Autumn 2009
LSP 120: Mathematical and Technological Literacy I
Section 102: 9:40a to 11:10a ♦ Section 105: 1p to 2:10p ♦ Section 107: 2:20p to 4:10p
All sections meet in SAC 268 MW
Prof. Kristin Jacobson
Email: kjacob15@depaul.edu
Gradebook is updated through Act 13 & Homework 5
Final is Monday, 23 Nov (see below for section times)
Our website will be down from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm on Monday, 23 November. Make your study plans/extra credit plans accordingly
Extra Credit is due by 6 pm (via email) on Monday, 23 Nov
Final Exam Information Final Exam Review
The QRC lab is open for free tutoring with the lab assistants from 12-4 on Fri, Sat, & Sun & with more limited hours throughout the week; they are great for help on the Data Analysis Project and other questions from class
Class Week by Week: Notes, Activities, Homeworks
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Introduction to Mathematical Models and Linear Models |
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Exponential Models |
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| Week 3 |
Absolute and Relative Quantities |
| Week 4 |
Making and Interpreting Graphs; Localized Trendlines |
| Week 5 |
Midterm: Wed, 14 Oct; Data Analysis Project |
| Week 6 |
Percentages |
| Week 7 |
Consumer price index and the value of money |
| Week 8 |
Financial Mathematics |
| Week 9 |
Financial Mathematics & PowerPoint |
| Week 10 |
Presentations |
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FINAL |
Section 102: Monday, 23 Nov, 8:45 am to 11 am Section 105: Monday, 23 Nov, 11:45 am to 2 pm Section 107: Monday, 23 Nov, 2:45 pm to 5 pm |
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Course Information History of LSP 120
Additional important dates:
15 Sept (Tues)
Last day to add class
22 Sept (Tues)
Last day to drop class with 100% refund
27 Oct (Tues)
Last day to withdraw from class