College Algebra Math 104:
College Algebra Math 104 Spring Semester 2002
Section 007 MWF Swart 203
Section 009 MWF Swart 203
Instructor: Mr. C. Reigel
Office : Swart 233
Phone: 424-7347 e-mail: reigel<at>uwosh.edu
Office Hours: MWF 11:00-12:00, T 11:00-12:30, and by appointment
Required Materials:
1. Algebra and Trigonometry: Graphs and Models, second edition, by Bittinger, Beecher, Ellenbogen and Penna. Publisher: Addison Wesley, 2001
1. TI-83 or TI-83 plus graphics calculator. You will need to bring your calculator to every class session.
Prerequisites:
A grade of “C” or better in 67-103, or placement into 67-104.
**Homework:
TOP PRIORITY
Homework will be assigned during each class session. Many times, at the beginning of the following class period you will be quizzed on one or more of these assigned exercises. Note also that many exam questions will come from assigned homework problems (or “look alikes”).
Exams: There will be 5 one-hour exams and a comprehensive final exam. Make-up exams will be given only for university excused absences (you must tell me in advance if you will be unable to take an exam at the scheduled time). Your lowest exam score (of the first five) will be dropped.
Quizzes: As mentioned above, numerous quizzes will be given. Quiz content is generally “easy” if you are current with class participation and homework. There is no makeup for missed quizzes (and none are dropped).
Course Outline:
The following topics will be covered:
Chapter R Real number properties
Chapter 1 Graphs, Functions and Models
Chapter 2 Solving Linear & Quadratic Equations
Chapter 3 Polynomial Functions
Chapter 4 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Grading Scale
A 91-100
AB 89-90
B 81-88
BC 79-80
C 68-78
D 55-67
F 54 and below