MATH 1111 College Algebra Spring 2015 Syllabus Instructor Office Phone Webpage Office Hours Catalog Description Prerequisite

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1 MATH 1111 College Algebra Spring 2015 Syllabus Instructor: Dr. Patrick Taylor Office: UC PatrickTaylor@Clayton.edu Phone: Webpage: Office Hours: Monday: 8:30 am 10:00 am Tuesday: 2:30 pm 3:30 pm Wednesday: 8:30 am 10:00 am Thursday: 2:30 pm 3:30 pm Other Times By Appointment Only Catalog Description: This course is a functional approach to algebra that incorporates the use of appropriate technology. Emphasis will be placed on the study of functions and their graphs, inequalities, and liner, quadratic, piece-wise defined, rational, polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions. Appropriate applications will be included. (Students who take this course in preparation for MATH 1501 are also required to successfully complete MATH 1112.) Prerequisite: MATH 0099 with a grade of C% or better, OR MATH 1101 with a grade of C or better, OR an acceptable score on a placement test (at least 76 for CPTE & at least 26 for CPTC). Technology Prerequisite: Your laptop computer will be used extensively in this course. You must bring your computer and your textbook to each class meeting and immediately set up your computer, unless otherwise informed by your instructor. Basic computer skills for using , the internet, and file management are necessary to succeed. If you do not have these skills, it is strongly recommended that you attend appropriate workshop(s) provided by the Technology Center located downstairs in L-125. The Technology Center also provides individual assistance either by appointment with the receptionist or on a walk-in basis. Students should make an appointment with the HUB to have software loaded on their computers. Please see the SWAN for information about activating accounts. Required Course Materials: COMPUTER: A computer is required and each student needs access to a notebook computer. Students will use their notebook computers during class sessions and tests. Clayton State University requires that students have ready access throughout the semester to a notebook computer that meets faculty-approved hardware and software requirements for the student s academic program. See for full details of this policy. MATH SOFTWARE: The two software products students will be using are MS Excel (available for free from the HUB s Technology Center or you can self-install by going to the HUB tab in the SWAN) and Graph (available for free download from This software is separate from the textbook package, and is only available through the indicated sources. TEXTBOOK: Algebra & Trigonometry, 4 th ed., by Beecher, Penna, and Bittinger. The text is available in the CSU bookstore: it is in loose-leaf format and automatically bundled with a MyMathLab access code. If you choose to buy a textbook from another source, it may not be correctly bundled with access

2 to MyMathLab. In that case you will still have to purchase access to MyMathLab to be able to complete your homework assignments and quizzes. MyMathLab: A textbook purchased from the Loch Shop will be bundled with a MyMathLab access code. Please do not lose this code! MyMathLab Registration Information: You will need the following readily available to complete the registration process: Your Clayton State student address (do not use a personal address such as yahoo or gmail) Your MyMathLab student access code (bundled with text) OR a credit card to purchase an access code online. [If you purchased a book with a MyMathLab access code, YOU DO NOT NEED TO PURCHASE ANYTHING during registration.] The MyMathLab Course ID provided by your instructor. When you have all required materials, follow the on-screen instructions to register at Calculators: At your instructor s discretion you may or may not be permitted to use a scientific calculator. Important Dates: Jan. 12 Classes Begin May 4 Last day of classes Jan. 19 Martin Luther King Day (No classes) Mar. 6 Last day to withdraw with a W May 5 Final Exam (Tentative until the exam Mar Spring Break (No classes) 5:00 pm schedule is finalized by the registrar) Course Content: Graphs, Functions, and Models (Sections 1.2 to 1.5) More on functions (Sections 2.1 to 2.4) Quadratic Functions and Equations; Inequalities (Sections 3.1 to 3.5) Polynomial and Rational Functions (Sections 4.1 to 4.6) Exponential and Logarithmic Functions (Sections 5.1 to 5.6) Systems of Equations and Matrices (Sections 9.1 to 9.3) Course Learning Objectives: Express relationships using the concept of a function and use verbal, numerical, graphical and symbolic means to analyze a function. Model situations from a variety of settings by using polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions. Manipulate mathematical information, concepts, and thoughts in verbal, numeric, graphical and symbolic form while solving a variety of problems which involve polynomial, exponential or logarithmic functions. Apply a variety of problem-solving strategies, including verbal, algebraic, numerical and graphical techniques, to solve multiple-step problems involving equations, inequalities and systems of linear equations. Shift among the verbal, numeric, graphical and symbolic modes in order to analyze functions.

3 Use appropriate technology in the evaluation, analysis and synthesis of information in problem-solving situations. University Policies: See the current academic catalog for details on the following policies. Any student who has failed to attend a class by the published deadline for the semester will be identified as a no show. Each no show student is administratively withdrawn from the class, a grade of W will be posted, and the student is NOT reinstated. Any appeals on the decision are made to the Dean of your major. A student who has withdrawn or earned less than a satisfactory grade (F, U, D, WF, W) a total of three times in a credited course at CSU will not be allowed to take the course again. Any appeals on the decision are made to the Dean. The mid-term grade in this course, which will be issued by March 2, reflects approximately 30% of the entire course grade. Based on this grade, students may choose to withdraw from the course and receive a grade of W. Students pursuing this option must do so by midterm, which occurs on March 6, Information about the withdrawal process may be found at For students in Math 1111 a grade of C or better is a prerequisite for subsequent math courses at CSU. Students are expected to abide by the Student Code of Conduct in the Clayton State University Student Conduct code. Academic integrity is of paramount importance at Clayton State University. Students who violate the conduct code regulations will face disciplinary action and/or University sanctions. Students are expected to attend and participate in every class meeting. The university reserves the right to determine that excessive absences, whether justified or not, are sufficient cause for institutional withdrawals or failing grades. Technology Etiquette: You are not allowed to connect to the Internet during class unless instructed to do so. During class, do not play computer games, play music on the computer, surf the net, pass notes, use computer headphones, or use the computer in any way that is distracting to the instructor or any other student. Set the volume on your computer to a low or silent setting. You should not use ear buds or headphones during class. You should refrain from using your phone for texting, playing games or surfing the net during class unless asked to do so by your instructor. Outside of class, any sent to the instructor should state your name, identify the class you are taking and be sent from your CSU student account. Remember to act professionally when sending to your instructor. Any unprofessional sent to an instructor will not be tolerated. Do not use class list s for personal correspondence. Academic Integrity: Students are expected to do their own work on all graded material for MATH 1111 including quizzes, tests, and the final exam, as outlined in the Clayton State University Student Code of Conduct, which can be found in the Student Handbook. Cheating will not be tolerated in MATH 1111, and any student who engages in suspicious conduct will be confronted and subjected to the disciplinary process. Cheaters will, at a minimum, receive a failing grade on the quiz, test, or exam, which could result in a failing grade in the entire course. Grading Information: Your course grade will be based on your total points accumulated from homework, quizzes, tests, in-class activities and a final exam. Homework: Your homework grade will be determined by the average score that you earn on MyMathLab homework assignments. You should make every effort to complete the homework assignments and seek help during office hours with problems you have not been able to solve. Reading the sections of the textbook corresponding to the assigned homework exercises is considered part of the

4 homework assignment; you are responsible for material in the assigned reading whether or not it is discussed in the lecture. You may work on assignments after the due date, but there will be a penalty of 10% on any questions completed after the due date. Quizzes: Your quiz grade will be determined by the best 10/12 quizzes. Your lowest two quiz grades will be dropped. Quizzes are in MyMathLab and must be completed by the due date. There will be no deadline extensions for quizzes. In-Class Activities: Your instructor may choose to allocate as many as 65 of the 150 points for In-Class Activities. Any points allocated for In-Class Activities will be accounted for in a separate MyMathLab Gradebook category. Your instructor will inform you of his/her plan to allocate points for In-Class Activities in writing, via no later than the end of the first week of classes. Tests: There will be 3 or 4 tests worth a total of 300 points. Consult the class calendar for tentative test dates. Make-Up Tests: It is your responsibility to make sure that you have no schedule conflicts and can take the tests at the times designated by our instructor. Please consult your instructor s class policies for any make-up policies specific to your class section. If no specific make-up policies are given, the following rule will be in effect: There will be no early or makeup tests given without prior approval from the instructor. If you miss a test your course grade will be computed with a zero for the missed test. Final Exam: The departmental final exam is cumulative from the beginning of the semester. No student will be excused from taking the final exam, and only under unusual circumstances will a student be allowed to take the exams at any time other than the regularly scheduled time. Failure to take the final exam will result in the grade of F for the course. ASSESSMENT POINTS Homework/ 150 In-Class Activities* Quizzes 100 Tests 300 Final Exam 100 Total 650 GRADE PERCENT POINTS A % B % C % D % F % Resources: Your instructor holds regular office hours and is willing to help. The Center for Academic Success (CAS) located in Edgewater Hall Suite 276, and the CAS home page is The CAS sponsors a Peer Tutoring Program. Please see the CAS website for more information and to schedule an appointment with a Peer Tutor. MyMathLab includes several resources which you may find helpful. There are numerous books on algebra in the CSU library for further reference and study. Operation Study: At Clayton State University, we expect and support high motivation and academic achievement. Look for Operation Study activities and programs this semester that are designed to enhance your academic success such as study sessions, study breaks, workshops, and opportunities to earn Study Bucks (for use in the Loch Shop) and other items. Students with Disabilities: Students with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations need to register with the Disability Resource Center (DRC) in order to obtain their accommodations. You can contact them at or DisabilityResourceCenter@clayton.edu. If you are already registered with DRC and are

5 seeking accommodations for this course, please make an appointment with your instructor to discuss your specific accommodation needs for this course and give the instructor your accommodations letter. Counseling Services and Career Services: Students may obtain help with education, career, and personal concerns from staff or counselors. Its services may be of help to students with test anxiety or other problems that limit academic success. For more information on services offered by Counseling Services and Career Services, check the web pages and Disruptive Classroom Behavior: Disruptive behavior in the classroom can negatively affect the classroom environment as well as the educational experience for students enrolled in the course. Disruptive behavior is defined as any behaviors that hamper the ability of instructors to teach or students to learn. Common examples of disruptive behaviors include, but are not limited to: Eating in class Monopolizing classroom discussions Failing to respect the rights of other students to express their viewpoints Talking when the instructor or others are speaking Constant questions or interruptions which interfere with the instructor s presentation Overt inattentiveness (e.g., sleeping or reading the paper in class) Creating excessive noise Entering the class late or leaving early Use of pagers or cell phones in the classroom Inordinate or inappropriate demands for time or attention Poor personal hygiene (e.g., noticeably offensive body odor) Refusal to comply with faculty direction Students exhibiting these types of behaviors can expect a warning from the instructor or dismissal for the lesson in which the behavior occurs. Failure to correct such behaviors can result in dismissal from the course. More extreme examples of disruptive behavior include, but are not limited to: Use of profanity or pejorative language Intoxication Verbal abuse of instructor or other students (e.g., taunting, badgering, intimidation) Harassment of instructor or other students Threats to harm oneself or others Physical violence Students exhibiting these more extreme examples of disruptive behavior may be dismissed from the lesson or the entire course. Students dismissed from a lesson will leave the classroom immediately or may be subject to additional penalties. Dismissed students are responsible for any course material or assignments missed. Students dismissed from a course have the right to appeal the dismissal to the department head responsible for the course. Appeals beyond the department head may also be pursued. If no appeal is

6 made or the appeal is unsuccessful, the student will receive a grade of WF (withdrawal failing) regardless of the current grade in the course. Conditions attributed to physical or psychological disabilities are not considered as a legitimate excuse for disruptive behavior. The content of this course syllabus correlates to education standards established by national and state education governing agencies, accrediting agencies and learned society/professional education associations. Please refer to the course correlation matrices located at the following web site.

7 MATH 1111 College Algebra Class Policies Spring 2015 CRN: Class Time/Location: TR 5:00 6:15 UC 420 Instructor: Dr. Patrick Taylor Office: UC PatrickTaylor@Clayton.edu Phone: Webpage: Office Hours: Monday: 8:30 am 10:00 am MML Course ID: taylor39163 Tuesday: 2:30 pm 3:30 pm Wednesday: 8:30 am 10:00 am Thursday: 2:30 pm 3:30 pm Other Times By Appointment Only Course Materials: COMPUTER: A computer is required and each student needs access to a notebook computer. Students will use their notebook computers during class sessions and tests. MATH SOFTWARE: The two software products students will be using are MS Excel (available for free from the HUB s Technology Center or you can self-install by going to the HUB tab in the SWAN) and Graph (available for free download from This software is separate from the textbook package, and is only available through the indicated sources. TEXTBOOK: Algebra & Trigonometry, 4 th ed., by Beecher, Penna, and Bittinger. The text is available in the CSU bookstore: it is in loose-leaf format and automatically bundled with a MyMathLab access code. If you choose to buy a textbook from another source, it may not be correctly bundled with access to MyMathLab. In that case you will still have to purchase access to MyMathLab to be able to complete your homework assignments and quizzes. MyMathLab: A textbook purchased from the Loch Shop will be bundled with a MyMathLab access code. Please do not lose this code! Attendance: Students are expected to attend each class meeting. Students who leave class early or arrive late will be counted absent for that class, unless prior approval has been obtained by the instructor. Students are responsible for knowing about announcements/assignments made in class, whether or not the student is present. Withdrawals: Students who officially withdraw by midterm (March 6) will receive a grade of W. Withdrawals after that date result in a grade of WF unless a hardship exception is granted. Students who are withdrawn from the course as a No-Show will NOT be reinstated in the course. Distractions: The use of pagers, radios, cell phones and headphones in class is PROHIBITED. Out of courtesy and respect for everyone s learning environment, TURN THEM OFF! Visitors: It is against CSU policy to allow any person not registered for a course to attend a class meeting. Academic Integrity: Students must abide by policies set forth in the Clayton State University Student Conduct Code. Cheating will not be tolerated in MATH 1111, and any student who engages in suspicious conduct will

8 be confronted and subjected to the disciplinary process. Cheaters will, at a minimum, receive a failing grade on the quiz, test, or exam, which could result in a failing grade in the entire course Electronic Messages: The instructor may send s with information vital to your success in the course. Check your often, at least once a day. You should only use your CSU account when corresponding with your instructor. from any other account will not be answered. Do not send time-sensitive information via ; speak to the instructor in person. Do not send personal correspondence to the instructor via the class list. Grading Information: Your course grade will be based on your total points accumulated from homework, quizzes, tests, in-class activities and a final exam. Homework: Your homework grade will be determined by the average score that you earn on MyMathLab homework assignments. You should make every effort to complete the homework assignments and seek help during office hours with problems you have not been able to solve. You may work on assignments after the due date, but there will be a penalty of 10% on any questions completed after the due date. Quizzes: Your quiz grade will be determined by the best 10/12 quizzes. Your lowest two quiz grades will be dropped. Quizzes are in MyMathLab and must be completed by the due date. There will be no deadline extensions for quizzes. Tests: There will be 3 tests worth a total of 300 points. Consult the class calendar for tentative test dates. Make-Up Tests: It is your responsibility to make sure that you have no schedule conflicts and can take the tests at the times designated by our instructor. There will be no early or makeup tests given without prior approval from the instructor. Any makeup test requires written documentation of a serious, verifiable excuse. If you miss a test your course grade will be computed with a zero for the missed test. Final Exam: The departmental final exam is cumulative from the beginning of the semester. No student will be excused from taking the final exam, and only under unusual circumstances will a student be allowed to take the exams at any time other than the regularly scheduled time. Failure to take the final exam will result in the grade of F for the course.. ASSESSMENT POINTS GRADE PERCENT POINTS Homework 150 A % Quizzes 100 B % Tests 300 C % Final Exam 100 D % Total 650 F % Disruptive Classroom Behavior: According to the CSU Student Handbook, behavior which disrupts the teaching-learning process during class activities will not be tolerated. This includes but is not limited to belligerent, abusive, profane, distracting and/or threatening behavior. More subtle forms of behavior may also negatively impact the teaching-learning process. Some examples including: inappropriate attire, eating during class time, and unwillingness to participate in educational activities, in some cases, may significantly impact the

9 instructor s ability to conduct the class. A student who fails to respond to reasonable faculty direction regarding classroom behavior and/or behavior while participating in classroom activities may be dismissed from class. A student who is dismissed is entitled to due process and will be afforded such rights as soon as possible following dismissal. If found in violation, a student may be administratively withdrawn and receive a grade of WF. Students with Disabilities: Students with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations need to register with the Disability Resource Center (DRC) in order to obtain their accommodations. You can contact them at or DisabilityResourceCenter@clayton.edu. If you are already registered with DRC and are seeking accommodations for this course, please make an appointment with your instructor to discuss your specific accommodation needs for this course and give the instructor your accommodations letter.