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Math 108-ftf: University Mathematics I-B
Summer 2018 Course Syllabus

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Course Information

Course Description: Linear functions, equations, inequalities, systems of linear equations, quadratic equations, polynomials, rational expressions, expressions involving radicals, partial fraction decomposition, conic sections. Effective From: Summer 2013

Number of Credits: 4

Prerequisites: None.

Course-Section and Instructors

Course-Section Instructor
Math 108-FTF Professor K. Horwitz

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

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

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:

Exam 1 20%
Exam 2 20%
Quizzes 15%
Homework 15%
Final Exam 30%

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

A 90 - 100 C 70 - 74
B+ 85 - 89 D 55 - 69
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. Students are expected to attend class. Each class is a learning experience that cannot be replicated through simply “getting the notes.” To pass this class with a C or better your overall average must be at least 65% AND you need to earn at least 60% on one of the exams.

Homework Policy: Homework is an expectation of the course.  All homework for the summer session is listed, by section, below. On line homework will be in My Math Lab sections listed will be in conjunction with your text.

Quiz Policy: Quizzes will be given approximately once a week throughout the semester.  They will be based on the lecture, homework and the in-class discussions.  There will be 8-12 assessments given throughout the semester.

Exams: There will be two common exams and a final. Please note that the two common exams will be cumulative.

Common Exam I July 18, 2018
Common Exam II August 1, 2018
Final Exam August 15, 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:

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.

Further Assistance: For further questions, students should contact their Instructor. All Instructors have regular office hours during the week.

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.

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
July 2, 2018 First Day of FTF Classes
July 4, 2018 University Closed for Independence Day
July 18, 2018 First Common Exam
August 1, 2018 Second Common Exam
August 15, 2018 Third Common Exam
August 15, 2018 Last Day of FTF Classes

Course Outline

Day Sections Topic Assignment
1 Introduction to the course  Initial Algebra Assessment in class
P1 Real Numbers and their Properties P1: ex. 82, 84, 86, 116, 122, 126, 128, 130, 140
2 P2 Integer Exponents P2: ex. 18 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 38, 42, 48, 50, 58, 66, 72, 76
P6 Rational
Exponents and Radicals		 P6: ex 26, 32, 40, 46, 52, 56, 62, 68, 70, 76, 78, 84, 88, 92, 94, 96
3 P3 Polynomials  P3: 15-23 odd, 31, 39, 79
P4 Factoring P4: ex. 9, 13, 19, 23, 27, 33, 37, 39, 41
4 P4 Factoring  P4: ex. 51, 57, 67, 69, 79-89 odd
P5 Rational Expressions P5: ex. 24, 36, 47, 53, 58, 69, 73, 83, 90, 92
5 1.1 Linear Equations in one variable 1.1: 28, 32, 36, 44, 50, 56, 60, 78, 80, 86, 92, 94
p. 104-105 17, 19, 37, 39, 41, 43, 51-55 odd
1.1 Linear Equations in one variable 1.1: 28, 32, 36, 44, 50, 56, 60, 78, 80, 86, 92, 94
p. 104-105 17, 19, 37, 39, 41, 43, 51-55 odd
6 8.1 Systems of Equations 8.1: ex.57-71 odd 95, 99
1.2 Quadratic Equations
(Factoring/Complete the square)		 1.2: ex. 9, 11, 19, 25, 31, 39, 43, 
7 1.2 Quadratic Equations
(Quadratic Formula/all methods mix)		 1.2: ex. 47, 51-61 odd
1.3 Complex Numbers 1.3: ex 11-33 odd, 41-63 odd
8 1.4 Solving Other types of equations 1.4: ex. 17, 19, 27, 31, 37, 41-55 odd
1.4 Solving Other types of equations 1.4: ex.18, 20, 28-34 evens 57-60, 61, 67, 69, 75, 77
9 1.5 Inequalities 1.5: ex.12, 16, 20, 24, 32, 51, 57, 59, 65, 67-77 odd
1.6 Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities 1.6: ex. 11, 23, 25, 35, 55, 63, 74
10 Catch up and review
Exam #1
11 2.1 The Coordinate Plane  2.1: ex. 13, 15, 35, 39
2.2 Graphs 2.2: ex. 33, 37, 47, 53, 60, 67, 73
12 2.3 Lines  2.3: ex. 9, 13, 27, 32, 37, 38, 44, 48, 54, 78, 80, 83
2.4 Functions 2.4: ex. 9, 12, 15, 27, 32, 43, 51-54, 57
13 2.5 Properties of Functions 2.5: ex. 7-13 odd, 33-39 odd, 55-60, 109, 111
2.6 Library of Functions 2.6: 5, 7, 17, 35
14 2.7 Transformations of Functions 2.7: ex. 7-19 odd, 21-31, 63, 69, 73, 
2.7 Transformations of Functions 2.7: ex. 75-88, 101, 104
15 2.8 Composite Functions 2.8: ex.7-10, 11, 17, 21, 43, 47, 49, 51
2.8 Composite Functions 2.8: ex. 67, 69, 73, 76, 77
16 2.9 Inverse Functions 2.9: ex. 15, 17, 25, 29, 33, 55, 57
2.9 Inverse Functions Word problems 67-77 odd
17 3.1 Quadratic Functions 3.1:ex. 9-16, 21, 29, 31, 51
3.2 Polynomial and Rational Variation 3.2: ex. 29-34, 47, 49, 71
18 3.3 Dividing Polynomials (Long Division) 3.3: ex. 7-13 odd, 35-39 odd
3.3 Dividing Polynomials (Synthetic Division) 3.3: ex. 15-29 odd, 35-41 odd
19 3.6 Rational Functions 3.6: ex. 7-10, 15-24, 51-56
3.6 Rational Functions 3.6: ex. 25, 35, 43, , 61, 65, 77, 81
20 Catch up and review
Exam #2
21 3.7 Variation 3.7: ex. 29-41 odd 49, 53
10.2 Parabolas 10.2: ex. 21, 23, 27, 29, 31, 41-47 odd
22 10.2 Parabolas (Applications) 10.2 ex. 67, 69, 73, 75
10.4 Hyperbolas 10.4 # 49-59 odd 
23 10.4 Hyperbolas (Applications) 10.4 ex. 79-87 odd
23 10.2 and 10.4 Applications Continued 
24 Catch Up and Review
Exam 

Updated by Professor K. Horwitz - 7/9/2018
Department of Mathematical Sciences Course Syllabus, Summer 2018