College Algebra Concepts and Applications
Math 112
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
To help students improve basic algebra skills by way of an integrated review of these skills as they are needed in the course.
To promote problem-solving and critical thinking skills through the application of algebraic concepts to common situations.
To enhance learning and understanding of algebraic concepts through the integrated use of graphing calculators.
To provide a sufficient algebra background for Math 113, Math 116, Math 120R, and Math 163/263.
SECTIONS AND INSTRUCTORS
Section information and links to instructor class webpages are found here.
ELIGIBILITY
Students must meet eligibility requirements.
See the current Math Course Placement Chart here.
GENERAL COURSE POLICIES & CALENDAR
The SPECIFIC Course Policy for your Math 112 section should be made available to you by your instructor.
Fall 2023 Math 112 General Course Policies
Fall 2023 Math 112 General Course Calendar
COURSE MATERIALS
The following course materials are required for Math 112:
ALEKS Access (billed to your Bursar account and accessed through D2L)
Graphing Calculator -- Certain models of graphing calculators are allowed, while others are forbidden. Information can be found here.
EXAM (MIDTERM) INFORMATION
Exam 1
The first exam will take place on Thursday September 28th 2023, from 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM. It will cover 5 sections:
Functions
Graphs of Functions
Linear Functions
Piecewise Linear Functions
Transformations of Functions
Math 112 Exam 1 Information:
Exam 1 Study Guide - Practice Exams:
The problems in the Study Guide above are similar to the questions on the exam and are a great way to prepare for it! In order to help you prepare and study for Exam 1, the Exam 1 Study Guide has been divided into four parts for you to use as Practice Exams:
Exam 1 Review: free optional in-person Practice Exam
When: Monday, September 25 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Where: GITT 129B
Students who wish to attend the in-person Review/Practice Exam will need to bring a graphing calculator, pen/pencil, scratch paper, and a web-connected device to access a practice exam through Gradescope. Students will be given 60 minutes to work on 20 questions. Students will submit their answers on Gradescope and they will be scored. After this practice exam, some instructors and GTAs will be in the auditorium to answer questions and give explanations for the 20 questions and their answers. The problems in this review session will be different from those on the Study Guides.
Exam 2
The second exam will take place on Thursday, October 26th, 2023, from 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM. The second exam will cover 4 sections:
Combining Functions
Inverse Functions
Quadratic Functions
Polynomial Functions
Math 112 Exam 2 Information:
Exam 2 Study Guide - Practice Exams:
To supplement your studying with the examples in the Class Notes, the problems in the Practice Exams below are similar to the questions on the exam and are a great way to prepare for it! In order to help you prepare and study for Exam 2, the Exam 2 Study Guide has been divided into four parts for you to use as Practice Exams:
Exam 2 Review: free optional in-person Practice Exam
When: Monday, October 23 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Where: GITT 129B
Students who wish to attend the in-person Review/Practice Exam will need to bring a graphing calculator, pen/pencil, scratch paper, and a web-connected device to access a practice exam through Gradescope. Students will be given 60 minutes to work on 20 questions. Students will submit their answers on Gradescope and they will be scored. After this practice exam, some instructors and GTAs will be in the auditorium to answer questions and give explanations for the 20 questions and their answers. The problems in this review session will be different from those on the above Midterm 2 Practice Exams.
Exam 3
The third exam will take place on Thursday, November 30th, 2023, from 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM. The third exam will cover 5 sections:
Rational Functions
Exponential Functions
Logarithmic Functions
Logarithm Properties
Exponential and Logarithmic Equations and Applications
Math 112 Exam 3 Information:
Exam 3 Study Guide - Practice Exams:
To supplement your studying with the examples in the Class Notes, the problems in the Practice Exams below are similar to the questions on the exam and are a great way to prepare for it! In order to help you prepare and study for Exam 3, the Exam 3 Study Guide has been divided into four parts for you to use as Practice Exams:
Exam 3 Review: free optional in-person Practice Exam
When: Monday, November 27 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Where: GITT 129B
Students who wish to attend the in-person Review/Practice Exam will need to bring a graphing calculator, pen/pencil, scratch paper, and a web-connected device to access a practice exam through Gradescope. Students will be given 60 minutes to work on 20 questions. Students will submit their answers on Gradescope and they will be scored. After this practice exam, some instructors and GTAs will be in the auditorium to answer questions and give explanations for the 20 questions and their answers. The problems in this review session will be different from those on the Study Guide.
Common Final Exam
A common comprehensive final exam is given in all sections of Math 112 on Monday, December 11th, 2023, from 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
The final exam is comprehensive and will cover all sections from the course.
FINAL EXAM Zoom Review
There will be an optional Final Exam Zoom Review.
Wednesday, Dec 6th from 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Zoom Link https://arizona.zoom.us/j/89778207167
The problems in the Final Exam Practice Exams, Exam 1 Practice Exams, Exam 2 Practice Exams, and Exam 3 Practice Exams are similar to the questions on the Final Exam and are a great way to prepare for it! In addition to these Practice Tests, in order to help you prepare and study for the Final Exam, we will be offering a free review session on Zoom. This session is an opportunity for you to practice with more problems similar to ones you might see on the exam. These problems will be different from those on the Practice Exams.
Final Exam Study Guide - Practice Exams:
To supplement your studying with the examples in the Class Notes, the problems in the Practice Exams below are similar to the questions on the exam and are a great way to prepare for it! In order to help you prepare and study for the Final Exam, the Final Exam Study Guide has been divided into three parts for you to use as Practice Exams: