Fall 2010 MAT 141 Yvonne A. Greenbaun Section 089886 Office: LA 112REQUIRED SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS- Set of class notes- ALEKS software- Notebooks, pencils or pens- Graphing calculator- Textbooks for reference may be found in the library, and some materials will be available at the reserve desk.GRADING POLICY Exams 60%Assignments 15%Final Exam 25%EXAM DATES There are four exams and a cumulative final exam. EXAM I September 28, 2010 EXAM II October 21, 2010 EXAM III November 16, 2010 EXAM IV December 7, 2010 *** PLEASE NOTE***The date and time for the final exam will be announced. Final exams will be given during the scheduled exam period, December 16, 2010-December 21, 2010. Please plan accordingly.- Exams will be given in class on the dates listed above. In-class quizzes will be announced.- You should expect to have the memory on your calculator cleared upon entering and leaving the exam.- There are NO makeup exams.- Any instances of cheating will guarantee a grade of zero for an exam and the violation will be reportedto the Academic Integrity Committee.- Online homework must be submitted by the due date.- EXAM I will cover class topics 1-7.- EXAM II will cover class topics 8-12- EXAM III will cover class topics 13-17- EXAM IV will cover class topics 18-20.- The final exam is cumulative.1MAT 141 FALL 2010IMPORTANT DATES:- The last day for withdrawal from the course to get a W grade is November 5, 2010 for a 15-week class and November 19, 2010 for a 10-week class.- The last day of classes is December 15, 2010. The final exam period starts on December 16, 2010.- The date and time for the final exam will be announced.- Grades will be available on December 23, 2010.- Any graded assignments will be due on the date specified and will be accepted late with the understanding that the following penalties apply:1 day late: 10% penalty 3 days late: 30% penalty2 days late 20% penalty more than 3 days late: 50% penaltyGRADING 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 2009-2011 catalog on page 29. A grade of WI will be issued by me if you fail to attendregularly. A grade of W cannot be given after November 15, 2009. It is your responsibility to withdrawformally from the class if you need to do so.OFFICE HOURS Monday 8:30 am-9:30 amMonday noon-1 pmTuesday 1:30 pm-2:30 pmWednesday 8 am-10 amIf 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. OFFICE PHONE 609.586.4800 extension 3894EMAIL [email protected] http://www.mccc.edu/~greenbayMAT 141 FALL 20102Please turn off all cell phones, beepers, etc. priorto entering class.OTHER CLASSROOM CONDUCTPlease 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 others in the class.ACADEMIC INTEGRITYAny violation of academic integrity will be reported and penalized. Please refer to pages 25 of the 2009-2011 College Catalog.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 solutionsin interval notation.6. define, solve, and graph solutions to compound linear inequalities, as well ascompound linear 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, andperpendicular lines.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 aslope and y-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).21. add and subtract polynomials.22. multiply monomials and binomials (using FOIL) and special products (squares ofbinomials, etc.).323. 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 both real and complex solutions.36. use the discriminant to find the number of real and complex solutions to aquadratic equation.37. graph quadratic equations, identifying the vertex as well as themaximum/minimum value attained by the function.38. identify the domain and range