Office Hours: 10-11am and after 3:15 Tuesday / Thursday in the Learning Center
12-2pm and after 3:15 Monday and Wednesday in the Learning Center
I enjoy teaching and I enjoy talking with you. You can email me or leave a note for me in my mail box in the Learning Center (NC 242)
Course
Description:
MATH 101 is the
second in a two-course sequence in elementary and intermediate algebra
(MATH 099/MATH101) 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 101 and
for courses in the natural and social sciences.
You must earn a C- or higher in MATH 101 to meet the prerequisite
for any
Skill
Area II general education course.
Course
Objectives:
You should be able to demonstrate in your
assignments, quizzes and
tests
-
·
Solving
Quadratic equations (by formula, parabola, vertex, applications)
·
Functions
(input/output, domain, range, reading graphs, 5 types of functions,
translating, reflecting and stretching)
·
Powers
& Roots (Rational expressions, radicals, graphs, direct variation)
·
Exponential
& Log Functions (growth, decay, applications)
·
Rational
Expressions & Functions (simplify, graph, solve, Inverse variations)
·
Inequalities
(number line, solving non linear, inequalities in 2 variables)
Course
Goals: 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 expression;
d) to gain facility in solving applications
Attendance:
Class attendance is required.
Learning is an active process, and it is simply
impossible for you to participate if you aren't here. If you
weren't in class, you'd
be working and your boss wouldn’t tolerate your inability to show
up
.”Wisdom doesn't come from
study. Knowledge does. Wisdom comes from
showing up for life."
Tardiness:
When you make an appointment with a friend,
you expect him or her
to be on time. Your employer, depends on you to arrive promptly
each
Special
needs:
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.
Class
Atmosphere:
I encourage you to ask questions. You will not
only help yourself
but
there are others who will benefit. Mistakes are good (except
Required
Text: Elementary and Intermediate Algebra:
A practical Approach
by Craine, McGowan and Ruben. Published by Houghton Mifflin 2004 .
(Both 099&101courses)
Required
Calculator: TI-83 or TI- 83 plus (a TI-82 is also acceptable)
Grading:
Homework Checks
Quick quizzes and Sample final exam 100
Participation &
class notes
Final Exam (200 pts)
Quick Quizzes given during first 5 minutes of class.
Tests: cover 2 chapters
Missed
tests:
There
are no make up tests.
If test is missed, final exam score is counted
in its place. If you miss for a whimsical reason, I reserve the
right
to score that test as a zero. Zeros are tough to overcome.
Extra Credit: BONUS problems...to be announced
Support
Services:
Free Tutoring is available in The Learning
Center located in
Copernicus
Room 242. Make good use of
this room. Professors
and
upper level math students will answer your questions.
Schedule will be provided. Instructional Tapes
available in the Reserve Room of the library.
Computer Tutorial in computer center (MW)
Rules
for Being Human:
1.
You will receive a body.
2.
You will be presented with lessons.
3.
There are no mistakes, only lessons.
4.
Lessons are repeated until learned.
5.
Learning does not end.
6.
" There" is no better than "here".
7.
Others are only mirrors of your self.
8.
What you make of your life is up to you.
9.
All the answers lie inside of you.
10.You
will forget all of this at birth.
"God has given you certain gifts which you do very well "
Your
Goals for this course:
You will notice the empty space below. Use it
to list your goals
for this course.
University Policies:
1. You must take the final examination at the time specified in the course selection book add time appropriate for your section.
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.
full time students may not carry less than 12
credits.
> The last day to drop is Monday, September 22. From September 22 through
> October 24, students may withdraw from the course by completing a
> withdrawal form, available at 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 withdraw from the course.
>
> After October 24 withdrawals are allowed only under extenuating
> circumstances and require approval of the course instructor, department
> chair and dean of the School of Arts and Sciences.