MTH-130 Homework (assigned 9/28)

Previously I assigned the following:

Section 2.1, pp. 132-135: Vocab check and #7-11 odd, 15, 17, 23, 35, 47, 49, 57, 59

On 9/28 I assigned the following:

Section 2.2, pp. 145-149: Vocab check and #9-29 odd, 35, 41, 43,55, 57, 75-83 odd

Section 2.3, pp. 156-158: Vocab check and #7, 11-15 odd, 27, 29, 37, 47, 55-61 odd, 67, 69

You should definitely try to do all this homework by Friday, and seek help with anything you really don't understand.

MTH-130 Precalculus Pretest

Here is the practice test for you to print out. The actual test is very similar. Try to do the test on your own and bring it along to class on Friday. As announced in class last Friday, the test will be available in the testing center at Mt. Laurel from Saturday, September 22 through Friday, September 28.

MTH-230 Differential Equations Homework

Here's the homework so far. I said it would be all the homework for Test 1, but we might have a few applied problems from Chapter 3 as well.

MTH-130 Precalculus Homework for 9/14/12

Finish doing the previous homework, up through Section 1.7. We'll go over it on Friday (9/14).

Here is the homework for Sections 1.8 and 1.9. Try to do these problems before Friday.

1.8: Vocab check and problems 9, 17, 41-47 odd, 53, on pages 88-91.

1.9 Vocab check and problems 7-29 odd, 39-43 odd, 49-53 odd, 87, on pages 98-101.

MTH-130 Precalculus Homework for 9/7/12

Here is the homework you should do by this Friday. It's a lot, but it breaks down as follows. Sections 1.1 through 1.3 are review and we covered them in class, so they shouldn't present much trouble for you. Just do it; it's good practice and should be a confidence builder for you. Section 1.4 we also covered in class; I expect you to get through all those exercises as well. Sections 1.5 through 1.7 we did not cover in class at all; these would normally be assigned for Week Two. Attempt these problems anyway. If you can do all these problems, great! If not, it should get you started asking questions (even if they start with "What the...!"). As long as it isn't something dangerous like scuba diving, it's good to attempt it on your own before your instructor explains how to do it. That way you are motivated to overcome frustration and you come to class with some expectation of what he'll be talking about. (You don't have to wait till Friday either--you can email me as soon as you run into trouble.)

Here is the homework assignment:

Section 1.1: Vocab check and exercises #27, 41, 47, pages 8-12.
Section 1.2: Vocab check and exercises #7, 19, 25, 33, 35, 49, 68, 71, pages 21-23.
Section 1.3: Vocab check and exercises #17, 19, 31, 45, 83, 87, pages 33-38.
Section 1.4: Vocab check and exercises #7, 9, 15, 19-23 odd, 37-49 odd, 53, 59-65 odd, 71-81 odd, 103-107 odd, pages 48-53.
Section 1.5: Vocab check and exercises #9-13 odd, 17-31 odd, 39-45 odd, 83, pages 61-65.
Section 1.6: Vocab check and exercises #11, 21-27 odd, 43, 45, 57, 59, pages 71-72.
Section 1.7: Vocab check and exercises #7, 15-61 odd, pages 78-82.

MTH-130 Precalculus First-Day Handout

MTH-130-500 Precalculus                            Instructor: Edward Bailey (ebailey@bcc.edu)

Friday 05:00PM - 08:45PM, Laurel Hall 207                                             http://mathematikoi.blogspot.com

Course materials: The syllabus and textbook (Precalculus: A Concise Course by R. Larson) are available at the bookstore.

Attendance: You are expected to attend all class meetings. Showing up late or leaving early does not count as attendance. If you miss a class, you are responsible for obtaining missed class notes and assignments. Whenever possible, please let me know ahead of time if you are going to miss a class so I can let you know what work you will need to make up.

Conduct: Students are here to learn. Any conduct that your fellow students would reasonably find distracting will be cause to remove you from the classroom. Examples of such misconduct include side conversations, texting, and sleeping. As your instructor, I am focused on the students who are actively engaged in learning. If other students are engaging in conduct that you find distracting, do not hesitate to bring it to my attention and I will deal with it promptly.

Homework: All homework for each unit must be submitted on the day of the unit test. It must be stapled together. Loose pages will not be accepted. Put your name, the section numbers, and problem numbers on the homework, so I can tell what and whose it is. It will be graded for neatness and completeness.

Calculators: The course catalog calls for a graphing calculator, such as a TI-83. However, any ordinary scientific calculator is sufficient for this course. What students need from this course is understanding of the material and ability to apply it, without which the calculator is useless. You should also not expect a calculator to do anything you can’t do, given time. Therefore, to the extent possible, calculator use will be prohibited on tests and quizzes.

Unit Tests: Unit Tests will be given as announced, with a week’s notice.

THERE ARE NO RETESTS

Final Exam: A comprehensive final exam will be given during finals week.

Office Hours: I do not have an office. However, I can arrange to meet with students on before class. Email me and I’ll try to get back to you promptly. Email is the way for you to contact me outside of class. Use your BCC email account so your email is not mistaken for spam. Also, check my blog for announcements (see above).

Grading Policy
Homework: 10% Quizzes: 10% FOUR UNIT TESTS: 16% each Final Exam 16%	Final grade as a function of overall average x. x ≥ 90% = A 85% ≤  x < 90% = B+ 80% ≤  x < 85% = B 75% ≤  x < 79% = C+ 70% ≤  x < 75% = C 60% ≤  x < 70% = D x < 60% = F
At the instructor’s discretion, a “fudge factor” may be applied to a student’s grade. It will take the form of points added to the final percentage grade. Under no circumstances will points be taken away. The reasons for adding points to a student’s grade include attendance, class participation, coming to class prepared, and other indications of effort and positive attitude.

"X" Contracts and Incompletes: There will be no “X” contracts or incompletes. The last day to drop (with a 50% refund) is September 12. The last day to withdraw is October 26.