Math 103-001 – Introduction to College Algebra:
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh – Department of Mathematics – Fall 2006
Math 103-001 – Introduction to College Algebra
Swart 203, M, W, F, 8-9 am
Instructor: Francisca Fernández
Office: Swart 219
Phone: 424-3011
Email: fernandf<at>uwosh.edu
Office hours: 9-10 am and 2-3 pm M,W or by appointment
Text: Angel, Allen. Elementary and Intermediate Algebra for College Students. 2a Edition. Prentice Hall, 2004.
Topics to be covered:
Chapter 8 all sections
Chapter 9 sections 1-5
Chapter 10 all sections
Chapter 11 sections 1-6
Chapter 12 sections 1-5
Chapter 13 sections 2-7
Exams:
There will be three exams scheduled from 4:30-6:00 pm. in Swart, room 101 on the following days:
Exam 1: Thursday October 5, Chapters 8,9
Exam 2: Thursday November 2, Chapters 10,11
Exam 3: Thursday December 14, Chapters 12,13
*** If I am not contacted prior to exam time and you are absent for an exam, your score for that exam will be zero.
A Pre-Test will be given during the first week
A Post-Test will be given during the 11th week
Grading:
Each exam is worth 25% of the final grade for a total of 75%
The remaining 25% will be based on unannounced in-class quizzes and homework.
Homework:
Homework will be assigned in class and should be completed before the next class period. We will review homework in class. Periodically I will collect homework which will be graded and count as part of the final class grade. If the day I collect homework you are absent, I will only accept late homework if you previously have notified me of your absence. The latest I will accept homework will be the day following the missed class period. There are no other make ups for missing homework.
*** In-class quizzes will not be made-up. The lowest two grades in quizzes or homework will be dropped.
Grading scale:
90-100 A
86-89 AB
80-85 B
76-79 BC
65-75 C
55-64 D
0-54 F
Attendance:
Attendance will not be taken every day, but if for any reason you must miss more that two consecutive class periods, please contact the Dean of Students office so that your absences can be excused. (Dean of Students: Dr. James Chitwood: chitwood<at>uwosh.edu)
Students may re-take the placement test. Students that feel that they were incorrectly placed in a mathematics course, may be allowed to move up to another course if a subsequent placement test score indicates that a higher placement is appropriate, and if that score is submitted to the math department within 7 days after the first day of classes. Final approval will be subject to enrollment availability.
Course instructors work to give students the best chance to succeed. They are here to guide and direct your efforts. Your best chance of success is to work cooperatively with the instructor. If you have problems that you can not resolve with your instructor, you are encouraged to meet with the course coordinator, Edward J. Clemons, in Swart 106.
MWF Planned Course Schedule – changes may occur as required.
September
6 Wednesday 8.1
8 Friday 8.2
11 Monday 8.3
13 Wednesday 8.4
15 Friday 8.5
18 Monday 9.1
20 Wednesday 9.2
22 Friday 9.3
25 Monday 9.4
27 Wednesday 9.5
29 Friday Review
October
2 Monday 10.1
4 Wednesday office hour
Exam 1 (Thursday October 5, 4:30-6pm)
6 Friday 10.1
9 Monday 10.2
11 Wednesday 10.3
13 Friday 11.1
16 Monday 11.2
18 Wednesday 11.3
20 Friday 11.4
23 Monday 11.5
25 Wednesday 11.6
27 Friday 11.6
30 Monday review
November
1 Wednesday office hour
Exam 2 (Thursday November 2, 4:30-6pm)
3 Friday 12.1
6 Monday 12.1
8 Wednesday 12.2
10 Friday 12.3
13 Monday 12.4
15 Wednesday 12.4
17 Friday 12.5
20 Monday 13.2
22-24 No Classes – Thanksgiving Break
27 Monday 13.2
29 Wednesday 13.3
December
1 Friday 13.3
4 Monday 13.4
6 Wednesday 13.5
8 Friday 13.6
11 Monday 13.7
13 Wednesday review
Exam 3 (Thursday December 14, 4:30-6pm)
15 Friday assessment
MAT103 Suggested Exercises:
8.1 (1-69 odd)
8.2 (1-111 odd)
8.3 (1-43 odd)
8.4 (1-81 odd)
8.5 (1-65 odd)
9.1 (1-71 odd)
9.2 (1-37 odd)
9.3 (1-49 odd)
9.4 (1-47 odd)
9.5 (1-53 odd)
Chapter 8 Review Exercises (1-65 odd)
Chapter 8 Practice Test (1-25 odd)
Chapter 9 Review Exercises (1-97 odd)
Chapter 9 Practice Test (1-13 odd)
10.1 (1-93 odd)
10.2 (1-91 odd)
10.3 (1-81 odd)
11.1 (1-105 odd)
11.2 (1-147 odd)
11.3 (1-105 odd)
11.4 (1-121 odd)
11.5 (1-137 odd)
11.6 (1-129 odd)
Chapter 10 Review Exercises (1-55 odd)
Chapter 10 Practice Test (1-25 odd)
Chapter 11 Review Exercises (1-141 odd)
Chapter 11 Practice Test (1-21 odd)
12.1 (1-105 odd)
12.2 (1-103 odd)
12.3 (29-51 odd)
12.4 (1-113 odd)
12.5 (1-115 odd)
13.2 (1-43 odd)
13.3 (1-85 odd)
13.3 (97-117 odd)
13.4 (1-79 odd)
13.5 (1-97 odd)
13.6 (1-83 odd)
13.7 (1-81 odd)
Chapter 12 Review Exercises (1-129 odd)
Chapter 12 Practice Test (1-25 odd)
Chapter 13 Review Exercises (1-85 odd)
Chapter 13 Practice Test (1-25 odd)
P.637 Cumulative Test (1-20 all)
P.902 Cumulative Test (1-14,17-20 all)
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