Math 103 Introduction to College Algebra:
Math 103 Introduction to College Algebra
Instructor: Floyd W. Wouters, Jr.
Office: Swart 234
Telephone: 424-1335
E-mail: wouters<at>uwosh.edu
Office Hours: Monday at 5:00 PM, Tuesday at 9:10 AM, and Thursday at 10:20 AM
Many other office hours are available by appointment. Ask me for an appointment when you need help. I am very glad to work as hard as I can to help you become a successful Math 103 student.
Textbooks: Elementary and Intermediate Algebra for College Students, by Angel
Grades: Grades will be based on the following:
Three exams 25% of the grade each for a total of 75%
Quizzes and class participation 25%
Grades of A, AB, B, BC, C, D, and F can be earned as semester grades using the following scale: 90-100 A, 86-89 AB, 80-85 B, 76-79 BC, 65-75 C, 55-64 D, 0-54 F
No make-up quizzes will be given. The average of all previous quizzes will be used to replace the missing scores for two missed quizzes. To receive credit for the take-home quiz, you must be in attendance for the entire hour of class the day the quiz is handed out and also the entire hour of class on the day the quiz is due to be handed in to me. There will be no exceptions made on these rules!
You will be assigned to a group of three or four students for at least one quiz taken as a group. You will not be required to meet as a group outside of class, but I strongly encourage you to meet as a group outside of class to study and work together on assignments whenever possible.
Attendance at all weekly classes is required. Class attendance will be carefully recorded and will affect your semester grade.
I am allergic to most scented cosmetics, including lotions, perfumes, after shaves, and colognes. Please do NOT wear scented cosmetics to class or when you come for an office visit. Thank you for your understanding.
Make up exams will be given only for a doctor excused absence or for a funeral if I am advised of the funeral at least one day in advance.
Exam 1: Thursday October 5, Chapters 8, 9
Exam 2: Thursday November 2, Chapters 10, 11
Exam 3: Thursday December 14, Chapters 12, 13
All exams are at 4:15 in Swart 303.
Complete the assignment for the class after the end of class and before the beginning of the next class. For example the assignment for September 6 should be completed before you arrive in class on September 11.
I reserve the right to ask the class to show me a completed assignment at the beginning of any class that I chose with no prior warning of my intention for a particular day.
Assignments for Math 103 Fall 2006
Sept. 6 Sec. 8.1 #1-4 all and #5-69 odds
Sec. 8.2 #1-22 all, #23-85 odds, and #86-111 all
Sept. 11 Sec. 8.3 #1-10 all, #11-27 every other odd and #29-48 all
Sept. 13 Sec. 8.4 #1-14 all, #14-45 odds and #47-82 all
Sec. 8.5 #1-14 all, #15-45 odds and #41-66 all
Sept. 18 Sec. 9.1 #1-5 all, #7-15 odds, #17-24 all, #25-59 odds, and #61-72
Sept. 20 Sec. 9.2 #1-4 all, #5-25 odds, and #27- 38 all
Sec. 9.3 #1-4 all, #5-37 odds, and #39-48 all
Sept. 25 Sec. 9.4 #1-8 all, #9-35 odds, and #37-48 all
Sept. 27 Sec. 9.5 #1-27 all and 9.5 #28-54 all
Oct. 2 Sec. 10.1 #1-14 all, #15-33 odds, #35-44, #45-71 odds, and #73-94 all
Oct. 4 Prepare for Exam 1
Oct. 9 Sec. 10.2 #1-30 all, #31-61, odds, #63-70, and #71-91 odds
Sec. 10.3 #1-8 all, #9-67 odds, and #69-82 all
Oct. 11 Sec. 11.1 #1-10 all and #11-111 odds
Sec 11.2 #1-6 all, #7-115 every other odd, and #125-147 all
Oct. 16 Sec 11.3 #1-8 all, #9-99 every other odd, and #100-105
Oct. 20 Sec 11.4 #1-6 all, #7-105 odds, and #107-122 all
Sec 11.5 #1-6 all, 7-123 at least every other odd and #125-141 all
Oct. 23 Sec 11.6 #1-8 all and #9-71 odds
Oct. 25 Sec 11.6 #73-137 odds
Sec 12.1 #1-12 all and #13-33 odds
Oct. 30 Sec 12.1 #65-83 odds, and 85-105 all
Nov. 1 Prepare for Exam 2
Nov. 6 Sec 12.2 #1-20 all, 21-63 odds, and #65-104 all
Sec 12.3 #29-54 all
Nov. 8 Sec 12.4 #1-6 all, #7-91 odds, and #93-114 all except #98 and 100
Nov. 13 Sec 12.5 #1-20 all #21-41 odds and #47-115 all
Nov. 15 Sec 13.2 #1-54 all
Nov. 20 Sec 13.3 #1-44 all
Nov. 27 Sec 13.3 #45-95 odds and #97-118
Nov. 29 Sec 13.4 #1-80 all
Dec. 4 Sec 13.5 #1-4 all and #5-71 odds, and #73-98 all
Dec. 6 Sec 13.6 #1-6 all and #7-83 odds
Sec 13.7 #1-12 all and #13-81 odds
Dec. 11 Prepare for final exam.
I will work diligently to give you the best chance to succeed. I am here to guide and direct your efforts. Your best chance of success is to work cooperatively with me as best you can throughout the semester. If you have problems with me that we cannot resolve, you are encouraged to meet with the course coordinator, Edward J. Clemons in Swart 106.
Students may re-take the placement test. Students who 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.
Pre-Test: given during the first week
Post-Test: given during the 11th week