Tentative calendar and suggested pace for College Algebra
Spring Semester 2013
Blended course
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THURSDAY 5:45
to 7:15 p.m. |
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Recommended
content of study prior to course discussion |
Jan 17 --
discussion
Introduction
Prerequisite
assignment
Ch1.1 Graphs
and Graphing Utilities |
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Ch 1.2 Linear
and Rational Eqns
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Ch 1.3
Models and Applications
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Ch 1.4
Complex Numbers |
Jan 24
Discussion |
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Ch 1.5
Quadratic Equations
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Ch 1.6 Other
types of equations |
Ch 1.7 Linear
and Absolute Value Inequalities |
Jan 31 |
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Ch 1.7 Linear
and Absolute Value Inequalities |
Ch 2.1 Basics
of Functions and Their Graphs
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Extensive
review of Ch1
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Feb 7
EXAM 1 |
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Ch 2.2
More Functions & Graphs
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Ch 2.3 Linear
Functions and Slope
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Ch 2.4 More
on Slope |
Feb 14
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Ch 2.5
Transformations of Functions
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Ch 2.6
Combinations and Compositions of Functions |
Ch 2.7
Inverse Functions |
Feb 21
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Ch 2.7
Inverse Functions
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Ch 2.8
Distance and Midpoint Formulas, Circles |
Extensive
review of Ch 2 |
Feb 28 EXAM 2 is a take home due Monday Mar 11. If you missed class you need to get ahold of your instructor via email or telephone.
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Mar 7
No
Class—Spring break |
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Ch 3.1
Quadratic Functions
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Ch 3.2
Polynomial Functions and Their Graphs |
Ch 3.3
Dividing Polynomials; Remainder & Factor Theorems |
Mar 14
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Ch 3.4
Zeros of Polynomial Functions
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Ch 3.4
Zeros of Polynomial Functions |
Ch 3.5
Rational Functions and Their Graphs |
Mar 21
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Ch 3.5
Rational Functions and Their Graphs |
Ch 3.6
Polynomial and Rational Inequalities |
Extensive
review of Ch 3
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Mar 28 No
class-mini break |
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Ch 4.1 Exponential Functions |
Ch 4.2
Logarithmic Functions
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Extensive
review of Ch 3
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Apr 4
EXAM 3 |
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Ch 4.1
Exponential Functions
Ch 4.2
Logarithmic Functions |
Ch 4.3
Properties of Logarithms |
Ch 4.3
Properties of Logarithms
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Apr 11 |
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Ch 4.4
Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
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Ch 4.4
Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
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Ch 4.5
Exponential Growth and Decay;
Modeling Data
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Apr 18 |
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Ch 4.5
Exponential Growth and Decay;
Modeling Data
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Extensive
review of Ch 4
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Apr 25
COT Math
Competency Quiz
EXAM 4 |
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Review Ch 1 and 2 |
Review Ch 3
and 4 |
Review entire
course
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May 2
FINAL EXAM
6-8 p.m. |