Math 131 Course Syllabus, Fall 2007It’s important that you know how to contact not only me but also each other.Math 131 Core Course ObjectivesMath 131 Associate Degree OutcomesEquipment:Textbook:INTERMED ALGEBRA FUNCTIONS& MATHXL OL 12MTH © 2005 | Prentice Hall | Kit/Package/ShrinkWrap | Estimated Availability: 08/20/2007 ISBN-10: 0131349112 | ISBN-13: 9780131349117CalculatorAny one of the following will do:Ti-83, Ti-83 Plus, Ti-84, Ti-84 PlusComputer AccessThere are 51 Homework quizzes in the course that must be done online. You can do it from campus computers or at home on your own computer.Others:Required: LARGE 3-ring binder, LARGE white eraser, pencils, paperAlso Useful: graph paper, ruler, small stapler, 3-hole punch, student solutions manualThis includes turn OFF your cell phones and pagersMath 131 Course Syllabus, Fall 2007Instructor: Alana TuckeyOffice: 249 McDivitt Hall Phone: 796-8580Office hrs:Tuesdays, Thursdays 11-1 and 3-6, or by appointmentE-mail:[email protected] (the #1 best way to get a hold of me)Personal Website: http://personal.jccmi.edu/tuckeyalanajMyMathLabhttp://www.coursecompass.comCourse ID: tuckey18064It’s important that you know how to contact not only me but also each other. Name: Phone # Name: Phone #Prerequisite: A 2.0 in MTH 120 or course placement by exam.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.Math 131 Core Course ObjectivesStudents completing Math 131-Intermediate Algebra 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 translations4. 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.1Math 131 Associate Degree OutcomesAll courses at Jackson Community College address one or more institutionally defined Associate Degree Outcomes (ADOs). MTH 131 contributes to the following outcomes:- Computational Skills and understanding appropriate to the program of study- The ability to comprehend and use information including written and oral forms- Critical thinking and problem solving- Facility in the use of computers and other technologies appropriate to the program of study- A knowledge of science and technologyEquipment:Textbook:INTERMED ALGEBRA FUNCTIONS& MATHXL OL 12MTH© 2005 | Prentice Hall | Kit/Package/ShrinkWrap | Estimated Availability: 08/20/2007ISBN-10: 0131349112 | ISBN-13: 9780131349117Calculator Any one of the following will do:Ti-83, Ti-83 Plus, Ti-84, Ti-84 PlusComputer Access There are 51 Homework quizzes in the course that must be doneonline. You can do it from campus computers or at home on your own computer. Others: Required: LARGE 3-ring binder, LARGE white eraser, pencils, paperAlso Useful: graph paper, ruler, small stapler, 3-hole punch, student solutions manualAbsence Policy: Students are expected to attend all class meetings, arriving on time, and staying until the end. We do a variety of in-class activities involving other students and group participation. Those assignments may not be made up for any reason, thereforeattendance is vital. If absence is unavoidable the student is responsible for obtaining the missed lecture notes from another student. Please remember that office hours are not a replacement for class time. Exams may not be made up except under extreme circumstances (which are determined by the instructor – contact me immediately!!) 2Make-ups 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 Policy and Scale: 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 results in being unable to participate in the next level of courses in a discipline which requires this course as a pre-requisite. Registering for the next course sequence without passing the pre-requisite course may result in you being dropped from that class. Grading Scale: Grading Policy:90 -100% 4.0 85 - 89% 3.5 Online HW Quizzes: 250 pts = 25%80 - 84% 3.0 Labs, In-class Quizzes, etc: 150 pts = 15%75 - 79% 2.5 4 Exams: 400 pts = 40%70 - 75% 2.0 Cumulative Final: 200 pts = 20%65 - 69% 1.560 - 64% 1.0 TOTAL = 1000 pts = 100%0 - 59% 0.0Homework Quizzes: Homework for this course is done online through MyMathLab/CourseCompass. You get there by going to www.coursecompass.com. To access the quizzes, you must enter the site, log on, and click on the “Take a Test” Button.Select the appropriate quiz you are ready to take, take the quiz, and submit your grade. The grade will be entered into the online grade book, thus you will be able to see your score instantly posted. NOTES : Our Course ID is: _________________- A full schedule of assignments and due dates is given out at the start of the course. Please note that deviations from this schedule may be needed.- You have three tries to do the quizzes correctly before you submit them. Thus,most of your quizzes should receive full credit, if you keep trying until you get a perfect score.- You can also do more problems for practice and get help in MyMathLab (including step-by-step instructions and watching videos). Use the full capabilities of MyMathLab to get a better score on both quizzes and in the course as a whole. Labs, Quizzes, etc.: There will be two separate labs in the course, each with a write-up to be done individually by the student. Also, there will be in-class points available that can not be made up if the student is absent.3Exams: Every exam has a few cumulative review questions on it. The final exam is cumulative