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College Algebra, Math 148

Course Description (from the College): 

This course is a continuation of the study of functions.  The concept of transformations is used to graph and analyze functions including quadratic, higher degree polynomial, power, piecewise, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions.  The function concept is applied to solving related equations, inequalities, and applications regarding these types of functions. The concept of functions is extended to include composition of functions and inverse functions.  Circles are defined and analyzed. This course meets the general education requirement for the AA degree.  Prerequisite: Math 104, Math 110 or Math 111 with a grade of C or better, or placement by COMPASS.

Syllabus -- in Word format

Homework

Important Dates
Exam I  -- Thursday, January 28th study guide/exam key
Exam II -- Tuesday, February 17th  study guide/exam key
Exam III -- Tuesday, March 10th study guide/exam key
Final Exam --  Thursday, March 19th at 10:00 a.m. study guide

more detailed schedule in the syllabus

 

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Announcements:

Math Adjunct Office # DH 431
My CSCC email: bmccall2@cscc.edu
Tutoring can be found in DH 313 all day & evening MTWTh and Friday and Saturday mornings

Answer Keys

Quiz #1 -- key
Quiz #2 -- key
Quiz #3 -- key
Quiz #4 -- key
Quiz #5 -- key
Quiz #6 -- key
Quiz #7 -- key
Quiz #8 -- key
Quiz #9 -- key
Quiz #10 -- key
Quiz #11 -- key
Quiz #12 -- key
Quiz #13 -- key
Quiz #14 -- key
Quiz #15 -- key
Quiz #16 -- key

In Class Exercises

Exercise #1 -- Tuesday, January 13th
Exercise #2 -- Thursday, January 22nd
Exercise #3 -- Thursday, February 5th
Exercise #4 -- Thursday, February 12th
Exercise #5 -- Thursday, February 26th
Exercise #6 -- Thursday, March 5th
Exercise #7 -- Take-home

Suggested Homework

see syllabus

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