Course Description:
This is the second course in a two-quarter sequence of algebra . Topics include
polynomial, logarithmic, and exponential functions; exponential and logarithmic
equations , systems of linear equations, conic sections, partial fractions,
vector algebra, determinants, arithmetic and geometric sequences.
Course Objectives:
1. Study vectors and systems of linear equations.
2. Study Polynomial Equations including complex zeros
3. Begin a study of the conic sections.
4. Set up and solve problems from different disciplines.
5. Study Exponential and Logarithmic functions.
6. Study Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences
Basis for Course Grade:
| Content |
Total |
| Quizzes |
20% |
| Discussions |
30% |
| Mid-Term |
25% |
| Final Examination |
25% |
| Total: |
100% |
University’s academic honesty policy: Northeastern
University is committed to the principles of intellectual honesty and integrity.
All members of the Northeastern community are expected to maintain complete
honesty in all academic work, presenting only that which is their own work in
tests and assignments. If you have any questions regarding proper attribution of
the work of others, contact your professor prior to submitting the work for
evaluation.
Major Topics:
1. Systems of Linear Equations
2. Vector Algebra
3. Polynomial equations including those with complex zeros
4. Conic Sections
5. Exponential and logarithmic functions
6.Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences
Student Obligation:
1. The student should very quickly determine with the assistance of the
instructor whether or not he or she has the necessary prerequisites to be
studying College Algebra. Completion of Math 4110 is required.
2. Discussion Board Participation
3. Completion of all Reading Assignments, Quizzes, Discussion Board Forums,
mid-term and final examination. These will be used to assess learning
The Write Place: The College of Professional
Studies requires clear writing as an integral part of the learning process.
There are weekly written assignments in this course that are posted on the class
discussion board. These are designed to give the student practice in written
expression and to help clarify some of the material he or she is learning in
this course. In addition to this requirement by the College, the Mathematics
Department believes that students who can communicate their knowledge have a
better understanding of the subject matter. Students are required to use the
appropriate terms when describing mathematical processes.
Final Letter Grade :
A(93 – 100), A-(90 – 92), B+(87 – 89), B(83 – 86), B-(80 – 82)
C+(77 – 79), C(73 – 76), C-(70 – 72), D+(67 – 69), D(63 – 66)
D-(60 – 62), F(0 – 59).
The quizzes, mid-term, and final examination are based on
the problem sets assigned for each chapter. These problems are suggested to help
you learn the material and are NOT graded.
Incomplete Grades: Incomplete grades I will be
given only when the students fail to complete a single key requirement of the
course, such as a test. The incomplete grade will be changed upon completion of
the deficiency. Students must file an “Incomplete Clearance Agreement” with the
program office. Any student who wishes to clear an “I” which is outstanding for
more than one year must petition the Academic Standing Committee for permission.
Methodology :
Each week you will:
1. Read the required sections in the textbook
2. Complete the Assigned Problem Sets(text) which will NOT be graded.
3. Respond to the Discussion Forum. There will be NO discussion forum when the
mid-term is given or the final examination is given. There will be TEN forums.
4. Complete a quiz. There will be a quiz each week except when the midterm or
the final examination is given. There will be TEN quizzes.
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Communication/Submission of Work:
Students should use the discussion board to post questions regarding the course
material and to respond to one of the week’s discussion forums. The response to
a Discussion Forum may be completed in WORD and sent as an attachment. DO NOT
USE DOC X. Send as .DOC.
All quizzes, the mid-term and the final examination MUST
be taken on blackboard. Students can check their grade using the Check Grade
tool in blackboard.
All work should be done during the week it is assigned.
Any discussion forum, quiz, or midterm that is TWO weeks late will not be graded
and a grade of ZERO will be recorded. The final examination must be taken during
the last week AND all other work MUST be completed prior to Final Examination
Week
Participation/Discussion Board:
Each week a discussion forum must be completed. The class participation grade is
based on your responses to the discussion forums throughout the course.
As the discussion forum responses fulfill the University's
Write Place requirement, the style should be formal rather than conversational.
Responses should be submitted in complete sentences and may be completed in WORD
and sent as an attachment.
The discussion forums will be monitored by the instructor
and will be graded based on the quality of the content.
The professor reserves the right to change any item in
this syllabus, with proper notice given to the students, as a result of changes
in conditions from those anticipated at the beginning of the quarter.
You should also communicate with your fellow classmates
regarding Discussion Board Forums. Communicating about the solution to a
particular forum is not considered cheating. Remember you can view the work of
your fellow classmates. Simply copying another student’s posting would be
considered cheating. If you are having difficulty with a particular forum you
should view those of your classmates to help you understand the forum.
NOTE: You may ask questions of your instructor VIA
EMAIL. DO NOT post questions on the Discussion Board unless you are instructed
to do so such as questions regarding to the Mid-Term and Final Examinations.
Academic Integrity/Plagiarism:
Essential to the Mission of Northeastern University is the commitment to the
principles of intellectual honesty and integrity. Assignments must demonstrate
the student's own work efforts.
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Below is a list of the Topics and Reading Assignments by
Week.
Specific Problems Assignments will be listed under Assignments in Course
Materials.
Course Schedule
| Week |
Topic |
Assignment |
| 1 |
Power Functions and Polynomial Functions |
5.1 |
| Rational Functions, Domain, Vertical and
Horizontal Asymptotes |
5.2 |
| 2 |
Rational Functions, Inverse, Joint and Combined
Variation |
5.3 |
| Polynomial and Rational Inequalities |
5.4 |
| 3 |
Zeros of a Polynomial Function, Remainder
Theorem, Factor Theorem , Rational Root Theorem , Intermediate Value
Theorem |
5.5 |
| Complex Conjugate Theorem, Fundamental Theorem of
Algebra |
5.6 |
| 4 |
Vector Operations, Addition , Scalar
Multiplication, Linear Combinations |
10.4 |
| Dot Products |
10.5 |
| 5 |
Solving Systems of Linear Equations and
Applications |
12.1 |
| Determinants, Cramer's Rule |
12.3 |
| 6 |
Partial Fraction Decomposition (Linear
denominators only )
Circles , Standard Form |
12.5
2.3 |
| 7 |
MID-TERM |
|
| 8 A |
Conic Sections |
11.1 |
| The Parabola |
11.2 |
| 8 B |
The Ellipse, Applications centered
at origin only |
11.3 |
| The Hyperbola centered at origin only |
11.4 |
| 9 |
Exponential Functions |
6.3 |
| Logarithmic Functions |
6.4 |
| 10 |
Properties of Logarithms |
6.5 |
| Logarithmic and Exponential Equations |
6.6 |
| 11 |
Sequences |
13.1 |
| Arithmetic sequences |
13.2 |
| Geometric sequences |
13.3 |
| 12 |
Final exam |
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