MATH1090.003 College Algebra for Business and Social Sciences
Instructor: Laura Strube
Course Description:
In this course we will cover the following topics: functions and graphs, linear and quadratic functions, matrices, Gaussian elimination, exponential and logarithmic functions, growth, periodic and continuously compounded interest, arithmetic and geometric series, annuities and loans.
Course Documents:
Syllabus
Course Outline
(i.e. Reading Assignments) *TYPOS HAVE BEEN CORRECTED*
Homework Guidelines
1/27/2012: Modification: Homework paper may now be double-sided
Also if you would like to paraphrase word problems instead of writing them out completely that will be fine. I would prefer that you spend the bulk you study time actually doing math.
Homework Assignments
Homework 10 has been updated -- See important announcement below
Problem 2.2.5 Solution is posted here.
Useful documents, handouts, and links:
Factoring
Completing the Square
Graphing Rational Functions
Blank 'Function Transformation' Paper
I Highly recommend that you use this paper on Hwk 15
Exponent Rules Tutorial
Homework 13 - Supplemental
Here's what I was looking for in your reports
Chapter 5 Handout (pgs 3 - 5)
Chapter 5 Handout Solutions
Chapter 5_5 (Homework 24) Solutions
Sinking Fund vs Period Payment of an Amortized Loan
Announcements:
Saturday 5 May 2012 --
The remaining grades are now posted online!
The range on the final was 28% - 98% and the average was 76.39%!
There were:
5 -- A
7 -- A-
3 -- B+
3 -- B-
1 -- C+
3 -- C
1 -- C -
3 -- D
3 -- D-
5 -- E
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Also:
Final Grades are now posted on Canvas! The class average - for those who took all 3 exams - was a 78.24%!
If you would like to pick up your exam I will be in my office Monday - Wednesday of next week. If you have any concerns, those days will be your last opportunity to meet with me regarding this course: send me an email and we'll set up a time to meet. You should know that I have spent a lot of time calculating your grades -- barring a calculation error you should not anticipate any changes to your final grade.
Finally, Let me say that you all were a wonderful class; It was a pleasure to be your instructor. If you're ever around the math building don't hesitate to stop by and let me know how you're doing.
For those of you who struggled with this course. Don't give up. I know many of you have unique life challenges that can make it difficult to keep up with academics - but I know each of you can succeed in this course -- If you didn't quite make it dust yourself off and try again -- don't let go of the dream that brought you here to the University.
And...
Have a Wonderful Summer!
-- Laura