Math 131 sections 08 & 10 SyllabusInstructor: Richard LarsonOffice: JM 150E-mail: [email protected] Hours:COURSE OBJECTIVES:ASSOCIATE DEGREE OUTCOMESREQUIREMENTS:Math 131 sections 08 & 10 SyllabusIntermediate AlgebraCredit Hours: 4 Class Hours/Week: 4Class Time: Mondays & Wednesdays 6 – 7:56 PM ; 11 AM – 12:56 PMBuilding /Class Room: James McDivitt Hall 251 ; 211 Instructor: Richard LarsonOffice: JM 150 E-mail: [email protected] Hours: My office hours are centered about the classes I teach: 10 AM – 11 AM , 1 PM – 3 PM & 8 PM – 9 PM on Mondays & Wednesdays. If these times change, I will give you a new schedule.COURSE OBJECTIVES:Students will 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 involving the functions listed above.3. For functions described algebraically, numerically, graphically or literally:*evaluate, find domain and range, find inverse.*perform algebraic operations and graphical translations.4. Solve applications problems, including the ability to:*represent a situation using a graph, table or equation.*forecast outcomes from above representations.*solve optimization problems.5. Use appropriate technology as part of completing the objectives above.6. Demonstrate a knowledge of current technology and/or scientific issues.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:* The ability to comprehend material.* The ability to calculate.* Problem solving.* The use of technology.* A knowledge of science and technology.Math 131 Syllabus .01 & .03 Mr. Larson – Spring 2008 page 1 of 6Prerequisite: A 2.0 in MTH 120 or course placement by exam.Course Description: Emphasizes simplifying expressions, solving equations, and graphing functions, includinglinear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, radical, exponential and logarithmic. Problem solving and mathematical modeling are integrated throughout. Appropriate technology to include a graphing calculator.REQUIREMENTS:HOMEWORK: Problems from the text are assigned to reinforce topics discussed in class. These will be odd numbered problems, so you should check your answers in the back of the book. Make a note of any problems for which you cannot get the correct answer and ask about these at the beginning of the next class. Homework notebooks will be collected and evaluated on test days. READING: Additionally, you will be assigned material from the text to read. The next day’s class activities will depend on your having read this material, and I will not go over all of it in class, so it is vital that you do your assigned reading!CLASSWORK - QUIZZES: Classwork is defined as any activity we complete in class. It may also be the product of a learning activity students complete individually or in teams during class. There will be some form of classwork and or quiz every day. If you miss class, this work cannot be made up; however, I will drop your three lowest grades.TESTS: There will be 4 tests and a final exam. For each of these you may use one side of an 8 ½” by 11” sheet of paper for hand written notes (to be turned in with the exam) If you know you must miss a test, contact me before the test is given in class to make arrangements for a make-up. Once a test is returned, no make-up tests will be given.LAB ASSIGNMENTS: You will be asked to complete two labs relating to the ADO addressing “a knowledge of current technology and/or scientific issues”. For one of the labs you will be using special equipment for data collection called a CBR that attaches to you calculator. CALCULATORS: You will need a graphing calculator for this class. I will be using the TI-83 plus or TI-84 plus for all in-class demonstrations, so I strongly recommend these calculators if you are making a new purchase. If you have a different calculator it will be your responsibility to figure out how it works.EVALUATION: Homework Notebook ..................... 10%Classwork – Quizzes ...................... 15%Tests ............................................... 50%Final Exam .....................................15%Lab - ADO assignments ................. 10%GRADING: Final grades will be assigned according to the following scale:90 - 100 % 4.0 65 - 74% 2.085 - 89% 3.5 60 - 64% 1.580 - 84% 3.0 55 - 59% 1.075 - 79% 2.5 50 - 54% 0.50 - 49% 0.0Math 131 Syllabus .01 & .03 Mr. Larson – Spring 2008 page 2 of 6Special Policies: * Attendance: I do not specifically grade students based on attendance. However, my experience is that good attendance generally correlates highly with success on homework and tests. A student who misses class is responsible for any material presented or assignments given at the missed class. I suggest that students exchange phone numbers with someone with whom they can check in the event of a missed class.* Academic Honesty: (excerpt from JCC policy; see instructor for copy of complete policy.) Academic Honesty is expected of all students. It is the ethical behavior that includes producing their own work and not representing others' work as their own, either by plagiarism, by cheating, or by helping others to do so. Faculty members who suspect a student of academic dishonesty may penalize the student by. . .assigning a failing grade for the paper, project, report, exam or the course itself.- Audits: must be registered during the first week of class. * Withdraw deadlines (with and without tuition refund) for this semester is published in the schedule book and online. If you do not wish to complete the class and receive a grade, because you are not happy with your grade or for any other reason, you must withdraw by this date. Any student who does not attend class for two consecutive weeks may be withdrawn by the instructor.* Incompletes will be given only in accordance with JCC policy. (Excerpt from JCC policy; see instructor for copy of complete policy.) A student may request an incomplete from the instructor. The incomplete will be granted only if the student can provide documentation that his or her work up to that point is sufficient in quality, but lacking in quantity, due to circumstances beyond the student's control. Furthermore, a written plan for