ORIENTATION AND DEADLINE DATES
This is an information sheet only, not the course syllabus. All students must see a mathematics instructor for an orientation.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Math 1428 is the study
of algebra with emphasis on applications. This course should not be taken by
students planning to enroll in calculus. Topics include but are not limited to,
matrices, functions, conic sections, polynomials, exponential and logarithmic
functions, and sequences and series. Only one of Mathematics 1428 or Mathematics
1431 may count toward degree credit.
COURSE MATERIALS
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Unit 1: Functions, graphs and models. Linear equations.
College Algebra, Graphs and Models. 3rd edition, Chapter 1, Chapter 2, (2.1 and 2.2)
Test 1: Part 1* without a graphing calculator, Part 2* with the TI-82/83/83+
Graphing Calculator
Unit 2: Further development of functions, equations, inequalities. Complex numbers.
College Algebra, Graphs and Models. 3rd edition, Chapter 2, (2.3-2.7) Chapter 3
(3.1 and 3.5 only)
Test 2: Part 1* without a graphing calculator, Part 2* with the TI-82/83/83+ Graphing Calculator
Unit 3: Exponential and logarithmic functions, models, and equations. Sequences and Series.
College Algebra, Graphs and Models. 3rd edition, Chapter 4, Chapter 7
(7.1 and 7.3 only)
Test 3: TI-82/83/83+ graphing calculator will be supplied for test 3. **
Unit 4: Linear systems and matrices.
College Algebra, Graphs and Models. 3rd edition, Chapter 5 (5.1-5.2),
Chapter 6 (6.1-6.4)
Test 4: Part 1* without a graphing calculator, Part 2* with the TI-82/83/83+ Graphing Calculator
Unit 5: Binomial formula, Analytic geometry and non-linear systems.
College Algebra, Graphs and Models. 3rd edition, Chapter 7 (7.6), Appendix B.3, Chapter 8 (8.1-8.4)
Test 5: Part 1* without a graphing calculator, Part 2* with the TI-82/83/83+ Graphing Calculator
*On Part 2 of each test a TI-82/83/83+ graphing calculator will be supplied in the testing lab. You will not be allowed to use your own calculator on Part 2 of each test. You will need a regular (non-graphing, non-programmable) calculator for Part 1 of each test. Both parts of the exam must be taken at one sitting.
**On Test 3 a TI-82/83/83+ graphing calculator will be supplied at the testing lab. You will not be allowed to use your own graphing calculator.
This is a three semester hour credit course.
The prerequisites for Math 1428 are demonstrated geometry competency (level 2), and Math 0482 (or college equivalent) with a grade of C or better or a qualifying score on the mathematics placement test or a qualifying A.C.T math sub-score.
You need a commitment to study and the time (9–12 hours per week) to complete the assigned work.