College Algebra Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

MATH-1314-014 College Algebra

Prerequisites

MATH 0303-minimum grade of C, an Accuplacer score of 75, a THEA score of 270, an equivalent score on a state-approved test or Department Chair consent

Course Description

Study of quadratics; polynomial, rational, logarithmic and exponential functions; systems of equations; progressions, sequences and series; matrices and determinants.

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Department Expectations

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ Blitzer College Algebra, Fifth Edition...Author: Robert Blitzer, Prentice Hall Publishing Co.

Supplies

\ Course Materials:

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• \ Graphing Calculator:  You are required to bring your calculator to EVERY class.  A TI-84 Plus calculator is preferred, but most TI calculators will be ok. If you already own

  Student Performance

  \ Learning Objectives: After completing this course, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of thefollowing topics as evaluated by the faculty in the department/program:

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  1. \ Recognize, solve, and apply radical, absolute value, linear, quadratic, and rational equations
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  2. \ Recognize, solve, and apply inequalities
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  3. \ Recognize, solve, graph, and apply polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions
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  4. \ Explore functions, graphing techniques, operations of functions, composition of functions, and inverse functions.
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  5. \ Evaluate all real roots of higher degrees of polynomials
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  6. \ Recognize, solve, and apply systems of linear equations, including the use of matrices and matrix algebra
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  7. \ Identify sequences and series, and calculate the sum of a sequence
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  Students Rights and Responsibilities

  Student Rights and Responsibilities

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  Expected Student Behavior

  \ Student Responsibilities:   Students are expected to behave in the classroom in a manner that is supportive of the learning environment.  Disruptive behavior includes, but is not limited to the following: the use of cellular phones, texting, making offensive remarks, reading newspapers, sleeping, asking questions not relevant to class material, or engaging in any other form of distraction. For a full discussion of appropriate behavior and student responsibilities, please refer to the Student Rights & Responsibilities.  Cheating is defined in Webster’s College Dictionary as “taking an examination in a dishonest way, as by having improper access to answers.” Improper access includes, but is not limited to, copying from another student’s paper, copying from the homework solutions manual, or using any unauthorized sources of information while taking an exam. If the instructor sees a cell phone out during any exam, the instructor will assume that student is cheating and the exam will be taken up and a grade of a zero will be received on that exam. Any student who cheats on an exam will receive a grade of zero for that exam and that grade may NOT be dropped.  .  Students who fail to comply with the standards outlined in the syllabus and/or Student Rights & Responsibilities will be subject to disciplinary action.

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  \ Food/Drink: It is the policy of the Mathematics & Engineering Department that food and drink be allowed in the classroom setting, at the instructor’s discretion. Food and drink are not allowed in the computer labs.

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  \ Phones/Pagers: It is the policy of the Mathematics & Engineering Department that cell phones and pagers must be turned off or in silent mode in the classrooms and the computer labs.

  Grading Criteria

  \             The final grades of A (90 – 100), B (80 – 89),  C (70 – 79),  D (60 – 69), and F (below 60) will be computed as the average of the earned grades from:

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  \             Homework 10%, Chapter Tests 70%, Final Exam 20%.

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  \ This course consists of two and a half hours of lecture per week for 16 weeks. Homework will be assigned and graded.  Tentatively, four (4) tests and a comprehensive final will be given during the semester.  Make-up tests will not be given. If a test is missed, the grade will be replaced with the score you make on the final exam.(If you do not miss any chapter tests during the semester, I will replace your lowest chapter test grade with the grade you make on the final exam, provided the grade on the final is higher than the lowest chapter test grade.)

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  \ I do not give extra credit work.

  Attendance

  Please remember the deadline for dropping any class at AC for the Fall 2011 Semester is November 16, 2011. If you stop attending class and your average drops below a 60 due to missed assignments and you do not officially drop the course by this deadline, you will receive an F for the course.

  Calendar

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  \ \ Week 1 \	\ \ Syllabus \	\ \   \	\ \ Week 9 \	\ \ 3.5, 4.1, 4.2 \
  \ \ Week 2 \	\ \ 1.4, 1.5 \	\ \   \	\ \ Week 10 \	\ \ Exam III, 4.3 \
  \ \ Week 3 \	\ \ 1.6, 1.7 \	\ \   \	\ \ Week 11 \	\ \ 4.4, Review \
  \ \ Week 4 \	\ \ Exam I, 2.1 &2.2 \	\ \   \	\ \ Week 12 \	\ \ Exam IV, 6.1 \
  \ \ Week 5 \	\ \ 2.5 \	\ \   \	\ \ Week 13 \	\ \ 6.1, 6.2, 6.5 \
  \ \ Week 6 \	\ \ 2.6, 2.7 \	\ \   \	\ \ Week 14 \	\ \ 6.5, 8.1 \
  \ \ Week 7 \	\ \ Exam II, 3.1 \	\ \   \	\ \ Week 15 \	\ \ 8.2, 8.3, Review for Final \
  \ \ Week 8 \	\ \ 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 \	\ \   \	\ \ Week 16 \	\ \ Final Exam \

  Additional Information

  \ Additional Contacts:        

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  \ Dr. Kathryn Wetzel, Department Chair, 371-5097, kcwetzel@actx.edu

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  \ Gina Garrett, Senior Staff Assistant, 317-5158, rrgarrett@actx.edu

  Syllabus Created on:

  11/30/-1 12:00 AM

  Last Edited on:

  11/30/-1 12:00 AM