Text: Bittinger, et al., College Algebra Graphs & Models, Second Edition, Addison Wesley Longman, 2000.
A graphing calculator is required. Students may use any make. Students who need to purchase a graphing calculator should be encouraged to buy a TI-82 or a TI-83 as the instructors will be provided with a TI-82 and will do all classroom demonstrations using the TI-82.
| Day # | Topic |
| 1 | Course policies, Introductory Worksheet |
| 2 | 1. 1-1.2 - Representing functions; Describing the behavior of functions |
| 3 | 1.3-1.5 - More on definition of functions, terms, functional evaluation & graphing |
| 4 | 2.2A - Linear Functions |
| 5 | 2.2B |
| 6 | 2.3A - Exponential Functions |
| 7 | 2.3B |
| 8 | 2.3C |
| 9 | 2.4A - Power Functions |
| 10 | 2.5A - Logarithmic Functions |
| 11 | 2.5B |
| 12 | 2.6 - Comparing Rates of Growth |
| 13 | Review for Exam 1 |
| 14 | EXAM 1 |
| 15 | 2.6 - Inverse Functions |
| 16 | 3.2 - Linear Regression Analysis |
| 17 | MASTERY EXAM (should occur on a Friday) |
| 18 | 3.3A - Nonlinear Regression Analysis (Power type) |
| 19 | 3.3B (Exponential type) |
| 20 | 3.3C (Both types) |
| 21 | 3.4-3.5 - Nonlinear Regression Analysis using the full power of the calculator |
| 22 | 4.1 - Polynomial Functions |
| 23 | 4.4A - Algebra of Functions |
| 24 | 4.4B - Graphing Techniques |
| 25 | 4.6A - Polynomial Patterns |
| 26 | 4.6B |
| 27 | Review for Exam 2 |
| 28 | EXAM 2 |
| 29 | 5.1 - Intro to Sequences |
| 30 | 5.2-5.3 - Introduction to Differential Equations |
| 31 | 5.4 - Drug Elimination |
| 32 | 6.1A - Solve the differential equation an+1 = can + k |
| 33 | Applications |
| 34 | 6.1B - Solve the differential equation an+1 = can + (Mn + B) |
| 35 | Applications |
| 36 | 6.1C - Solve the differential equation an+1 = can + P(b)n |
| 37 | Applications |
| 38 | 5.6 - Radioactive Decay |
| 39 | Review for Exam 3 |
| 40 | EXAM 3 |
| 41 | 5.8 - Newton's Law of Cooling |
| 42 | Review for Final Exam |
| 43 | Review for Final Exam; fill out ICES forms |
Last modified 5/30/02