COURSE SYLLABUS

Catalogue No. : Ma 11 Course Title : Modern Mathematics I Department: Mathematics School: Science and Engineering Semester: 1st School Year: 2008 – 2009 Credit : 3 units Prerequisites : None I. Course Description:

Math 11 is the first of a series of Math courses taken up by non-science majors. Its aim is to

expose students to some topics in algebra like the analytic geometry of the line, the circle and the parabola; linear equations and inequalities. It also aims to develop the skills of the students in solving problems involving different types of real-valued functions such as linear and quadratic functions; polynomial and rational functions; exponential and logarithmic functions.

Math 11 also serves as a pre-calculus course for those who will eventually take up Math 17, Math 19 or Math 20. As such, it provides the essential concepts and skills of algebra that are needed for further study in mathematics, with special emphasis given to direct preparation for the study of calculus for non-science majors. II. Required Textbook: A Course in Freshman Algebra, edited by N.F. Quimpo, 2007 edition III. Course Outline

Sections Topics Suggested Pace Appendix A Appendix B

Exponents and Radicals Linear and Quadratic Equations/Inequalities Equations and Inequalities involving absolute value Departmental Diagnostic Test (100 pts.) June 25 (W)

2 hrs 4 hrs

1.1-1.5 2.1

The Rectangular Coordinate System and the Analytic Geometry of the Line The Circle Long Exam 1 (100 pts.) July 21 (M)/July 22 (T)

9 hours

2.3 3.1-3.2

Systems Involving Second-degree Equations An Introduction to Functions Long Exam 2 (100 pts.) August 20 (W)/August 21 (Th)

9 hours

Departmental Midterm Exam (200 pts.): August 22 (F) 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

4.1-4.5 Polynomial and Rational Functions Long Exam 3 (100 pts.) Sept. 11 (Th)/Sept. 12 (F)

8 hours

5.1-5.6 Inverse Functions: Logarithmic and Exponential Functions Long Exam 4 (100 pts.) Oct. 2 (Th)/Oct. 3 (F)

8 hours

Departmental Final Exam (200 pts.) Week of Oct. 6-11

IV. Course Requirements and Grading System The final mark of a student will be based principally on the following: Departmental Diagnostic Exam 100 pts. Four Long Exams (100 pts. each - one of which is cancellable) 300 pts. Midterm Exam 200 pts. Final Exam 200 pts. TOTAL 800 pts.

Grading System

Percentage of the total score

Equivalent letter grade

92% - 100% A 86% - 91% B+ 77% - 85% B 69% - 76% C+ 60% - 68% C 50% - 59% D 49% - and below F

V. Policies: 1. A student with a pre-finals class standing of 90% or above (prior to cancellation of one (1)

lowest long exam score) may be exempted from taking the final exam subject to the discretion of the teacher.

2. A make-up test may be given to replace a missed long exam and/or a Departmental

midterm/final exam subject to the approval of the Department Chair. [Make-up exams are more difficult than those taken by the majority.]

3. Quizzes, homeworks, recitations, etc. may be given but should not exceed a total of 100 pts.

VI. Consultation Hours VII. Other Matters Please take note of the following dates/schedule:

• June 10 (T) First Semester classes begin • June 12 (Th) 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Mass of the Holy Spirit • June 20 (F) First semester Faculty Day • June 25 (W) Ma 11/Ma 1 Diagnostic Test • July 7 (M) Alternative Class Program (ACP) • July 31 (Th) Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola (School Holiday) • August 13 (W) Deadline for the submission of advisory marks (Freshmen and transferees only) • August 19 (T) Quezon City Day • August 22 (F) 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Departmental Midterm Exam • October 6-11 Final Exam Week

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