College Algebra for STEM Majors Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Course

MATH-1414-DC001 College Algebra for STEM Majors

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: 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

In-depth study and applications of polynomial, rational, radical, exponential and logarithmic functions, and systems of equations using matrices. Additional topics such as sequences, series, probability and conics may be included.

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Hours

(4 sem hrs; 4 lec)

Class Type

Dual Credit Course

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Textbooks

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\ AUTHORS:   Larson, Hostetler – Houghton/Mifflin publishing company

Supplies

\ CALCULATOR:  You will be issued a graphing calculator for this co

Student Performance

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

1. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of properties of functions, including domain and range, operations, compositions, and inverses.
2. Recognize and apply polynomial, rational, radical, exponential and logarithmic functions and solve related equations.
3. Apply graphing techniques.
4. Evaluate all roots of higher degree polynomial and rational functions.
5. Recognize, solve and apply systems of linear equations using matrices.

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Expected Student Behavior

SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY:  Cheating is defined in the 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 work and using unauthorized sources of information while taking a test. Any student caught cheating on a test will receive a grade of zero with no chance of making up that grade. For a further definition and discussion of scholastic dishonesty, please refer to the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook. http://sites.actx.edu/catalog/notices/

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, talking, use of personal music systems, or engaging in any other form of distraction.  If an 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 “F” will be received for the course. 

Grading Criteria

\ GRADING CRITERIA/GRADE SCALE:   I do not give extra credit work. Your course grade 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: homework, quizzes, and unit tests.  The semester exam counts 25%.

\ You will makeup all homework and take a quiz over the material.  Test and quizzes will be made up in three days if possible.

Attendance

ATTENDANCE POLICY:  Please remember the deadline for dropping a class at AC during this  semester is November 22, 2015. If you stop completing assignments, and your average falls below 60 due to missed assignments, and you do not officially drop the course by this deadline (through me), you will receive an “F” for the course

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