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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Mathematics for Business & Social Sciences
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Course Prefix & Number:
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MATH1324
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Section Number:
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100
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Semester/Year:
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Fall 2017
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Semester Credit Hours:
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3
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Lecture Hours:
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48
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Lab Hours:
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog): The application of common algebraic functions, including polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and rational, to problems in business, economics, and the social sciences are addressed. The applications include mathematics of finance, including simple and compound interest and annuities; systems of linear equations; matrices; linear programming; and probability, including expected value.
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Course Prerequisite(s): Meet TSI college-readiness standard for Mathematics; or equivalent
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Required or Recommended Course Materials:
· Required - MyMathLab access code (e-text included in MML access)
· Scientific calculator, TI-30X IIS is recommended, but any non-graphing scientific calculator will work.
· Graphing calculators and phone calculators will not be allowed on exams.
The textbook is optional, but not required: Introductory Mathematical Analysis for Business, Economics and the Life and Social Sciences, Ernest F. Haeussler, Jr., Richard S. Paul, and Richard J. Wood, 13th edition, Pearson Prentice Hall, Inc., 2011 or
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Linda Fuqua
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Campus/Office Location:
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Gainesville Campus/ 800 Building – office 823
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-4221
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E-mail Address:
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lfuqua@nctc.edu (lowercase “Q”, not G)
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Office Hours
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Monday - Gainesville
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Tuesday - UNT
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Wednesday - Gainesville
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Thursday - UNT
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9:00 – 10:00
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9:00 – 9:30
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9:00 – 10:00
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9:00 – 9:30
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12:00 – 3:00
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12:00 – 2:00
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1:00 – 3:00
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12:00 – 2:00
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Monday evening: 7:00 – 9:00 pm online only, via email
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Apply elementary functions, including linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions to solving real-world problems.
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Solve mathematics of finance problems, including the computation of interest, annuities, and amortization of loans.
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Apply basic matrix operations, including linear programming methods, to solve application problems.
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Demonstrate fundamental probability techniques and application of those techniques, including expected value, to solve problems.
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Apply matrix skills and probability analyses to model applications to solve real-world problems.
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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37
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MyMathLab Homework Assignments
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10%
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14
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MyMathLab Weekly Quizzes
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10%
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5
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Unit Tests
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60%
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1
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Final Exam
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20%
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Grade Scale: 90 – 100% = A; 80 – 89% = B; 70 – 79% = C; 60 – 69% = D; Below 60% = F
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Your grade will be based on five class tests, one comprehensive final exam, homework, and quizzes.
1) The lowest test score may be replaced by the final exam, if higher.
2) There will be no make-up tests.
3) Each test will contain approximately 11 problems of which the best 10 problems will be counted in determining your test score.
4) The homework and quizzes will be on My Math Lab.
5) Border-line grades will determined by attendance.
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies. It is the student’s responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval by the faculty member. Approved college-sponsored activities are also excused absences. The instructor is responsible for judging the validity of any reason given for an absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless the absence is documented and excused by the instructor. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)
Students may receive attendance warnings from their instructor at the NCTC student email address when the student accrues 1 week absence (not necessarily consecutive days) in a course. Failure to read and/or receive school e-mail is no excuse for not complying with the Attendance Policy. It is the student's responsibility to maintain correct and current e-mail and local and permanent addresses with the university.
After a student has been absent from class in excess of 2 weeks (not necessarily consecutive days), the student may be dropped from the course. Inform the instructor in writing during the first week of class of any religious holidays observed this semester. Documentation must be given to the instructor at the class following the holiday.
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is Thursday, November 9, 2017.
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GAINESVILLE – 1403 (Library)
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CORINTH – 186
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FLOWER MOUND - 111
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Mon
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Mon through Thurs
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
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Mon & Wed
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Tues, Wed, Thurs
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Tues & Thurs
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Sat 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
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Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Sunday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 or call 940-668-4209. Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-498-6207.
North Central Texas College is committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112). http://www.nctc.edu/student-services/disability-services.html.
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)________
o Communication
x Mathematics
o Life and Physical Science
o Language, Philosophy & Culture
o Creative Arts
o American History
o Government/Political Science
o Social and Behavioral Sciences
o Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)
x Critical Thinking
x Communication
x Empirical and Quantitative
o Teamwork
o Personal Responsibility
o Social Responsibility
COURSE TYPE
o Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
x Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o WECM Course
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook. http://www.nctc.edu/catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook/nctc-student-handbook.html.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”.
Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:
- Zero on the assignment
- Failing grade for the course
- Report to the Dean of Students
QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?
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Name of Chair :
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Dr. Elizabeth Howell
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Office Location:
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Corinth 236
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Telephone Number:
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940.498.6209
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E-mail Address:
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ehowell@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Sara Flusche
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Office Location:
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Gainesville 1306
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Telephone Number:
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940.668.3351
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E-mail Address:
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sflusche@nctc.edu
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CAMPUS RESTRICTIONS
Tobacco-Free Campus: NCTC restricts the use of all tobacco products, including cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and smokeless tobacco, on campus property.
CAMPUS CARRY
Effective August 1, 2017, a license holder may carry a concealed handgun on or about the license holder's person while the license holder is on the campus of an institution of higher education or private or independent institution of higher education in this state. For more information, see the website at http://www.nctc.edu/police/campus-carry.html.
Fall 2017 Calendar
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Week
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Section
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Title
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Due Date*
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1
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0.7a
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Equations, in Particular Linear Equations
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September 5
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1
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0.7b
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Equations, in Particular Linear Equations
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September 5
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1
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Quiz #1
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September 5
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2
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0.8
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Quadratic Equations
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September 12
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2
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1.1
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Applications of Equations
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September 12
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2
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1.2
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Linear Inequalities
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September 12
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2
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Quiz #2
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September 12
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3
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Test #1 (0.7a, 0.7b, 0.8, 1.1, 1.2)
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September 13
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3
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1.3
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Applications of Inequalities
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September 19
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3
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1.4
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Absolute Value
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September 19
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3
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Quiz #3
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September 19
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4
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1.5
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Summation Notation
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September 26
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4
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1.6
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Sequences
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September 26
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4
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2.1
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Functions
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September 26
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4
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Quiz #4
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September 26
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5
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2.2
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Special Functions
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October 3
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5
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2.3
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Combinations of Functions
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October 3
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5
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2.4
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Inverse Functions
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October 3
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5
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Quiz #5
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October 3
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6
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Test #2 (1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4)
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October 4
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6
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2.5
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Graphs in Rectangular Coordinates
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October 10
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6
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2.7
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Translations and Reflections
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October 10
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6
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Quiz #6
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October 10
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7
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3.1a
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Lines
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October 17
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7
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3.1b
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Lines
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October 17
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7
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3.2
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Applications and Linear Functions
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October 17
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7
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Quiz #7
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October 17
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8
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3.3
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Quadratic Functions
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October 24
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8
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3.4
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Systems of Linear Equations
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October 24
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8
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3.5
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Nonlinear Systems
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October 24
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8
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Quiz #8
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October 24
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9
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Test #3 (2.5, 2.7, 3.1a, 3.1b, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5)
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October 25
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Week
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Section
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Title
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Due Date*
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9
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3.6
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Applications of Systems of Equations
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October 31
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9
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4.1
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Exponential Functions
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October 31
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9
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Quiz #9
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October 31
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10
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4.2
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Logarithmic Functions
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November 7
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10
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4.3
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Properties of Logarithms
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November 7
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10
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4.4
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Logarithmic and Exponential Equations
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November 7
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10
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Quiz #10
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November 7
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11
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5.1
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Compound Interest
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November 14
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11
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5.2
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Present Value
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November 14
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11
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5.3
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Interest Compounded Continuously
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November 14
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11
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Quiz #11
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November 14
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11
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Offline
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Graphing Exponentials
((posted in Canvas/Modules/Off-Line Homework)
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November 14
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12
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Test #4 (3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3)
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November 15
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12
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5.4
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Annuities
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November 21
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12
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5.5
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Amortization of Loans
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November 21
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12
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Quiz #12
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November 21
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13
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Closed for Thanksgiving November 22 – 26
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14
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6.1
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Matrices
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December 5
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14
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6.2
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Matrix Addition and Scalar Multiplication
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December 5
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14
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6.3
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Matrix Multiplication
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December 5
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14
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Quiz #13
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December 5
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15
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Test #5 (5.4, 5.5, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 7.1, 7.2, Stats Problems
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December 6
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15
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7.1
Offline
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Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
(posted in Canvas/Modules/Off-Line Homework)
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December 12
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15
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7.2
Offline
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Linear Programming
(posted in Canvas/Modules/Off-Line Homework)
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December 12
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15
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Offline
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Stats Problems: Mean, Mode, Median, Standard Deviation
(posted in Canvas/Modules/Off-Line Homework)
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December 12
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16
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Final Exam (all sections covered)
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December 13
(6:00 – 7:50pm)
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