SEMESTER:   Fall, 2009    

 

COURSE:  MATH 070       11:50 – 1:00  MTWTh      TWSH - 106

 

INSTRUCTOR:  Dr.  Robert Tolar   (Bob)

 

OFFICE:   ALLB - 304

 

OFFICE HOURS:  2:15 – 3:00   MTW

 

EMAIL ADDRESS:  bob.tolar@canyons.edu               

 

PHONE:  661-362–3262

 

Text:    Intermediate Algebra, Sullivan, M. III & Struve, K. R.                                                                                                       

Supplies:  You will need a scientific calculator for some homework exercises.  You may purchase any inexpensive scientific calculator. Examples: TI-30 versions or Casio fx300W.                                            However, no calculators will be used on tests nor the final exam.

 

Course Description

Examines higher degree and rational equations and inequalities, functions and graphs, systems of equations,  exponential and logarithmic functions,  introduction to sequences, and applications.

 

Student Learning Outcomes:  SOLVE RADICAL, QUADRATIC, EXPONENTIAL AND

                                                          LOGARITHMIC EQUATIONS

 

Welcome!  I’m happy to have you in this course.  To learn algebra skills, you must do many hours of practice just like learning to play the piano, baseball, etc.  As a prerequisite, you are to have completed Math 060, Elementary Algebra, with a grade of “C” or better. 

 

You will have five  1-hour exams worth 50 points each.  I will replace your lowest score with half your final exam score (worth 100 points) if that increases your total points.  The day after each exam, you will have a homework quiz consisting of 4 – 6 homework exercises.  You may use your homework to copy your solutions onto the quiz sheet.  Each of the five homework quizzes is worth 5 points.  In summary, your grade in the course will be determined by your percentage of the total points possible in the class which are:

                        Exams                                                                                    250

                        Comprehensive Final Exam                                             100

                        Homework                                                                        __ 25__

                                                                                                Total Points   375

 

I use the standard grading scale of 90% - A, 80% -89% - B, etc.

                                               

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CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR

 

            1.         Please do not chew gum in class.

 

            2.         Please do not talk while I am explaining a concept.

 

3.            Penalties for cheating range from a zero on an exam to dismissal from the course and/or the college.

 

                  4.         Please do not leave class early unless it is absolutely necessary 

                            and in that case, please tell me before class and sit near the door.

             

4.            Please turn off cell phones, lap tops, etc. and put them away before

 class.  Please do not to have your cell phone out during class.

 

 

TO ENHANCE YOUR CHANCES FOR DOING WELL

 

            1.         Keep an open mind and positive attitude.

 

2.         Do your homework as soon after class as possible while the class discussion is fresh on your mind.

 

3.         Come to class regularly.

 

            4.         Make use of the Math Lab, BONH – 209 .

 

 

The two most important things you can do to insure success are:

 

1.    Don’t miss class!

2.    Do your homework daily!

 

 

GOOD LUCK!