If you can't think in more than one way, do you really understand?


Carol Lanfear
Temporary Instructor
Mathematics Department
Central Michigan University
 

Office:  PE 206 I
Phone:  774-3920 
Email:   Carol.Lanfear@cmich.edu


MTH 107 College Algebra 3(3-0) F, Sp
Complex numbers, introduction to functions, zeros, graphing, linear functions, quadratic functions, intersections of graphs, interpreting graphs, inequalities, polynomial and rational functions, algebra of functions.  Course does not count toward a major or minor in mathematics except for students pursuing a BS in Ed, Elementary Education. 
Prerequisite:  successful completion of MTH 105 or equivalent competency.



About Quizzes & Tests
About Homework
About Projects
About the Final Exam
About Grades

I want to see the results of my Algebra Skills Test so far.
Enter your name exactly as it appears on my class list (including capitalization)--last name, first name (no middle) and use your student number as the ID.





Test Schedule

NO calculator with C.A.S (Computer Algebra System, eg TI 89, 92, Voyage 200)
will be allowed on any test.


Skill Test covers chapters 0, 1, 2
Click here for the
Algebra Skills Test topics
come to my office PREPARED
(no partial credit, multiple chances on different days)
Short Test  covers chapter 3, 4
Oct 21, 22
Long Test  covers chapters 3, 4, 5, 6
Nov 11, 12
Short Test covers chapters 7, 8, 9
Dec 3, 4
Final Exam
 Comprehensive
Wed Dec 10, 2-4 (MW section)
Thurs Dec 11, 12-2  (TR section)
Extra Practice

If you want extra practice here are some worksheets.

In general answers are not given
(and neither do I have them available for you).

Lines 1
Lines 2
Factoring
Algebraic Expressions
Equations 1
Equations 2 
Simultaneous Equations
Binomial Theorem
Radical Equations 1
Radical Equations 2
Quadratic Type Equations
Literal Equations
Rationalization
Graphs 1
Absolute Value Graphs
Graphs 2
Properties of Functions
Polynomials Factoring Practice Problems 
Factoring 2
Graphs of Rational Functions
Inequalities
Limits  pdf       html
More Limits  pdf       html
Composition/Decomposition
Composition and Inverses
Graphing Inverses
Exponents 1
Exponents 2
Exponents and Roots
Logs1   pdf        html
Logs 2  pdf        html
Logs 3  pdf        html
Graphs of Exponential and Log Functions
Growth and Decay Problems
Conic Sections 1
Conic Sections 2


Homework To access WileyPlus online homework management system go to one of the following URL's, then register with your Registration Code packaged with your textbook or buy a code online at www.WileyPlus.com
Unit 1 Assignments MW 3:30 - 5:00 class: http://edugen.wiley.com/edugen/class/cls64671/
Unit 2 Assignments TR 12:30 - 2:00 class:
http://edugen.wiley.com/edugen/class/cls64672/
Unit 3 Assignments

Click here for the Factoring Steps Chart  
(with examples)

Unit 4 Assignments Click here for the Parabola Analysis Problem
(It is a pdf file.)

Click here for the answers to the Parabola Analysis Problem
(It is an html file.)
Tentative Projects
Summation Project

Absolute Value Project

Joseph in the Pit

Green Thumb George

Auto Assembly Project
Maybe, we'll see

Not this semester

due  Oct 16/ 20.  Submit in class.

due Oct 30/ Nov 3.  Submit in class.

due Nov 11/12.  You may work in groups and submit only one project for the group.  Include each member's name on the project.  Submit in class.
You may wish to review the Shoemaker Problem that I did in class.  
Click here for the problem and solution