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MATH 101 Course Syllabus
- FALL 2012
NJIT Academic Integrity CODE: All Students should be aware that the Department of Mathematical Sciences takes the University Code on Academic Integrity at NJIT very seriously and enforces it strictly. This means that there must not be any forms of plagiarism, i.e., copying of homework, class projects, or lab assignments, or any form of cheating in quizzes and exams. Under the University Code on Academic Integrity, students are obligated to report any such activities to the Instructor.
Math 101: Foundation of Mathematics for the Liberal Arts
Number of Credits: 3
Course Description: Intended for students in degree programs offered by HSS and History. This course reviews principles of algebra and the foundations of mathematics. Degree credit awarded for degrees offered by HUM and History. Effective From: Fall 2011
Prerequisites: Placement by performance on standardized entrance examinations.
Textbook: COLLEGE ALGEBRA (2nd Edition) By: J.S. Ratti and Marcus McWaters. ISBN: 0-321-64031-4
Instructor: (for specific course-related information, follow the link below)
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Math 101-001 |
Grading Policy: The final grade in this course will be determined as follows:
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▪ Quizzes: |
15% |
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▪ Homework, Online Homework, class participation: |
10% |
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▪ Midterm Exam I: |
15% |
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▪ Midterm Exam II: |
15% |
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▪ Project: |
15% |
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▪ Final Exam: |
30% |
Your final letter grade will be based on the
following tentative curve.
NOTE: This course needs to be passed with a grade of C or better in order
to proceed to
Math 113,
Math 135 or
Math 138.
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A |
90-100 |
C |
70-74 |
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B+ |
85-89 |
D |
60-69 |
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B |
80-84 |
F |
0-59 |
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C+ |
75-79 |
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Please note that final grades may be slightly adjusted (curved) at the end of the semester.
Drop Date: Please note that the University Drop Date November 6, 2012 deadline will be strictly enforced.
Homework Policy: Textbook assignments are due the class day following the section lecture and will be collected at the beginning of class. In addition, section problems assigned using the ‘MyMathLab’ software application must be timely completed. The course ID for the Fall 2012 semester is: bishof20618. Getting started with MyMathLab:
How to get started with MyMathLab:
▪ http://m.njit.edu/Undergraduate/UG-Files/MML_GettingStarted.pdf
▪ http://m.njit.edu/Undergraduate/UG-Files/NJIT-MML-studentregistration.pdf
In-class quizzes: The professor will assign in-class quizzes. There are no make-up quizzes. If a student misses a quiz and has a written excuse, the quiz will be excused, and will not count to the final grade.
Class Project: A project applying algebraic equations to solve a business project will be assigned and discussed on October 9th with a due date no later than November 20th. The project is worth 15% of your final grade so following the instructions and adhering to the due date is critically important to achieve the ten points.
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Attendance: Attendance at all classes (both lecture and recitation) will be recorded and is mandatory. Unexcused class/recitation absences exceeding three will result in a warning and a recommendation to withdraw from the course. Excused absences require proper documentation. Please make sure you read and fully understand the Department’s Attendance Policy. This policy will be strictly enforced.
Exams: There are NO MAKE-UP EXAMS. The material on the exams will be similar to the problems assigned below, problems on online homework, and online quizzes. The students must study from all three sources in order to successfully prepare themselves for the exams. The final exam is cumulative. All sections will take three common midterm exams during the semester and one common final exam during the final exam week. Midterm exams are held on Wednesdays on the following days:
Exam 1:
October 11, 2012
Exam 2:
November 29
, 2012
Final Exam Week:
December 14-20, 2012
The time of the midterm exams is 4:15-5:40 pm. The final exam will test your knowledge of all the course material taught in the entire course.
Make sure you read and fully understand the department's
Examination Policy.
This policy will be
strictly enforced. Please note that electronic devices (such as calculators, cell phones, CD players,
etc.) are not allowed during any exam.
Makeup Exam Policy: There will be No make-up EXAMS during the semester. In the event the Final Exam is not taken, under rare circumstances where the student has a legitimate reason for missing the final exam, a makeup exam will be administered by the math department. In any case the student must notify the Math Department Office and the Instructor that the exam will be missed and present written verifiable proof of the reason for missing the exam, e.g., a doctors note, police report, court notice, etc., clearly stating the date AND time of the mitigating problem.
Further Assistance: For further questions, students should contact their Instructor. All Instructors have regular office hours during the week. These office hours are listed at the link above by clicking on the Instructor’s name. Teaching Assistants are also available in the math learning center.
All students must familiarize themselves with and adhere to the Department of Mathematical Sciences Course Policies, in addition to official university-wide policies. The Department of Mathematical Sciences takes these policies very seriously and enforces them strictly.
Electronic Devices Policy: Please note that laptops, calculators, cellular phones, IPods, beepers, and any other electronic devices may not be used in class or during any exam. These devices should be turned off and removed from view.
MATH DEPARTMENT CLASS POLICIES LINK
All DMS students must familiarize themselves with and adhere to the Department of Mathematical Sciences Course Policies, in addition to official university-wide policies. DMS takes these policies very seriously and enforces them strictly. For DMS Course Policies, please click here.
| M |
Labor Day ~ No classes |
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| T |
Last Day to Withdraw from this course |
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| T |
Classes follow a Thursday Schedule |
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| W |
Classes follow a Friday Schedule |
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| R-Su |
Thanksgiving Recess |
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| R |
Reading Day |
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| F- R |
Final Exams |
Course Outline and Homework Assignments:
Week #
Date
Section #
Subject Topic and Homework (HW) assignment
Course introduction, expectations and
responsibilities
1
9/4
P.1:
The Real Numbers and Their Properties
HW: 9, 21, 33, 53, 65, 73, 83, 131, 137, 141 &
147
1
9/6
P.2:
Integer Exponents & Scientific Notation
HW: 11, 19, 25, 31, 37, 53, 59, 69,75, 83
2
9/11
P.3:
Polynomials
HW: 15, 19, 23, 25, 39, 47, 53, 55, 61, 63
2
9/13
P.4:
Factoring Polynomials
HW: 9, 15, 21, 25, 29, 35, 49, 55, 61, 63
QUIZ #1 (P.1, P.2 & P.3)
3
9/18
P.5:
Rational Expressions
HW: 11, 23, 33, 43, 47, 53, 63, 69, 75, 77
3
9/20
P.6:
QUIZ #2 (P.4 & P.5)
Rational Exponents & Radicals
HW: 7, 15, 23, 37, 45, 52, 58, 66, 83, 96
4
9/25
P.7
Topics in Geometry
HW: 9, 15, 17, 19, 21, 25, 36, 39
4
9/27
1.1:
QUIZ #3 (P.6 & P.7)
Linear Equations in One Variable
HW: 11, 15, 21, 23, 29, 31, 33, 37, 39, 45
5
10/2
1.2
Applications of Linear Equations
HW: 17, 19
5
10/4
QUIZ #4 (1.1)
Review for Exam #1
6
10/9
1.2
Assign and discuss Semester Project
Applications of Linear Equations (continued)
HW: 23, 27, 29, 37, 45
6
10/11
EXAM #1
7
10/16
Return and review Exam #1
7
10/18
1.3:
Complex Numbers
HW: 9, 11, 23, 27, 31, 39, 41, 45, 49, 53
8
10/23
1.4a:
Quadratic Equations
HW:7, 9, 11, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33
8
10/25
1.4b:
QUIZ #5 (1.3 & 1.4a)
Quadratic Equations - continued
HW: 37, 39, 41, 43, 47, 49, 51,53
9
10/30
1.4c:
Quadratic Equations – continued
HW: 59, 63, 65, 69, 71, 73, 77
9
11/1
1.4d:
Quadratic Equations – Summary
HW: 13, 19, 35, 38, 45, 57, 61, 67, 75, 79, 85
10
11/6
2.1
QUIZ #6 (1.4b & 1.4c)
The Coordinate Plane
HW:7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 19
10
11/8
2.2:
Graphs of equations
HW: 9, 17, 19, 23, 25, 37, 47, 53, 71, 73
11
11/13
2.3:
QUIZ #7 (2.1 & 2.2)
Lines
HW: 13, 15, 21, 23, 29, 33, 35, 41, 43, 47
11
11/15
3.1:
Quadratic Functions
HW: 17, 23, 25, 27, 33, 45, 49, 51
12
11/20
Semester Project Submission Deadline
3.2
QUIZ #8 (2.3 & 3.1)
Polynomial Functions
HW: 11, 16, 18, 21, 27, 29, 33, 39, 41, 45
Review for Exam #2
13
11/27
3.3
Dividing Polynomials
HW: 7, 10, 12, 14, 15, 21, 23, 31
13
11/29
EXAM #2
14
12/4
3.7
Return & Review Exam #2
Polynomial & Rational Inequalities
HW: 5, 9, 11, 13, 21, 23, 41, 51, 65, 77
QUIZ #9 (3.2 & 3.3)
14
12/6
5.1:
Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables
HW: 7, 9, 11, 13, 17, 25, 27, 29, 37, 41, 47,
51, 57, 61, 63
15
12/11
QUIZ #10 (3.7 & 5.1)
Review for final exam
16
12/14 – 12/20
FINAL EXAM PERIOD
Prepared By: Prof. Edward J. Bishof, Sr.
Last revised: July 10, 2012