General Course Syllabus Department Mathematics and Engineering Discipline Mathematics Course Number Math 1314 Course Title College Algebra Credit 3 Lecture 3 Lab 1 This course satisfies a core curriculum requirement Yes mathematics Prerequisites 2 years of high school algebra or Math 0320 TSI compliance Available Formats conventional internet ITV Campuses Levelland Campus Reese Campus Plainview Byron Martin ATC Lubbock Textbook College Algebra 5th edition Blitzer Pearson Prentice Hall 2010 Supplies calculator with a log function the course may include online supplemental instruction Please see the instructor s course information sheet for more on this Course Description A standard course in college algebra Quadratic equations ratio and proportion variation binomial theorem inequalities complex numbers theory of equations determinants and matrices Course Purpose Rational Goal The purpose of the course is to provide a fundamental background in algebra to meet the mathematics requirement for the core curriculum and to provide a basis for further study in mathematics Course Requirements To maximize the potential to complete this course a student should attend all class and laboratory meetings take notes and participate in class complete all homework assignments and examinations including final examinations 1 COURSE OUTCOMES Upon completion of this course and receiving a passing grade the student will master at least 70 of the course objectives To complete these objectives the students must already be prepared factor algebraic expressions reduce add subtract multiply divide and simplify rational expressions and simplify add subtract multiply and divide exponential and radical expressions The course objectives the student will be able to meet are 1 Solve and graph a linear functions i Section 1 2 Part I Linear Equations ii Section 2 3 Linear Functions and Slope iii Section 2 4 More on Slope b quadratic functions i Section 1 5 Quadratic Equations ii Section 3 1 Quadratic Functions c logarithmic and exponential functions i Section 4 1 Exponential Functions ii Section 4 2 Logarithmic Functions iii Follow up Section 4 3 Properties of Logarithms iv Section 4 4 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations 2 Solve and graph a linear inequalities Section 1 7 Part I Linear Inequalities b quadratic polynomial inequalities Section 3 6 Part I Polynomial Inequalities c rational inequalities Section 3 6 Part II Rational Inequalities 3 Identify and simplify complex numbers Section 1 4 Complex Numbers 4 Apply distance midpoint and circle formulas Section 2 8 Distance and Midpoint Formulas Circles 5 Analyze and graph polynomial functions a Section 1 6 Part I Polynomial Equations b Section 3 2 Polynomial Functions and Their Graphs c Section 3 3 Dividing Polynomials Remainder and Factor Theorems d Section 3 4 Zeros of Polynomials 6 Analyze and graph rational functions a Section 1 2 Part II Rational Equations b Section 3 5 Rational Functions and Their Graphs 2 7 Find the solutions for systems of equations and systems of inequalities by using one or more of the following techniques a Algebraic Techniques i Section 5 1 Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables ii Section 5 2 Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables iii Section 5 5 Systems of Inequalities b Matrix Techniques i Section 6 1 Matrix Solutions to Linear Systems ii Section 6 2 Inconsistent and Dependent Systems c Determinants Section 6 5 Determinants and Cramer s Rule 8 Expand a binomial raised to an integral power Section 8 5 The Binomial Theorem Developed by the Coordinating Board and the Faculty of South Plains College s Math and Engineering Department These topics will be covered if time permits otherwise they will be omitted from the schedule 3 4 MATH 1314 College Algebra South Plains College Levelland campus Spring Semester 2012 Sections 003 MW 11 00 AM 12 45 PM 006 MW 2 30 4 15 p m Rooms Levelland Math Bldg Room 105 Section 003 Levelland Math Bldg Room 122 Section 006 Instructor Mr Robert E Plant II M S Office Info Room Levelland Math Bldg 116B Phone 806 716 2734 Hours the following table will display the regular office hours Monday 1 00 2 15 PM Tuesday 1 00 2 15 PM Wednesday Thursday 1 00 2 15 PM 1 00 2 15 PM OR BY APPOINTMENT Friday 9 00 AM 12 00 Noon E mail rplant southplainscollege edu O P I This syllabus is 2012 by Mr Robert E Plant II O P I means other pertinent information or in layman terms something else that you need to know Tutoring Free tutoring is available in room 116 of the Mathematics Engineering Building at the Reese Center campus in room RC256 and in Building 8 and at the Byron Martin ATC in Lubbock 34th and Avenue Q Please remember to sign in when you seek the help of a tutor in each of these places Videotapes for this course are also available Students are encouraged to view these tapes in room 116 or check them out Also online access to these tapes is available through the Blackboard Learn 9 Module Username mvideos Password mvideos True knowledge exists in knowing that you know nothing Socrates 5 Fundamental Principles of Mathematics Mathematics is built upon two fundamental principles pattern recognition and problem solving Students must become able to recognize patterns in order to solve types of problems Too often have I observed students hang a majority of time up on each specific problem so it is my mission as your instructor to emphasize that there are sets of problems within the homework HW assigned that require one concept or skill to solve all problems in each set It is the ultimate objective of this and any other mathematics course to enable you as the student to become proficient in both of these areas But until you have reached the point of mastery in both I submit to you a paraphrase of a quote taken from Tupac Shakur All eyes on me Guide to Being Successful in This Course In order for YOU the student to be successful at this or any other level of higher education YOU must be aware of one very important aspect student accountability I as the instructor am accountable for aiding in your success by properly presenting the mathematical concepts of this course as well as any real world applications in a manner that allows for the general group of students to display understanding of said information YOU as the student are accountable for your success by putting forth the effort necessary to gain such understanding This is achieved by completing all assignments using the information that I have presented in