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MAT 124 – College Algebra
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Welcome to the
course homepage for College Algebra Section 04. If you are a student in this class
you should check this site frequently for updated or new information. |
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I. Outline of
the Course |
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Instructor: Hokwon A. Cho, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Office: CDC 1008 (Building #10, Room 1008), Office phone:
895-0393 (Math. Sci. dept. office: 895-3567), E-mail: cho@unlv.nevada.edu. Class Time and Location: Mon-Fri 9:40 a.m. - 11:10
a.m., CBC C-230. Office Hours: MTu & ThF 2:30pm – 4:00pm, or by appointment. Textbook: College Algebra by Scope of Course: This is an introductory
college level algebra course. We will cover first five chapters and chapter 7
including the Review chapters in the text at minimum, but certain sections in
the chapters may be skipped. Broadly speaking, the topics to be covered are: Basic
concepts of algebra, Graphics, various
Functions, System
of equations, Inequalities,
Sequences & Series, and Binomial
theorem. Homework, Quiz: For the list of the Homework [through MyMathLab], click next: http://www.coursecompass.com/ and
follow the student instructions.
Basically, the problems for practice are every 4th
problems in each section. (Those are #1,5,9,13,…).
Please do at least a dozen of problems in each section. After you complete the problems, self-check
is required. Possibly
15-min quizzes or worksheets will replace with the homework collection.
Homework solutions will be posted on the course web site. No late homework will be
accepted unless arranged with the instructor in advance. Grading: The course grade is based on the followings: Homework & assignments -
20%, Two tests (in class) - 25% each, Final Exam - 30%. Exams:
There will be two midterm tests and a comprehensive final examination. Final Exam is scheduled to be the last day
of the Summer Session II. No makeup
tests or quizzes will be given except for documented medical reasons or prior
permission from the instructor. è Course
Syllabus è Class
Policy |
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II. Lecture Schedule &
Homework Assignments |
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A (tentative) lecture schedule detailing which topics
will be covered on which weeks is available on the course webpage. The
schedule may vary from it, depending on time constraints. Any changes will be
noted on the class website. To see more details, click next: è Lecture
Schedule * new/updated ·
Quizzes & Practice: Quiz #1aSol Quiz
#1bSol Gaussian
Elimination* ·
Chapter
Test: Chap 2 Test Sol* Chap 3 Test Sol* ·
Tests: Pre-Test
Sol* Test 2 Sol(A)*
Test 2 Sol(B)* The followings are summaries/slides (pdf/ppt) of the lectures given in the class. ·
Sections: Chap.
2(quad)* Chap. 4* |
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III. Bulletin Board
Last updated: 1pm Fri. Jun.
26 |
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1. Quiz #5 is schedule to
be Mon. Jun. 29. It covers Sec. 5.1-5.3. 2. Homework: Chap.
4 Test (p431) all problems. Due is Mon.
Jun 29. 3. Review thoroughly Test 2 and Bonus
Quiz. 4. Final Exam is scheduled to be Thu. Jul. 2 in class. -
Detail announcement will be given coming Mon. Jun 29. -
2-hour comprehensive
test. No calculator allowed. 5. Be sure to follow
the homework schedule in the MyMathLab. 6. Practice Sec. 5.1-5.3, especially Gaussian Elimination . |
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IV. Tips
for Successful Completion |
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(1)
DON’T’ BE
ABSENT – attending
every class makes a BIG difference! Classroom is also cool! (2)
Make every Friday/Saturday College Algebra day! (3)
Practice problems
and the homework assignments everyday. (4)
DO NOT TAKE A
BREAK until you finish at least 15 problems in each section. Be sure to do
self-check. If you make wrong answers, keep correcting until
you get right answers. (5)
If you need tutoring, visit MATH
Clinic in the CDC 701
(Building #7, Room 701). |
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