Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. model real world applications using linear equations and
   solve using different techniques including matrices.
2.  set up optimization problems involving linear functions and solve
   graphically using linear programming.
3. determine present value, future value, and payments for investments, loans, and
   annuities.

Course Outline
We will cover most sections from Chapters 1-5. If time permits we will cover material from chapters 6,7 or additional online
chapters.

Attendance
Attendance will not be taken. However since a lot of material will be covered each day, you will find it difficult to pass this course if you do not attend class.  (Keep reading.)

Homework
Homework will be assigned everyday. It will not be collected or checked. I suggest you take advantage of these assignments and do as many exercises as possible. (Keep reading.)

Quizzes
There will be at least one quiz every week. They will not be scheduled; all of them will be pop-quizzes. Each quiz will cover any new (or possibly old) material except material covered in the previous class. They will usually consist of two or three problems based on the homework assignments. There will be no quiz make-ups. To compensate for this the two lowest quiz scores will be dropped. Consequently, if you come to class and keep up with the homework assignments, you should have no problem with the quizzes. However, if you do not come to class you might miss a quiz, and if you don't do the homework you might fail a quiz you could have easily passed. Your quiz average will be 20% of your final grade.

Tests
There will be three semester tests. Each test will be worth 20% of your final grade. Their tentative dates are:

Final Exam
The final exam will be comprehensive, covering the entire content of the course, and will make up 20% of your final grade. Under no circumstances will the final exam be given early.  Make travel plans accordingly.  The scheduled date, time and place of the final are:

Section D       Monday May 7, 2007     2:00pm        Hobbs 313
     

Grading
Course grades will be assigned using a 10-point scale. That is,

Important Dates

1/22	End of add period
2/2	End of 3-week withdrawal period
2/9	Pass/fail deadline
3/3-11	Spring Break
3/30	End of 10-week withdrawal period
5/1	Last day of classes

Calculators
You will need a calculator for this course. It needs to perform the following operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication,
division, exponents. A graphing calculator is not necessary. However, some concepts will be exhibited in class using a graphing calculator.

PASS
PASS stands for Peer Assisted Study Sessions. These sessions are designed to help you understand concepts covered in class, work through homework problems, and prepare for quizzes and tests. In general, students who attend PASS do better on tests than they would otherwise. I recommend you attend as many PASS sessions as possible. Once the PASS schedule is set by you and your PASS leader it will be posted on the class website.

Quality of work
In general, it is difficult to do Math neatly in pen since it is not possible to erase mistakes. I strongly suggest doing most of your work in pencil, or that you, at least, always have a pencil with you in class. Any work turned in to me (i.e. quizzes, tests, etc.) must be done neatly.

Special Needs
The college will make reasonable accommodations for persons with documented disabilities. Students should notify the Learning Resources Coordinator, Academic Advising Office, and their instructors of any special needs. Instructors should be notified by the third week of classes. All such discussions are confidential.

Teacher Licensure Objectives

1. Understanding of the core knowledge base of concepts and procedures within the discipline of mathematics, including the following strands: number systems and number theory; geometry and measurement; analytic geometry; statistics and probability; functions and algebra; calculus; and discrete mathematics;
2. Understanding of the sequential nature of mathematics and the mathematical structures inherent in the content strands;
3.  Understanding of the connections among mathematical concepts and procedures and their practical applications;
4. Understanding of and the ability to use the four processes -- becoming mathematical problem solvers, reasoning mathematically, and making mathematical connections -- at different levels of complexity; 
5. Understanding of the history of mathematics, including the contributions of different individuals and cultures toward the development of mathematics and the role of mathematics in culture and society; 
6. Understanding of major current curriculum studies and trends in mathematics; 
7. Understanding of the role of technology and the ability to use graphing utilities and computers in the teaching and learning of mathematics;