Spring, 2001

Peterson

MATH 105.

SYLLABUS AND INFORMATION SHEET.

COURSE/CREDITS/MEETING TIMES: MAT 105, 3 Credits, MWF, 1:00 -1:50 PM.

TEACHER : ROGER PETERSON

OFFICE/TELEPHONE: ROOM 106, 335-5221

(Messages may be left by calling the Main Office: 335-5200.)

HOME TELEPHONE: (Cedarburg) 377-6365

OFFICE HOURS: M W : 9-9:30, 11:00-12:00. 2:00-3:00. T.Th. 9-9:30, 11:00-12:00. F: 11:00-12:00

Other times by appointment.

(Any changes in office hours will be announced in class and will be posted on my office door.)

TEXT: Algebra for College Students, by Auvil.

CALCULATORS: For MAT 105, calculators are not required, but you will probably find one useful. If you

plan to take Math 110 after this course, you will definitely need at least a scientific

calculator and possibly a graphics calculator.

MATERIAL COVERED: Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (5.1 and 5.2), 6 (6.1, 6.2, 6.5), and 7(7.1-7.4). A day-by-day

schedule of topics and suggested exercises will be distributed for each chapter as

we proceed..

COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND COURSE GRADE.

1. ATTENDANCE.

It is important that you attend class. Frequent absence from class is very hazardous to your course grade. In

borderline cases, attendance may be a determining factor in your final course grade.

2. WRITTEN HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS.

On Fridays, you will receive printed homework sheets. The problems are to be written up, and then

handed in by the following Friday. You must hand in this work. There will usually be penalties for late

homework. Avoid routinely handing in homework assignments late.

3. QUIZZES.

A quiz will be given nearly every week. They will be announced. Missed quizzes must be made up

outside of class. Quizzes are required coursework.

4. HOUR EXAMS.

Three one-hour exams will be given during the semester. Before each exam, you will be given a list of topics

for the exam.

Any missed exams must be made up outside of class. Note also that in order for you to take a make-up

exam, all other required course work expected to be completed on or before the test date must be completed

before any make-up test can be taken. A make-up exam is typically more difficult than the scheduled exam.

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5. FINAL EXAM.

There will be a two-hour cumulative final exam, which has been tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, May

16, 1:00-3:00 PM. Topics will be announced.

Note: (1) No further homework will be accepted and no quizzes or exams will be given to a student once

the student has begun work on the Final Exam.

(2) In order for a student to take a make-up Final Exam, all homework, all quizzes, and all other

exams must have been completed. Note also that a make-up Final Exam is normally more

difficult than the regularly scheduled Final Exam.

6. COURSE GRADE.

Your grade will be determined by your score out of 700 Points determined as follows:

The 3 One-hour exams: 100 Points EACH.

Written homework: 125 Points TOTAL (Scaled)

Quizzes: 75 Points TOTAL (Scaled)

Final Exam: 200 Points.

Usually, 90% is an A, 80% is a B, and 70% is a C, with +/- grades given in borderline cases.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR WRITTEN HOMEWORK.

When you hand in homework, do NOT hand in the homework sheet with your work. Do the work you hand in on a separate sheet (or sheets) of paper.

2. Show your work. I do not want, nor will I accept, "answer sheets".

You may talk to each other about homework problems and you may compare answers, but do not copy someone else's work. Your final write-up of a homework problem needs to be your own.

It is in your best interests to do final write-ups neatly. Avoid crowding your work into small spaces. The written record of your own work on these assignments (with notes and corrections) will be an invaluable resource when you review for exams, assuming that you have done the problems carefully and thoughtfully.

5. If you do homework assignments on spiral notebook paper, cut off any spiral "fluff" with scissors before

handing in your work. (A pair of scissors is available in the Main Office for use by students.)

6. Your efforts to hand in neatly and carefully done work will be appreciated both by me and by you when

it is returned with written comments. Your own work, when carefully done, will serve you well when

you review for exams. Avoid crowding your work.

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UW COLLEGES CATALOG DESCRIPTION.

MAT 105 Introduction to College Algebra (3 – 4 Credits, EL).

Emphasizes algebraic techniques with polynomials, fractional expressions, exponents and radicals,

Prereq: A grade of C or better in Elementary Algebra and a high school geometry course, or one

year of high school algebra and one year of high school geometry, or one year of high

school algebra and concurrent registration in a geometry course, or equivalent.

COURSE OVERVIEW AND PROFICIENCIES.

This course is designed primarily to provide students with algebraic fundamentals and should prepare students to go on and succeed in MAT 110, College Algebra.

Students exiting this course with a grade of C or better should be well versed in the following areas:

Solving Equations and Inequalities.

Finding real solutions to linear and quadratic equations and to equations that can be reduced to those types of equations.

Solving linear inequalities and inequalities involving absolute value. Writing solutions to inequalities in interval notation.

(2) Simplifying Algebraic Expressions.

Simplifying by expanding and by combining like terms. Using laws of exponents (both integer and

fractional) and properties of radicals to simplify algebraic expressions. Factoring expressions. Adding,

subtracting, multiplying, and dividing algebraic fractions.

(3) Solving Word Problems and Applying Formulas.

(4) Using Basic Analytic Geometry.

Learning the language of analytic geometry in two dimensions. Applying the distance and midpoint

formulas. Understanding equations of straight lines and graphs of straight lines.

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UW COLLEGES DEGREE PROFICIENCIES FOR MAT 105:

1. Analyze, synthesize, evaluate and interpret information and ideas.

2. Select and apply scientific and other appropriate methodologies.

3. Solve quantitative and mathematical problems.

4. Interpret graphs, tables, and diagrams.

5. Integrate knowledge and experience to arrive at creative solutions.

6. Recognize fallacies and inconsistencies.

SPECIFIC LEARNING OBJECTIVES FOR MAT 110.

Learning Objectives will be included in the chapter-by-chapter topics and suggested exercise lists that

you receive for the course.