Spring 1997
Math 1020, College Algebra with Applications




Section:        #101 will meet M-TH at 8 am, 4 Hours per week, 4  Semester Hours Credit

Instructor:     J. Harris

Office:         348 Walker

Phone:          262-6601

Office Hours:	Monday & Wednesday 9-10 am & 11am-12:00 pm,
                Tuesdays  9-10 am and 12:30-2:30 pm,
                Thursday 9-10 am and by appointment.



Textbook:       Mathematics with Applications, Sixth Edition, Lial/Hungerford/Miller; Harper  
                  Collins.



Additional Materials: Calculator-simple mathematical calculator will do.



General Description: 
A study of the algebraic concepts and their applications.  Topics
include algebraic relations and functions, equations, exponents and logarithms,
inequalities, linear programming, and elementary probability and/or statistics.  Problem
solving will be emphasized throughout.  Not open to students who have credit for MAT
1025, 1030 or 1110.   Not appropriate preparation for MAT 1110. Prerequisite: must pass
placement test or MAT 0010.



Course Content using Mathematics with Applications:



Chapter 1     Fundamentals of Algebra                                           14 days
Chapter 2     Linear Equations, Functions and Graphs                             6 days
Chapter 3     Polynomial and Rational Functions (Sections 1, 2, 3, and 4)        3 days
Chapter 4     Exponential and Logarithmic Functions                              7 days
Chapter 5     Mathematics of Finance                                             8 days
Chapter 6     Systems of Linear Equations and Matrices, Section 1                1 day
Chapter 7     Linear Programming,  Sections 1, 2, & 3 only                       5 days
Chapter 8     Sets and Probability, Sections 1, 2, 3, & 4 only                   6 days
Chapter 9 or 10                                                                  3 days



Times spent on each chapter are subject to change.



Attendance: 
Attendance will be taken.  If a student is late it is his/her responsibility to inform the
instructor at the end of the class period. If a student does not miss any classes a bonus of 25
points will be added to the total points earned by that student. Five points will be
subtracted from this bonus for every class period missed. Regular class attendance is
necessary for the student to be successful in this class.  All assigned work is due at the start
of class and there are NO MAKE-UP TESTS or assignments.  Assignments handed in late
will be graded accordingly subtracting 20% the first day late and 10% each day after that.



Grade Determination:
There will be 5-7 major tests worth 75-100 points each and a final exam worth 150 points. 
Homework, competency quizzes, and projects will be worth a maximum of 250 points.




Final exam: Wednesday, May 7, 1:30-4:30.