Topics:
• Logarithms and their properties
• Exponential functions
• Graphs of exponential functions
• Graphs of logarithmic functions
• Using properties of logarithms to simplify or expand expressions
• Solving exponential equations using the natural logarithm (For more information about the base e and the natural logarithm and what is “natural” about it, see here.)
• Applications of exponential equations (introduction)
Here is my sheet containing the properties of logarithms: MAT1375RulesAboutLogs
Homework:
• There are several WeBWorK assignments. It is recommended that you do them in the following order:
(1) Exponential Functions – Graphs
(2) Logarithmic Functions – Graphs
(3) Logarithmic Functions – Properties
(4) Exponential Functions – Equations
• Here are some problems from the textbook that you may choose to put on the board at the start of class:
Exercise 14.2
Exercise 14.5(a-d)
• I also answered a student question about inequalities on Piazza and I have re-opened the
WeBWorK assignment on rational inequalities so you can go back and work on it some more if you like.
Remember that if you get stuck on any of the problems or have a question about any of the material, you can post a question to the Piazza discussion board.
