Course Details
Textbook
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Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus 4e by Connally et al. 2010 ISBN: 9780470484753 Find this book at Amazon |
Overview
This class is designed to prepare you for a calculus class --- either Math 109 or Math 115 --- or to succeed in the mathematical material in Chem 121. We will prepare you in two ways. First, we will cover the material you need to master to be successful at calculus, namely linear functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, and trigonometric functions.Second, we will focus on the practices that are essential to success at mathematical modeling. We will focus on problem solving through a three-part process: representing problems using mathematical formulas, solving equations using symbolic manipulation, and interpreting mathematical results. We will also focus on helping you understand when mathematical arguments are valid or invalid. By helping you explore these practices and make connections between concepts, we will build a strong foundation for your next quantitative class.
While this course does satisfy the core requirement in mathematics, I do not recommend taking this course for the sole purpose of satisfying core.
Prerequisites
None.Quizzes and Participation
You are encouraged to attend class and participate in discussions. Active participation in class discussions will comprise 5% of your final grade.You will be expected to sign up for a Twitter account and use it regularly to post status updates about the class and your progress in labs and projects with the #math107 hashtag.
Disabilities
Centenary assures students with disabilities equal opportunity to reach the same level of achievement as other students. Strict confidentiality will be maintained on students with disabilities. Services for students with disabilities are available through the Counseling Center, located on the ground floor of Rotary Residence Hall, phone (318) 869-5424.Honor Code
All students are bound by the Honor System. The Honor System is applicable to all academic work. See the Centenary College Handbook for the complete Honor Code.Extensions
Extensions and rescheduling for homeworks and exams are only given when circumstances beyond your control (e.g. being sick, choir or sports travel) prevent you from completing a project on time. You must notify me either by email or phone of your circumstances well in advance of the due date. No extensions are given for requests made within two days of the due date.Syllabus
I plan to cover the material in the following order, but may change the sections covered or the order depending on class needs.- Before Exam 1: 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.3, 1.6,
- Before Exam 2: Chapter 4 Skills Refresher,
4.1,
4.2,
4.3,
4.5,
5.1,
5.2,
- Before Exam 3: 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 8.1-8.4, 9.1, 10.1
- Before the final (time permitting): 10.2, 11.1, 11.2
Homework
You will have between 10 and 12 Homeworks in this course, one about every week, for a total of 15% of your final grade. These homeworks will cover concepts we have discussed in class, and will always be due at the beginning of class on Tuesday.Your homework must be your own work and in your own words. You may discuss concepts and ideas with your classmates, tutors, and others as long as you credit them in your work, but the work you turn in must be your own.
You must show your work on all problems. If you only turn in solutions without work, you will not receive full credit for the assignment, and may receive a zero if this happens frequently.
Each homework will be worth a variable number of points depending on the number of problems assigned. Your score for the Homework section of your final grade will be calculated by dividing the total points you earned by the total points possible.
- HW0 - Course Survey
- HW1 Due Tuesday Jan 17
Section 1.1 #20, 21, 22, 26, 29, 30, 36, 37
Section 2.1 #4, 5, 16, 18, 19, 24, 28, 35
Section 2.2 #2, 3, 7, 9, 12, 14, 28, 33 - HW2 Due Tuesday Jan 24
Section 1.2 #4, 5, 9, 14, 17, 24
Section 1.3 #1, 2, 5, 6, 10, 11, 15, 20, 26, 28
Section 1.4 #25, 38, 41, 42, 48
- HW3 Due Thursday Jan 26
Section 1.4 #2, 5, 7, 19, 22
- HW4 Due Monday Jan 30 AT 5pm
Section 1.5 # 2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 19, 20
Section 2.3 # 2, 10, 14, 15, 16
Section 1.6 # 7, 8
- HW5 Due Tuesday Feb 7
Section 4.1 #10, 13, 14, 15, 18, 32, 35, 40, 41, 48, 52
- HW6 Due Tuesday Jan Feb 14
Chapter 4 Refresher Pg 177, #65, 70, 71, 73, 74
Section 4.2 #3, 6, 21, 26, 33, 39, 44
Section 4.3 #3, 4, 16, 17, 30, 40
- HW7 Due Friday Feb 17
Section 4.5 #11, 15, 17, 18, 26, 36, 40, 44
- HW8 Due Tuesday March 6
Section 5.1 #6, 8, 12, 14, 16, 23, 24, 30, 40, 44
Section 5.2 #4, 6, 10, 16, 22, 30, 36, 38, 52, 58
- HW9 Due Friday March 9 4pm
Section 5.3 #4, 16, 17, 22, 25
Section 6.1 #4, 6, 15, 19, 20, 33, 39, 50, 53
- HW10 Due Friday March 23 4pm
Section 7.1 #7, 9, 24, 25, 29
Section 7.2 #1, 7, 10, 14, 16, 22, 23
Section 7.3 #2, 4, 5, 8, 13, 14, 15, 24, 27, 32, 35, 38
- HW11 Due Tuesday April 3 4pm
Section 7.4 #12, 14, 16, 24, 26, 28, 29
Section 7.5 #16, 25, 28, 31, 34, 38, 40, 44
Section 8.1 #4, 10, 13, 20, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, 38, 41, 47, 48
- HW12 Due Friday April 13 4pm
Section 8.2 #3, 4, 6, 10, 12, 24, 32, 34, 39, 42, 45
Section 8.4 #3, 6, 7, 10, 12, 18, 25, 26, 31, 32, 43, 44, 48, 54
Exams
There will be three exams, each worth 20% of your final grade. The final exam will also be worth 20% and be cumulative; the final exam time is scheduled by the registrar.- Exam 1: Jan 31 (Sample Practice Exam) (Solution Sheet)
- Exam 2: Mar 13 (Sample Practice Exam) (Solution Sheet)
- Exam 3: Apr 17 (Sample Practice Exam) (Solution Sheet)
- Final: May 2 12-3pm
Grading
Your final grade for this course will be based on the Homework, Exams and Participation described above.
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