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MATH 1324 - MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS I

INSTRUCTOR: Philip Anderson OFFICE: Math 120A PHONE: (806) 894-9611 EXT 2738

OFFICE HOURS: Before Class and by appointment.

TEXTBOOK: FINITE MATHEMATICS With CALCULUS,(7th ed.), by Lial, Greenwell, and Ritchey.

ATTENDANCE: Attendance and effort are the most important activities for success in this course. If you are absent, you are responsible for doing your assignment before the next class. Please read the "Drops and Withdrawals" policies on page 21 in the current catalog.  You must withdraw before the final drop date to receive a W.

GRADING: A homework average will be derived from grades obtained from assigned problems and quizzes. Keep all homework assignments in a notebook.

Final Average = (3 major exams + homework score + final exam score) / 5

GRADE IN COURSE: A (100 - 90) B (89 - 80) C (79 - 70) D (69 - 60) F (59 - 0)

EXAMINATIONS: There will be 3 major exams. A final exam will be given. There will be NO make-up exams. The final exam score may replace a major exam score that is lower.  Finals will be given ONLY on the final class period.

HOMEWORK: A homework grade will be taken from the assigned homework and quizzes. The homework may be taken up the next class day after an assignment has been made. Late papers or notebooks will not be graded. Short quizzes may be given. There will be no make-up quizzes.

VIDEO TAPES: Video tapes for this course are available in the Math Department AVT Lab,

Room 116. Students are encouraged to view these tapes in Room 116, check them out, and/or duplicate them with the equipment available in the Lab.

DROPPING A COURSE: If you decide to drop the course, return a completed official drop form to the registrar's office by:

June 2, the course will not be recorded on your transcript.

June 22, you will receive a W or F as determined by your professor.

TURNING IN HOMEWORK: Use pencil. Write neatly. You may write on the back. Problems should be spaced out, and the answer clearly indicated. The only heading that is required is your name, the section of homework you're working, and the pages numbered. Example: 

John Smith 1.2, p.1

John Smith 1.2, p.2

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: South Plains College strives to accommodate the individual needs of all students in order to enhance their opportunities for success in the context of a comprehensive community college setting. It is the policy of South Plains College to offer all educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, disability or age.

Students with disabilities, including but not limited to physical, psychiatric or learning disabilities, who wish to request accommodations in this class should notify the Special Services Office early in the semester so that the appropriate arrangements may be made.  In accordance with federal law, a student requesting accommodations must provide acceptable documentation of his/her disability to the Special Services Coordinator.  For more information, call or visit the Special Services Office in the Student Services Building, 894-9611 ext. 2529, 2530.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course and receiving a passing grade, the student will master at least 70% of the following:

1.        Graph and name linear functions.

2.        Set up and solve problems using a linear model.

3.        Define, evaluate, and graph a function.

4.        Graph and name a quadratic function.

5.        Solve systems of equations by graphing, Elimination, Gauss-Jordan elimination, Cramer's rule using determinants, and Inverse Matrix Method.

6.        Perform matrix operations, evaluate a determinant, and find the inverse of a matrix.

7.        Use a programmable calculator to solve a system of equations using a GJE program, evaluate a determinant, and state the inverse of a matrix.

8.        Solve a linear programming problem graphically and using the Simplex Method.

9.        Use business formulas to calculate simple interest, compound interest, and evaluate annuities in order to solve finance problems.

In order to succeed in this class it is imperative that students follow this schedule.  First, always read the section before coming to class.  Second, before coming to class, attempt as many problems that you can.  Third, take careful notes and participate in class.  Fourth, do all the homework assignment.  Work with a tutor, ask your professor questions, and/or work with a classmate.  Fifth, take lecture videos home with you.  If you will follow this plan, good things will happen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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