SOUTH PLAINS COLLEGE MATHEMATICS AND ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT COURSE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MATH 1314 COLLEGE ALGEBRA INSTRUCTOR Mr Moffett OFFICE M110 Ph 894 9611 EXT 2528 or 716 2528 E MAIL lmoffett southplainscollege edu OFFICE HOURS MW 09 45 10 45 TR 09 15 10 15 Fri 09 00 12 00 PURPOSE OF COURSE A standard course in college algebra Topics included are algebraic expressions complex numbers linear equations and quadratic equations Equations of higher order inequalities absolute value equations and inequalities relations and functions polynomials and rational functions exponential and logarithmic functions systems of equations and inequalities determinants matrices and the binomial theorem are also included TEXTBOOK College Algebra 5th edition Robert Blitzer SUPPLIES You will need a scientific or graphing calculator pencils graph paper and a three ring binder for notes If you are taking more math curricula it is recommended that you purchase a graphing calculator such as the TI 83 or TI 84 ATTENDANCE Attend class If a student sleeps in class he may be counted absent at the discretion of the instructor Tardy students are considered disruptive Two tardies will count as an absence Leaving before class is dismissed may be considered an absence If you are absent four times throughout the semester you may be dropped with either an X or F as determined by your instructor If you decide to drop the class please do it before being dropped by your instructor with an X or an F GRADING Homework and quizzes on My Math Lab MML online will count as 20 of your overall grade There will be four exams and a final Each exam will count 15 and the final will count 20 Exams MAY NOT be made up Therefore you should make every effort to be in class on exam days Final grades will be awarded on the following scale A 90 100 B 80 89 C 70 79 D 60 69 F below 60 HOMEWORK HW HW and Quizzes will be assigned on My Math Lab The due dates will be posted on My Math Lab MML HW and Quizzes on MML are due the Sunday before a major exam Late HW and Quizzes will not be accepted TUTORING Free tutoring is available in room 116 of the Mathematics Engineering Building Please remember to sign in when you seek the help of a tutor Videotapes for this course are also available Students are encouraged to view these tapes in room 116 or check them out These tapes are also available through webCT The user name is mvideos and the password is also mvideos Tutoring resources are also available online via MML EXAMINATIONS There will be 4 major exams You must show your work on the test Tentative dates for the exams will be on the class schedule Please correct the exams as they are returned in partial preparation for the final Exams may not be made up If you are absent on the day an exam is given you will receive a grade of zero for that exam At the discretion of your instructor the final test grade may be used to replace one zero for a missed exam Subsequent zeros will stand DROPPING A COURSE To drop the course return a completed official drop to the registrar s office Follow the official Drop Withdrawal Policy Procedures in the class schedule STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES 1 READ YOUR SYLLABUS 2 Attend class Avoid being tardy Be aware of announcements made in class 3 Read the sections assigned before class 4 Do online assignments 5 Work extra problems as required to understand each topic 6 Turn cell phones OFF not on silent prior to entering the classroom Behavior and Discipline It s nice to be important but it s far more important to be nice Jimmy Stewart Please keep a positive attitude and come to class desirous to learn Treat yourself and others with respect Any student not doing so will be asked to leave Please assist in maintaining a classroom environment that is conducive to learning Turn off all cell phones and pagers before entering the room and refrain from reading newspapers chewing tobacco products or otherwise being disruptive in class A student is considered absent for disruptive behavior Keep cell phones OFF and out of sight Do not take your cell phone out to clean it or for any other reason A violation of cell phone rules is considered disruptive behavior You may be dropped from the class for any disruptive behavior PREREQUISITES Two units of high school algebra or Math 0320 COURSE OBJECTIVES The chapter and section s in which these objectives are found are also listed 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 2 6 5 8 Apply the Binomial Theorem to expand binomials of higher degree 8 5 SCHEDULE The class schedule is tentative It will be updated continually throughout the semester For example quizzes may be added during the semester MATH 1314 Schedule Subject to change Week Sections Covered 1 P 2 P 3 P 4 P 5 on your own No Lecture 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 2 3 Exam 1 4 2 1 2 2 2 3 5 2 4 2 8 3 1 1 6 6 3 2 7 Exam 2 8 3 5 1 7 3 3 3 4 3 6 4 3 4 1 9 4 2 4 4 10 Exam 3 11 5 2 5 4 5 5 12 6 1 6 2 6 5 13 8 5 Review 5 1 14 Exam 4 Review 15 Review 16 FINAL 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 Student 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 Coordinator of Special Services For more information call or visit the Special Services Office in the Student Services building 894 9611 ext 2529 DIVERSITY STATEMENT In this class the teacher will establish and support an