Department of Mathematics

Department of Mathematics

MATH 1110: Algebra II


This is designed to sharpen algebraic skills and concepts in a function-based setting. Topics include linear functions, quadratic functions, composing and decomposing functions, inverse functions, logarithmic and exponential functions. The course emphasizes both the manipulation of symbols and an understanding of when manipulations are effective and appropriate.

Please visit the following pages to learn more about Math 1110.

Exam dates for
Spring 2012:
MWF classes
TR classes
  Exam 1 Wednesday, February 1st Tuesday, January 31st
  Exam 2 Wednesday, February 29th Thursday, March 1st
  Exam 3 Friday, March 30th Thursday, March 29th
  Final Exam

Your second exam is on the Wednesday or Thursday before Spring Break. Plan accordingly; there will be no make-ups for students who leave early for break.

Tentative Schedule for Spring 2012:
  week 1 1/9 - 1/13 Section 2.1, 2.2, part of 2.3, 2.4, & WileyPlus Demo
  week 2 1/17 - 1/20 Section 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
  week 3 1/23 - 1/27 Section 1.3, 1.4, 3.1, 3.2
  week 4 1/30 - 2/3 Section 3.2, Exam 1, Section 4.1, 4.2
  week 5 2/6 - 2/10 Section 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 5.1
  week 6 2/13 - 2/17 Chapter 5
  week 7 2/20 - 2/24 Section 9.1, in class worksheets on factoring (9.2, 2.3)
  week 8 2/27 - 3/1 complete factoring (2.3, 9.4, 9.3), Exam 2
    3/5 - 3/9 Spring Break
  week 9 3/12 - 3/16 Completing the square worksheet, Finish chapter 9, section 13.1
  week 10 3/19 - 3/23 Section 13.2, 13.3
  week 11 3/26 - 3/30 Finish Chapter 13, Chapter 6, Exam 3
  week 12 4/2 - 4/6 Section 8.1, 8.2, 10.1, 10.2
  week 13 4/9 - 4/13 Finish 10.1 & 10.2, Section 10.4, 8.4, 11.1
  week 14 4/16 - 4/20 Finish Chapter 10 and Chapter 11

3/19: The last day a student can process an officially withdrawal from a class to avoid a failing grade.

The following sections will have reading questions due the day the material is started: 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1 & 4.2, 4.3, 4.5, 5.1, 5.2 & 5.4, 9.1 & 9.2, 13.1 & 13.2, 6.1 & 6.2, 10.1 & 10.2, 11.1 & 11.2

 

Developmental Mathematics Program

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