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 9:10 AM, Wednesday at 12:40 PM, and Friday at 12:40 PM
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, 82-89 AB, 74-81 B, 66-73 BC, 58-65 C, 50-57 D, 0-49 F
No make-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, March 2 covering Chapters 8 and 9.
Exam 2: Thursday, April 6 covering Chapters 10 and 115.
Exam 3: Thursday, May 11 covering Chapters 12 and 13.
All exams are at 4:30 in Halsey 107.
Complete the assignment for the class after the end of class and before the beginning of the next class. For example the assignment for January 30 should be completed before you arrive in class on January 31.
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 Spring 2006
Jan.30 Sec. 8.1 #1-4 all and #5-69 odds
Feb. 1 Sec. 8.2 #1-22 all, #23-85 odds, and #86-111 all
Feb. 3 Sec. 8.3 #1-10 all, #11-77 every other odd and #29-48 all
Feb. 6 Sec. 8.4 #1-14 all, #14-45 odds and #47-82 all
Feb. 8 Sec. 8.5 #1-14 all, #15-45 odds and #41-66 all
Feb.10 Sec. 9.1 #1-5 all, #7-15 odds, #17-24 all, #25-59 odds, and #61-72
Feb.13 Sec. 9.2 #1-4 all, #5-25 odds, and #27- 38 all
Feb.15 Sec. 9.3 #1-4 all, #5-37 odds, and #39-50 all
Feb.17 Sec. 9.4 #1-8 all, #9-35 odds, and #37-48 all
Feb.20 Sec. 9.5 #1-27 all and 9.5 #28-54 all
Feb.22 Sec. 10.1 #1-14 all, #15-33 odds, #35-44
Feb.24 Sec. 10.1 #45-71 odds, and #73-94 all
Feb.27 Sec. 10.2 #1-30 all, #31-61, odds, #63-70, and #71-91 odds
Mar. 1 Prepare for Exam 1
Mar. 3 Sec. 10.3 #1-8 all, #9-67 odds, and #69-82 all
Mar. 6 Sec. 11.1 #1-10 all and #11-111 odds
Mar. 8 Sec 11.2 #1-6 all, #7-115 every other odd, and #125-147 all
Mar.10 Sec 11.3 #1-8 all, #9-99 every other odd, and #100-105
Mar. 11 to Mar. 19 Spring Break
Mar.20 Sec 11.4 #1-6 all, #7-105 odds, and #107-122 all
Mar.22 Sec 11.5 #1-6 all, 7-123 at least every other odd and #125-141 all
Mar.24 Sec 11.6 #1-8 all and #9-71 odds
Mar.27 Sec 11.6 #73-137 odds
Mar.29 Sec 12.1 #1-12 all and #13-33 odds
Mar.31 Sec 12.1 #65-83 odds, and 85-105 all
Apr. 3 Sec 12.2 #1-20 all, 21-63 odds, and #65-104 all
Apr. 5 Prepare for Exam 2
Apr. 7 Sec 12.3 #29-54 all
Apr.10 Sec 12.4 #1-6 all and #7-51 odds
Apr.12 Sec 12.4 #53-91 odds #93-114 all except #98 and 100
Apr.14 Sec 12.5 #1-20 all #21-41 odds and #47-115 all
Apr.17 Sec 13.2 #1-32 all
Apr.19 Sec 13.2 #33-44 all and Sec. 13.3 #1-14 all
Apr.21 Sec 13.3 # 15-44 all
Apr.24 Sec 13.3 #45-85 odds
Apr.26 Sec 13.3 #97-118
Apr.28 Sec 13.4 #1- 80 all
May 1 Sec 13.5#1-4 all, #5-71, and odds #73-98 all
May 3 Sec 13.6 #1-6 all and #7-83 odds
May 5 Sec 13.7 #1-12 all and #13-41 odds
May 8 Sec 13.7 #43-81 odds
May 10 Prepare for final exam.