MATH 1314 College Algebra 3:3:1 South Plains College Arts & Sciences Mathematics Jay Driver Spring 2011South Plains College Mathematics Department College Algebra – MATH 1314 Course Syllabus Spring 2011 Instructor: Jay Driver Office: M102 (mathematics building) Telephone: (806) 716-2780 Email: [email protected] Office Hours: MW 2:00-2:30 TR 2:00-4:00 F 9:00-12:00 And by appointment! Course Description: MATH 1314. COLLEGE ALGEBRA. (3:3:1) Prerequisite: Two units of high school algebra or MATH 0320. A standard course in college algebra. Quadratic equations; ratio and proportion; variation, binomial theorem; progressions; inequalities; complex numbers; theory of equations; determinants and matrices; linear programming; mathematical induction; permutations and combinations. (copied from the current SPC catalog) Course Objectives: Successful completion of this course should reflect mastery of the following objectives. Chapter and section numbers are indicated in parentheses. 1. Solve and graph problems involving linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions; (1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4) 2. Solve and graph linear, quadratic, and rational inequalities; (1.7, 3.6, 5.5) 3. Identify and simplify complex numbers; (1.4) 4. Apply midpoint, distance, and circle formulas; (2.8) 5. Analyze and graph polynomial functions; (3.2, 3.3, 3.4) 6. Analyze and graph rational functions; (3.5) 7. Create and solve systems of equations with algebraic techniques, with matrix techniques, and with determinants; (5.1, 5.2, 5.4, 6.1, 6.5) 8. Apply the Binomial Theorem to expand binomials of higher degree. (8.5) Attendance: Attendance and effort are the most important activities for success in this course. Class attendance may be taken at any time during the class period, so please do not be late or leave early. You may be dropped from this course with a grade of X or F if you are absent four consecutive classes or if you exceed six absences throughout the semester. Be on time and turn off any cell phones or pagers before entering the classroom. Textbook: The textbook required for this course may be either of the following: Blitzer, R. (2010). College Algebra, 5th ed. New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall. ISBN 0-321-55983-5. Blitzer, R. (2007). College Algebra, 4th ed. New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall. ISBN 0-13-226849-3. Assignments & Grading: Homework assignments will be made at each class meeting. Frequently, quizzes will be administered. Keep all class materials (notes, handouts, homework, quizzes, and exams) organized in a notebook (3-ring binder). These materials are subject to be turned in for grading at any time. Please make certain all materials accompany you to each class meeting. No late assignments will be accepted. Daily work (homework, quizzes, notebook) will count for 20% of the final grade, while all exams count for 80% of the final grade. Expect four major exams (15% each) throughout the course and a cumulative final exam (20%) at the end of the course. Your final average in the course will determine the letter grade posted on your transcript. This grade is determined by the following scale: A (90-100%), B (80-89%), C (70-79%), D (60-69%), F (0-59%).Supplies: You will need a scientific or graphing calculator, graph paper, and a 3-ring binder. Calculators on cell phones, TI-89 or TI-92 calculators, or any other electronic devices will not be allowed during testing without permission from the instructor. Supplementary Course Information & Tutoring: Blackboard is the online course management system that will be utilized for this course. This course syllabus, as well as any class handouts can be accessed through Blackboard. Login at http://spc.blackboard.com. The user name and password should be the same as the MySPC and SPC email. User name: first initial, last name, and last 4 digits of the Student ID Password: Original CampusConnect Pin No. (found on SPC acceptance letter) Free tutoring and video tapes are available in room M116. Digital versions of these tutorial videos can be viewed on your personal computer at the Blackboard address given above. Check Blackboard often for the latest tutoring schedule and course supplements (handouts, online practice quizzes, additional notes, sample problems for practice, etc.). Disability: Students with disabilities, including but not limited to physical, psychiatric, or learning disabilities, who wish to request accommodations in this class should notify the Special Services Office early in the semester so that the appropriate arrangements may be made. In accordance with federal law, a student requesting accommodations must provide acceptable documentation of his/her disability to the Special Services Coordinator. For more information, call or visit the Special Services Office in the Student Services building, 894-9611 ext. 2529. Equal Opportunity: South Plains College strives to accommodate the individual needs of all students in order to enhance their opportunities for success in the context of a comprehensive community college setting. It is the policy of South Plains College to offer all educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, disability or age. Diversity: In this class, the teacher will establish and support an environment that values and nurtures individual and group differences and encourages engagement and interaction. Understanding and respecting multiple experiences and perspectives will serve to challenge and stimulate all of us to learn about others, about the larger world and about ourselves. By promoting diversity and intellectual exchange, we will not only mirror society as it is, but also model society as it should and can be.College Algebra Tentative Course Outline MATH 1314.009 (TR 11:00 – 12:45) Spring 2011 Week Day Date Lesson / Tentative Assignment 1 Tuesday January 18 1.2 Linear & Rational Equations # 1-79 odd. Thursday January 20 1.3 Applications Blitzer 4th edition: # 1, 3, 7, 21, 29, 31, 33, 39, 43, 51, 55, 58, 71, 79, 91. Blitzer 5th edition: #1, 3, 7, 21, 25, 27, 29, 35, 37, 45, 49, 52, 65, 73, 86. 2 Tuesday January 25 1.4 Complex Numbers # 1-43 odd. 1.5 Quadratic Equations Part 1 # 1-33 odd. Thursday January 27 1.5 Quadratic Equations Part 2 # 47-107 odd. 3 Tuesday February 1 1.6 Other Types of