MATH 1314 College Algebra 3 3 1 South Plains College Arts Sciences Mathematics Jay Driver Spring 2012 South Plains College Mathematics Department College Algebra MATH 1314 Course Syllabus Fall 2012 Instructor Jay Driver Office M120 mathematics building Telephone 806 716 2780 Email jdriver southplainscollege edu Office Hours MW 1 30 3 00 TR 11 00 12 00 1 30 2 30 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 two consecutive classes or if you exceed three 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 southplainscollege 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 1 Day Tuesday 2 Tuesday 3 Tuesday 4 5 Tuesday Tuesday 6 Tuesday 7 Tuesday 8 Tuesday 9 Tuesday 10 Tuesday 11 Tuesday 12 Tuesday 13 Tuesday 14 Tuesday 15 Tuesday 16 Tuesday Week College Algebra Tentative Course Outline MATH 1314 144 T 6 00 8 50pm Spring 2012 Date Lesson Tentative Assignment January 17 1 2 Linear Rational Equations 1 3 Applications 1 4 Complex Numbers January 24 1 5 Quadratic Equations January 31 1 6 Other Types of Equations 1 7 Linear Absolute Value Inequalities February 7 Exam 1 15 February 14 2 1 2 2 Functions and Their Graphs 2 3 Linear Functions and Slope 2 4 More on Slope February 21 2 8 Distance Midpoint Circles 3 1 Quadratic Functions February 28 Exam 2 15 3 2 Polynomial Functions Their Graphs March 6 3 3 Synthetic Division 3 4 Roots of Polynomials March 20 3 5 Rational Functions Their Graphs 3 6 Polynomial Rational Inequalities March 27 4 1 Exponential Functions 4 2 Logarithmic