MATH 108 Course Syllabus

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 108-031:  University Mathematics I-B

SUMMER 2011

 

Instructor:  Prof. Klimek

Textbook:  Algebra & Trigonometry, 9th Edition, Sullivan, ISBN 978-0-321-71656-9

Prerequisites:  None.

Grading Policy:  The final grade in this course will be determined as follows: 

Homework, Quizzes:

15%

Common Midterm Exam I:

25%

Common Midterm Exam II:

25%

Final Exam:

35%


All examinations are cumulative from the beginning of the semester. For example the third common examination will contain at least one problem similar to problems from the first and second common examinations. It is therefore essential that students rework and understand problems which were not done correctly on an examination.

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 110.

A

90-100

C

65-74

B+

85-89

D

60-64

B

80-84

F

0-59

C+

70-75

 

 

 

 

Drop Date:  Please note that the University Drop Date July 11, 2011 deadline will be strictly enforced.

Recitation Assignments:   The text contains many projects requiring students to perform sustained algebraic and trigonometric computations using techniques borrowed from calculus. Most of the questions asked on our common examinations will consist of components of these projects. In order to help students prepare for such examination questions, in which computations are isolated from the larger projects in which students are used to performing them, we have included “Modular Exercises” in most sections. Many of these exercises appear under the heading “Group Study Exercises” and are assigned to be worked in the class recitation period. Problems not completed in recitation should be carried over to the end of the week’s home work. If necessary, students should consult the mathematics tutors in the University Learning Center for assistance on those Recitation problems not worked in the Recitation period. If a Recitation assignment is completed early, students should begin READING the next section in the text.

Attendance Policy:  Attendance at all classes (both lecture and recitation) will be recorded and is mandatory. Please make sure you read and fully understand the Department’s Attendance Policy. This policy will be strictly enforced. Tardiness to class and/or recitation hour counts as a half absence. For additional details, please click here.

Homework Policy:  Homework is collected at the beginning of every class. Late homework will not be accepted. There is no makeup for any missed work.

Quizzes:  Quizzes are given at the discretion of the Instructor.

Exams:  There will be two common midterm exams and one comprehensive final exam during the semester. Exams are held on the following days:

Exam 1:

June 15, 2011

Exam 2:

July 6, 2011

Final Exam:

August 8, 2011


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 or Quizzes 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.

Cellular Phones:  All cellular phones and beepers must be switched off during all class times.


 

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.

May 30, 2011

M

Memorial Day ~ University Closed

July 21, 2011

R

Last Day to Withdraw from Summer Session Math Courses

July 4, 2011

M

Independence Day  ~ University Closed


 Course Outline and Homework Assignments:

 

Course Outline

Lecture

Sections

Topic

Assignment

Week 1

(5/23 – 5/26)

R.1, R.2

Basics of Real Numbers (as necessary) & Algebra

R.1: # 7185 (odd)

R.2: # 65, 75, 76, 77, 87, 88, 92, 94, 95

R.2, R.3

Basics of Algebra (cont.) & Geometry

R.2: # 135, 136, 138, 144

R.3:  # 2533 (odd), 38, 42, 47, 49, 50

R.4

Polynomials

# 3545 (odd), 59, 62, 67, 69, 71, 85, 89, 91, 93

R.5

Factoring

# 7, 11, 14, 15, 21, 24, 25, 33, 77–-103 (odd)

Week 2

(6/2 – 6/3)

 

R.7

Algebra with Rational Expressions

# 6, 12, 16, 21, 28, 41, 46, 64, 71, 73

R.8

Roots and Rational Exponents

# 13–31 odd, 44, 48, 59-71 odd

Week 3

(6/6 – 6/9)

1.1

Linear Equations

# 17, 20, 25, 29, 31, 42, 70, 81, 84, 86, 87

1.2

Quadratic Equations

# 9, 11, 13, 20, 33, 35, 36, 41, 43, 45, 92, 95

1.3

Quadratic Equations (cont) with Complex Numbers

# 9, 19, 22, 23, 31, 50, 53, 55, 58, 63, 70

Week 4

(6/13 – 6/16)

1.4

Solving other Equations

# 7, 9, 11, 17, 26, 29, 36, 41, 46, 67, 73, 74, 75

 

REVIEW FOR EXAM I

Exam 1 on June 15th

1.5

Solving Inequalities

# 53–77 odd

1.6

Inequalities with Absolute Values

# 7, 9, 17, 24, 39–53 odd

Week 5

(6/20 – 6/23)

1.7

Applications of Equations (not uniform motion)

# 17, 34, 40, 48, 52

2.1, 2.2

Basics of Graphing

2.1: # 13, 21, 24, 27, 37, 41

2.2:  55–65 (odd)

2.3

Graphs of Lines

# 37, 38, 39, 47–65 odd, 72, 74, 88, 92, 97, 103, 106

12.1

Solving Systems of Equations (2x2)

(incl. graphical interpretation)

# 17–35 odd, 58, 63

Week 6

(6/27 – 6/30)

12.1

Solving Systems of Equations (3x3)

# 41-49 odd, 70

3.1

Functions

# 40, 47–57 odd, 75, 77

3.2, 3.3

Graphs of Functions ; Odd & Even Functions

3.2: # 13, 16, 17, 25

3.3: # 33-41 odd

 

Week 7

(7/6 – 7/7)

 

REVIEW FOR EXAM II

Exam II on July 6th

3.4

Library of Common Functions

 # 17–24 all

3.5

Graphing Transformations of Common Functions

# 7-18 (all), 39, 40, 43, 50

 

Week 8

(7/11 – 7/14)

4.3

Quadratic Functions & Applications

# 11-18, 31–39 odd, 75, 79

5.1

Polynomial Functions

# 41, 49, 58, 65, 66

5.2, 5.3

Rational Functions

5.2: # 13–21 odd, 43–49 odd

5.3 # 7–13 odd

5.5, R.6

Zeroes of a Polynomial (& Synthetic Division Review if necessary)

5.5: # 40, 45, 47, 53 59, 61, 77

Week 9

(7/18 – 7/21)

5.6

Complex Zeroes

# 23, 24, 25, 28

6.1

Composite Functions

# 11, 13, 15

6.2

One-to-One and Inverse Functions

# 49, 51, 61, 63, 75

6.3

Exponential Functions

# 33–40 all, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 67–77 odd

Week 10

(7/25 – 7/28)

6.4

Logs

# 25-36 all, 87–99 odd, 124

6.5

Properties of Logs

# 39, 40, 43, 48, 57, 59, 62, 69, 87

6.6

Logarithmic Equations

# 9-19 odd, 33, 34, 42, 98

6.7

Applications:  Financial Models

# 41, 43, 44, 46, 50, 57, 59 (calculator needed)

Week 11

(8/1 – 8/4)

11.1, 11.2

Conic Sections, Parabolas

11.2 # 37, 42, 46, 55, 56, 58

11.3, 2.4

Circles & Ellipses

2.4: # 15, 21, 22, 23, 25, 34

11.3: # 13–25 odd

11.4

Hyperbolas

# 15–23 odd

 

REVIEW

 

 

  

Course Policies

 

**  Attendance at all classes and recitations is mandatory.  Exceeding three unexcused absences will result in failure of the course.

 **  Any student who gets a grade of D or F on any common exam must meet with his or her professor during office hours to discuss their grade and how they will improve it to avoid failing the course.

 

­Important Departmental and University Policies

 

 

 

Prepared By:  Prof. John Porus

Last revised:  April 25, 2011

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