Math 102 – COLLEGE ALGEBRA – Spring 2008 – 16382 & 17600

These sections do not have any supplem ental instruction sessions, unlike most sections of Math 102.
Keep this in mind when evaluating your schedule.

INSTRUCTOR: C. A. Spengel
E-MAIL: ca.spengel@ csun.edu WEB: www.csun.edu/~cas24771 MATH DEPT: (818) 677-2721
OFFICE HOURS: 20:15-21:00 TR @ JR221 also T 12:15-1, W 20:15-21:00 @ SH274 & by appt.

TEXT: COLLEGE ALGEBRA, eighth EDITION, by SULLIVAN, as bundled (“Valuepack”) at CSUN bookstore.
(A specially produced and priced package is being sold through the CSUN bookstore only, “Second
Custom Edition” which includes the abbreviated softcover text and “Essential Skills” pam phlet.)

A BO UT TH E CLASS : Math 102 is the algebra portion of pre-calculus. Along with Math 104 (trigonom etry) it is
designed to prepare students for a rigorous study of calculus. In Math 102 students will learn to:
CRepresent, understand & explain m athem atical inform ation sym bolically, graphically, num erically & verbally.
CDevelop m athem atical models of real-world situations & explain the assumptions & lim itations of models.
CInterpret mathem atical models by m aking predictions, drawing conclusions, checking whether results are
reasonable, and finding optim al solutions.
CDemonstrate an understanding of the nature of mathematical reasoning.
These objectives will be assessed by written examination, on-line and written quizzes, graded homework, and
class projects. Math 102 topics include functions (linear, quadratic, polynom ial, rational, exponential,
logarithm ic), equations and inequalities, theory of zeros of polynom ials, modeling, systems of equations and
inequalities, matrices, linear programm ing, and mathem atical induction. The prerequisite for Math 102 is a
passing score on or an exemption from the ELM, or Credit in Math 093.

SYLLABUS: The departm ent-mandated coverage WILL BE MOST OF CHAPTERS 3— 6 & 8 (details below).
If you would like to get a jum p-start (excellent idea!), you should peruse/ review Chapters 1 and 2. The m aterial
in these chapters is assum ed to have been covered in high school algebra– see notes under COMMENTS
(below) regarding further review materials provided in the Valuepack.

ATTENDANCE: At each class m eeting you will be inform ed of work due dates, and what sections will be
covered during the next class m eeting. Your mastery of the material will be greatly enhanced (and made
easier) if you READ THE MATERIAL AND ATTEMPT TO WORK THE EXAMPLES YOURSELF PRIOR to each class
m eeting. This section of Math 102, unlike most others, has NO supplemental instruction session. This m eans
that a lot of m aterial must be covered in class, and you must be prepared well for each class meeting.
Attendance is so important you will earn points just for being there! (Sign in each class meeting.)
Note: During Spring 2008 sem ester, CSUN holidays are Jan 21 and Mar 31 and Mar 17-22, ONLY.

HOMEW ORK & MINI-QUIZZES:

Practice is necessary. Hom ework will be due on a regular basis, som e will be collected and graded.
MyMathLab, a publisher-hosted service, may help you work through the text problems. Weekly quizzes will be
entered on-line using W eBW ork, a web-based CSUN-hosted service. Som e quizzes may be given in class as
well. Homework, attendance and mini-quizzes comprise 10% of your grade.

CHAPTER QUIZZES AND TESTS:

There will be four chapter quizzes* (total 15% ), and three tests (45% ): 60% of grade.
Chapter quizzes may be set up on WeBW orK or may be scheduled for tim e in class.
NO makeup tests; your lowest test score or quiz total is dropped.

FINAL EXAM: You will take a cum ulative/com prehensive com m on* final exam . 30% of grade.* Students in all
sections of Math 102 will take the com m on final on Saturday, May 10, 2008, at 9:00-11:00 AM PDT.

GRADES: Letter grades (including + & -) will be assigned at the end of the semester based on percentage of
points earned: 90% ¸ A 80% ¸ B 70% ¸ C 50% ¸ D (Guaranteed except for exceptions below.)
Exceptions may be m ade for those whose grades exhibit im provement throughout the semester, including the
final exam. Academic dishonesty, or cheating,** on any quiz, test or exam merits an F for the course.
(**See http://www.csun.edu/a&r/soc/studentconduct.html - behaviors, particularly item s 1 and 20.)

MISCELLANY:
C All written work must be neat, organized, legible and appropriately labeled with nam e and § and problem
num bers; unidentified work will receive no credit.
C Calculators are NOT permitted on quizzes or tests, but may be used on a few hom ework problem s.
C Class participation is welcom e. Behavior appropriate to a university classroom is required.
C The following are NOT accepted: miniature, oversize, day-glo, or torn-spiral paper. Day-glo pen. Writing
too faint to be read under artificial light. Illegible writing.
C There are no makeups for late hom ework or quizzes. NO makeup tests; your lowest test score is dropped.

COMMENTS:
Office hours are offered after 8:15 PM at JR221, for your convenience. If you have trouble with a topic, do not
delay seeking help. Additional help is available . . .
(1) The “Valuepack” includes
CSUN-specific version of the text, a study quide called Essential Skills. It m ay include an ACCESS CODE for
MyMathLab (MML), where you can get help understanding problems, and where you will take QUIZZES. Your
access code will also provide access to the publisher’s Tutorial Center.
If you already have a copy of the text, or are sharing a text, you may wish to purchase license for access to
MML. The MML site includes features which guide you through the problems… good for getting started, not
good for preparing for a test.

(2) At the Math Lab in the LRC—

Learning Resource Center (BH 417) - tutorial by appointment
More info here Math Tutorial Lab— drop-in tutoring SH274: Mon-Th 10-5, Fri 10-3, Sat 11-2

Developm ental Math Tutorial Lab (BH 400) - drop-in tutorial Science/Math/EOP advisem ent center (EH2126) -
tutorial by appointment

(3) Consider form ing a study group with classm ates, or students from other sections of Math 102.
This course includes more material than can be covered in class time since you must use skills previously
learned (or not). As a college student, you are expected to fill in the gaps- but help is available from all the
above-nam ed sources.

Do not assum e that you know the m aterial just because it looks familiar or easy in class.
Try the hom ework exercises as early as possible each week, even before covered in class.
Don’t let problem s “slide”, keep your studies up to date, and make this a successful sem ester!

IMPORTANT:

PLEASE READ the open letter to Math 102 students Linked to the online syllabus.
Instructions - How to Register for MyMathLab and WeBWorK Instructions are available on the Math 102
NOTICES page.

ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE (dates subject to change):

W eek Dates W hat
1 1/22-25 Intro, Do exercises listed below. Also log into
§§3.1, 3.2, 3.3 W eBWorK (see LINK to same on Math 102 Notices page), do Set 00.
2 1/28-2/1 §§3.4, 3.5
3 2/4 - 2/9 §§3.6, 4.1 Quiz Chapter 3
4 2/11-2/15 §§4.3, 4.4, 4.5
5 2/18-2/22 §5.1, TEST #1
6 2/25-2/29 §§5.2, 5.3, 5.4
7 3/3 - 3/7 §§5.5, 5.6, Quiz
8 3/10-3/14 §§5.6, 6.1, 6.2, Quiz
3/17-3/21 Spring Break
9 3/24-3/28 §§6.3, TEST #2
10 3/31-4/4 §§6.4, 6.5
11 4/7 - 4/11 §§6.6, 6.8
12 4/14-4/18 §§8.1, 8.2
13 4/21-4/25 §§8.6, 8.7
14 4/28-5/2 §§8.7, 8.8, TEST #3
15 5/5 - 5/9 §9.4, Review
5/10 FINAL EXAM, Saturday, May 10, 2008, 9:00 AM PDT

NOTE COM MON FINAL is SATURDAY May 10: 9-11AM - Location to be announced.
Anyone unable to take the final on this date and tim e must make alternate arrangements in advance.
HOMEW ORK EXERCISES: The following list contains hom ework exercises from the text.
Following are subject to m inor changes. WeBW orK exercises are additional, approxim ately 10-20/week.

§ Exercises (in addition to “Are you prepared?” and “Concepts and Vocabulary” exercises)
3.1 # 15, 19, 23, 27, 33, 35, 39, 43, 47, 51, 55, 59, 61, 65, 67, 73, 75, 81, 87, 93 §3.1 p219 p220 p221
3.2 # 9, 13, 15, 19, 23, 25, 39, 41 §3.2 p227 p228
3.3 # 11-19odd, 21, 23, 25, 29, 31, 33, 41, 53 §3.3 p238 p239 p240
3.4 # 9-16, 17, 21, 25, 29, 33, 37, 41, 47, 48 §3.4 p248 p249 p250
3.5 # 7-18, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 31, 35, 39, 41, 43, 47, 57, 65 §3.5 p261 p262
3.6 # 1ab, 5, 7ab, 11ab, 13-21odd §3.6 p267 p268 p269
4.1 # 13, 17, 20, 21, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 36, 37, 47, 52 §4.1 p284 p285 p286
4.2 not covered
4.3 # 11-18, 27, 31, 33, 35, 43, 47, 53, 61, 81, 83 §4.3 p302 p303 p304
4.4 # 3, 7, 9, 11, 15, 17set-up only, 19 §4.4 p310 p311 p312 p313
4.5 # 3-6, 9, 13, 20, 33 §4.5 p316 p317
5.1 # 11-21 odd, 23, 29, 31,37, 39, 43, 45, 53, 55, 57-61, 67, 77 §5.1 p339 p340 p341 p342
5.2 # 13, 17, 19, 23, 25, 31, 35, 39, 41, 43, 45, 51 §5.2 p352 p353 p354
5.3 # 7, 11, 13, 15, 33, 41 §5.3 p366 p367
5.4 # 5, 13, 17, 21, 23, 27, 29, 37, 45 §5.4 p373 p374
5.5 # 11, 15, 21, 33, 37, 45, 47, 51, 57, 65, 79, 103, 107 . . . Get the book.
5.6 # 7, 11, 17, 21, 23, 25, 33, 35
6.1 # 1-7, 9, 11, 19, 21, 27, 33, 35, 45, 47, 50, 52, 53, 55
6.2 # 9, 11, 13, 17, 19, 25, 27, 41, 43, 45 (end of part one)
6.2 # 31, 49, 63, 71, 73, 75, *95 (end of part two)
6.3 # 1-11, 21, 25, 29-32, 37, 45, 49, 53, 57, 59, 65, 77, 87, 93
6.4 # 1-9, 17, 25-28, 31, 35, 37, 39, 59, 63-71, 77, 87, 89, 99, 103, 106, 113
6.5 # 1-9, 13, 17, 23, 24, 27, 31, 35, 39, 45, 51, 63, 81, 85, 91, 95
6.6 # 1, 2, 5, 13, 15, 17, 21, 31, 33, 35, 41, 45, *55 (35-55: use ln, no decim als)
6.7 not covered
6.8 # 1-11 odd
6.9 not covered
8.1 # 1-6, 9, 19, 25, 29, 35, 39, 43, 45, 55, 59, 61, 67, 69
8.2 # 1–4, 7, 17, 21, 25, 27, 29, 33, 37, 47, 53, 69, 73
8.3-5 not covered
8.6 # 1, 2, 13, 15, 21, 29, 47, 49, 71, 75
8.7 # 13, 15, 17, 23, 29, 37, 45
8.8 # 5, 13, 19, 20
9.1-3 not covered
9.4 # 1, 7, 11, 13, 19, 20

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Copyright © 2008 all rights reserved C. A. Spengel, Mathem atics Departm ent, California State University,
Northridge 91330 USA