MATH 1314 3 3 1 College Algebra MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT Division of Arts Sciences South Plains College Reese Center Summer II 2011 Traci Sanders Summer II 2011 Math 1314 200 College Algebra RC 265 MTWR 10 00 11 55 Instructor Traci Sanders Phone 716 4616 E mail tsanders southplainscollege edu Office Reese Center 268 C Office Hours By appointment Course Description 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 Prerequisite a grade of 75 or above on the Accuplacer exemption from taking a placement exam or a grade of C or better in Math 0320 Text College Algebra Fifth Edition Blitzer Supplies notebook paper to be turned in without spiral edges scientific or graphing calculator pencils graph paper straightedge Grading Policy Grades will be averaged according to the following formula T e s t1 T e s t2 T e s t3 Q u iz A v g F in a l C o u rs e G ra d e 5 Grading Scale A B C D F 90 and above 80 89 70 79 60 69 59 or below Tests There will be 3 tests and a comprehensive final exam There will be NO MAKEUP TESTS Dates are listed for all tests including the final exam so PLAN AHEAD Homework Homework will be assigned for all of the sections covered in the course It will not be collected or graded However the questions on the tests and quizzes will reflect homework problems and time will be given during each class to answer questions on the homework Quizzes On random days I will give a short quiz at the end of class The quiz will consist of a few problems directly from the previous day s homework You may use your homework and notes when taking quizzes but you may not use your book Attendance Attendance and effort are the most important activities for success in this course Whenever you have 3 total absences the instructor may withdraw you from the course with a grade of X or F Therefore if you stop attending class you should go through the procedure for dropping a course to obtain a grade of W or U For more detail see p 20 of the South Plains College General Catalog Perfect attendance will result in 4 points added to your final grade If you must miss find out what the homework assignment was and stay caught up Expectations 1 Read the syllabus 2 Attend class arrive on time do your homework and be prepared to participate 3 Keep all cell phones and pagers turned off and put away during class 4 Maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning For more detail see page 23 of the South Plains College General Catalog 5 Be the best you can be Important Dates July 28 August 5 Last day to drop Final Exam Friday 10 00 11 55 Course Outcomes Upon completion of this course and receiving a passing grade the student will master at least 70 of the course objectives 1 Find solutions for a linear equations and inequalities b quadratic equations by factoring extraction of roots completing the square quadratic formula and graphing c quadratic type equations d radical equations e higher order polynomials and inequalities f absolute value equations and inequalities g logarithm and exponential equation 2 Translate word statements into mathematical statements and solve 3 Recognize a function given any of the three forms set of ordered pairs equations or graph 4 Determine the domain and range of functions 5 Write equations of lines and circles given pertinent information 6 Identify the basic characteristics of the graphs of polynomial functions and sketch the graph 7 Find the solutions for systems of equations and systems of inequalities by using one or more of the following techniques elimination substitution graphing Cramer s Rule Gauss Jordan or matrix algebra 8 Expand a binomial raised to an integral power Academic Integrity The attempt of any student to present as his or her own any work which he or she has not honestly performed is regarded by the faculty and administration as a serious offense and renders the offender liable to serious consequences possibly suspension For more detail see p 23 of the South Plains College General Catalog 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 Disability Statement 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 rooms 809 and 811 Reese Center Building 8 885 3048 ext 4654 Diversity Statement 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 Math 1314 203 Course Outline MTWR 10 00 Summer 2011 This schedule is tentative and subject to change Changes will be announced in class Week Topics and Sections Covered 1 Wed 7 6 2 Thurs 7 7 3 Mon 7 11 4 Tues 7 12 5 Wed 7 13 1 2 Linear Equations and Rational Equations 6 Thurs 7 14 7 Mon 7 18 8 Tues 7 19 9 Wed 7 20 10 Thurs 7 21 11 Mon 7 25 12 Tues 7 26 13 Wed 7 27 14 Thurs 7 28 15 Mon 8 1 16 Tues 8 2 17 Wed 8 3 18 Thurs 8 4 19 Fri 8 5 1 4 Complex Numbers 1 5 Quadratic Equations 1 6 Other Types of Equations 1 7 Linear Inequalities and Absolute Value Inequalities 2 1 Basics of Functions and Their Graphs 2 3 Linear Functions and Slope Review Test 1 2 4 2 8 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 5 More on Slope Distance and Midpoint Formulas Circles Quadratic Functions Polynomial Functions and Their Graphs Dividing Polynomials Remainder and