Date Material
Week 1 Pre-Test
Chapter 1, Sections 4 and 5
Week 2 Chapter 1, Sections 7 and 8
Chapter 2, Section 1
Week 3 Chapter 2, Sections 2, and 3
Week 4 Chapter 2, Sections 4 and 5
Week 5 Review
Thursday, February 10 *** TEST No. 1 ***
Week 6 Chapter 2, Section 6 and 7
Week 7 Chapter 2 Section 8
Chapter 3, Section 1
Week 8 Chapter 3, Sections 2 and 3
Week 9 Chapter 3, Sections 3 and 4
Week 10 Review
Friday, March 16 *** TEST No. 2 ***
Week 11 Chapter 3 Sections 4 and 5
Week 12 Chapter 3, Sections 6 and 7
Week 13 Chapter 4 Sections 1, 2 and 3
Week 14 Chapter 5 Sections 2 and 3
Week 15 Review and catchup
Tuesday, April 25 *** TEST No. 3 ***
COMPREHENSIVE FINAL :
TUESDAY MAY 2 8:00 - 9:50 SECTION A
WEDNESDAY MAY 3 8:00 - 9:50 SECTION E
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LeMOYNE-OWEN COLLEGE
DIVISION OF NATURAL SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS AND
COMPUTER SCIENCE
SYLLABUS FOR MATH 130 A
COLLEGE ALGEBRA
3.0 CREDIT HOURS
SPRING SEMESTER 1999/2000
Instructor: Dr. Vivek Savur
Office: GOH 100B. Extension 419
Prerequisite: Passing Algebra Placement Exam or completing MATH 020 with a grade of A or B
Text: College Algebra by Lial/Hornsby/Schneider Seventh Edition Addison-Wesley Education Publishers Inc., 1997.
Office Hours: Mon, Wed 2:50 - 5:30
Mon, Wed, Fri 9:50 - 2:00
Tue, Thu by appointment
Course Description: A study of the properties of real numbers, algebraic expressions, radicals, equations, and inequalities in one variable, relations and functions including polynomial and rational functions. (Fulfills 3 hours of the mathematical requirements of the earlier general education program).
Objective: The purpose of this course is to introduce college algebra to all students. As an outcome of the Teacher as Facilitator Model, the graduating student will be an effective teacher in the following six areas:
1. Knowledge of basic topics of high school mathematics, including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, functions (especially logarithmic and exponential), and sequences and series.- (M)
2. Knowledge of algebraic properties of systems included in the high school curriculum: number systems (both real and complex), polynomials, mapping, symmetries, matrices.- (M)
3. Appreciation of the significant role that mathematics plays in society, both past and present. -- (m)
4. Understanding of and ability to apply basic problem solving strategies.- (M)
5. Understanding of geometry as a source of mathematical models and relationship of geometry to other areas of mathematics. -(M)
6. Understanding of how algebraic, geometric, and arithmetic ideas are created, described, disseminated, and refined. - (M)
7. Ability to apply mathematical methods in appropriate situations, such as in science. -(m)
8. Ability to send, receive, and interpret information which is presented graphically and numerically. -(m)
9. Ability to apply mathematical technique to solve real life problems.- (M)
Classroom Procedures: The class will start with lectures explaining
the theory. Students will then solve problems with the help of the instructor.
Students will be asked to come to the board to solve examples. Odd numbered
problems will be done in the class. Students should do the following even
numbered problems as assignment. If submitted on the next class day, bonus
points will be awarded. No bonus points for late submission. There will
be quizzes for bonus points at the beginning of the class period. If you
miss a quiz, or would like additional bonus points you may come to my office
and take more quizzes. The material for the quiz is that done in the class
during the previous period. If you seek an Incomplete ("I") you should
consult with your advisor. Incomplete will be given only on the recommendation
of your advisor. There will be three tests and a comprehensive final.
There will be no make-ups. However if you miss or do poorly in any
of the tests (or in all of them), I will drop the score of those tests.
The final grade will be evaluated by four methods and the highest will
be used.
Method I: Each test 20%, Final 40%
Method II: Drop lowest test. Two tests at 25% each, Final 50%
Method III: Drop two lowest tests. Test 34%, Final 66%
Method IV: Drop all tests. Final 100%.
The Bonus for the quizzes and assignments will be added.
GRADING SCALE
88% or above = A
75% - 87% = B
62% - 74% = C
50% - 61% = D
49% and below = F
Instructional Strategies/Use of technology: All students will have an account in the computer laboratory and E-mail privileges. Students should access courses provided on the inter net accessing Nets cape - Infoseek - Education and then choose the course of their choice.
Attendance Policy: All students are expected to come to class in
time, and attend all class meetings. See student catalog for the institutional
policy on absences and tardiness.
Supplementary readings:
"Algebra for College Students" by Lial/Hornsby/Miller. Harper Collins
1996
"College Algebra" by Coleman/Levitan/Shebhiro. Saunders Publishing
1993
*NOTE: The Learning Skills Center offers free tutoring and is located in Room 208 of GOH