AMTH 108 – APPLIED
COLLEGE ALGEBRA (3 credit hrs)
SUMMER I 2003
Class Time: MTWTh 9:
Class Room: ADMN 224
Instructor: Dr.
Office:
ADMN 201G
Telephone:
641-3537(office)
E-mail: KoffiF@usca.edu
Office Hours:
MTWTh 3:
PREREQUISITE:
Placement, Grade of C or better in an elementary algebra course, or consent of
the Department
TEXT: Explorations in College Algebra, Kime and
SUPPLIES:
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Assignments, Keys and Handouts
Tuesday, June 10, 2003
Tuesday, June 24, 2003
Wednesday, July 2, 2003, at 8:00 AM |
TOPICS TO BE
COVERED:
Chapter 1 – Making sense of Data and Functions.
Chapter 2 – Rates of Change nad Linear Functions
Chapter 3 – When Lines meet: Linear System.
Chapter 4-5-6-7 – Topics on exponential and logarithm functions (If time permits).
Chapter 8 – Quadratic and polynomial functions.
EXPECTED
STUDENT COMPETENCIES TO BE ACQUIRED: The successful student at the end
of the course will be able produce well-written correct solutions for problems
similar to those assigned for homework in this course.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
To solve, graphically, numerically and by calculation, mathematical problems that
involve: linear, quadratic, logarithmic
and exponential equations.
ASSIGNMENTS: Homework will be assigned daily and will occasionally be collected as a check on how you are keeping up. Although most of the homework assignments will not be collected, that doesn't mean you don't have to do it! A major part of learning mathematics involves DOING mathematics! Also, homework is useful in preparing for the type of questions, which may appear on quizzes or exams. Many homework problems will be given on quizzes and some on tests.
Evaluations: There will be given two tests and one final
exam during this short summer term.
There will also be given quizzes once or twice a week depending on
whether a test is given that week or not.
GRADING:
Your success in meeting the course objectives will be measured by your scores
on homework, quizzes, lab activities, two one-hour exams (June 10 and June 24),
and a cumulative final exam (July 2, 8:00AM).
The weights of the various components of your grade in
determining your final course grade are shown below, along with the grade
scale for the course.
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WEIGHTS: |
GRADE SCALE |
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1. Two exams (50%) |
90-100 |
A |
70-74 |
C |
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2. Quizzes, homework (20%) |
85-89 |
B+ |
65-69 |
D+ |
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3. Cumulative Final Exam (30%) |
80-84 |
B |
60-64 |
D |
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75-79 |
C+ |
0-59 |
F |
NOTES:
One quiz/homework
grade will be dropped to determine your final quiz average. They will be no makeup quizzes. There will be no makeup tests, except under
special (documented) circumstances. In
the case you cannot an exam at the scheduled time, contact the instructor as
soon as possible after (or before the test), to arrange a make up. Exams not made up within 2 days of the
scheduled date will be recorded 0.
SPECIAL NOTES:
If you have a physical, psychological, and/or learning disability which might affect
your performance in this class, please contact the Office of Disability
Services, 126A B&E, (803) 641-3609, and/or see me, as soon as possible. The
Disability Services Office will determine appropriate accommodations based on
medical documentation.
ATTENDANCE
POLICY: I may occasionally take attendance. It is highly recommended
that the student not miss any class, especially for the very fast pace the
summer sessions. However, the Attendance Policy established by the Department
of Mathematical Sciences states
that the maximum number of unexcused absences allowed in this class before a
penalty is imposed is four for a regular semester.
ACADEMIC CODE OF
HONESTY: Please read and review the Academic Code of Conduct relating to Academic
Honesty located in the Student Handbook. If you are found to be in violation of
this Code of Honesty, a grade of F(0) will be given
for the work. Additionally, a grade of F may be assigned for the course and/or
further sanctions may
be pursued.