MATH 1090

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MATH 1090 - COLLEGE ALGEBRA-BUSINESS (QL)

Credits: 3
This course is primarily designed for students interested in a Business degree. This course prepares students for MATH 1100 or BUS 1100. Course topics include: graphs, linear, quadratic, logarithmic, and exponential functions; matrices; systems of equations and inequalities; leontieff models; compound interest; geometric and arithmetic series, loans and annuities.

HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS:

• 2 hours of homework outside of class, for every hour you spend in class.
• You are expected to work homework assignments from each section that we cover by the next class.
• You are encouraged to work more exercises than those assigned as regular practice is essential in learning mathematics.
• You will be asked to complete at least one project in this class.

Please note: Many students find that much more time is required in order to perform as well as they desire on exams.

EXAM EXPECTATIONS:

• Four, hour long exams and one final exam.
• All examinations are closed book.
• Full credit will be awarded on test problems only if your work can be readily followed and solutions are precise and correctly notated.
• No exam grade will be dropped.
• Graphing calculators are allowed on some exams.
• You will be given formulas on exams to help you.

FINAL EXAM:

• All students must take the final exam.
• The final will be comprehensive, emphasizing topics listed under the course objectives.
• You will be asked to complete approximately 20 problems in two hours.
• You must recieve higher than a 60% on the final in order to earn a grade higher than a D.