MAT 107: Math and the Environment
Fall Quarter 2004
Unit #6: Linear Functions
Unit Description: This unit will investigate linear functions (chapter 4). About half of the chapter will be a review of math 098 (intermediate algebra) material. The last half of the chapter will be new material (for most of you).
Schedule:(subject to revisions)
| Day | Date | Topic(s) | Comments & Homework |
| Mon | Nov 29 | Quiz #5. Review of linear functions. | Read Chapter 4 through page 14 Do problems #1-5, 9, 10, 12, 13 |
| Tues | Nov 30 | More lecture/practice on linear functions | |
| Wed | Dec 1 | Homework Q&A. Approximating almost-linear data: 2-point and ruler method | Read the remainder of Chapter 4 Do problems #17, 18, 19, 22 |
| Thurs | Dec 2 | Homework Q&A. Approximating almost-linear data: Calculator regression. | |
| Fri | Dec 3 | Homework Q&A. The correlation coefficient (r) | |
| Mon-Thurs | Dec 6-Dec 9 | Project #6: Analyzing Human Fertility Rates Note: I will be a bit tougher in grading this project, especially when I read your written responses. Be sure that responses are written in complete sentences and are clear and to the point. |
questions about homework problems will be taken on an individual basis. |
| Friday | Dec 10 | Quiz #6 (about 30 minutes) followed by a course evaluation (about 15 minutes) | homework due at the start of class. |
| Mon | Dec 13 | Work on Project #6 - projects due by 3 PM today. |