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Math 131.51 Course SyllabusRequired Materials: Ti-83 or 84 calculator, MyMathLab Student Access Kit, Coursepack.Recommended Materials: LARGE 3-ring binder, LARGE eraser, pencils, pencil lead, etc,.Optional Materials: Textbook (Intermediate Algebra: Functions and Authentic Applications, 4th edition, Author: Jay Lehmann, Publisher: Prentice Hall – this text is available for rent in the JCC bookstore), graph paper, rulerMath 131 Associate Degree Outcomes: All courses at Jackson Community College address one or more of the institutionally defined Associate Degree Outcomes (ADOs). Math 131 contributes to the following outcomes.1 Math 131.51 Course Syllabus Instructor: Stephen Besson Room #: James McDivitt Hall 247 Class Time: MW 3-5:25pm E-mail: [email protected] MyMathLab: Besson05369 Office Hours: By appointment only Required Materials: Ti-83 or 84 calculator, MyMathLab Student Access Kit, Coursepack. Recommended Materials: LARGE 3-ring binder, LARGE eraser, pencils, pencil lead, etc,. Please note: Internet access is required for this section of Math 131. Class homework must be completed on a computer with internet access. Optional Materials: Textbook (Intermediate Algebra: Functions and Authentic Applications, 4th edition, Author: Jay Lehmann, Publisher: Prentice Hall – this text is available for rent in the JCC bookstore), graph paper, ruler Course Description: Emphasizes simplifying expressions, solving equations, and graphing functions, including linear, quadric, polynomial, rational, radical, exponential and logarithmic. Problem solving and mathematical modeling are integrated throughout. Appropriate technology to include a graphing calculator. Prerequisite: A 2.0 in MTH 031 or course placement by exam. Math 131 Core Course Objectives: Students successfully completing Math 131 should be able to: 1. Simplify Algebraic expressions involving polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions. 2. Solve equations, inequalities, and systems of equations and inequalities. 3. For functions described algebraically or graphically: a. evaluate, find domain and range, find inverse b. perform algebraic operations and graphical translations 4. Solve application problems, including the ability to: a. represent a situation using a graph, table or equation b. forecast outcomes from above representations c. solve optimization problems 5. Use appropriate technology as part of their completing the objectives above. 6. Demonstrate a knowledge of current technology and/or scientific issues.2 Math 131 Associate Degree Outcomes: All courses at Jackson Community College address one or more of the institutionally defined Associate Degree Outcomes (ADOs). Math 131 contributes to the following outcomes. ADO 3: Demonstrate computational skills and mathematical reasoning • Demonstrates a basic knowledge of the structure of the real number system. • Demonstrates computational skills using positive and negative numbers, fractions, and decimals, ratio and percents • Demonstrates an understanding of algebra (manipulating algebraic expressions, solving linear equations, applying the rules of exponents), geometry and measurement, data and descriptive statistics. • Uses and understands basic mathematical terminology. • Translates situations into mathematical symbols. • Represents mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and/or verbally. • Expresses work in an organized manner in order to reach a conclusion. • Understands that the process is as important as the conclusion. • Understands that an answer needs to be reasonable within the context of a situation. • Uses mathematical methods and concepts in a variety of situations to model and solve problems. • Uses a scientific calculator to support mathematical reasoning and problem solving. ADO 7: Demonstrate Problem Solving • Incorporates new knowledge with old. • Converts complex concepts into useful personal language. • Solves new problems in new contexts. Course Requirements: Online Homework: • These assignments must be done outside of class time on a computer with internet access at MyMathLab (reachable through http://www.coursecompass.com). • There is a homework assignment roughly for each section in the course. • Homework is normally due by the following class period. • You have an unlimited number of tries to do the homework before you submit it (up until the due date). Thus, all of your homework should receive full credit, if you keep trying until you get a perfect score. • There are videos available on http://www.youtube.com/user/tuckeyalanaj to help you navigate completing homework assignments, using the help features, and more3 Participation (In-Class Work, Quizzes, etc.): There may be in-class work submitted in class (turned in for credit). These may be individual or group assignments, closed or open notes at the instructor’s discretion. There may also be additional quizzes in class or posted on MyMathLab for students to take outside of class. Students that are absent may not make up the missed in-class assignments for any reason. Your participation also includes involvement in any activities, classroom discussion, taking notes, and arriving punctually to class to take full advantage of all course engagements. Simply attending class does not guarantee credit. Labs: There are 1 to 2 labs in the course, depending on timing. They will involve collecting data in class from your calculators or from outside resources (papers, internet, etc.) and writing up your findings. The Applications of Modeling Lab is a requirement for students in Math 131. Exams: Every exam has a few cumulative review questions on it. The final exam is cumulative for the whole course and a formula sheet will be provided for this exam. Exams may not be made up except under extreme, well-documented circumstances (final determination is made by the instructor – contact me immediately!!) Make-up tests must be taken before the exam is passed out to the class (i.e. the next class period) or a zero will be given for that exam. Grading Information: A 2.0 or "C" is a passing grade. Only courses with passing grades count toward graduation. Other colleges transfer in only courses with passing grades. Many financial aid sources, including most employers, require passing grades. Additionally, earning less than a 2.0 in a class


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