Introduction to College Algebra Math 103 Spring 2006
Section 2: MWF 9:10-10:10, Swart 325
Instructor: Karen Klemm e-mail: klemm<at>uwosh.edu
Office: Swart 207 Phone: 424-1340
Office Hours: MWF 10:20-11:20, or by appointment Dept. Phone: 424-1333
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in 67-100 or placement into 67-103
Course Materials: Elementary and Intermediate Algebra for College Students
Second Edition by Allen R. Angel
- Graphing calculator TI-83+ or a similar model
- Graph paper, straight edge, folder, and homework notebook or binder
Objectives
- To use graphical representations and algebraic models of relationships between variables
- To work with inequalities, absolute values, exponents, rational and radical expressions
- To study linear, quadratic, exponential and logarithmic functions
- To work with systems of equations
- To use mathematical problem solving tools to solve word problems
- To not only perform algebraic procedures, but know when to use them and why they work
Evaluation
Exams (Each exam counts 25% of your final grade.)--The exams are tentatively scheduled from
4:30-6:00 in Swart Room 325 on the following dates:
Exam 1 is Thursday, March 2 covering Chapters 8 and 9.
Exam 2 is Thursday, April 6 covering Chapters 10 and 11.
Exam 3 is Thursday, May 11 covering Chapters 12 and 13.
Quizzes (25% of your final grade)—A combination of “in class” and “take home” quizzes will be given throughout the semester. There are no make-ups on quizzes. Your 2 lowest “in class” quiz scores and your one lowest “take home” quiz score will be dropped.
Pretest/Posttest—A short test will be given during week 1 and week 11 of the semester. Your posttest score will count the equivalent of an in class quiz grade.
Grading % Scale: 90-100=A, 82-89=AB, 74-81=B, 66-73=BC, 58-65=C, 50-57=D, 0-49=F
Additional Information
- Exercise Sets will be assigned as homework and discussed in class. Doing and understanding the homework is important to prepare for quizzes and exams. As a general guideline, study time should be at least double the time spent in class.
- Students who will be absent on the day an exam is scheduled because of participation in a university-approved activity must make arrangements to take the exam early.
- Tutors are available free of charge in Swart Rm. 113.
- Written solutions must clearly show problem-solving steps in a logical sequence with clearly labeled graphs if necessary.
- 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 them. If you have problems you cannot resolve with your instructor, you are encouraged to meet with the course coordinator, Dr. K.L.D. Gunawardena in Swart 205.
- UW-Oshkosh is committed to a standard of academic integrity for all students. System guidelines state: “Students are responsible for the honest completion and representation of their work, for the appropriate citation of sources, and for respect of others’ academic endeavors.” (UWS 14.01, Wisconsin Administrative Code) Students are subject to disciplinary action for academic misconduct.