M 121 |
Description: | Covers standard topics of college algebra including linear and quadratic functions, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions. |
Prerequisites: | Pre-requisite: M 095 or required test score. In addition, I expect you have the following skills before entering the classroom: Solving linear equations, Graphing points and equations, understanding of the slope of a line, Slope-intercept form of a line, Interval Notation, how to compute square roots and nth roots, Area and perimeter formulas for rectangles, triangle, and circles. |
Instructor: |
Brent Donoven bdonoven1@mtech.edu Office: Museum 102 Office hours: MF 1:00-2:00, W 11:00-11:50, or by appointment |
Classes: | Monday | 10:00 - 10:50am | Lecture | S&E 113 |
Wednesday | 10:00 - 10:50am | Lecture | S&E 113 | |
Friday | 10:00 - 10:50am | Lecture | S&E 113 |
Resources: | Textbook | College Algebra, Seventh Edition, by Stewart, Redlin, and Watson. ISBN: 9780357381250 Consult resources tab for book access instructions |
Class Website | http://katie.mtech.edu/classes/M121/ | |
Moodle (for grades and assignment submission) | Moodle |
Evaluation: attendended class > 80% | Test 1 | 20% |
Test 2 | 20% | |
Test 3 | 20% | |
Test 4 | 20% | |
Test Average or Final | 20% | |
Staff discretion (participation and extra-credit) | ±?% |
Evaluation: attendended class < 80% | Test 1 | 20% |
Test 2 | 20% | |
Test 3 | 20% | |
Test 4 | 20% | |
Final | 20% | |
Staff discretion (participation and extra-credit) | ±?% |
Letter Grades: | |||
A | 90.00-92.99 | 93.00-100.00 | |
B | 80.00-82.99 | 83.00-86.99 | 87.00-89.99 |
C | 70.00-72.99 | 73.00-76.99 | 77.00-79.99 |
D | 60.00-62.99 | 63.00-66.99 | 67.00-69.99 |
F | 0.00-59.99 |
Late Policy: |
Exams must be taken at the scheduled date and time. If you are unable to take the exam at the scheduled time, for a very valid reason, contact me in advance and we will work it out. See the assignments page for the late policy regarding assignments. NOTE: Assignment due dates are listed on the assignments page. |
Academic Honesty: |
Cheating will not be tolerated and can result in failure of the course. Exams are to be strictly your own effort. No electronic devices are allowed in written exams. |
Page last updated: January 10, 2022