Central Alabama Community College
Math 112 Tu Th - Precalculus Algebra
Course Syllabus – Spring, 2009
Instructor: K. W. Nicholson
Office Phone: (256) 215-4336
Home Phone: (256) 839-6728
Email: nnicholson@cacc.edu
Webpage: http:// caccphysics.cacc.cc.al.us
Date Submitted: December 25, 2008
Course Prerequisites: All
core mathematics courses in Alabama must have a minimum prerequisite high
school Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II with an appropriate mathematics
score. An alternative to this is
that the student should successfully pass with a C or higher in Intermediate
College Algebra.
I. Course Description:
This
course emphasizes the algebra of functions - including polynomial, rational,
exponential, and logarithmic functions.
The course also covers systems of equations and inequalities, quadratic
inequalities, and the binomial theorem.
Additional topics may include matrices, Cramer's Rule, and mathematical
induction.
II. Aims and Objectives:
As a
result of completing this course, the student should be able to:
1. Solve linear equations and systems of
linear equations.
2. Solve linear inequalities and absolute
value equations and
inequalities.
3. Solve quadratic equations and inequalities.
4. Graph linear and circular functions.
5. Determine the inverse of a function.
6. Solve and graph polynomial functions.
7. Find the real zeros of a function.
8. Graph exponential functions and solve
exponential equations.
9. Graph logarithmic functions and solve
logarithmic equations.
III. Content and Organization:
(See
pacing chart - attached)
IV. Textbook and Supplementary Materials:
Pre-Calculus:
Fourth Edition by Mark Dugopolski.
A graphing calculator is not required for this class. However, you are allowed to bring
whatever you can afford to buy and know how to use.
V. Required Computer Assignments:
Each
homework assignment has 10 multiple choice questions. You may retake each homework assignment three times to
improve your grade. The highest of
the three grades will be used to compute your homework average. It is recommended that you work each
problem on notebook paper and keep this paper as an aid in studying for a
test.
There are two ways to approach submitting the answers to
each question. The student may
submit each answer as the problem is worked or may wait until all ten problems
have been worked and submit the entire quiz at once. It is recommended that the student submit after each problem
is worked. It is important to
remember that if a student does not submit the problems individually and leaves
the computer, the answers will be lost.
All problems are
multiple choice with four solutions.
If the student gets the answer right on the first attempt, he or she will
earn 1 point for that problem and should move to the next problem. If the student answers incorrectly, he
or she will be penalized 0.1 of a point.
If on the second attempt, the answer is correct, the student may proceed
to the next problem. If the second
attempt is incorrect, the student will be penalized an additional 0.1 of a
point. If on the third attempt, the answer is correct, the student may proceed
to the next problem. If on the
third attempt, the answer is incorrect, the student will be penalized an
additional 0.1 of a point. If the
answer is correct, the student can proceed to the next problem. Of course, there is only one choice
left for the fourth attempt. The
lowest score a student can earn on an individual problem is 0.7 of a point.
VI. Evaluation Procedures:
4
100-point chapter tests 400
points 50%
Computer
Assignments 200
points 25%
1
200-point comprehensive exam 200
points 25%
800
points 100%
Note: No make-up tests will be given. The lowest grade of the four chapter
tests will be replaced by ½ the final exam grade, (if it is
higher). If a student is absent on
a test day, that test grade will be automatically replaced by ½ the
final exam grade. If a second test
is missed, a zero will be assigned.
VII. Other Important Information:
1. Grading system: See the grading system
in the catalog on page 46.
2. Attendance will be recorded for each
class. Regular attendance is
essential for success in mathematics classes. Classes will begin and end on time. You must remain for the duration of a
class unless you have permission to leave. Cell phones and headphones are not allowed.
VIII.
Office Hours:
(See
attached)
IX.
Important! If you have a disability that may
prevent you from meeting the course requirements, contact the instructor before
the end of the first week of classes to file a student disability request and
to discuss a reasonable plan.
Course requirements will not be waived but accommodations may be made to
assist you in meeting the requirements, provided you are timely in working with
the instructor to develop a reasonable accommodation plan.
X.
Statement of
Harassment/Discrimination: The College and the Alabama State Board of Education
are committed to providing both employment and educational environments free of
harassment or discrimination related to an individual's race, color, gender,
religion, national origin, age, or disability. Such harassment is a violation
of State Board of Education policy. Any practice or behavior that constitutes
harassment or discrimination will not be tolerated.
MTH 112
Precalculus Algebra
8:00-9:25
Thursday
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Tuesday
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Jan. 8 Orientation & Rules for
Exponents Drill |
Jan. 13 Section P.2 |
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Jan. 15 Section P.3 |
Jan. 20 Section P.4 |
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Jan. 22 Section 1.1 |
Jan. 27 Section 1.2 literal eq |
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Jan. 29 Section 1.2 |
Feb. 3 Section 1.3 & 1.4 |
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Feb. 5 Section Test 1 drill |
Feb. 10 Test on Chapter P and 1.1.-
1.4 |
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Feb. 12 Section 1.6 Quad equations |
Feb. 17 Section 1.7 linear & absolute value
inequalities |
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Feb. 19 Section 2.1 Def &
Evaluating Functions 2.2 Graphing Functions |
Feb. 24 Section 2.2 & 2.3 Graphing Functions &
transformations of functions |
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Feb. 26 Section 2.4 Operations with
Fu |
March 3 Section 2.5 (Mid Semester was yesterday) |
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March 5 2.5 Inverses of FunctionsTake
iTest2 |
March 10 Test 2 on Chapter 2 |
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March 12 Section 3.1 |
March 24 Section 3.2 |
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March 26 Section 3.3 |
March 31 Section 3.5 |
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April 2 Section 3.6 and 8.1 |
April 7 Test on Chapter 3 |
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April 9 Section 4.1 |
April 14 Section 4.2 |
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April 16 Section 4.3 |
April 21 Section 4.4 |
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April 23 Practice Test 4 |
April 28 Test on Chapter 4 |
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April 30 Final Exam (8:00-10:00) |
May 5 |
Note! This pacing chart is subject to change
at any time.
Spring, 2009
Office Hours
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Monday/Wednesday |
Tuesday/Thursday |
Friday |
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7:30-10:40 Phy 214 |
7:30-8 Office |
9:00-12:00 Office (By appointment only) |
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10:50 – 12:35 Mth 126 |
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1-5 Phy lab |
8-9:15 MTH 112 |
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12:50-2:06 MTH 237 |
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Office/Lunch 12:05-3:30 |
MTH
112 Fall 2008
Textbook
Homework Problems
Chapter 1
P-2 p. 22 1,3,5,19,29
31,41,45,51
P-3 pp. 35-36 1,3,7,13,15:21,23,27,33,35,41,49,55,57,63,65,67,71,77,79,83
P-4 p. 44 9,11,19,23,25,31,33,43,51,57,61,69,75
1-1 pp. 95-96 7,11,15,19,23,29,35,59,63,83
1-2 pg. 106 1
- 16
1-3 pp. 120-122 1,3,9,11,15,27,31,35,39,45,51,55,61,71,77
1-4 pp. 134-136 1,5,9,11,13,19,23,27,37,39,49,57,59,63,65,70
1-6 pp. 157-158 1,3,9,15,19,23,25,31,35,41,47,49,85
1-7 pp. 170-172 9,13,17,29,33,35,37,39,41,43,45,47,53,57
Chapter 2
2-1 pp. 194-195 11,13,15,17,19,25,29,33,35,37,45,51,55,61
2-2 pp. 207-208 9,11,26,28,33,35,47,49
2-3 pp. 224-225 1,5,7,17,19,21,23,25,27,35,37,47,51,55
2-4 pp. 235 1,5,21,35,37,49,61,63,71,73
2-5 pp. 248-249 7,9,19,21,23,25,27,29,31,33,39,41,45,53,55,63,65
8-1 pp. 663-664 1,3,5,7,9,17,31,33
Chapter 3
3-1 pp. 276-277
1,5,7,13,15,21,23,33,37,39,45,49,51,69,71
3-2 pp. 290-291 1,3,7,9,11,15,19,23,25,31,33,35,37,43,45,49,51,53,61
3-3 pp. 300-301 1,3,7,11,19,21,27,33,49,51,57,61,67
3-4 pp. 312 1,3,11,15,27,31,35,49,59
3-5 pp. 325-326 1,3,5,7,13,15,17,19,27,29,45,47,49,51,55,59,63
3-6 pp. 341-342 1,3,9,13,17,19,21,33,39,57,59,61,69
Chapter 4
4-1 pp. 365-367 1,3,5,11,13,17,22,25,31,33,37,47,51,53,55,63,75,85,87,91,95
4-2 pp. 378-379 1,5,9,11,13,15,19,21,43,45,47,49,51,53,55,57,59,73,75,79,81,
83,103,105,107
4-3 pp. 392-393 1,3,5,9,11,13,15,17,19,21,23,25,27,29,31,41,49,51,59,61
4-4 pp. 403-404 1,3,5,15,17,27,29,31,59