Math 19/119 Part 1
Course Description:
This is the first half of a 2-semester course covering Math 120 content. Presentation is adapted to needs of students with learning or physical disabilities. Enrollment by departmental permission. (Credit does not apply to any baccalaureate degree program). Mathematical concepts particularly relevant to informed and aware citizenship in modern society. Topics covered include functions, graphs, problem solving, topics in finance, geometry, probability and statistics. Satisfies UNR core curriculum. Note: Computer use and graphing calculator may be required (TI-83/84 recommended). Transferability: may not transfer towards an NSHE bachelor's degree. Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: a grade of 'C' or better in Math 96 or equivalent or qualifying ACCUPLACER, ACT/SAT test results (within 2 years). A grade of 'B-' or better in Math 95 in lieu of Math 96.
Course Outcomes:
1. Students will demonstrate the ability to solve financial math problems.
2. Students will demonstrate the ability to solve exponential growth and decay problems.
Assignment Worksheets
In-Class Worksheets
Class Notes Fall 2020
Lesson 1.1 Estimation & Interpreting Graphs
Lesson 2.1 Dimensional Analysis
Lesson 3.4 Student Loans and Home Buying
Class Notes Fall 2019
8/26/19 - Solving Equations (Part 1)
8/28/19 - Solving Equations (Part 2); Systems of Equations
9/4/19 - Exponents and Fraction Review
9/11/19 - 1.1 Dimensional Analysis
9/16/19 - 1.2 Geometry (Part 1)
9/18/19 - 1.2 Geometry (Part 2)
9/23/19 - 1.3 Right Angle Trigonometry (Part 1)
9/25/19 - 1.3 Right Angle Trigonometry (Part 2)
10/9/19 - 2.1 Exponential and Log Functions and Their Properties (Part 1)
10/14/19 - 2.1 Exponential and Log Functions and Their Properties (Part 2)
10/16/19 - 2.2 Exponential Growth and Decay (Part 1)
10/21/19 - 2.2 Exponential Growth and Decay (Part 2)
11/4/19 - 3.1 Simple and Compound Interest (Part 1)
11/6/19 - 3.1 Simple and Compound Interest (Part 2); 3.2 Annuities (Part 1)
11/13/19 - 3.2 Annuities (Part 2)