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YEAR COURSE OFFERED: 2016
SEMESTER COURSE OFFERED: Fall
DEPARTMENT: Mathematical and Computer Sciences
COURSE NUMBER: MTH 1110
NAME OF COURSE: College Algebra
NAME OF INSTRUCTOR: John Carter
CONTACT EMAIL*: [email protected]
OFFICE: SCI 1050
WEBSITE: http://sites.msudenver.edu/jcarte11
*My office phone is the absolute worst way to contact me, don’t use it. I will not answer email on weekends, after 5pm, or before 10 am. Feel free to email me outside of those times, I will get to it, just don’t expect an immediate answer.
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The information contained in this class syllabus is subject to change without notice. Students are expected to be aware of any additional course policies presented by the instructor during the course.
Office Hours:
Monday and Wednsday 10am-11am, or by appointment
Learning Objectives:
Upon successful completion of MTH203 College Algebra, the student should be able to do the following:
- Solve linear, quadratic, and other nonlinear equations and be able to graph the solutions, using pencil and paper as well as the graphics calculator.
- Recognize equations and graphs involving the conic sections.
- Recognize graphs and properties of functions and their inverses and interpret data involving graphs.
- Perform operations and procedures on polynomials, rational expressions, and numbers (real and complex).
- Use exponential and logarithmic functions in practical applications.
- Solve systems of equations using two and three variables by various methods, including the graphic calculator.
- Perform factorial notations and the binomial expansion.
Major Assignments/Exams:
- Midterm Exam(s)–20%
- Final Exam–25%
- Attendance/participation–10%
- Daily Homework–20%
- Quizzes–25%
Daily assignments:
You can find the daily assignments at http://sites.msudenver.edu/collegealgebraflip/
Required Reading:
TEXT: Michael Sullivan, College Algebra, 10th Edition, plus MyMathLab with eText, Pearson, (2016). ISBN: 0321979494.
MyMathLab can be purchased separately online. MyMathLab contains the eText and the Student Solutions Manual. You will have access to both MyMathLab and Blackboard on Tuesday, January 19, 2016.
Optional: Student Solutions Manual, 10th Edition, ISBN: 0321979583.
Graphing Calculator: A TI-84 Plus (or TI-83 or equivalent) graphing calculator is required for this course.
