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Math 101: Foundations of Mathematics for the Liberal Arts
Fall 2018 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.

Course Information

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.

Number of Credits: 3

Prerequisites: None.

Course-Section and Instructors

Course-Section Instructor
Math 101-001 Professor A. DeBarros

Office Hours for All Math Instructors: Fall 2018 Office Hours and Emails

Required Textbook:

Title College Algebra
Author Ratti and McWaters
Edition 3rd
Publisher Pearson
ISBN # 978-0321912787

University-wide Withdrawal Date: The last day to withdraw with a W is Monday, November 12, 2018. It will be strictly enforced.

Policies

DMS Course Policies: 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.

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

HW and Class Participation 10%
Quizzes 15%
Midterm Exams 45% (15% each)
Final Cumulative Exam 30%

Your final letter grade will be based on the following tentative curve.

A 90 - 100 C 70 - 74
B+ 85 - 89 D 60 - 69
B 80 - 84 F 0 - 59
C+ 75 - 79

Attendance Policy: Attendance at all classes will be recorded and is mandatory. Please make sure you read and fully understand the Math Department’s Attendance Policy. This policy will be strictly enforced.

Homework: Textbook assignments are due the class day following the section lecture and will be collected/reviewed at the beginning of class.

Exams: There will be three exams during the semester and a cumulative final exam during the final exam week:

Midterm Exam I Lecture #8
Midterm Exam II Lecture #16
Midterm Exam III Lecture #20
Final Exam Lecture #28
Final Exam Period December 15 – 21, 2018

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 Math Department's Examination Policy. This policy will be strictly enforced.

Makeup Exam Policy: There will be No make-up QUIZZES OR EXAMS during the semester. In the event an exam is not taken under rare circumstances where the student has a legitimate reason for missing the exam, the student should contact the Dean of Students office and present written verifiable proof of the reason for missing the exam, e.g., a doctor’s note, police report, court notice, etc. clearly stating the date AND time of the mitigating problem. The student must also notify the Math Department Office/Instructor that the exam will be missed.

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

Additional Resources

Math Tutoring Center: Located in the Central King Building, Lower Level, Rm. G11 (See: Fall 2017 Hours)

Further Assistance: For further questions, students should contact their instructor. All instructors have regular office hours during the week. These office hours are listed on the Math Department's webpage for Instructor Office Hours and Emails.

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.

Accommodation of Disabilities: Disability Support Services (DSS) offers long term and temporary accommodations for undergraduate, graduate and visiting students at NJIT.

If you are in need of accommodations due to a disability please contact Chantonette Lyles, Associate Director of Disability Support Services at 973-596-5417 or via email at lyles@njit.edu. The office is located in Fenster Hall Room 260. A Letter of Accommodation Eligibility from the Disability Support Services office authorizing your accommodations will be required.

For further information regarding self identification, the submission of medical documentation and additional support services provided please visit the Disability Support Services (DSS) website at:

Important Dates (See: Fall 2018 Academic Calendar, Registrar)

Date Day Event
September 4, 2018 T First Day of Classes
September 10, 2018 M Last Day to Add/Drop Classes
November 12, 2018 M Last Day to Withdraw
November 20, 2018 T Thursday Classes Meet
November 21, 2018 W Friday Classes Meet
November 22 - 25, 2018 R - Su Thanksgiving Recess
December 12, 2018 W Last Day of Classes
December 13 & 14, 2018 R & F Reading Days
December 15 - 21, 2018 Sa - F Final Exam Period

Course Outline

Lecture # Section # Subject Topic and Homework (HW) Assignment
1 P.1 Course introduction, expectations and responsibilities
2 P.1 The Real Numbers and Their Properties
HW: 39, 49, 53, 59, 67, 77, 85, 113, 125, 137
3 P.2 Integer Exponents & Scientific Notation
  HW: 21, 31, 41, 45, 59, 65, 69, 75, 79, 89
4 P.3 Polynomials
HW: 23, 27, 29, 43, 49, 51, 57, 59, 65, 67
5 P.4 Factoring Polynomials
HW: 9, 15, 21, 25, 29, 35, 49, 55, 61, 85
6 P.5 Rational Expressions
HW: 11, 23, 33, 43, 47, 53, 63, 69, 75, 77
7 P.6 Rational Exponents & Radicals / Test 1 Review
HW: 15, 23, 37, 45, 52, 58, 66, 91, 98, 104
8 Test 1
9 1.1a Linear Equations in One Variable
HW: 11a, 15, 21, 23, 29, 31, 33, 37, 39, 45
10 1.1b Applications of Linear Equations
HW: 65, 73, 75, 79, 81, 89
11 1.2a Quadratic Equations – Factoring and Square Root Methods
HW:7, 9, 11, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 28
12 1.2b Quadratic Equations – Review and Completing a Square Method
HW: 29, 31, 33, 39, 41, 42, 43, 44
13 1.2c Quadratic Equations – Review and Quadratic Formula
HW: 45, 47, 49, 51, 55, 59, 63, 69, 75
14 1.2d Quadratic Equations - Summary
HW: 37, 38, 40, 44, 48, 50, 61, 65, 67, 73
15 1.3 Complex Numbers / Test 2 review
HW: 9, 11, 23, 27, 31, 39, 41, 45, 49, 53
16 Test 2
17 2.1 The Coordinate Plane
HW: 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 19
Withdraw Deadline
18 2.2 Graphs of equations
HW: 9, 25, 27, 29, 33, 35, 47, 57, 63, 81
19 2.3 Lines / Test 3 Review
HW: 9, 14, 15, 21, 23, 29, 33, 35, 43, 47
20 Test 3
21 3.1 Quadratic Functions
HW: 17, 23, 25, 27, 33, 43, 47, 51, 57
22 3.2 Polynomial Functions
HW: 11, 12, 18, 19, 21, 29, 35, 37, 41
23 3.3 Dividing Polynomials
HW: 7, 10, 12, 14, 15, 21, 23, 31
24  
25 5.1 Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables
HW: 7, 9, 13, 17, 29, 37, 41, 47, 51, 61, 63
26 5.4 Systems of Nonlinear Equations
HW: 17, 23, 33, 39, 41, 45, 47, 49, 51, 53
27 5.5 Systems of Inequalities
HW: 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25
28 Review for Final Exam
  FINAL EXAM PERIOD

Updated by Professor A. DeBarros - 9/4/2018
Department of Mathematical Sciences Course Syllabus, Fall 2018