A new text is packaged with a Student Study Pack (Student's Solutions Manual, the Prentice Hall Math Tutor Center number) and MyMathLab.
The cost of a new separate Student Access Code at our bookstore is approximately
$67.55 plus
tax (less expensive if purchased online) and a student returned, not used code
is $15. The bookstore will now buy back unused Student Access Codes for
$10.
The text is available at the Anne Arundel Community College Bookstore. You may buy it in person or it may be shipped to your home via UPS if you wish! Contact the bookstore by phone 410-777-2220, email bookstore@aacc.edu or in person. The Bookstore's web site is www.aaccbooks.com . You may also purchase MyMathLab online at
www.coursecompass.com. If you have a Used Text without a MyMathLab Student Access Code, it is less expensive to purchase
an unused returned code from the bookstore, if available, than online.
b. Solve linear, quadratic, and absolute value inequalities.
c. Graph linear, polynomial, piecewise, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions.
d. Apply polynomial, logarithmic and exponential functions to problems from business, the social sciences and the natural sciences.
e. Solve systems of equations by elimination and matrix techniques.
f. Perform simple matrix operations.
g. Apply linear programming techniques to optimization problems.
h. Use sequences to solve application problems.
While you are studying the course Text material and doing the HWs in MyMathLab, be sure to check out the Modules and Learning Aids in ANGEL under Content that have links to sites that may help you learn the concepts. The HWs include a selection of problems and a recommended schedule to do them chosen to give you an opportunity to learn the material in a timely fashion. I encourage you to do your best to adhere to the schedule of work. You will be able to continue working on the HWs even after the due date. After each chapter you are expected to complete
BB's, Q's and GA's. Quizzes in MML CLOSE at the deadline. Graded Assignments are due by email on or before the dates listed in the Course Schedule. Within a very short period of time after they are due, I will individually send the answers to the Graded Assignments using the Reply button to the submission. So, it is important that you submit your GA's on time. I will not accept homework for full credit after the answers are posted.
Test dates are listed in the Course Schedule which is listed under the CONTENT tab above. You will take the tests in the Testing Center of Anne Arundel Community College, Library 102 or at another testing center. If Anne Arundel Community College's
Testing Center is inconvenient for you, please
let me know WELL in ADVANCE what college campus or other testing facility you would like to use, providing all contact information. Please provide the Name and Title of the contact person; a telephone number and an email address.
You will be expected to post answers to several questions in the BULLETIN
BOARD area as indicated in the Course Schedule under CONTENT. The primary
1st Responders are the ones indicated by the first letter in your last name. ALL OTHERS should respond to at least one
1st Responder in each BB and may continue to do so even shortly after the due date, since the
1st Responders have that time to give their answers. These are for you to share ideas and to learn from each other. It's OK to respond and question what others have written. Be positive, yet constructive in your responses! These questions and their due dates are listed in the Course Schedule which is also listed under the CONTENT tab above .
See the listings on the 'Meet Your Professor' page in Getting Started under Content.
Feel free to contact me anytime by email to ask questions. I will respond very quickly to your emails.
College Algebra Course Schedule - Fall 2009
|
Topic
|
Progress Dates
|
Scheduled Learning Activities for "College
Algebra", 5th edition by Blitzer
|
Chapter 1: Equations & Inequalities
|
Aug 24 - Sept
1 (Chap
P and 1 Review)
|
Daily
Homework Exercises in MyMathLab (MML) (20% of grade) is required.
Go
to http://www.coursecompass.com
, register once,
the first time, using your Student Access Code (purchased with text or
online or as an unused returned copy from the bookstore (least
expensive)) and
the Course ID: chesley55131 Be sure to run the Installation
Wizard.
Start
with Review by doing HW#1 and #2 in MML (click on Assignments on the
right-hand side of the home page), then proceed reviewing and learning by
doing the assigned HWs. DUE DATES are in MML.
|
| A quick review of Chap P and 1 |
8/24-8/27
|
In MML, do HW#1 (8/26) and HW#2 (8/28) |
|
BB #1
|
BB#1 Due No later than Aug 29 by 1st Responders
|
All those with last names that begin with A thru
B,
post fully to the BULLETIN BOARD; Everyone else read
all of them and comment on at least one, making positive constructive
suggestions for correctness if appropriate.
Do Not let errors stand without comments and corrections. These are to
be used to learn important concepts and methods and to help each other.
Anyone may post answers if none exists and it is very
appropriate to give more than just the answers.
1. Give the simplified answer to problem #100
on page 152 of our Blitzer's College Algebra, 5th ed. text
2. What's the extraneous root in solving problem # 16 on p169
algebraically?
3. a. Using Interval Notation give the answer to #64
on p186.
b. Using Interval Notation
give the answer to #72 on p186.
Read what those students whose last name begin with A
thru B have posted and respond with a positive comment or give a variation
to correct the response. It's OK to respond more than once! |
|
QUIZ #1
|
Quiz #1 MUST BE DONE by Aug 31 |
Go
to http://www.coursecompass.com
and Click on the QUIZ (in parts) on the right or the TAKE A TEST
link on the left of the course homepage. Then find and take Quiz
#1 on the P Review and 1.3 - 1.7. Be
sure to take all parts of any particular Quiz. You
may use your text and notes to take the quiz, but make sure you can
work the problems without them, showing the algebraic steps used to solve
for the Tests. It's recommended to do these right after each HW. |
|
GA #1
|
GA#1
due No later than Sept 1
|
Click on the link to the left or the CONTENT tab and then
Graded Assignment #1. Submit answers by the due date. GA #1 covers Equations,
Inequalities, and Mathematical Models. Send only the
answers to me by ANGEL email in column form using numbered CAPITAL
LETTERS. |
Functions and Graphs
|
Sept 2 - Sept 17
|
|
| Basics of Functions and Graphs 2.1 |
9/2
|
In MML, do HW#3 for Sec 2.1 |
| More on Functions and Graphs 2.2 |
9/2
|
In MML, do HW#4 for Sec 2.2 |
| Linear Functions and Slope 2.3 |
9/4
|
In MML, do HW#5 for Sec 2.3 |
| More on Slope 2.4 |
9/4
|
In MML, do HW#6 for Sec 2.4 |
| Transformations of Functions 2.5 |
9/9
|
In MML, do HW#7 for Sec 2.5 |
| Combinations of Functions; Composite Functions 2.6 |
9/11
|
In MML, do HW#8 for Sec 2.6 |
| Inverse Functions 2.7 |
9/14
|
In MML, do HW#9 for Sec 2.7 |
| Distance and Midpoint Formulas; Circles 2.8 |
9/14
|
In MML, do HW#10 for Sec 2.8 |
|
BB #2
|
BB#2 Due No later than Sept 15 by 1st Responders
|
Those with last names C thru E post
fully to BULLETIN BOARD / DISCUSSION QUESTIONS. Everyone
else read all of them and comment on at least one, making positive
constructive suggestions for correctness if appropriate. Do
Not let errors stand without comments and corrections. These are to be used
to learn important concepts and methods and to help each other. Anyone
may post answers if none exist and it's very appropriate to give more than
just the answer.
1. Give the answer to #34 p225.
2. Give the answers to #66, p226.
3. Give the answers to #30, p240.
4. Give the answers to #8, p250
5. Explain how to graph y = - (x - 4) 2 +
1 starting with (i.e., knowing the look of) the graph of y = x2
using transformation language.
6. Does (x +
5) 2 + (y - 4) 2 = 49
represent the equation of a circle? If so, give its center and
radius, if not why not.
Everyone
else read what those students whose last name begin with C thru E have
posted and respond with a positive comment or give an variation to correct
the response. It's OK to respond more than once! |
|
QUIZ #2
|
Quiz #2 MUST BE DONE by Sept 16
|
Go to http://www.coursecompass.com,
find and take Quiz #2 on 2.1 - 2.8. Be
sure to take all parts of any particular Quiz. You
may use your text and notes to take the quiz, but make sure you can
work the problems without them, showing the algebraic steps used to solve
for the Test. Do each part as you do the HWs. |
|
GA #2
|
GA#2 Due
No later than Sept 17
|
Click on the link to the left or the CONTENT tab and then
Graded Assignment #2. Submit answers by the due date. GA #2 covers Functions
and Graphs. Send only the answers to me by ANGEL
email in column form using numbered CAPITAL LETTERS. |
|
TEST #1 |
Sept 19 (Sat) - Sept 23 (Wed)
|
Test 1 on Review, Equations and Inequalities, and
Functions and Graphs.
Take Test 1 in the Testing Center in SUN 240 at Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold Campus. You will have
~ two (2) hours to take the test. Please allow sufficient time prior to closing to take the test. Call 410-777-2495 for hours it is open. Bring photo identification, pencils, a straight edge and your TI-83+/84 graphing calculator. You may take the test any time that
the Testing Center is open. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU LEARN THE HOURS IT IS OPEN. If the Arnold
Testing Center is not convenient for you, contact the instructor via ANGEL
email, by phone at 410-777-2586, or by email at dschesley@aacc.edu
WELL BEFORE the date of the test to make other arrangements.
|
Polynomials and Rational Functions
|
Sept 23 - Oct 1
|
|
| Quadratic Functions 3.1 |
9/23
|
In MML, do HW#11 for Sec 3.1
|
| Polynomial Functions and Their Graphs 3.2 |
9/25
|
In MML, do HW#12 for Sec 3.2 |
| Rational Functions and Their Graphs 3.5 |
9/25
|
In MML, do HW#13 for Sec 3.5 |
| Polynomial and Rational Inequalities 3.6 |
9/28
|
In MML, do HW#14 for Sec 3.6 |
|
BB #3
|
BB#3 Due No later than Sept 29 by 1st Responders
|
All those with last names that begin with F thru
H, post to the BULLETIN BOARD; Everyone
else read all of them and comment on at least one, making positive
constructive suggestions for correctness if appropriate. Do
Not let errors stand without comments and corrections. These are to be used to learn
important concepts and methods and to help each other. Anyone
may post answers if none exist and it's very appropriate to give more than
just the answer.
1. a) Find the x-intercepts of f(x) = - x 2 - 6x. b) Find the vertex by hand using x =
- b/(2a) and f( -
b/(2a)). c) What is the maximum value of f? d)
Give the equation of the axis of symmetry?
2. Give the vertical asymptotes of the rational function, #54,
p380.
3. Give the horizontal asymptote of the rational function, #54,
p380.
4. Using Interval notation, give the solutions to a.) #8, p391;
b) #22, p 391 and c) #48, p391.
Everyone
else read what those students whose last name begin with F thru H have
posted and respond with a positive comment or give an variation to correct
the response. It's OK to respond more than once! |
|
QUIZ #3
|
Quiz #3 MUST BE DONE by Sept 30
|
Go to http://www.coursecompass.com,
find and take Quiz #3 on 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 3.6. Be
sure to take all parts of any particular Quiz. You
may use your text and notes to take the quiz, but make sure you can
work the problems without them, showing the algebraic steps used to solve
for the Test. |
|
GA #3
|
GA#3
Due no later
than Oct 1
|
Click on the link to the left or the CONTENT tab and then
Graded Assignment #3. Submit answers by the due date. GA #3 covers Polynomials
and Rational Functions. Send only the answers to me
by ANGEL email in column form using numbered CAPITAL LETTERS. |
Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
|
Oct 2 -Oct 15
|
|
| Exponential Functions 4.1 |
10/2
|
In MML, do HW#15 for Sec 4.1 |
| Logarithmic Functions 4.2 |
10/5
|
In MML, do HW#16 for Sec 4.2 |
| Properties of Logarithms 4.3 |
10/7
|
In MML, do HW#17 for Sec 4.3 |
| Exponential and Logarithmic Equations 4.4 |
10/9
|
In MML, do HW#18 for Sec 4.4 |
| Exponential Growth and Decay; Modeling Data 4.5 |
10/12
|
In MML, do HW#19 for Sec 4.5 |
|
BB #4
|
BB#4 Due No later than Oct 13 by 1st Responders
|
All those with last names that begin with I thru
L, post to the BULLETIN BOARD; Everyone
else read all of them and comment on at least one, making positive
constructive suggestions for correctness if appropriate. Do
Not let errors stand without comments and corrections. These are to be used to learn
important concepts and methods and to help each other. Anyone
may post answers if none exist and it's very appropriate to give more than
just the answer.
1. Explain how to find log 5 46 on your
calculator.
2. Explain how to use the graph of f(x) = 5x to obtain
the graph of g(x) = log5 x.
3. a. Explain how to solve an exponential equation. Use
5x = 46. in your explanation.
b. Explain how to solve a logarithmic equation. Use
log5(x - 1) =
3 in your explanation.
4. What is the half-life of a substance?
Everyone
else read what those students whose last name begin with I thru L have
posted and respond with a positive comment or give an variation to correct
the response. It's OK to respond more than once! |
|
QUIZ #4
|
Quiz #4 MUST BE DONE by Oct 14
|
Go
to http://www.coursecompass.com,
find and take Quiz #4 on 4.1 - 4.5.
Be sure to take all parts of any particular Quiz.
You may use your text and notes to take the quiz, but make sure
you can work the problems without them, showing the algebraic steps used
to solve
for the Test. |
|
GA #4
|
GA#4 Due
No later than Oct 15
|
Click on the link to the left or the CONTENT tab and then
Graded Assignment #4. Submit answers by the due date. GA #4 covers
Exponential and Logarithmic Functions. Send only the
answers to me by ANGEL email in column form using numbered CAPITAL
LETTERS. |
|
TEST #2 |
Oct 16 (Fri) - Oct 21 (Wed)
|
Test 2 covers Polynomials, Rational,
Exponential and Logarithmic Functions.
Take Test 2 in the Testing Center in SUN 240 at Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold Campus. You will have
~ two
(2) hours to take the test. Please allow sufficient time prior to closing to take the test. Call 410-777-2495 for hours it is open. Bring photo identification, pencils, a straight edge and your TI-83+/84 graphing calculator. You may take the test any time that
the Testing Center is open. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU LEARN THE HOURS IT IS OPEN. If the Arnold
Testing Center is not convenient for you, contact the instructor via ANGEL email, by phone at 410-777-2586, or by email at dschesley@aacc.edu
WELL BEFORE the date of the test to make other arrangements.
|
Systems of Equations and Inequalities
|
Oct 21-Nov 2
|
Rev Sec 5.1 (4/1) |
| Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables 5.2 |
10/21
|
In MML, do HW#20 for Sec 5.1 and 5.2 |
| Systems of Nonlinear Eqs. in Two Variables 5.4 |
10/23
|
In MML, do HW#21 for Sec 5.4 |
| Systems of Inequalities 5.5 |
10/26
|
In MML, do HW#22 for Sec 5.5 |
| Linear Programming 5.6 (All Steps Important) |
10/28
|
In MML, do HW#23 for Sec 5.6 |
|
BB #5
|
BB#5 Due No later than Nov 1 by 1st Responders
|
All those with last names that begin with M thru R, post
to the BULLETIN BOARD; Everyone else read all of them
and comment on at least one, making positive constructive suggestions for
correctness if appropriate. Do Not let errors stand without
comments. These are to be used to learn important concepts and
methods and to help each other. Anyone may post answers if
none exist and it's very appropriate to give more than just the answer.
1. Give the solution to #8, p503 as an ordered triple.
2. Give the answers as ordered pairs for #22, p524.
3. When using the Elimination Method by Addition, how can
you tell if a system has no solution? Give an example of the sum
equation in such a case. What is the
relationship between the graphs of two such linear equations in two
variables?
4. Give the answers to #2, p545.
5. Give the answers to #6b and c p546.
6. Give (just) the Objective function and the system of
constraints for #22, p547. Then answer the questions.
Everyone
else read what those students whose last name begin with M thru R
have posted and respond with a positive comment or give an variation to
correct the response. It's OK to respond more than once!
|
|
Quiz #5
|
Quiz #5 MUST BE DONE by Nov 2
|
Go to http://www.coursecompass.com,
find and take Quiz #5 on 5.1, 5.2, 5.4, 5.5 and 5.6. Be
sure to take all parts of any particular Quiz. You
may use your text and notes to take the quiz, but make sure you can
work the problems without them, showing the algebraic steps used to solve
for the Final. Be able to do small
matrices by hand, but Graphing
calculator use is encouraged, especially with 4x5's or larger with non
zero entries.
|
|
GA #5
|
GA#5 Due
No later than Nov 3
|
Click on the link to the left or the CONTENT tab and then
Graded Assignment #5. Submit answers by the due date. GA #5 covers Systems
of Equations and Inequalities. Send only the
answers to me by ANGEL email in column form using numbered CAPITAL
LETTERS. |
Matrices and Determinants
|
Nov 4 - Nov 19
|
|
| Matrix Solutions to Linear Equations 6.1 |
11/4
|
In MML, do HW#24 for Sec 6.1 |
| Inconsistent and Dependent Systems & Their Applications
6.2 |
11/6
|
In MML, do HW#25 for Sec 6.2 |
| Matrix Operations and Applications 6.3 |
11/9
|
In MML, do HW#26 for Sec 6.3 |
| Matrix Inverses and Matrix Equations 6.4 |
11/11
|
In MML, do HW#27 for Sec 6.4 |
| Determinants and Cramer's Rule 6.5 |
11/13
|
In MML, do HW#28 for Sec 6.5 |
|
BB #6
|
BB#6 Due No later than Nov 16 by 1st Responders
|
All those with last names that begin with S thru Z,
post to the BULLETIN BOARD; Everyone else
read all of them and comment on at least one, making positive constructive
suggestions for correctness if appropriate. Do
Not let errors stand without comments and corrections. These are to be used to learn important
concepts and methods and to help each other. Anyone may
post answers if none exist and it's very appropriate to give more than
just the answer.
1. State the three elementary row operations.
2. Explain in words how to solve #38b, p 604 and give the
answer as an ordered triple: (x, y, z).
3. Using #52, p604 and the message 12, 15, 22, 5 (for
LOVE), give the encoded message in the same number form.
4. Using Cramer's Rule for #18 p 616,
give D, Dx and Dy, Then give the values of the
solution in (x, y) form.
5. What can you say about the solution to a system of three
linear equations in three variables if you reach the following augmented
matrix?
Everyone
else read what those students whose last name begin with S thru Z
have posted and respond with a positive comment or give an variation to
correct the response. It's OK to respond more than once.
|
|
Quiz #6
|
Quiz#6 MUST BE DONE by Nov 18
|
Go to http://www.coursecompass.com,
find and take Quiz #6 on 6.1 - 6.5. Be
sure to take all parts of any particular Quiz. You
may use your text and notes to take the quiz, but make sure you can
work the problems without them, showing the algebraic steps used to solve
for the Final. Graphing
calculator use is encouraged, especially with 3x3's or larger with non
zero entries. (2x2's should be done by hand).
|
|
GA #6
|
GA#6 Due
No later than Nov 19
|
Click on the link to the left or the CONTENT tab and then
Graded Assignment #6. Submit answers by the due date. GA #6 covers Matrices
and Determinants. Send only the answers to me by
ANGEL email in column form using numbered CAPITAL LETTERS. |
|
TEST #3
|
Nov 20 (Fri.) - Nov 25 (Wed by 4:30
p.m.)
|
Test 3 covers Systems
of Equations and Inequalities, Linear Programming; and
Matrices and Determinants.
Take Test 3 in the Testing Center in SUN 240 at Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold Campus. You will have
~ two (2) hours to take the test. Please allow sufficient time prior to closing to take the test. Call 410-777-2495 for hours it is open. Bring photo identification, pencils, a straight edge and your TI-83+/84 graphing calculator. You may take the test any time that
the Testing Center is open. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU LEARN THE HOURS IT IS OPEN. If the Arnold
Testing Center is not convenient for you, contact the instructor via ANGEL
email, by phone at 410-777-2586, or by email at dschesley@aacc.edu
WELL BEFORE the date of the test to make other arrangements.
|
| Applications of 8.1, 8.2 and 8.3 |
11/30-12/3
|
In MML, do HW#29 & HW#30 of applications for Sec 8.2
(12/1);
and 8.3 (12/3) |
|
GA #7
|
GA#7 Due
No later than Dec 3
|
Submit by the due date Graded Assignment (GA#7) covering Sequence
Applications (8.1-8.3). Send only the answers to me
by ANGEL email in column form using numbered CAPITAL LETTERS. |
FINAL EXAM
|
Final Exam Dec 4 (Fri)- Dec 9 (Wed)
|
The Final Exam covers everything listed above.
You have two and one-half (2 1/2) hours
to take the exam. Please allow sufficient time prior to closing to
take the exam. Take the Final Exam in the Testing Center in SUN 240
at Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold Campus. Call 410-777-2495
for hours it is open. Bring photo identification, pencils, a
straight edge and your TI-83+/84 graphing calculator. You may
take the test any time that the Testing Center is open from Dec
4 (Fri.) - Dec 9 (Wed.)
. If the Arnold Testing Center is not convenient for you,
contact the instructor via ANGEL email, by phone at 410-777-2586 or by
email at dschesley@aacc.edu WELL
BEFORE the date of the test to make other arrangements. |