Fall 2009 Math 103
Syllabus
Prerequisite: Intermediate Algebra, Rutgers Math 026, Math 027, or equivalent.
Text:
Excursions in Modern Mathematics with Mini-Excursions, 7th
Edition, by Peter Tannenbaum.
Please note that we are now using the 7th edition for the first time;
unfortunately the 6th edition will not be adequate for students in this course.
Course Web page:
http://www.math.rutgers.edu/courses/103
This is a
suggested syllabus. However, the syllabus distributed by the instructor of a
section is the official syllabus for that section!
Meeting times:
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Office hours: time and location to be announced.
Calculator: A basic calculator capable of computing square roots will be needed for both homework and examinations. Computers and calculators with typewriter keyboards or built-in computer algebra systems, such as the TI-89 and TI-92, will not be permitted on exams.
Grading: The term grade will be based on the results of the
examinations, the scores on written homework, and possibly on quizzes,
at the instructor's discretion. Typically, the term grade will be based on a possible total of 500 points, as
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Homework and Quizzes |
100 |
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Midterm Exam 1 |
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Midterm Exam 2 |
100 |
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Final Exam |
200 |
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Total |
500 |
Here is more information about the individual components of the grade:
Exams: There will be two midterm exams and a cumulative final. Each section will have its own final exam, written by the instructor. The exams will be closed book and student-prepared formula sheets will not be permitted.
Homework: There will be a written homework assignment for each chapter. Solutions to each homework assignment are posted on the Sakai page under "Resources" shortly after the assignment is due. Late homework will not be accepted. If you are unable to come to class the day homework is due, you may use the Dropbox tool in Sakai to submit.
Quizzes: Quizzes may be administered in class, at the instructor's discretion.
Attendance: You are expected to attend every class meeting, though attendance is not a direct part of the computation of course grades.
The following plan for the course is tentative.
In particular, dates of the midterm examinations are not definite
but will be announced in class.
Tentative Plan
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Class 1 |
Overview of course, Chapter 1 |
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Class 2 |
Chapter 1 |
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Class 3 |
Chapter 1 |
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Class 4 |
Chapter 2 |
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Class 5 |
Chapter 2, Homework for Chapter 1 due |
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Class 6 |
Chapter 3 |
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Class 7 |
Chapter 3, Homework for Chapter 2 due |
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Class 8 |
Chapter 3 |
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Class 9 |
Chapter 4, Homework for Chapter 3 due |
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Class 10 |
Chapter 4 |
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Class 11 |
Review, Homework for Chapter 4 due (solutions discussed in class) |
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Class 12 |
Midterm Exam on Chapters 1-4 |
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Class 13 |
Chapter 5 |
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Class 14 |
Chapter 5 |
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Class 15 |
Chapter 5 |
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Class 16 |
Chapter 6, Homework for Chapter 5 due |
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Class 17 |
Chapter 6 |
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Class 18 |
Chapter 7, Homework for Chapter 6 due |
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Class 19 |
Chapter 7 |
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Class 20 |
Chapter 8, Homework for Chapter 7 due |
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Class 21 |
Chapter 8 |
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Class 22 |
Chapter 8 |
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Class 23 |
Review, Homework for Chapter 8 due (solutions discussed in class) |
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Class 24 |
Midterm Exam on Chapters 5-8 |
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Class 25 |
Chapter 10 |
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Class 26 |
Chapter 10 |
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Class 27 |
Chapter 10 |
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Class 28 |
Review, Homework for Chapter 10 due (solutions discussed in class) |
An additional review session may be scheduled during the final exam period.
Suggested homework problems:
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Chapter
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12, 16, 18, 24, 32, 38, 42. |
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Chapter
2 |
18ce, 20, 24, 28b, 34, 36. |
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Chapter
3 |
12, 18, 24, 30, 42, 56, 68. |
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Chapter
4 |
6, 16, 28, 38, 48. |
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Chapter 5 |
20, 24, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46. |
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Chapter
6 |
24, 26ab, 30, 34, 40, 46. |
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Chapter
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12, 20, 24, 26. |
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Chapter
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16, 22, 32, 40, 48, 52ab. |
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Chapter 10 |
18, 24, 36, 38, 56, 64, 68. |