Math 103 Intermediate Algebra

Instructor:           Floyd W. Wouters, Jr.

Office:                         Swart 234

Telephone:                 424-1335

E-mail:                        wouters@uwosh.edu

Office Hours:             Monday at 5:30 PM, Wednesday at 9:10 AM, and Friday at 11:30 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.  In addition to extra help that I can give you in my office, there are special Math 103 tutors available to help you in Swart 241.

 

Textbook:       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,  70-75 C,  60-69 D,  0-59 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. 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:      Friday March 7, Chapters 8, 9

Exam 2:      Friday April 11, Chapters 10, 11

Exam 3:      Friday May 16, Chapters 12, 13

          Complete the assignment for the day after the end of class and before the beginning of the next class. For example the assignment for February 4 should be completed before you arrive in class on February 6.

 

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 2008

 

Feb. 4   Sec. 8.1 #1-4 all and #5-69 odds

Feb. 6   Sec. 8.2 #1-22 all, #23-85 odds, and #86-111 all

Feb. 8   Sec. 8.3 #1-10 all, #11-77 every other odd and #29-48 all

 

Feb.11  Sec. 8.4 #1-14 all, #14-45 odds and #47-82 all

Feb 13  Sec. 8.5 #1-14 all, #15-45 odds and #41-66 all

Feb 15  Sec. 9.1 #1-5 all, #7-15 odds, #17-24 all, #25-59 odds, and #61-72

 

Feb.18  Sec. 9.2 #1-4 all, #5-25 odds, and #27- 38 all

Feb.20  Sec. 9.3 #1-4 all, #5-37 odds, and #39-50 all

Feb.22 Sec. 9.4 #1-8 all, #9-35 odds, and #37-48 all

 

Feb.25  Sec. 9.5 #1-27 all and 9.5 #28-54 all

Feb.27  Sec. 10.1 #1-14 all, #15-33 odds, #35-44

Feb.29  Sec. 10.1 # 45-71odds and #73-94 all

 

Mar. 3  Sec. 10.2 #1-30 all, #31-61, odds, #63-70, and #71-91 odds

Mar. 5  Prepare for Exam 1.

Mar. 7  Sec. 10.3 #1-8 all, #9-67 odds, and #69-82 all

 

Mar.10 Sec. 11.1 #1-10 all and #11-111 odds

Mar.12 Sec. 11.2 #1-6 all, #7-115 every other odd, and #125-147 all

Mar.14 Sec. 11.3 #1-8 all, #9-99 every other odd, and #100-105

 

Mar.17 Sec. 11.4 #1-6 all, #7-105 odds, and #107-122 all

Mar.19 Sec. 11.5 #1-6 all, 7-123 at least every other odd and #125-141 all

Mar.21 Sec. 11.6 #1-8 all

 

Mar.31 Sec. 11.6 #9-71 odds and #73-137 odds

Apr. 2   Sec. 12.1 #1-12 all and #13-33 odds

Apr. 4   Sec. 12.1 #35-83 odds, and 85-105 all 

 

Apr. 7   Sec. 12.2 #1-20 all, 21-63 odds, and #65-104 all

Apr. 9   Prepare for Exam 2.

Apr.11  Sec. 12.3 #1-27 odds and #29-54 all

 

Apr.14  Sec. 12.4 #1-6 all and #7-51 odds

Apr.16  Sec. 12.4 #53-91 odds #93-114 all except #98 and 100

Apr.18  Sec. 12.5 #1-20 all #21-41 odds and #47-115 all

 

Apr.21  Sec. 13.2 #1-32 all

Apr.23  Sec. 13.2 #33-44 all and Sec. 13.3 #1-14 all

Apr.25  Sec. 13.3 # 15-44 all

 

Apr.28  Sec. 13.3 #45-85 odds

Apr.30  Sec. 13.3 #97-118 all

May 2   Sec. 13.4 #1- 80 all

 

 

May 5   Sec 13.5 #1-4 all, #5-71, and odds #73-98 all

May 7   Sec 13.6 #1-6 all and #7-83 odds

May 9   Sec 13.7 #1-12 all and #13-41 odds

 

May 12 Sec 13.7 #43-81 odds

May 14 Prepare for Exam 3.

 

 

            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