MATH 1128  MATH METHODS SYLLABUS     SPRING 2004        RICHTON

Prerequisites: Successful completion of MATH 0298 Algebra Skills, MATH 1104 Intermediate Algebra, or via placement test scores. Students who have not passed the Algebra Skills or Intermediate Algebra course at FDU and who have not taken the placement test must take the test at the Academic Support Center (973-443-8538) immediately to determine proper mathematics placement.

Tests, quizzes, and homework: At least ten graded assignments will be given during the semester. At least three of these assignments will be hour-long tests. At least one graded assignment will be given during the first two weeks of the semester. Homework will be assigned during each class. Assignments should help students build a foundation of skills in critical reading, analytical thinking, abstract and quantitative reasoning, problem solving, and writing across the curriculum. The final exam is cumulative and will be given during final exam week. Grading penalties will be assessed for absences, frequent lateness to class, and for late assignments.

The University’s Academic Integrity Policy, which is printed in the University Bulletin, will be upheld.

A calculator with exponential capabilities (e.g. e to the x power) is required. Calculators with graphing capabilities are not allowed.

Textbook: Mathematics with Applications, 8th edition, Lial and Hungerford, Addison Wesley, 2003.

Chapter 1: Algebra and Equations

            1.1: The Real Numbers

            1.2: Polynomials

            1.3: Factoring

            1.4: Rational Expressions

            1.5 Exponents and Radicals

            1.6: First-Degree Equations

            1.7  Quadratic Equations

 

Chapter 2: Graphs, Lines, and Inequalities

            2.1: Graphs

            2.2: Equations of Lines

            2.3: Linear Models – not Linear Regression or Correlation

            2.4: Linear Inequalities

           

 

Chapter 3: Functions and Graphs

            3.1 Functions

            3.2 Graphs of Functions

            3.3 Applications of Linear Functions

            3.4: Quadratic Functions

            3.6: Polynomial Functions

 

Chapter 4: Exponential Functions

            4.1: Exponential Functions

            4.2: Applications of Exponential Functions

 

Chapter 11: Differential Calculus

            11.1: Limits

            11.2: Rates of Change

            11.3: Tangent Lines and Derivatives

            11.4: Techniques for Finding Derivatives

            11.5: Derivatives of Products and Quotients

            11.6: The Generalized Power Rule; no composite functions

            11.7: Derivatives of Exponential Functions

 

Chapter 5: Mathematics of Finance

            5.1: Simple Interest

            5.2: Compound Interest

            5.3: Future Value of an Annuity

            5.4 Present Value of an Annuity