EDISON COLLEGE
DIVISION OF ARTS AND
SCIENCES
COURSE SYLLABUS
MAC
1140, Dr. Rick Schnackenberg, Fall 2004
I. COURSE
NUMBER AND TITLE, CATALOG DESCRIPTION, CREDIT HOURS:
MAC
1140 – PRECALCULUS ALGEBRA –AA 3 CREDITS
An algebra course designed to prepare students to
enter either engineering or calculus courses.
Topics covered include exponential and logarithmic functions,
polynomial, rational functions, conic sections, sequences and series,
mathematical induction, the binomial theorem, and matrices. A graphing calculator TI-83 or equivalent is
required. If completed with a grade of
“C” or better this course serves to demonstrate competence for the general
education mathematics requirement.
II.
PREREQUISITES FOR THE COURSE:
MAC
1105
III. GENERAL
COURSE INFORMATION:
Topics to be covered
include:
§
Exponential
functions
§
Logarithmic
functions
§
Polynomials
§
Rational
functions
§
Conic sections
§
Sequences and
series
§
Mathematical
induction
§
The binomial
theorem
§
Matrices
§
Vectors
(optional)
IV. COURSE
OUTCOMES:
At the
conclusion of the course, the student will be able to:
§
Use
mathematical properties to graph continuous and piece-wise functions.
§
Write the
equation of conic sections given appropriate information.
§
Sketch the
graph of a function.
§
Find any asymptotes,
intercepts and other critical values of a function.
§
Find complex
zeros and real zeros of a polynomial.
§
Factor
polynomials into linear factors.
§
Use properties
of logarithms and exponents solve equations.
§
Solve systems
of equations.
§
Use matrix
operations.
§
List terms of
a sequence and find the sum of a series based upon proper techniques.
§
Apply the
principles of mathematical induction.
§
Apply the
binomial theorem.
§
Use
mathematical modeling to evaluate functions.
V. REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE STUDENTS:
A)
The student
should read all new topics before they are discussed in class
and complete daily homework assignments on
time.
B)
A graphing
calculator, the TI-83 or equivalent, will be used extensively in this class.
VI. ATTENDANCE
POLICY:
Students are expected to attend all
class periods in a mathematics course.
VII. GRADING
PROCEDURE:
A)
Grading Criteria
Regular exams 65%
Final exam 20%
Homework 10%
Attendance 5%
B) Scoring Ranges for Letter Grades
90 - 100 = A
80 - 89 = B
70 - 79 = C
60 - 69 = D
below 60 = F
C) Incompletes (I)
Incompletes
will be given only for extreme emergency conditions and must be approved by the
professor before final examination sessions begin.
D) Course Work:
All course
work must be completed by the last day of classes. Only by special
permission of the professor will any work be accepted during the
week
of final examinations.
VIII. TEXTBOOK
REQUIREMENTS:
PRECALCULUS: GRAPHS AND
MODELS,
By Barnett, Ziegler, and Byleen. Second edition ISBN# 0-07-2922338
TI-83 Graphing Calculator. Note: We no
longer provide loan calculators.
IX. RESERVED
MATERIALS FOR THE COURSE:
NONE
X. CLAST
COMPETENCIES INVOLVED IN THE COURSE:
These
are listed in the Edison College Catalog pages 46 - 47.
XI.
CLASS SCHEDULE:
|
Week |
Book Sections |
Suggested Assignments |
|
1-8/23 |
1.1, 1.2 2.3 |
1.1 p. 14 1 – 30 odd, 49, 51 1.2 p. 34 1- 51 odd as review, 57 – 61 odd, 91 – 95 odd 2.3 p. 162 1 – 45 odd, 51, 53, 63 – 73 odd |
|
2-8/30 |
3.1, 3.2 |
3.1 p. 256 1 – 29 odd, 35 – 61 odd, 67, 71 – 77 odd 3.2 p. 272 19 – 25 odd part 1, 45 – 51 odd |
|
3-9/6 |
No Class |
Labor Day |
|
4-9/13 |
3.3, 3.4 |
3.3 p. 285 1 – 19 odd, 25 – 73 odd 3.4 p. 304 1 – 75 odd |
|
5-9/20 |
Test 1 |
1.1 – 3.4 |
|
6-9/27 |
4.1, 4.2 4.3 |
4.1 p. 329 1 – 17 odd, 21 – 41 odd, 47 – 53 odd, 87 – 99 odd 4.2 p. 343 1 – 25 odd as time allows 4.3 p. 356 1 – 75 odd |
|
7-10/4 |
4.4, 4.5 |
4.4 p. 363 1 – 17 odd as time allows 4.5 p. 371 1 – 53 odd, 67 – 71 odd |
|
8-10/11 |
Test 2 |
4.1-4.5 |
|
9-10/18 |
9.1, 9.2, 9.3 |
9.1 p. 707 1 – 49 odd, 61, 63 9.2 p. 722 1 – 43 odd 9.3 p. 731 1 – 23 odd |
|
10-10/25 |
9.4, 9.5, 9.6 |
9.4 p. 741 1 – 35 odd 9.5 p. 748 1 – 41 odd 9.6 p. 755 1 – 27 odd |
|
11-11/1 |
Test 3 |
9.1-9.6 |
|
12-11/8 |
10.1, 10.2, 10.3 |
10.1 p. 776 1 – 39 odd, 47 – 63 odd 10.2 p. 785 1 – 25 odd, 27 – 41 odd as time allows 10.3 p. 796 1 – 33 odd, 51 – 55 odd |
|
13-11/15 |
10.6, 11.1, 11.2 |
10.6 p. 837 1 – 45 odd 11.1 p. 856 1 – 31 odd, 45 – 51 odd 11.2 p. 869 1 – 27 odd |
|
14-11/22 |
11.3 7.4 |
11.3 p. 885 1 – 27 odd 7.4 p. 564 1 – 47 odd |
|
15-11/29 |
|
Review |
|
16-12/6 |
Final Exam |
Cumulative Final |
The above schedule is tentative and may be changed to suit the needs of the current class. Your professor will provide test dates at the first class meeting. The last day to withdraw from individual classes for courses meeting the full Fall semester 2004 is October 27.
XII.
ANY OTHER INFORMATION ON CLASS PROCEDURES OR POLICIES:
Phone: (239) 590- Email: rschnack@fgcu.edu
Office:
Whitaker 213 , FGCU Campus Office Hours: By appt.