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COURSE DESCRIPTION: COLLEGE ALGEBRA (3) Algebraic and exponential functions, basic linear algebra. Requires skills and knowledge of intermediate algebra and plane geometry.
PREREQUISITE: Satisfactory performance on the Mathematics Placement Examination.
CREDIT: Three semester hours. Does not count for credit toward the major or minor in mathematical sciences. Not open for credit to students having credit in MATH 155 or MATH 211 or MATH 229. Not used in major or minor GPA calculation for mathematical sciences majors or minors.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: Math 110 provides basic skills in algebra in preparation for Math 155 (and later, Math 229), Math 206, Math 210, and Math 211. The prerequisite for these courses is a C or better in Math 110. The most important goal is to raise your skill level to the point where you can perform algebraic calculations quickly and accurately, as needed for successful performance in this and future math courses.
TEXT: College Algebra, 8th Edition, by Sullivan (Prentice Hall, 2007), bundled with the student study guide, review material, and web resource access code. The bundle is required.
SYLLABUS: Here is the printed syllabus handed out in class: page 1 | page 2
Chapter R REVIEW R.2-R.5, R.7-R.8
Chapter 1 EQUATIONS AND INEQUALITIES 1.1-1.2, 1.4-1.7
Chapter 2 GRAPHS 2.1-2.5
Chapter 3 FUNCTIONS AND THEIR GRAPHS 3.1-3.6
Chapter 4 LINEAR AND QUADRATIC FUNCTIONS 4.1, 4.3, 4.5
Chapter 5 POLYNOMIAL AND RATIONAL FUNCTIONS 5.1-5.2, 5.4
Chapter 6 EXPONENTIAL AND LOGARITHMIC FUNCTIONS 6.1-6.6
The first three chapters will be covered at a fast pace,
because most of the material should be review
for students who are adequately prepared for Math 110.
If this material is new to you,
it would probably be best for you to take an
Intermediate Algebra course at a community college
before you attempt to complete the rest of this course.
GRADING: Semester letter grades will be determined according to your instructor's scale from points accumulated during the semester. There will be a total of 1,000 points, distributed as follows:
400 points four departmental hour exams
150 points quizzes (both in class and takehome)
150 points homework (handed in online using MyMathLab)
300 points comprehensive departmental final examination
MY MATH LAB: Click here for more information. This is where you do your online homework and quizzes. The software is provided by the publisher of our textbook, and includes an online version of the Study Guide, which contains solutions to all of the odd numbered problems in the text.
WITHDRAWAL: The last day for undergraduates to withdraw from MATH 110 is Friday, October 17.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF LECTURES: Click here for a printable copy.
ATTENDANCE POLICY: You are REQUIRED to attend both your lectures and recitations.
HOMEWORK PROBLEMS: Click here for page 1 of the assignment sheet. Working (and understanding) the homework problems is probably the most important part of the course. Most students will need to spend eight or more hours per week working problems and preparing for class. The required speed and accuracy cannot be attained without considerable practice. Remember that at the college level, you are expected to work at least two hours outside of class for each hour in class.
EXAMINATIONS:
Click here for a list of exam dates,
and for the location of your final exam.
There will be four 50-minute in-class exams
and a comprehensive final exam lasting 1 hour 50 minutes.
(The time is listed in the schedule booklet under mass exams.)
Exams are machine-scored; there is no partial credit.
Bring sharpened pencils and erasers,
and photo identification to all exams.
You are not permitted to use a calculator during exams.
In addition to marking your answer sheet,
circle your answers in your question booklet, which you may keep,
so that you can compare them with the answer keys which will be posted.
Be sure you know your section number.
Exam grades will be available during recitation sessions,
or posted on Blackboard.
MAKE-UP EXAMS will not be given except under the same circumstances
outlined in the catalog for the grade I (incomplete).
These circumstances are serious illness or accident,
or death in the immediate family.
You should notify your instructor prior to the exam
(and absolutely no later than 24 hours after the exam has been given)
if you are to be considered for a make-up exam.
CALCULATORS: You will NOT be allowed to use a calculator for hour exams or on the quizzes. You are encouraged to use a scientific or graphing calculator, such as the TI-82 or TI-83, to help in understanding the concepts and to check your homework; but one of the primary goals of this course is to enable you to accurately and quickly work out algebraic manipulations by hand and with understanding.
OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES: Cell phones must be turned off before class begins. You may use other electronic devices such as laptops, PDAs, music players, or recording devices ONLY WITH THE PERMISSION OF THE INSTRUCTOR.
ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT: Please read the statement on Academic Integrity which appears in the Undergraduate Catalog, and which includes this passage: "Students guilty of, or assisting others in, either cheating or plagiarism, on any assignments, quizzes, or examinations, will receive a grade of F for the course involved and may be suspended or dismissed from the University."
REVIEW: Click here for previous final exams and review material.
MATHEMATICS ASSISTANCE CENTER:
The
Math Assistance Center
is staffed by teaching assistants.
It is located in DuSable 326
and is open during the day, Monday through Friday.
In addition, the
ACCESS
office runs walk-in
tutoring centers
in Douglas, Grant North, Grant South, and Lincoln residence halls,
and the
PAL
tutoring program.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:
NIU abides by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 which
mandates reasonable accommodations be provided for qualified students
with disabilities. If you have a disability and may require some type
of instructional and/or examination accommodation, please contact your
instructor early in the semester so that we can provide or facilitate
in providing accommodations you may need.
If you have not already done so, you will need to register with the
Center for
Access-Ability Resources (CAAR), the designated office on campus
to provide services and administer exams with accommodations for
students with disabilities. The CAAR office is located on the 4th
floor of the University Health Services building (815 753-1303). Your
instructor is looking forward to talking with you soon to learn how
s/he may be helpful in enhancing your academic success in this course.
ALGEBRA RESOURCES ON THE WEB: Click here
COURSE HOMEPAGE: At the WEB site www.math.niu.edu/courses there is additional information about Math 110, and other courses. From the class homepage, you can print copies of this course syllabus and the homework assignments.
MyNIU: Click here for further information about sections of Math 110
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