AMTH 108 – APPLIED COLLEGE ALGEBRA (3
credit hrs)
SUMMER 2010
Class Time:
MTWTh 9:15-12:15
Class Room:
ADMN 224
Instructor:
Dr.
Office:
ADMN 237 F
Telephone:
641-3537 (office)
E-mail:
KoffiF@usca.edu
Office Hours:
Walk-ins or Appointment
PREREQUISITE: Placement, C or better in AMTH 104, or
consent of the Department
TEXT: College
Algebra in Context, with Applications
for Managerial, Life, and Social Sciences, Third Edition, by Hashbarger and Yocco (Peasron, Addison
Wesley) and a graphing calculator
resource manual.
SUPPLIES:
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News |
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Assignments, Keys and Handouts
Practice Problems for Test 1
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TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:
|
Week |
Sections to cover |
Exercises |
|
May 27 |
1.1 -
1.2 |
Assigned
in class |
|
June 31
– June 3 |
1.3,
1.4, 2.1 – 2.4 |
Assigned
in class |
|
June 7 –
June 10 |
1.1 (and
6.1), 3.2(and 6.3), 2.3, 3.4 |
Assigned
in class |
|
June 14
– June 17 |
4.1-4.3,
5.1 |
Assigned
in class |
|
June 21
– June 24 |
5.2 –
5.4 |
Assigned
in Class |
|
June 28
– June 30 |
Review
and Final Exam |
|
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 term. There will also be given quizzes twice a
week, except on weeks when we have a test, in which case only one quiz will be
given..
Tentative Test Dates:
|
Test 1 |
June 8,
2010 |
|
Test 2 |
June 17,
2010 |
Final Exam Date
June 29, 2010
at 8:00 AM
GRADING: Your success in meeting the course
objectives will be measured by your scores on homework, quizzes, lab
activities, three one-hour exams, and a cumulative final exam.
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 |
|||
|
1. Two exams (100 points each) |
90-100 |
A |
70-74 |
C |
|
2. Quizzes, homework (150 points) |
85-89 |
B+ |
65-69 |
D+ |
|
3. Cumulative Final Exam (150 points) |
80-84 |
B |
60-64 |
D |
|
Final average score
|
75-79 |
C+ |
0-59 |
F |
NOTES:
One quiz/homework grade will be dropped before
determining your final quiz average.
There will be no makeup quizzes. There will be no makeup tests, except under exceptional (documented) circumstances. In the case you cannot take an exam at the scheduled time, contact the instructor before the test (or as soon as possible after), to arrange a make up. In no case, will any student be allowed to have more than one make up exam during the term.
If you leave right after taking a quiz, your quiz might not be graded
NOTES: Please silence your cell phones during
class time. No use of cell phones or any
electronic device during class times or exam times.
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. 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.