Math 104 (Spring 2004)

                                 Radford University

 

Course information

Section: Math 104 Section 08

Instructor: William Andrew Case

Time and Place: 1:00-1:50 M W F in 106 Young Hall

Textbook: College Algebra, Sullivan, Sixth Edition

Office: 227 Walker Hall

Phone: 831-6096

Email; wacase@radford.edu

Office Hours:   10:50-11:45 M W F

                         8:30-9:20, 2:00-3:20 T TH

                         (Note: Special office hours can be arranged if needed)

 

Grading Policy:   There will be four exams, one cumulative final exam, and daily grade based upon quizzes and homework.  The approximate test dates will be February 6,  March 1, March 26, and April 21. The final exam will be at 8:00 AM on May 6, 2004 The final grade in the course will be determined as follows:

                               4 Exams--------------400 points
                               Daily Grade ---------100 points
                               Final Exam ----------100 points
                               Total points ---------600 points

Grading  Scale

                                   540 - 600 points  A  (90 %)
                                   480 - 539 points  B   (80 %)
                                   420 - 479 points  C   (70 %)
                                   360 - 419 points  D   (60 %)

Course prerequisites:

Math 104 or four credits of high school mathematics.

Attendance policy:    Class attendance is expected and strongly recommended.   Attendance will be taken every class meeting by passing an attendance sheet around for students to sign.  Keep in mind that your performance on tests could be affected by poor class attendance.  Make up exams and quizzes will be given only with the
instructor’s permission.

 

 

Course Objective:

Detailed Description of Content of Course

I. Fundamental Concepts

A. Exponents
B. Radicals
C. Fractions
D. Factoring

II. Equations and Inequalities

A. Elementary equations with applications such as percentages, ratios, and velocity problems.
B. Equations of degree greater than one, with applications such as maximum-minimum problems.
C. Elementary inequalities.

III. Functions and Graphs

A. A study of functions and relations
B. Curve sketching for linear functions and polynomials and the reading of graphs.
C. Sketching and reading of the graphs for the conic sections.

IV. Systems of Equations

A. Method of Elimination
B. Matrix Methods

V. Polynomial and Rational Functions

A. Finding roots and factors
B. Graphing    

Radford University Honor Code:  By accepting admission to Radford University, each student makes a commitment to understand, support, and abide by the University Honor Code without compromise or exception. Violations of this academic integrity will not be tolerated. Refer to your Student Handbook for details. Each of these classes will be conducted in strict observance of the Honor Code.

 

Assignments

Date Assignment
1/12/2004 Read Section R.1
1/14/2004 page 14-15 #1,19-51 odd
1/15/2004 page 20-21 #19-41 odd
1/19/2004 page 26 #1-27 odd
1/21/2004 page 35 #1-10
1/23/2004 page 35 #11-43 odd
1/28/2004 page 46 #21,27,29,41,45,49,59,65
1/30/2004 page 54-55 #1-27 odd, 35-43 odd
2/2/2004 page 54-55 #29-33 odd, 65-89 odd
2/4/2004 Test 1 Review (Study Guide)
2/6/2004 No Classes
2/9/2004 Test 1
2/11/2004 page 65 #1-11
2/13/2004 page 65 #13-29
2/16/2004 page 73 #1-27 odd,39,41
2/18/2004 page 73 #43-51 odd, 63,65,67,69,71
2/20/2004 page 77 #1-31 odd
2/23/2004 page 93 #1-33 odd
2/25/2004 page 102-103 #1-19 odd
2/27/2004 page 103 #21-29
3/1/2004 Test 2 Review
3/3/2004 Test 2
3/5/2004 Webwork Assignment

http://webwork.radford.edu/ Setcasemath104assign1
3/8/2004 Section 1.3   page 116-117 #1-11 odd,15,17,21,23
3/10/2004 Section 1.3 page 117 #33-51 odd
3/12/2004 Webwork Assignment #2 (set03b)
3/22/2004 page 117 #39,41,43,51,52                                  page 93 #65,66,67
3/24/2004 page 123 31-10
3/26/2004 page 123 #11-18,31,31,32,35
3/29/2004 Test #3 Review
3/31/2004 Test #3
4/2/2004 page 133 ##13,15,21,23,27,43-49odd,53,59,60
4/5/2004 page 138 #1-5,9,13,19,21
4/7/2004 page 138 #25-43 odd
4/9/2004 page 151-152  #9-17 odd
4/12/2004 page 152 #19,21,29,31,51
4/14/2004 page 162-163 #1-17 odd, 29,31
4/16/2004 page 172 #1-25 odd
4/19/2004 page 173 #31-51 odd
4/21/2004 Test 4 Review
4/23/2004 Test 4
4/26/2004 page 218-210 #5,7,9,13(a,c,d,e,f,g),49
4/28/2004 Review for the Final Exam
4/30/2004 Review for the Final Exam
5/4/2004 Final Exam at 11:00 AM in 106 Young Hall