College Algebra

Course Details

Course Number: 1233  Section Number: 105

Fall 2012

Location: Bolin Hall

Classroom Number: 212

Days & Times:

MWF 10:00 - 10:50

Course Attachments

Textbooks

A Graphical Approach to College Algebra
Hornsby Lial Rockswold
  ISBN: 978-0-321-64476-3
MSU Faculty Member
Dr. Joel Schmitter   
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Course Objectives

Understanding and working with equations, inequalities, rational expressions, exponents,

logarithms, radicals, functions,and systems of equations. Using a graphing calculator as an

aid in understanding these concepta.


Course Expectations

 

There will be 3 exams worth 100 points each and a comprehensive final exam worth 150 points. There will be random quizzes throughout the semester that will consist of several problems very similar to those on recent homework assignments. These will be worth a total of 75 points. This means that doing all your homework before the next class meets is very important even though it will not be handed in and graded. If you miss an exam you must arrange to makeup the exam before the next class period. Only one exam can be made up. Quizzes cannot be made up.


Grading Standards

             % of total points      Grade

                 90 - 100             A

                 80 - 89              B

                 70 - 79              C

                 60 - 69              D

                  0 - 59               F

        


Final Exam12/8/2012  10:30 - 12:30

Submission Format Policy


Note: You may not submit a paper for a grade in this class that already has been (or will be) submitted for a grade in another course, unless you obtain the explicit written permission of me and the other instructor involved in advance.

Late Paper Policy

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Attendance Requirements

A student with more than 6 absences may be dropped from the course.

 


Other Policies

 

                                                     MATH 1233

                                                COLLEGE ALGEBRA

 

Instructor: Joel Schmitter

Office : Bolin 118P

Phone : 397-4262

Office Hours :

Phone : 397-4262:    MWF              9:00 - 10:00  

                                 MTW               2:00 - 3:00

                                 TR                   9:30 – 11:00

                                 T                     3:00 – 4:00 in the help sessions Bolin 101     

                                 or by appointment

 

 

Tuesday 3:00 - 4:00 will be in the math help session Bolin 101

 

Grading:  There will be 4 exams worth 100 points each and a comprehensive final exam worth 150 points. There will be random quizzes throughout the semester that will consist of several problems very similar to those on recent homework assignments. These will be worth a total of 75 points. This means that doing all your homework before the next class meets is very important even though it will not be handed in and graded. If you miss an exam you must arrange to makeup the exam before the next class period. Only one exam can be made up. Quizzes cannot be made up.

 

             % of total points      Grade

                 90 - 100                  A

                 80 - 89                    B

                 70 - 79                    C

                 60 - 69                    D

                   0 - 59                    F

        

Attendance: A student with more than 6 absences may be dropped from the course.

 

In accordance with the law, MSU provides students with documented disabilities academic accommodations. If you are a student with a disability, please contact me.

 

  Students should refer to the current MSU Student Handbook and Activities Calendar for university policies on academic dishonesty, class attendance, student rights and activities.

 

 A graphing calculator is required for this course.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tentative outline

Week of     sec. covered                  

Aug   27      1.1 - 1.3

Sept     3      1.4,  1.5

          10      1.6, 2.1, 2.2,2.3

          17      2.4, Review, Exam 1

          24      2.5, 2.6, 3.1

 Oct      1     3.2 – 3.4

             8     3.5 – 3.7

           15     3.8, Exam 2

           22     4.1 – 4.2

           29      4.3 – 4.5

 Nov     5      Exam  3

           12     5.1 – 5.3

           19     5.4, 5.5

           26     5.6, 7.1

  Dec    3     Exam 4, Review for Final   

             8    Final Exam,  Saturday    10:30 - 12:30


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