.3, 1.4

1.3: 9-25 odd, 53, 59, 73

1.4: 7-19 odd, 41, 43,  47, 48, 49, 51, 73, 74, 79- 82

 

Jan. 15

1.5, 1.6

1.5: 23-37 odd, 53-75 odd, 83, 84

1.6:7-19 odd, 31-43 odd, 44, 45, 47, 49

Jan. 17 (Quiz 2)

1.7, 2.1

 

1.7: 7, 9, 11, 17, 19, 25, 27, 29, 30

2.1: 15, 23, 39-47 odd 

 

Jan. 22

 2.2, 2.3

2.2: 15,  17, 19, 27, 33, 37, 43, 49

2.3: 11-21 odd, 23, 27, 29

Jan. 24(Quiz 3)

2.4, 2.5

2.4: 11-17 odd, 33-45 odd,

51-61 odd, 73

2.5:  5-12 odd, 19-33 odd

Jan. 29

 2.7, Review

2.7: 3, 5, 15

Jan. 31

3.1, Exam 1

 

3.1: 27, 47, 49, 51, 55, 57, 61

Feb. 5

3.2, 3.3

3.2: 11-22 odd, 23, 25

3.3: 11-19 odd, 33, 47, 49, 55, 59

Feb. 7(Quiz 4)

3.4, 3.5

3.4: 25, 29, 31, 35, 45

3.5: 19, 21, 27, 35,  65(a)-65(f)

 

Feb. 12

3.6, 4.1

3.6: 1, 3, 7,15

4.1:11,15, 35-51 odd, 59-65 odd, 69,75-78

Feb. 14(Quiz 5)

4.2

11-21 odd, 37, 39, 41, 45-55 odd, 57, 59,  83

 

Feb. 19

4.3, 4.4

4.3: 11-21 odd, 41, 45, 47

4.4: 7, 9 ,19

Feb. 21

 

4.5,4.6

4.5: 3-17 odd,  21, 31, 33, 39, 41

4.6:11-19 odd

 

Feb. 26

4.6 , Review

4.6: 33-43 odd, 57, 63, 65

Feb. 28

4.7 , Exam 2

 

4.7: 7-15 odd, 33, 37

Mar. 4

5.1, 5.2

5.1: 7-17 odd, 19, 21,43, 45, 47

5.2: 23, 25, 27, 41, 47-59 odd

Mar. 6

 

5.3, 5.4

5.3: 21-29 odd,  37, 53, 55, 63

5.4: 21- 33 odd, 47, 53, 63, 75, 91, 93, 95

Mar. 11

5.5, 5.6

5.5: 9, 13, 17, 31-63 odd

5.6: 1-27 odd

Mar. 13(Quiz 6)

 

5.7, 5.8

5.7: 3, 5, 7, 11,13, 25

5.8:1, 2, 3, 4,  13, 14

 

Mar. 18-Mar.24

Spring Recess

 

 

Mar. 25

6.2, 6.3

6.2: 19,  21, 27, 29, 37, 39, 55

6.3: 13, 17,  19, 21, 27

Mar. 27

 

6.3, 6.4

6.3: 29 , 43,  55, 57

6.4: 13, 17, 21, 27, 39, 43

Apr. 1

7.1, Review

7.1:  9, 19, 23, 25, 29, 33

 

Apr. 3

 

7.2,  Exam 3

7.2: 5, 7, 17, 21, 37, 39, 47 

 

 

Apr. 8

 

7.3, 7.4

 

7.3: 7, 11, 13,15, 19, 23, 33

7.4: 7, 11, 13, 15, 23, 25, 29

 

Apr. 10(Quiz 7)

 

7.6, 7.7

7.6: 5, 11, 13  7.7: 27, 29, 35

Apr. 15

8.1,8.2

8.1:11, 29

8.2: 3-23 odd, 27,29, 35

Apr. 17

 

 

8.3

8.3: 11- 35 odd, 47, 53,59 

Apr. 22

8.5,  Review

8.5: 5, 21, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37

Apr. 24

 

Review

 

Apr. 29

 

Final Exam

6:00pm-7:50pm

 

 

 

 

Information contained in this syllabus, other than the grading, late assignments, makeup work, and attendance policies, may be subject to change with advance notice, as deemed appropriate by the instructor.