| Text: | Algebra &
Trigonometry
Cynthia Y. Young
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| Topics: | Fractional
& decimal expressions, radicals, exponents, linear equations, absolute
value, expanding and factoring polynomial expressions, simplifying fractional
algebraic expressions, solving equations and inequalities, introduction to
functions, (specific functions and their graphs include linear, quadratic and
circular types), analysis of domain and range, composition of functions,
vertical and horizontal shifts, symmetry, polynomial division, complex
numbers, quadratic formula. Exponential
and logarithmic functions and their graphs and applications.
Trigonometric functions/identities and their graphs and applications.
We will spend time throughout the course experimenting with, and using, a computer algebra and graphing package to help solve algebra and graphing problems. To see a VERY brief summary of how to enroll in the Blackboard site, click here. |
| Grade: | There will be three in-class exams and a final. The in-class exams
will each count 20% of the final grade and the final exam will comprise
30% of the final
grade. There will also be graded homework problems worth 10% of the grade.
There will be a Derive (symbolic computer algebra) component on each of the exams.
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| Office hours: | Brownson Wing
8
Phone: 323-5324 I can, of course, always be reached by email at
Monday and Thursday: 2:00 - 3:00
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