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Math 107-041: University Mathematics BI
Summer 2018 Course Syllabus

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Course Information

Course Description: Linear functions, equations, inequalities, systems of linear equations, quadratic equations, elementary functions, graphing functions.

Number of Credits: 3

Prerequisites: None.

Course-Section and Instructors

Course-Section Instructor
Math 107-041 Professor P. Ward

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

Required Textbook:

Title Precalculus - A Right Triangle Approach
Author Ratti and McWaters
Edition 3rd
Publisher Pearson
ISBN # 978-0321912794
Notes Notes

Withdrawal Date: Please see the Summer 2018 Academic Calendar for the last day to withdraw based on the summer session you are registered for.

Course Goals

Course Objectives: Students should (a) improve their algebra skills engineering (b) learn about lines and slope, (c) understand many practical applications of systems of equations, (d) Students should gain an appreciation for the importance of trigonometry in scientific, engineering, and other applications., (e) learn about logarithmic and exponential functions and understand their real world applications.

Course Outcomes

Course Assessment: The assessment of objectives is achieved through homework, quizzes, and common examinations with common grading.

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:

Homework and Quiz 25%
Midterm Exam 35%
Final Exam 40%

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

A 90 - 100 C 65 - 74
B+ 85 - 89 D 55 - 64
B 80 - 84 F 0 - 54
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 Policy: Homework is an expectation of the course. Homework will be assigned online using MyMathLab and on paper below. Problems marked with a * will be collected and graded.

Quiz Policy: Quizzes will be given approximately once per week throughout the semester. They will be based on lecture, homework, and in-class discussion.

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

Common Midterm Exam I June 20, 2018
Final Exam July 17, 2018

Makeup Exam Policy: To properly report your absence from a midterm or final exam, please review and follow the required steps under the DMS Examination Policy found here:

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, Room G11 (Summer Hours: TBA)

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.  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: Summer 2018 Academic Calendar, Registrar)

Date Event
May 21, 2018 First Day of Classes
May 22, 2018 Last Day to Add/Drop Classes
May 28, 2018 University Closed for Memorial Day
June 25, 2018 Last Day of First Summer Session
July 4, 2018 University Closed for Independence Day
July 16, 2018 Last Day of Middle Summer Session
August 6, 2018 Last Day of Full and Second Summer Sessions

Course Outline

Lecture Date Section Topics Assignment
M 5/21 1.1 Linear Equations in One Variable 7-11 odd, 21-31 odd, 32*, 35, 44*, 53, 63, 79, 80*
1.2 Quadratic Equations 7-11 odd, 19, 22*, 25, 31, 39, 40*, 43, 47, 48*, 51-61 odd
W 5/23 1.4 Solving Other Types of Equations 18, 20*, 27, 28*, 31, 37, 40*, 41, 53, 61, 78
R 5/24 2.1 Coordinate Plane 13, 14, 15, 16*, 35, 38*, 39
2.2 Graphs of Functions 33, 37, 38, 42, 47, 50*, 53, 57, 60, 63, 67, 68*, 73
W 5/30 2.3 Lines 9, 13, 14*, 27, 31, 32*, 37, 38, 40, 43, 44*, 47, 51, 53, 54*, 77, 80*, 83
R 5/31 2.7 Transformations of Functions 7, 11, 13, 15, 16*, 21-32, 35, 41, 43, 63, 68*, 69, 73
M 6/4 3.1 Quadratic Functions 9-16, 21, 22*, 29, 31, 51, 55, 56*
W 6/6 3.2 Polynomial Functions 29-34, 47, 49, 50*, 51-57 odd, 58*, 71
R 6/7 3.3 Polynomial Division 7, 9, 11, 12*, 13
M 6/11 4.1 Exponential Functions 25, 26*, 29, 45-48, 49-53 odd, 61, 69, 71, 72*, 73, 75
W 6/13 4.2 Logarithmic Functions 7, 11, 13, 19, 25, 33, 49, 50*, 53
R 6/14 4.3 Rules for Logarithms 9, 11, 13, 14*, 15, 23, 27, 33, 34*, 43, 47, 48*, 67, 71, 72*, 91, 93
M 6/18 Exam Review
W 6/20 Exam
R 6/21 4.4 Solving Logarithmic Equations 9, 21, 22*, 33, 35, 39, 40*, 53, 55, 57, 58*, 59, 61, 62*, 63
M 6/25 5.1 Angles and Their Measure 27-45 odd, 55, 57, 59, 63-73 odd
W 6/27 5.2 Right Triangle Trigonometry 7-11 odd, 16*, 17, 25, 26*, 27, 29, 59, 61
R 6/28 5.3 Trigonometric Functions of Any Angle 11, 17, 19, 25, 31, 37, 57, 60*, 65, 66*, 67
M 7/2 5.4 Graphs of Sine and Cosine 9, 15, 19, 20*, 24*, 31, 53
R 7/5 6.5 Trigonometric Equations 1 7, 9, 11, 12*, 13, 15, 39, 40*, 41, 43, 45
M 7/9 7.1 Law of Sines 10, 16*, 22, 29
W 7/11 7.2 Law of Cosines 7, 11, 13, 15, 16*, 17, 20*, 37, 41, 42, 43
R 7/12 8.1 Systems of Linear Equations 7, 9, 11, 57, 59, 61, 62*, 63, 95, 96*, 99, 101
M 7/16 Exam Review
T 7/17 Exam

Updated by Professor P. Ward - 5/21/2018
Department of Mathematical Sciences Course Syllabus, Summer 2018