Spring 2009 MAT 141 Yvonne A. Greenbaun Section 078917 Office: LA 112TEXTBOOK College Algebra: An Early Functions Approach, Blitzer Publisher: Pearson Prentice-HallSUPPLIES Calculator: TI-83 or TI-84 (no calculator with algebraic manipulation permitted).A notebook and pencils/pensPacket of In-Class Assignments to be given outCOURSE CONTENT Chapters 2, 3, 4, and 7, all or in part.GRADING POLICY Exams 60%Quizzes/Assignments 15%Final Exam 25%EXAM DATES There are four exams and a cumulative final exam. EXAM I February 16 EXAM II March 5 EXAM III April 27 EXAM IV May 8 *****THE DATE FOR THE FINAL EXAM WILL BE ANNOUNCED*****FINAL EXAMS ARE SCHEDULED FOR May 12, 2009-May 15, 2009PLEASE PLAN YOUR SCHEDULE ACCORDINGLY.- Quizzes may be given in class or may be given as assigned homework. There are no makeup quizzes. - Exams will be taken in the Academic Testing center, LA215. Each test will consist of 25 multiple choicequestions. Each test may be taken only once. Please make sure that you take the test before the deadline datesshown above. - To take a test in the Testing Center, you will need your College ID, a #2 pencil (with an eraser), and yourcalculator. - The hours for the Testing Center are posted on the door of LA215. Be sure to schedule enough time for you tocomplete the exams. A request for a make-up exam will be honored if and only if an absence from a scheduledexam is properly documented.1MAT141 Spring 2009- You should expect to have the memory on your calculator cleared both before and after an exam.- Any reported instances of cheating or of rude behavior in the testing center will guarantee a grade of zero forthe exam; and, in the case of cheating, the violation will be reported to the Academic Integrity Committee.IMPORTANT DATESThe last day for withdrawal from the course to get a W grade is April 3, 2009 for a 15-week class and April 17, 2009for a 10-week class.Spring break is March 16, 2009-March 22, 2009.The last day of classes is May 11, 2009.Final exams will be scheduled May 12, 2009-May 15, 2009.Grades will be available on May 20, 2009.GRADING SCALEA 93-100 C+ 77-79A- 90-92 C 70-76B+ 87-89 D 60-69B 83-86 F below 60B- 80-82Please note: Grades will not be given out via phone or email due to privacy issues.ATTENDANCEAttendance at all classes is expected. If you must miss a class, please let me know. The College policy onattendance is in the 2006-2009 catalog on page 45. A grade of WI will be issued by me if you fail to attendregularly. A grade of W cannot be given after April 3, 2009. It is your responsibility to withdraw formally from theclass if you need to do so.OFFICE HOURS Monday 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.Tuesday 4:00p.m.-5:00p.m.Wednesday noon-1:00p.m.Thursday 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.Thursday 4:00p.m.-5:00p.m.If you need help and are unable to make these hours, please let me know. Other times may be arranged by appointment if necessary. You may also get help in the Math Learning Center in FA129 on the West Windsor campus or in the Learning Center at the James Kerney Campus.OFFICE PHONE 609.586.4800 extension 3894EMAIL [email protected] http://www.mccc.edu/~greenbayMAT141 FALL 20082Please turn off all cell phones, beepers, etc. prior toentering class.OTHER CLASSROOM CONDUCT- Please be aware of your responsibilities and follow common rules of courtesy during all class sessions. Behaviors that disrupt or distract from the learning process are unacceptable.- Prompt arrival to class is expected. Since you selected this class time, I assume that it fits your schedule and expect to start class promptly.- Pencils should be sharpened before class begins.- All students should be made to feel comfortable in expressing opinions and in asking questions. - Please take care of any needs you have before entering class. Leaving and returning to class can be distracting to me and to your classmates.ACADEMIC INTEGRITYAny violation of academic integrity will be reported and penalized. Please refer to pages 55-56 of the 2003-2004 Student Handbook.BEFORE TAKING THIS COURSE, THE STUDENT IS EXPECTED TO BE ABLE TO:1. define and solve linear equations in one variable.2. determine if a given number is a solution to a given linear equation.3. define and solve linear inequalities in one variable.4. determine if a given number is a solution to a given linear inequality.5. graph solutions to linear inequalities on a real number line and express solutions ininterval notation.6. define, solve, and graph solutions to compound linear inequalities, as well as compoundlinear inequalities using “and” & “or” terminology.7. plot points and identify quadrants on the coordinate plane.8. define independent (x-variable) and dependent (y-variable) axes.9. read, interpret, and explain trends in graphs which model applications.10. define, calculate and interpret slope, especially as a rate of change.11. determine relationship between slope and horizontal, vertical, parallel, and perpendicularlines.12. define and graph linear equations in two variables. 13. identify and graph x- and y-intercepts of a graph, and interpret them in context.14. express and graph linear equations in slope-intercept form.15. use linear modeling to find the equation of a line through two given points, or a slope andy-intercept.16. define relations and functions.17. use function notation to evaluate outputs for given inputs.18. identify the domain and range of a function.19. graph simple functions; apply vertical line test.20. define monomial and polynomial (and its degree).321. add and subtract polynomials.22. multiply monomials and binomials (using FOIL) and special products (squares ofbinomials, etc.).23. divide polynomials.24. factor the GCF from polynomials and expressions.25. factor polynomials by grouping.26. factor various trinomials.27. factor the difference of two squares, and the sum/difference of two cubes.28. determine if a trinomial is factorable.29. define and solve quadratic equations by the zero product property.30. define rational expressions and identify where they are undefined.31. simplify rational expressions.32. add, subtract, multiply and divide rational expressions.33. solve rational equations.34. define the imaginary number i and complex number .bia  35. define and solve quadratic equations by completing the square and/or the quadraticformula to get