Math 162 Precalculus I Syllabus, Spring 2001
Call # 21559 Time -1200-1250 Days- M,W,F Location- ED 129 Office Phone Number- 683-3882
Instructor -H. Kaneko, Office Location- BAL 524, Office Hours –10:00-12:00 MWF
Prerequisites:
Satisfactory completion of College Algebra 102 or a sufficient score on the mathematics placement test.
Required Text:
Algebra and Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry, 9th edition by Swokowski and Cole.
Course Objectives:
This is a course in problem solving techniques. It has been designed to provide the necessary background for satisfactory completion of a business calculus course or a course in trigonometry. Some of the homework exercises require the type of algebraic manipulation encountered in a standard calculus course. Applications will be emphasized on homework and tests.
Homework Policy:
Homework and/or quizzes may be collected at the instructor’s discretion to determine the grade for the course. Late work will degrade in value at a rate determined by the instructor.
Course Content:
Subjects covered include: real numbers; algebraic expressions; fractional expressions; linear and quadratic equations; complex numbers; linear, quadratic, fractional, and absolute value inequalities; functions and their graphs; inverses of functions; polynomial functions of degree larger than 2; real, complex, and rational zeros of polynomials and rational expressions; systems of linear and nonlinear equations; solution of linear systems by matrices; and partial fraction decomposition.
Grading System:
Three in-class tests, several quizzes and a cumulative departmental exam will be given to determine the course grade. Conflicts with the scheduled final exam must be reported to your instructor no later than 1 week before the end of the semester. Grading will be done according to the following percentages:
3 class tests = 51%
Quizzes =16%
Final Exam = 33%
Test and Quiz Dates:
Test 1: 2 / 2 / 01 Test 2: 3 / 2 /01 Test 3: 4 / 6 / 01
Final Exam: Friday, April 27, 2001, 12:30-3:30 p.m., Location to Be Announced.
Quizzes: Q1 1/12, Q2 1/26, Q3 2/16, Q4 2/23, Q5 3/23, Q6 3/30, Q7 4/20
Other Important Dates:
Monday 1/15 – MLK Jr Holiday
Monday 3/5-Friday 3/9 – Spring Break
Tuesday 3/13 – Last Day to Drop
Grading Scale:
A = 100% - 90% B = 89% - 80% C = 79% - 70%
D = 69% - 60% F = 59% - 00%
A grade of "C" or better in MATH 162M is strongly recommended before attempting MATH 163 or any Calculus course.
Honor Code:
By enrolling in this course you agree to adhere to the honor code on all written work: "I pledge to support the honor system of Old Dominion University. I will refrain from any form of academic dishonesty or deception, such as cheating or plagiarism. I am aware that as a member of the academic community, it is my responsibility to turn in all suspected violators of the honor code." During exams spread out as much as possible and try not to sit next to another student. The instructor reserves the right to relocate any student(s) to ensure that the honor code is not compromised. An honor code signature line is required on all written work turned in for a grade. However, you are free to collaborate on any homework exercises not turned in for a grade.
Writing Policy:
The exams and homework exercises will require that you respond in writing to present a solution, derivation, or proof. All such work whether it uses standard or symbolic writing must be presented in a clear and logical form, and be reasonable free of spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors. All solutions to problems on tests, homework, and quizzes must be supported by appropriate steps to receive credit. Solutions obtained by a graphing calculator must be supported in a manner specified by your instructor.
Computing Policy:
The student is permitted to use a hand-held scientific or graphing calculator on homework exercises and tests, subject to the restrictions stated above in the writing policy.
Attendance Policy:
A student who misses class is expected to get the notes from other students. Students are expected to be present for all quizzes, tests, and exams. Although absences can have a negative effect on a student’s learning and performance, absences from class are not usually counted in a student’s course grade.
Make-up Exam Policy:
A make-up exam will be offered in the case of a documented illness and in other exceptional circumstances for which a student will be asked to provide documentation. No other work can be made up under any circumstances. It is not possible to guarantee that a make-up exam has the same difficulty level as the scheduled exam. Therefore, a student is encouraged to be present for all exams, quizzes, and tests.
Math 162 Suggested Problems
Section Page Exercises
1.1 13 #1-39 odd, 45, 48, 57, 62
1.2 25 #1-10, 11-51 odd, 57-83 odd, 95, 98
1.3 38 #1-99 odd
1.4 48 #1-81 odd
Review 50 #1-86 odd
2.1 60 #1-49 odd, 59-71 odd
2.2 71 #1-33 odd
2.3 82 #1-45 odd, 57-63 odd
2.4 92 #1-55 odd
2.5 99 #1-51 odd, 57-61 odd, 65
2.6 108 #1-69 odd
2.7 116 #1-39 odd, 43-49 odd
Review 117 #1-63 odd
3.1 129 #1-33 odd
3.2 142 #1-67 odd
3.3 155 #1-53 odd
3.4 172 #1-51 odd
3.5 186 #1-27 odd, 31-51 odd
3.6 198 #1-51 odd
3.7 210 #1-33 odd
3.8 220 #1-31 odd
Review 229 #1-65 odd
4.1 244 #1-33 odd, 37
4.2 252 #1-29 odd, 35, 41-49 odd
4.3 263 #1-33 odd
4.4 273 #1-25 odd, 29-37 odd
4.5 288 #1-39 odd
Review 290 #1-35 odd
9.1 580 #1-27 odd
9.2 588 #1-37 odd
9.3 603 #1-17 odd, 23-33 odd
9.4 611 #1-27 odd Review
Final Exam, Friday, April 27, 2001, 12:30-3:30 p.m., Location to Be Announced.