MATH 101-12 Spring 2007
Department of Mathematical Sciences
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Prerequisite: SAT Math score, placement examination, or a grade of C– or higher in MATH 099.
Course Description: MATH 101 is the second in a two-course sequence in elementary and intermediate algebra (MATH 099/MATH 101) designed to provide students with a foundation to study college level mathematics. MATH 101 carries three credits that count toward meeting the minimum number of credits required for graduation but do not satisfy the general education requirement. Mastery of material in this course is necessary for success in mathematics and statistics courses with numbers greater than 100 and for courses in the natural and social sciences. You must earn a C– or higher in MATH 101to meet the prerequisite for any Skill Area II general education course.
The major goals of this course are:
a. to gain an appreciation for the role variables play in constructing mathematical models;
b. to use tables, graphs, and equations to model mathematical situations;
c. to gain facility in using the symbolism of algebra to solve equations and find equivalent expressions;
d. to gain facility in solving word problems; and
e. to gain an appreciation for the applications of algebra to a wide variety of “real world” situations.
Instructor: Timothy V. Craine
Phones: Office: 860-832-2854
Home: 860-688-5418
Email: crainet@ccsu.edu
Office: Marcus White Room 108
Office Hours: Monday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tuesday 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Wednesday 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM and 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM*
Thursday 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Friday 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Other times by appointment
* 3:30 to 5:00 PM office hours will be held in the Learning Center, Copernicus 241
Textbook: Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: A Practical Approach by T. Craine, J. McGowan, and T. Ruben, published by Houghton Mifflin (ISBN 0-618-10337-6). Note: This textbook is used for both MATH 099 and MATH 101.
Coverage: In MATH 101 you are responsible for all of the material in Chapters 7-12 except for the optional sections marked with an asterisk (*). The six chapters will be covered in the order they appear in the text. Each section has 25 problems at the end, 15 new problems and 10 skill and review problems. All problems will be assigned and you are expected to work all of them.
Class Meeting Times: Tuesday and Thursday 9:30-10:45 in Maria Sanford Room 323.
Course Requirements: Attend and participate in class regularly; complete homework assignments; take quizzes and tests, as scheduled. A general rule for any college course is that you are expected to put in at least 2 hours of work outside of class for every hour in class. For MATH 101, the expectation is at least 6 hours per week outside of class.
Calculator Use: Graphing calculators are required for MATH 101. The textbook is based on the TI-82 and the TI-83, and I will be using one of these in class. Please let me know if you are using some other calculator, and I can help you make adjustments.
Electronic Devices Policy: Cell phones, laptops, MP3’s, PDA’s, or any form of personal electronic or communication devices, are not to be used during class, exams, or quizzes unless special accommodations are necessary.
University Policies:
1. You must take the final
examination at the time specified in the course selection book. The
first part will be given on the last day of class, May 8. Part II will be
given on Tuesday May 15 at 8:00 AM. Plan now to be available on that date at
that time
2. If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, if you have emergency medical information to share with me, or if you need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please make an appointment with me as soon as possible. My telephone numbers and office hours are given above.
3. In the event of a weather emergency which requires curtailment or cancellation of classes, listen to WTIC (1080 AM) or call (860) 832-3333 for the “general snow message.”
4. The last day to drop a course is Friday, March 16. From January 30 through March 16, students may withdraw from the course by completing a withdrawal form, available in the Enrollment Center, in Willard Hall. During this period approvals for withdrawal are not required; however, it is strongly recommended that students consult with their academic advisors prior to deciding to withdraw. Cessation of attendance, notice to the instructor, or telephone calls to the Enrollment Center, are not considered official notice of a student’s intention to drop the course. After March 16, withdrawals are allowed only under extenuating circumstances and with appropriate supporting documentation and require approval of the course instructor, department chair and dean of the School of Arts and Sciences.
Resources Available:
1. If you need help, take advantage of your instructor's office hours. Do not wait until just before the first test to do so.
2. The Learning Center is located in Room 241, Copernicus. Free tutoring is available in Room 241, Copernicus, and at other locations on campus. A schedule for hours the Center is open will be posted soon after the beginning of the semester.
3. Form a study group with other students in your section. Explaining solutions to homework problems to each other is a good way to learn.
4. A list of private tutors for hire is available in the math department office, Room 107 Marcus White, 832-2835.
Evaluation
Minimum averages have been established for each of these grades:
A 93% B+ 87% C+ 77% D+ 67%
A- 90% B 83% C 73% D 63%
B- 80% C- 70% D- 60%
The average for the course will be based on the following weights:
Quizzes (mostly administered on line through VISTA) 15%
Portfolios (collected homework) 15%
Three tests 45%
Department Final Examination 25%
Total 100%
The final exam is set by the Department and consists of 30% skills and 70% graphs and problem solving.
Note: In order to receive the grade of C- or better for the course, you must receive the grade of at least 60% on the final exam.
Tentative Schedule of Topics
Note: The topics will be presented in an order that differs from the text book.
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Dates |
Tuesday |
Thursday |
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1/23 & 1/25 |
8.1 What is a Function? |
8.2 Graphs of Functions and 8.3 Important Functions |
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1/30 & 2/1 |
8.4 Modifying Basic Functions |
7.1 Quadratic Equations |
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2/6 & 2/8 |
7.2 Parabolas |
7.3 Algebraic Techniques for Solving Quadratic Equations |
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2/13 & 2/15 |
7.4 Applications That Lead to Quadratic Equations |
Review Chapters 7 and 8 |
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2/20 & 2/22 |
Test 1 |
12.1 Inequalities and the Number Line |
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2/27 & 3/1 |
12.2 Non Linear Inequalities |
12.3 Inequalities in Two Variables |
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3/6 & 3/8 |
9.1 Rational Exponents and Radicals |
9.2 Power Functions |
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3/13 & 3/15 |
Review 9.1, 9.2 and Chapter 12 |
Test 2 |
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3/20 & 3/22 |
NO CLASSES—SPRING BREAK |
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3/27 & 3/29 |
11.1 Rational Expressions |
11.2 Rational Functions |
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4/3 & 4/5 |
11.3 Solving Rational Equations |
9.3 Direct Variation |
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4/10 & 4/12 |
11.4 Indirect Variation |
10.1 Exponential Growth |
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4/17 & 4/19 |
10.2 Exponential Decay |
10.3 Logarithms and 10.4 Logarithmic Scales |
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424 & 4/26 |
Review 9.3 and Chapters 10 and 11 |
Test 3 |
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5/1 & 5/3 |
Review for Final Exam |
Review for Final Exam |
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5/8 & 5/10 |
Final Exam Part I |
Reading Day |
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5/15 |
Final Exam Part II |
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Important Dates:
Tuesday, February 20 Test 1
Thursday, March 15 Test 2
Friday, April 26 Test 3
Tuesday, May 8 Final Exam Part I (at the regular class time)
Tuesday, May 15 Final Exam Part II (8:00 AM to 10:00 AM)
On line quizzes: will be based on homework recently assigned and will be given over weekends starting on Friday at noon and ending Monday at 6:00 PM. Tentatively seven quizzes are scheduled with due dates February 5 & 12, March 5 & 12, and April 9, 16, and 23. The lowest quiz score will be dropped.
Portfolios: will consist of samples of assigned homework problems to be grades. Portfolios will be due on Tuesdays: January 30, February 6 and 13, March 6 and 13, April 3, 10, and 17, and May 1.
The lowest portfolio score will be dropped.