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College Algebra and Precalulus
(MAT 130-104) 

Instructor:  Ash, J. M. 

Quarter:  Fall, 2009

Time:  TTh 8:00-9:30

Campus:  LPC

Room: Levan 401

Homepage: http://www.depaul.edu/~mash/
E-mail: mash@depaul.edu
Phone: (773)325-4216
Fax: (773)325-7807
Office: 507 Schmidt Academic Center
Office Hours: TTh 9:40-11:10. Also by
appointment, email or telephone.
 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

Prerequisites

MAT 101 or placement by  the Mathematics Diagnostic Assessment. Prerequisites are strictly enforced by the Math Department. A prerequisite can only be waived with the approval of the instructor and the department chair.

Textbooks and other materials

Precalculus(DePaul Custom Edition), 8th edition by M. Sullivan. Pearson-Prentice Hall, 2008 (ISBN 0558261469). Use of a graphing calculator such as the TI 84 Plus is suggested.   

Sections of the book

Appendix A: Review
A.1 Algebra Essentials
A.6 Solving Equations
A.9 Interval Notation; Solving Inequalities

Chapter 1: Graphs
1.2 Graphs of Equations in Two Variables; Intercepts; Symmetry
1.3 Lines

Chapter 2: Functions and their graphs
2.1 Functions
2.2 The Graph of a Function
2.3 Properties of Functions
2.4 Libraries of Functions: Piecewise-defined Functions
2.5 Graphing Techniques; Transformations

Chapter 5: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
5.1 Composite Functions
5.2 One-to-one Functions; Inverse Functions
5.3 Exponential Functions
5.4 Logarithmic Functions
5.5 Properties of Logarithms
5.6 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
5.7 Compound Interest
5.8 Exponential Growth and Decay Models

Chapter 3: Linear and Quadratic Functions
3.3 Polynomial Functions and their Graphs
3.4 Rational Functions
3.5 Inequalities Involving Quadratic Functions

Chapter 4: Polynomial and Rational Functions
4.1 Polynomial Functions and Models
4.2 Properties of Rational Functions
4.3 The Graph of a Rational Function
4.4 Polynomial and Rational Inequalities

 

 

Homework and Grading Policy

Midterm and final exams, in class and closed book will count equally in determining a preliminary grade. Home- work will be assigned each class day, discussed the next class day, collected the next class day and will increase or decrease the preliminary grade by at most one grade. For example, B+ and satisfactory homework = A-. Make-up exams will not be given. You must attend the final exam. The final exam will be from 8:45-11:00 on Thursday, November 19, 2009.

Methods

Classroom lectures and discussion.

DePaul University's Academic Integrity Policy

Students must abstain from any violations of academic integrity and set examples for each other by assuming full responsibility for their academic and personal development, including informing themselves about and following the university's academic policy. Violations of academic integrity include but are not limited to the following categories: cheating; plagiarism; fabrication; falsification or sabotage of research data; destruction or misuse of the university's academic resources; alteration or falsification of academic records; and academic misconduct. Conduct that is punishable under the Academic Integrity Policy could result in additional disciplinary actions by other university officials and possible civil or criminal prosecution. To review the complete Academic Integrity Policy of the University, please go to  http://studentaffairs.depaul.edu/code_StudentResponsibility/code16.html

Students with Disabilities

Students who feel they may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact me privately to discuss their specific needs. All discussions will remain confidential.
To ensure that you receive the most appropriate accommodation based on your needs, contact me as early as possible in the quarter (preferably within the first two weeks of class), and make sure you have contacted the PLuS Program (for LD and/or AD/HD) at 773-325-4239 in SAC 220, or The Office for Students with Disabilities (for all other disabilities) at 773-325-7290 in Student Center 370.