MATH 117,
Accelerated Precalculus, Autumn, 2006
BULLETIN DESCRIPTION: Introduction to college algebra and trigonometry,
including equations and inequalities; algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric
functions; graphs; and complex numbers.
Credit will not be allowed for both MATH 117 and either MATH 121 or
122. Prerequisite: Satisfactory departmental placement or MDEV
003.
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Kenneth L. Wiggins, 338 KRH, 527-2088, wiggke@wwc.edu
OFFICE HOURS: 2 TuWTh, 3 M, 11 F, Other Office hours by appointment
OBJECTIVES: After
finishing this course, the student should be able to
1. solve
linear and quadratic inequalities and inequalities involving absolute values
2. solve
linear and quadratic equations and equations in quadratic form
3. draw
graphs of linear and quadratic equations and linear inequalities.
4.
explain
the concepts of a function and an inverse function
5.
use
polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions
6.
be
able to verify trigonometric identities
7.
be
able to solve problems using logarithmic and trigonometric functions
TEXT: Precalculus, 2nd edition, by Beecher, Penna, and
Bittinger, Addison-Wesley, 2005. Important
Note: The books at the College Store include computer access codes for
MathXL that you will need and at no extra charge. If you purchase your books elsewhere, and if the codes aren’t
included, you will have to purchase these codes for about $30.
ASSESSMENT: All assessment will be based on both correctness and
quality including the quality of your presentation.
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HOMEWORK: The
surest way to succeed in MATH 117 is to study each day. To aid you in your
study, homework problems will be assigned each day. Most of these will be done on MathXL,
and these will be graded automatically; they do not need to be submitted to
your instructor. However, you will
complete some assignments on paper, and these must be submitted to your
instructor for grading. Be sure to show
your work neatly on these papers and to complete your work on time. Please fold your homework lengthwise and
label it as illustrated in the diagram on the left.
QUIZZES: Occasionally quizzes may be given over the lectures
and homework.
TESTS: Three 50-minute examinations will be given during the
quarter. These will cover the lectures and the homework, and you will take
these tests without calculators.
FINAL
EXAMINATION: This test is scheduled
for 10-11:50 a.m., Tuesday, December 12.
Attendance is required, so make your travel plans early with this
appointment in mind.
CLASS
ATTENDANCE: Students are expected to
attend all classes. In addition, students are expected to give their full
attention to the class discussions, and to be courteous, respectful, and
supportive of the learning environment.
Cell phones, computers, personal organizers, and all other electronic
devices are not to be used by students during class. Modifications in the homework assignments or test schedule may
be announced in class.
DISABILITIES: If you have a physical and/or learning disability and
require accommodations, please contact your instructor or the Special Services
office at 527-2090. This syllabus is available in alternative print formats
upon request. Please ask your instructor.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION FOR EXTRA EFFORT: Your lowest test grade will be dropped and
replaced with your final examination grade if you meet the following
conditions: You must
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Be
present, on time, and attentive for at least 46 of the 49 scheduled class
sessions
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Turn
in at least 95% of the homework.
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Make
a higher grade on the final examination than you did on your lowest test.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: See page 12 of http://www.wwc.edu/academics/bulletins/undergrad/2004-2006/03_academic_info.pdf
. Some collaboration on homework is
allowed, but the work you submit for grading must be your own. Any type of cheating on a test or
examination, including but not limited to copying another student’s work or
using unauthorized notes or electronic equipment, will result in a zero grade
for the test or a failing grade for the quarter, and possibly further
disciplinary action take by the Associate Vice President for Academic
Administration.
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MATH 117, Accelerated
Precalculus, Autumn, 2006, Homework and Lecture Schedule |
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Exercises to Work |
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Sept 25 |
H1 |
Section 1.1 Online MathXL |
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H2 |
Section 1.2 Online MathXL |
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H3 |
Section 1.3 Online MathXL |
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H4 |
Section 1.4 Online
MathXL |
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H5 |
Section 1.5 #4, 16, 27, 29, 30, 33, 35, 44,
77 |
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Oct 2 |
H6 |
Section 1.6 Online MathXL |
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H7 |
Section 1.7 Online MathXL |
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H8 |
Section 2.1 #7, 9, 23, 25, 31, 33, 37, 42, 47, 54 |
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H9 |
Section 2.2 Online MathXL |
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H10 |
Section 2.3 Online
MathXL |
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3 |
Oct 9 |
Catch-up/Review |
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Page 159 #1, 5, 7, 10, 11, 16, 17, 21, 23,
25, 27, 31, 34, 37, 41, 47, 53, 57,
61, 63, 66, 71, 72, 73, 74, 77, 79, 81; Page 238 #3, 13, 15, 35, 38, 43, 47, 59, 61 |
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Test #1, Sections 1.1 through 2.3 Answers for test questions |
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Oct 11 |
Service Day – classes dismissed |
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H11 |
Section 2.4 Online MathXL |
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H12 |
Section 2.5 # 4, 5, 7, 13, 19, 45, 59, 88, 101 |
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4 |
Oct 16 |
H13 |
Section
2.6 Online MathXL |
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H14 |
Section 3.1 #2, 9, 11, 14, 16, 20, 25, 30, 46, 49, 70, 78 |
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H15 |
Section 3.2 Online MathXL |
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H16 |
Section 3.3 #4, 15, 19, 33, 44, 50, 52, 56, 80, 96 |
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H17 |
Section 3.4 #1, 2, 5, 11, 15, 20, 31, 53, 58, 70 |
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Oct 23 |
H18 |
Section 3.5 Online MathXL |
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H20 |
Section 4.1 #5, 13, 19, 22, 28, 49, 62, 69, 74, 82, 87 |
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H21 |
Section
4.2 #4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 27, 41,
44, 58, 63 |
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H22 |
Section
4.3 Online MathXL |
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H23 |
Section
4.4 Online MathXL |
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Oct 30 |
Catch-up/Review |
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Pages
238-240 #19, 21, 23, 25, 29, 33, 57, 63, 73 Pages
324-327 #1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 19, 21, 23, 27, 31, 35, 39, 45, 47, 51, 59,
63, 69, 71 Pages
407-409 #7, 11, 13, 19, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47,
51, 53, 55, 59, 63, 67 |
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Test #2, Sections 2.4 through 4.4 Anwers to Test #2 |
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H24 |
Section
4.5 Online MathXL |
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H25 |
Section
4.6 #1, 8, 10, 13 |
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H26 |
Section
5.1 Online MathXL |
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Nov 6 |
H27 |
Section
5.2 #1, 3, 5, 8, 11, 17, 20, 25, 26, 32, 44 |
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H28 |
Section
5.3 Online MathXL |
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H29 |
Section
5.4 #1, 9, 18, 19, 21, 26, 29, 33, 39, 50, 51, 74, 83, 89, 99 |
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H30 |
Section
5.5 Online MathXL |
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H31 |
Section
5.6 #2, 4, 9, 10, 22, 33, 36, 46, 79, 94 |
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Nov 13 |
H32 |
Section
6.1 Online MathXL |
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Test #3, Sections 4.5 through 5.6 Review suggestions Answer key |
Review exercises to try – not assigned to hand in. |
Page 389 #23, 25, 45; Page 410 #27, 28, 29, 30,
31, 32, 33; Pages 505-506 #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16,
17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 |
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H33 |
Section
6.2 #2, 3b, 7, 10, 12, 15, 17, 23, 24, 27, 28, 32 |
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H34 |
Section
6.3 #1, 4, 8, 9, 17, 29, 51 |
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H35 |
Section
6.4 Online MathXL |
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Nov 19-25 |
Thanksgiving vacation |
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Nov 27 |
H36 |
Section
6.5 Online MathXL |
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H37 |
Section
7.1 #1, 3, 8, 17, 23, 27, 28 |
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H38 |
Section
7.2 #1, 9, 17, 18, 27, 28, 30, 49 |
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Review/catch-up Review suggestions |
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Test #4, Sections 6.1 through 7.2 Trig identities to know for the test
Answer key |
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Dec 4 |
H39 |
Section
7.3 Online MathXL |
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H40 |
Section
7.4 Online MathXL |
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Review |
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Tuesday, Dec 12 |
Final Examination 10-11:50 AM |
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