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MATH-1414-DC034 College Algebra for STEM Majors
Prerequisite:Scores on a state-approved test indicating college-level math skills Corequisite: MATH 0315
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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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(4 sem hrs; 4 lec)
Dual Credit Course
College Algebra, 11th edition, by Michael Sullivan, Pearson
textbook optional
Graphing Calculator: TI-83, TI-83 Plus, TI-84, or TI-84 Plus or TI-Nspire. You are required to bring your calculator to every class or use one in the classroom.
Graphing Calculator checkout: Students unable to purchase a graphing calculator can apply to the Adult Students Program for the privilege of checking one out for the semester. Bring a copy of your schedule to the Adult Students Program, Student Services Center, Room 130 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. You must complete an application and be enrolled in a math class to receive this assistance.
Students who lose (due to accident / theft / any other mishap) or damage in any way a loaner graphing calculator will be required to replace the lost, stolen, or damaged calculator with a new TI-84 or TI-84 Plus graphing calculator. Failure to do so will result in immediate action(s) taken by Amarillo College.
Access to a working computer with internet access and a printer. There are student computers located in the AC Library and the Math Outreach Tutoring Center for student use. This enables you to access the course in Blackboard and the online homework found at www.mymathlab.com.
Amarillo College student I.D. (for testing and tutoring).
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:
The following Developmental Math topics will be imbedded in this College Algebra/STEM course: Factoring; Rules for Exponents; Factor expansion: distribution, foil, conjugates; Completing the Square; Complex Numbers; Rational Numbers: operations; and other topics as needed.
In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .
If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
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, talking, use of personal music systems, doing homework or other personal projects during class time, 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 Handbook htt;://sites.actx.edu/catalog/notices/.
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 or quiz. 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 "F" will be received for the course.
Students who fail to comply with the standards outlined in the syllabus and/or Student Rights & Responsibilities will be subject to disciplinary action.
Food/Drink: It is the policy of the Mathematics, Sciences & 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 or in classrooms when laptop computers are in use by the student.
Phones/Pagers: It is the policy of the Mathematics,Sciences & Engineering Department that cell phones and pagers must be turned off or in silent mode in the classrooms and the computer labs.
Policy on Cheating and Plagiariam: Plagiarism and cheating will not be tolerated in any math course at Amarillo College. Cheating includes the use of cell phone calculators, the illegal use of books, notes, cell phones, and copying. Cheating also includes helping, or attempting to help, other students to cheat on a test.
ADDITIONAL CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS:
1. BE ON TIME.
2. BE PREPARED.
3. NO DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR will be tolerated.
DAILY WORK: Practice is assigned daily with worksheets or Delta Math assignments. Practice is essential for building confidence!
QUIZZES: There will be a short quizzes several times a week.
TESTS: There will be 6 major unit tests, a mid-term, and a comprehensive final.
GRADING: Final average will be computed based on 5% homework, 15% quizzes, 50% unit tests, 10% midterm, and 20% final exam.
LETTER GRADES: 90-100 is an A, 80-89 is a B, 70-79 is a C, 60-69 is a D, 59 or less is an F.
Attendance: Remember that the deadline for withdrawing from this class is November 26. 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. Discuss your situation with your high school teacher, parents and/or counselor, then have your high school teacher email in the request to withdraw.
Tentative Schedule: This schedule is subject to change by the instructor at an
Units for this course are Prerequisites, Solving Equations and Inequalities, Function Basics, Transformations, Polynomial Functions, Rational Functions, Exponents and Logarithms, Analytic Geometry with Conic Sections,
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Factoring (Week 1 and 2) Factoring GCF Factoring by grouping Factoring trinomials Factoring difference or square and sum/difference of cubes Equations and Inequalities (Week 3 and 4) Linear and quadratic Systems Rational Radical Absolute Value Analytic Geometry and Conics (Week 5 and 6) Slope, midpoint, distance Circles and Ellipses Hyperboals and Parabolas Logarithmic & Exponential Functions (Week 7 and 8) Exponent rules and scientific notation Conversion between exponential and logarithmic forms Rules of logarithms Solving logarithmic and exponential equations Applications of exponential and logarithmic equations including compound interest, exponential growth/decay, Newton’s Law of Cooling Midterm Function Basics (Week 9 and 10) Domain, range, function notation, interval notation Function operations from graph and formula Finding inverse functions Piecewise functions Odd/even functions Parametric equations Functions Families(Week 11 and 12) Linear, Quadratic, Cubic, Absolute Value, Rational, Square Root, Semicircle, Exponential, Logarithmic and Ceiling Parent Functions Function transformations including horizontal stretch/shrink, vertical stretch/shrink, translation, reflection, absolute value Quadratics Polynomials Exponential Logarithmic Rationals and RATEY Mathematical Modeling (Week 13) Data collection Association versus causation Linear regression correlation coefficient Methods for choosing regression model
Matrices (Week 14) Operations on Matrices Determinant Row Operations Final |
Additional Contacts: Penelope Davies, Department Chair (806)371-5901, Vicky Barker, Staff Assistant (806) 371-5158.
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