Math 60



Math 110 College Algebra Fall 2021

Instructor: Jeff Butler Phone: (760) 744-1150, ext. 5016

Time: TTh 2:45 – 4:50 P.M NS-136 E-mail: jbutler@palomar.edu

Class no. 70835 Web site:

Text: College Algebra; Larson, 10th edition

Materials: You will need a scientific calculator - that is one which can calculate logarithms. A graphing calculator (such as the TI-83) is recommended but not required.

Grading Policy:

Comprehensive final exam (2 hour) - 200 points

4 midterm exams (1 hour, 100 points each, lowest score dropped) - 300 points

Homework (~24 assignments, 5 points each) - ~120 points -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Total - ~620 points

Cutoffs: A - 90%

B - 80%

C - 70%

D - 60%

These cutoff points may be lowered. They will not be raised.

Special emphasis may be given to excellent scores on the final exam.

Exams need to be taken at the scheduled time unless there is a good reason (such as illness). Exceptions should be cleared with me in advance. The use of cell phones is not allowed during exams.

Homework: There will be homework assigned at the end of each class (between 20 and 24 assignments total). They will be graded at 5 points each, more for completeness than correctness. Homework relevant to each exam should be completed and turned in before the exam, otherwise a penalty may be assessed. For each assignment turned in, please write your name and the assignment number at the top of the first sheet.

Suggestions: To succeed in this class, the recommended approach is to make a steady effort for the entire semester, attending class consistently and working conscientiously on the homework. You should show your work on exams and strive to keep them neat and legible. Seek help when you need it. Don't hesitate to ask questions.

Tentative Course Outline:

Week Material Topics

1: 8/24, 8/26 P.1 – P.4 Basic algebra review

2: 8/31, 9/2 P.5 – P.6, 1.1 – 1.3 Linear equations and applications

3: 9/7, 9/9 1.4 – 1.6 Test #1 Quadratic equations, complex numbers

4: 9/14, 9/16 2.1 – 2.4 Functions and graphs

5: 9/21, 9/23 2.5 – 2.7 Operations on functions, inverse functions

6: 9/28, 9/30 3.1 – 3.3 Polynomial functions

7: 10/5, 10/7 3.4 Test #2 Finding zeros

8: 10/12, 10/14 4.1 – 4.2 Rational functions

9: 10/19, 10/21 4.3 – 4.4 Conics

10: 10/26, 10/28 5.1 – 5.4 Exponential and logarithmic functions

11: 11/2, 11/4 5.5 Test #3 Exponential and logarithmic equations

12: 11/9 6.1 – 6.3 Holiday Systems of equations

13: 11/16, 11/18 7.1 – 7.2 Matrix operations

11/23, 11/25 * * * Thanksgiving Holiday * * *

14: 11/30, 12/2 7.2 – 7.3 Matrix inverses

15: 12/7, 12/9 7.4 – 7.5 Test #4 Determinants

16: 12/14, 12/16 Final Exam Review

Final exam date: Thursday, December 16, 2:45 – 4:50 P.M.

Other dates: Last day to add (Census Date): Sept. 7

Refund deadline: Sept. 5

Last day to drop with no grade notation: Sept. 6

Last day to change to P/NP grade option: Oct. 4

Last day to drop with a "W" grade: Oct. 16

Student Learning Outcomes:

1) A student will be able to analyze and solve a precalculus level problem using analytic methods and be able to sketch the graph of a precalculus level function.

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