College Algebra Math 138



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Syllabus

Chuck’s Modeling
1.3,1.4 – Quadratics

2.1 – Graphs of Equations

2.3 – Linear Modeling

Exam 1 Outline

Solving Equations 1.0

2.4 – Functions

2.6 – Transformations of Functions

2.7 – Composition of Functions

2.8 – Inverse Functions

Exam 2 Outline

3.1 – Quadratic Funcitons

3.2 – Polynomials of Higher Degree

Demo of Factoring

3.3 – Polynomial Division

3.7 – Rational Funcitons

4.1 – Exponential Functions

4.2 – Logarithmic Functions

Solving Equations 2.0

4.3 – Properties of Logarithms

Exam 3 Outline

 

 

 

Quizzes

 

Quiz 1

Quiz 2

Quiz 3

Quiz 3 Solutions

 

 

Homework Assignments

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Homework is due 2 days after it is assigned:

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Monday

Wednesday

Friday

Week 1

1.1 Linear Equations

1.2 Math Modeling

Modeling with Chuck

 

Week 2

Labor Day

1.3 Quadratic Equations

1.4 Quadratic Formula

 

Week 3

1.5 Other Equations

2.1 Graphs of Equations

2.2 Lines in the Plane

 

Week 4

2.3 Linear Modeling

Review

Exam 1

 

Week 5

Equation Solving 1.0

2.4 Functions

2.5 Graphs of Functions

 

Week 6

2.5 Graphs of Functions

2.6 Transformations

2.6 Transformations

 

Week 7

2.7 Algebra of Functions

2.7 Algebra of Functions

2.8 Inverse Functions

 

Week 8

2.8 Inverse Functions

Review

Exam 2

 

Week 9

3.1 Quadratic Models

3.2 Higher Deg. Polys.

3.2 Higher Deg. Polys.

 

Week 10

3.3 Polynomial Division

3.7 Rational Functions

3.7 Rational Functions

 

Week 11

4.1 Exponential Functions

4.2 Log Functions

Equation Solving 2.0

 

Week 12

4.3 Properties of Logs

Review

Exam 3

 

Week 13

4.4 Solving Exp/Log Eqns.

Thanksgiving Holiday

Thanksgiving Holiday

 

Week 14

4.5 Exp & Log Models

4.5 Exp & Log Models

Equation Solving 3.0

 

Week 15

5.1-2 Substitution, Elimination

5.3 Systems with 3 variables

Review

 

Finals Week

Final: Section 014 - Wed, Dec 16, 8 - 10 am;     Section 700 - TBA

 

 

These are the textbook problems

that parallel the online homework.

(assignments are subject to change)

Section

Assignment

1.1

24,38,44,54,60,74

1.2

6,8,12,16,26,40,50,70,86

1.3

12,16,20,44,46,50,74,84

1.4

12,20,58,72,74

1.5

4,6,22,30,38,44,54

2.1

2,18,26,28,40,54,76,80,90

2.2

10,14,29,34,48,52,72,88

2.3

6,12,16,18,22,38

2.4

6,14,30,32,34,52,56,60,62,80

2.5

4,12,14,36,50,62

2.6

6,10,30,40,44,50,54,62

2.7

6,10,14,20,28,60

2.8

10,22,26,28,56,68

3.1

4,12,40,52,55

3.2

2,6,7,20,18,26,30,32,46

3.3

6,18,20,30,60,68,76

3.7

4,6,8,12,16,60

4.1

11,38,42,46,50,60,62,66

4.2

1,12,14,22,36,38,44,50,58,92

4.3

2,16,28,40,48,54,64,80

4.4

6,10,12,24,28,32,38,74

4.5

4,8,12,18,28,34,56

5.1

8,14,18,28,54,68,72

5.2

4,12,24,28,34,42,46,54

5.3

10,12,46,56

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Past Exams and Exam Preparation

Exam 1 Practice Material

Exam 2 Practice Material

Exam 3 Practice Material

 

Exam 1 Fall '08
Exam 2 Fall '08
Exam 3 Fall '08
Final Fall '08




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