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Instructor contact information
Instructor: Tracy Samuel Office Phone: 832-782-5062
Office: Fairbanks 224 Office Hours: See Pg. 7(or hours of availability)
E-mail: [email protected] Website: See MyMathLab
Welcome to
Course Title: College Algebra Semester and Year: Fall 2011
Course Prefix: Math
Course Number: 1314 Class Days & Times: T/TH 1:00p – 2:20p
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Class Room Location: Fairbanks 109 Lab Hours: External Hours: Course ID # for
MyMathLabsamuel27794
Total Contact Hours:(All hrs. x 16)
48
Course overview
Catalog Description:
Topics include absolute value equations and inequalities, graphing skills, inverse functions, logarithmic and exponential functions, polynomial and rational functions, piecewise-defined functions, theory of equations and matrices.
Course Learning Outcomes:
Evaluate a function from its graph, formula or equation Determine if a relations is a function and state its domain and range given the graph or equation Perform algebraic operations and compositions with functions Categorize basic functions given their graphs or equations Graph the inverse of a function whose graph is given Solve logarithmic, exponential, absolute value, radical and miscellaneous higher order equations Solve polynomial and rational inequalities Graph rational, polynomial, piecewise, exponential and logarithmic functions and selected inverse
functions Use symmetry and transformations to sketch graphs Solve linear and nonlinear systems of equations Set up and solve applications involving functions and relations
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In our efforts to prepare students for a changing world, students may be expected to utilize computer technology while enrolled in classes, certificate, and/or degree programs within LSCS. The specific requirements are listed below:
Students are required to use MyMathLab (www.coursecompass) for all homework assignments and quizzes. MyMathLab is an interactive online mathematical site created and maintained by the publisher of the textbook (Pearson/Addison Wesley).
Through MyMathLab, students will be able to ask questions, receive help on mathematics problems, view power point presentations and lectures, and complete quizzes and homework online. This format will allow students to build a virtual learning community and will give them the advantage of working at their own pace or with other students to complete their assignments each week.
Getting ready
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in Math 0310 (Intermediate Algebra), department approval, or test scores in the following ranges:
THEA: 275 or better on the mathematics portion
COMPASS: 67 or better on A test
ASSET: 47 or better on IA test, 25 or better on the CA test
ACT: 21 or better on the mathematics portion
SAT: 520 or better on the mathematics portion
Required Material:
MyMathLab Access for the following book: Lial and Hornsby; Essentials of College Algebra, 10th ed; Addison Wesley ( The online book is provided once you purchase access to MyMathLab/Coursecompass.)
Graphing Calculator – TI 83, TI 83 Plus, TI 83 Plus Silver Edition, or TI 84 Graph Paper Pencils – For classroom exams only Computer Access for MyMathLab (Course ID Number: samuel27794 )
Optional Materials or Reference Texts:
Textbook: Lial and Hornsby; Essentials of College Algebra, 10th ed; Addison Wesley ( The online book is provided once you purchase access to MyMathLab/Coursecompass.)
Special Note Regarding Calculators, Cell Phones, and PDA’s
Calculators capable of symbolic manipulation will not be allowed on tests. Examples include, but are not limited to, TI 89, TI 92, and Nspire CAS models and HP 48 models.
Neither cell phones nor PDA’s can be used as calculators. Calculators may be cleared before tests.
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Instructor guidelines and policies
Attendance: Attendance to all classes is expected. I reserve the right to withdraw a student if he is absent more than 6 days. However, this does not mean that I will automatically withdraw you from the class. It is your responsibility to withdraw yourself from this course by November 11, 2011. Please do not assume that I will automatically withdraw you from the course.
When absent, it is your responsibility to obtain the notes and assignments that you missed. Due to safety concerns, children are not permitted in the classroom. Please make appropriate arrangements for children so that you can completely participate in the course.
Civility in the Classroom: It is important to create an environment that promotes the success of all students. Incivility in the classroom not only disrupts the learning process but also creates an uncomfortable environment for students. As a faculty member, I am responsible for management of the classroom environment. Therefore, disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. If a student persists in disrupting a class or acting inappropriately, I reserve the right to: (1) ask the student to leave class for the remainder of the class period; (2) require the student to meet with me during office hours; (3) call campus security (4) administratively withdraw the student from the course; (5) recommend other disciplinary actions as allowed by the Lone Star College System.Please take some time to review the Code of Conduct Reference Manual located on the Lone Star College Website (http://www.lonestar.edu/departments/advising/Code_of_Conduct.pdf).
Cell phones and pagers: Cell phones and pagers are not allowed in the classroom. Please turn your electronic devices off before entering the classroom. If a student is caught placing a call, text messaging, or using a cell phone for any reason, he will be asked to leave the class that day. If this happens again, the student will be administratively withdrawn from the course. If a student answers his phone during class for any reason, I will immediately withdraw him from the class. There are no exceptions to this rule.
Assignments:The assignments for this course will consist of exams, quizzes, and homework. The due dates for all of your homework and quizzes are available in MyMathLab. Each time you login to complete an assignment, the due dates are available. To have success in this course, it is important that you complete each assignment in a timely manner. I will not extend the homework deadlines in this course. If you do not complete an assignment by the deadline, you will be given a grade of 0 for that assignment.
Exams: There will be five exams (including the final exam) in this course. No make-up exams will be given. If you do not take an exam at the scheduled time, you will receive a zero. There are no exceptions to this rule.
Quizzes: All quizzes will be completed outside of class and will require MyMathLab. Quizzes account for 5% of the final course average.
Homework: All homework assignments will be completed outside of class and will require MyMathLab. There will be a homework assignment for each section. Homework assignments account for 15% of the final average.
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Final Exam: There will be a comprehensive final exam given at the end of the semester that will account for 20% of your grade. The final exam is mandatory and must be taken at the scheduled time. There will be no make-up for this exam. The final exam will be given December 15, 2011 (12:30p – 2:20p).
Make-up Exams: No makeup exams, quizzes, or homework assignments will be given in this course. A grade of 0 will be recorded for all missed exams, quizzes, and homework assignments.
Attendance Bonus – For those students who complete each exam at the scheduled time and who are absent no more than 3 days, I will replace their lowest test grade with their final exam grade.
Withdrawal from Class: The last day to drop this class and receive a “W” is November 11, 2011. If you drop this class after that date, you will receive a grade in the course and NOT a “W”.
GRADE DETERMINATION :
Your grade will be determined by the following
Details Points(if applicable)
Percent of Final
Average
EXAM 1 Chapter 1 – Equations and Inequalities 100 15%
EXAM 2 Chapter 2 – Graphs and Functions 100 15%
EXAM 3 Chapter 3 – Polynomial and Rational Functions
100 15%
EXAM 4Chapter 4 – Exponential and Logarithmic
Functions100 15 %
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS Average of Homework Assignments 100 15%
QUIZZES Average of MyMathLab Quizzes 100 5%
FINAL EXAM Comprehensive Final Exam (Chapters 1 – 5)
100 20%
Total: 100%
LETTER GRADE ASSIGNMENT:
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Letter Grade Final Average in PercentA 89.5 – 100B 79.5 – 89.4C 69.5 – 79.4D 59.5 – 69.4 F 59.4 and below
College Algebra Fall 2011
Tentative Schedule
Tuesday Thursday
WEEK 1
Syllabus Review Introduction
1.3 – Complex Numbers
1.3 – Complex Numbers1.4 – Quadratic Equations
WEEK 2 1.4 – Quadratic Equations1.5 – Quadratic Applications1.6 - Other Types of Equations
WEEK 3 1.6 – Other Types of Equations1.7 – Other Types of Equations
1.8 – Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities
WEEK 4 1.8 – Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities
2.2 - Circles
Exam 1 Equations and Inequalities
WEEK 5 2.2 – Circles
2.3 – Functions
2.3 – Functions
2.4 – Linear Functions
WEEK 6 2.4 – Linear Functions 2.6 – Graphs of Basic Functions
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2.5 - Equations of Lines 2.7 – Graphing Techniques
WEEK 7 2.7 –Graphing Techniques2.8 – Function Operations and Compositions
Exam 2 Functions and Graphs
(Ch.2 )
WEEK 8 3.1 – Quadratic Functions and Models3.2 – Synthetic Division
3.2 – Synthetic Division3.3 – Zeros of Polynomial Functions
WEEK 9 3.3 – Zeros of Polynomial Functions3.4 – Polynomial Functions: Graphs 3.4 – Polynomial Functions: Graphs
WEEK 10 3.5 – Rational Functions EXAM 3 – Polynomial and Rational
Functions (Ch. 3)
WEEK 114.1 – Inverse Functions
4.2 – Exponential Functions
Important Information: The last day to drop and receive a “W” is
Friday, November 11, 2010.
WEEK 12 4.2 – Exponential Functions4.3 – Logarithmic Functions
4.3 – Logarithmic Functions
WEEK 13 4.4 – Evaluating Logarithms and the
Change-of-Base Theorem
4.5 – Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
11/24/2011
Thanksgiving HolidayCollege Closed
WEEK 144.5 – Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
4.6 – Applications and Models of
Exponential Growth and Decay
EXAM 4 Exponential and Logarithmic
Functions (Ch. 4)
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WEEK 15 5.1 – Systems of Linear Equations 5.5 - Nonlinear Systems of Equations
WEEK 1612/15/2011
Final Exam12:30p – 2:20p
PLEASE BE ON TIME
Tentative Daily Schedule for Ms. SamuelTentative Daily Schedule for Ms. Samuel
Where office hours are scheduled, appointments do not need to be made. I can alsoWhere office hours are scheduled, appointments do not need to be made. I can also assist you via phone and through email correspondence. Please do not hesitate toassist you via phone and through email correspondence. Please do not hesitate to contact me. I am willing to assist you. contact me. I am willing to assist you.
Office: Fairbanks Center 224 E – mail: [email protected] Phone: (832) 782-5062 eOffice: See MyMathLab (www.coursecompass.com)
MondayMonday TuesdayTuesday WednesdayWednesday ThursdayThursday FridayFriday8:30a – 9:50a
Teaching -College Algebra
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AlgebraOffice Hours by Appointment
Only10:00a – 11:00am
0ffice Hours for ALL
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10:00a – 11:00am
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College Committee Meetings
1:00p – 2:20p
Teaching
Finite Math
11:30a -12:50pTeaching – Elements of
Calculus
1:00p – 2:20p
Teaching
Finite Math
11:30a -12:50pTeaching – Elements
of CalculusCollege
Committee Meetings
2:30p – 3:30p
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students
1:00p – 2:20p Teaching -
College Algebra
2:30p – 3:30p
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1:00p – 2:20p Teaching - College
AlgebraCollege
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2:30p – 3:00p
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FREE tutoring is also available in the the tutorial lab at the Fairbanks Center and also FREE tutoring is also available in the the tutorial lab at the Fairbanks Center and also at the Barker Cypress Campus. The tutors are willing and ready to assist. PLEASE takeat the Barker Cypress Campus. The tutors are willing and ready to assist. PLEASE take ADVANTAGE of this OPPORTUNITY!ADVANTAGE of this OPPORTUNITY!
Lone Star College–CyFair is committed to your success
Early Intervention Program and Services
Your success is our primary concern! If you are experiencing challenges achieving your academic goals, please contact your instructor or an early intervention coach. We can provide assistance with academic needs, ADA accommodations, classroom difficulties, financial concerns and other issues. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Tutoring
Lone Star College-CyFair is committed to student success. To facilitate this, free tutoring for most subjects is offered on the 2nd floor of the Learning Commons building. Please refer to http://www.lonestar.edu/tutoring.htm for more information regarding our tutoring services.
Tutoring in MATH, ENGL BIOL and ESL is also available at the Fairbanks Center.
Teaching & Learning Center Open Lab (TECH-104)
The Teaching & Learning Center Open Lab is a quiet work and study area available to all students. Students access the lab with their LSCS ID card. The TLC Open Lab is available during extended hours during all semesters. Basic software assistance, access to Mac and PC computers loaded with all courseware, printing, copying, and scanning are all available in TECH-104. For more information, please contact 281.290.3934 or [email protected].
Counseling Services
Counseling services are available to students who are experiencing difficulty with academic issues, selection of college major, career planning, disability accommodations, or personal issues. Students may contact Counseling, Career and Disability Services at (281) 290-3260, [email protected], or LRNC 110.
Students may contact counseling services at the Fairbanks Center at 832-782-5110, [email protected], or FBC120.
The Assistive Technology Lab
The Assistive Technology Lab is available for students who benefit from its various technologies to convert text to speech, magnify items, convert text to Braille, etc. To contact the Assistive Technology Lab directly, please call (281) 290-3207 or e-mail the lab at [email protected]. The AT Lab is located in LRNC 105.
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Students may contact the IT dept, at FBC at 832.782.5072 or FBC 210 for assistance.
Library
The Lone Star College-CyFair Library is located in the Learning Commons building and contains information resources for both college students and community members. Librarians are available to assist with research. The Library contains over 125,000 books, online information databases, 185 computers, free wireless internet and many more information/research related amenities to ensure student success.
For Library hours and contact information please visit http://www.lonestar.edu/library or call 281-290-3214.
Lone Star College-CyFair Campus and System Policies
Academic Integrity
Lone Star College-CyFair is committed to a high standard of academic integrity in the academic community. In becoming a part of the academic community, students are responsible for honesty and independent effort. Failure to uphold these standards includes, but is not limited to, the following: plagiarizing written work or projects, cheating on exams or assignments, collusion on an exam or project, and misrepresentation of credentials or prerequisites when registering for a course. Cheating includes looking at or copying from another student's exam, orally communicating or receiving answers during an exam, having another person take an exam or complete a project or assignment, using unauthorized notes, texts, or other materials for an exam, and obtaining or distributing an unauthorized copy of an exam or any part of an exam. Plagiarism means passing off as his/her own the ideas or writings of another (that is, without giving proper credit by documenting sources). Plagiarism includes submitting a paper, report or project that someone else has prepared, in whole or in part. Collusion is inappropriately collaborating on assignments designed to be completed independently. These definitions are not exhaustive. When there is clear evidence of cheating, plagiarism, collusion or misrepresentation, disciplinary action may include but is not limited to: requiring you to retake or resubmit an exam or assignment, assigning a grade of zero or "F" for an exam or assignment; or assigning a grade of "F" for the course. Additional sanctions including being withdrawn from the course, program or expelled from school may be imposed on a students who violate the standards of academic integrity.
Student Behavior Expectations
Students are expected to conduct themselves appropriately while on College property or in an online environment. Students may receive disciplinary action up to and including suspension, if they violate System or College rules, disrupt classes or interfere with the opportunity of others to obtain an education. Students who pose a threat to the safety of others will be subject to immediate withdrawal from the classroom, campus environment, and/or online environment, as well as face subsequent criminal charges, as appropriate. Please refer to the Student Code of Conduct located online at http://www.lonestar.edu/3579.htm for additional information.
Americans with Disabilities Act Statement
Lone Star College-CyFair is dedicated to providing the least restrictive environment for all students. We promote equity in academic access through the implementation of reasonable accommodations as required by the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title V, Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) which will enable students with disabilities to participate in and benefit from all post-secondary educational activities.
If you require reasonable accommodations because of a physical, mental, or learning disability, please contact the Counseling Office to obtain the necessary information to request accommodations. Upon completion of this process, please notify your instructor as soon as possible and preferably before the end of the first two weeks of class to arrange for reasonable accommodations.
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Computer Virus Protection
Computer viruses are, unfortunately, a fact of life. Using removable devices on more than one computer creates the possibility of infecting computers and diskettes with a computer virus. This exposes the computers of the college, your personal computer, and any others you may be using to potentially damaging viruses. The college has aggressive anti-virus procedures in place to protect its computers, but cannot guarantee that a virus might not temporarily infect one of its machines. It is your responsibility to protect all computers under your control and use and ensure that each diskette you use, whenever or wherever you use it, has been scanned with anti-virus software. Since new viruses arise continually, your anti-virus software must be kept current. And, since no anti-virus software will find every virus, keeping backup copies is extremely important.Equal Opportunity Statement
It is the policy of the Lone Star College System to provide equal employment, admission and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, gender, age, veteran's status, sexual orientation, or disability.
Lone Star Colleges strive to provide an excellent learning environment free from harassment or intimidation directed at any person’s race, color, creed, national origin, gender, age, veteran's status, sexual orientation, or disability. Any form of harassment will not be tolerated.
Guaranteed Graduate Policy
Under certain circumstances, Lone Star College System will provide graduates of its Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, or Certificate programs additional education and training tuition free in order to achieve appropriate mastery of specified competencies. For specific guidelines and information please refer to the LSCS catalog at http://www.lonestar.edu/departments/curriculuminstruction/10Graduate.pdf.
Internet and E-mail
The System provides computing and network resources to students. You are encouraged to use the computers, software packages, and electronic mail (e-mail) for educational or System-related activities and to facilitate the efficient exchange of useful information. However, the equipment, software, and network capacities provided through the district computer services are and remain the property of the System. Use of the equipment and networks is to comport with the policies and procedures of the System and access may be denied to any student who fails to comply with the System’s policies and procedures regarding its use.
Access to the System’s e-mail and similar electronic communications systems are a privilege and certain responsibilities accompany that privilege. All users are expected to demonstrate the same level of ethical and professional manner, as is required in face-to-face or written communications. Threatening, anonymous, or forged messages will be treated as a violation of this policy.
Software Piracy Law strictly prohibits unauthorized copying of software purchased by Lone Star College-CyFair for use in laboratories. Lone Star College-CyFair administration will take appropriate disciplinary action against anyone violating copyright laws.
Evaluation of Instruction
Lone Star College-CyFair is committed to student success. As part of its’ institutional effectiveness efforts, our instructors are assessed in several ways. For the continuous improvement of our instruction, all students are required to provide input for each course they take each semester using the Course Evaluations Questionnaire,
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which can be accessed online for each course. This occurs approximately half way through your course and your instructor will provide you more information on this process. Once you evaluate your course, print and turn in the receipt of completion to your instructor. The college deans review these evaluations each semester. The deans, and/or department chairs may visit each instructor’s class at some time during the semester to observe the instructional environment being provided, and complete an assessment of the instructor.
Final Examinations
A final evaluation activity will occur during the published final evaluation period. The appropriate associate dean must approve any variation to this schedule. The final exam for this course will be given Thursday, December 15, 2011 (12:30p – 2:20p).
Withdrawal Policy
Withdrawal from the course after the official day of record and prior to “W” Day, (November 11, 2011) will result in a final grade of “W” on your transcript. Instructor approval is necessary if you want to withdraw after official day. No credit will be awarded for a course earning a “W”. If you stop attending class, you must withdraw at the registration office prior to “W” day. If you stop attending class and do not officially withdraw, you will receive an “F” for the course.
Six Drop Rule
Students who enrolled in Texas public institutions of higher education as first-time college students during the Fall 2007 term or later are subject to section 51.907 of the Texas Education Code, which states that an institution of higher education may not permit a student to drop (withdraw with a grade of “W”) from more than six courses, including courses that a transfer student has previously dropped at other Texas public institutions of higher education that have already been counted against their six drop limit. Each student should fully understand this drop limit before you drop any course. Please see a Counselor or Advisor in our Student Services area for additional information and assistance.
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