Lackawanna College MAT 120 OA: College Algebra Spring I: January 26 March 20, 2015 Online Course 3 Credits

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1 Instructor Vincent E. Pricci Lackawanna College MAT 10 OA: College Algebra Spring I: January 6 March 0, 015 Online Course 3 Credits vince.pricci@falcons.lackawanna.edu Office Hours Online through Chat at a mutually convenient scheduled time. is checked several times daily. Textbook MyMathLab Software (Required) Algebra for College Students seventh edition; Robert Blitzer. Prentice Hall 01 (Optional) Description MAT 10 (Formerly MA 116) College Algebra This college-level course is designed to prepare students for further study of college mathematics. It commences with a review of intermediate algebra concepts and progresses through subject matter within college algebra. Topics to be covered include algebra and problem solving, factoring techniques, linear functions and inequalities, systems of linear equations, polynomials, polynomial functions, rational expressions and functions, radicals, radical functions, rational exponents, imaginary and complex numbers, quadratic equations and functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, graphing techniques and analysis (3 Credits). Objectives By the end of this course, students will be able to: 1. Classify, perform arithmetic operations involving properties of real numbers and apply the Laws of Exponents to evaluate expressions containing exponents.. Simplify polynomials by adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing; use the formulas for special products and factor polynomials using G.C.F., trinomials, special case and factor by grouping concepts. Solve polynomial equations by factoring. 3. Simplify rational expressions by adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing including concepts regarding Synthetic Division and complex rational expressions. Solve rational equations. 4. Evaluate radical expressions using the properties of exponents including fractional exponent and rational exponent concepts. 5. Solve and graph linear, quadratic higher degree types of equations and inequalities. 6. Apply concepts regarding functions and their graphing techniques using rectangular coordinates, set and interval notation.

2 Requirements & Instructional Methods Instructional methods include lecture, discussion and interaction, video analysis, and shared reflection. Assignments include: Project Percent of Grade Discussions 10% Homework Assignments 0% Quizzes 5% Tests 30% Final Exam 15% Evaluation Each assignment within a category will have equal value. For example, the Chapter 5 Test will be weighted equal to the Chapter 6 Test. Below is the rubric that will be used for scoring discussion postings. Online Course Discussion Policy In order to understand, remember, and benefit from what we learn in class, discussion and interaction are critical. Responses such as, I like what you said. I agree. Or Good thinking. are NOT acceptable. Also, you should NOT simply repeat what someone else has already said. You MUST post no less than 8 times per week twice on any four days. Good Discussions in Handouts and Links will help you, but you should also use this rubric to gain all possible points for your contributions and, more importantly, to get the most out of our class discussion! Online Classroom Discussion and Interaction Rubric 0 points per week for a total of 10 points What Should I Do? Answer both directly demonstrating a clear understanding of the material, support your response with research or reading, and promote conversation ( posts) Points Available Respond to at least two classmates posts ( posts) 4 Continue both conversations with at least one additional reply to each peer ( posts) Respond to at least one of the teacher s secondary questions, conversing with a classmate who responds to the same question ( posts) Be sure all responses are detailed and clear and are posted twice on four separate days. Be sure that all responses relate to the course reading and notes, your own everyday life, or to both Provides the class with a response that is non-generic and inspiring meaning that they learn from what you have 4 Did I do This? Where? Points Earned

3 contributed and can continue the conversation Use proper grammar, spelling, and netiquette TOTAL POINTS for EACH WEEKLY DISCUSSION: 0 Online Course Attendance Policy Students enrolled in credit-bearing courses at Lackawanna College will fail any course(s) in which they accumulate absences beyond the maximum number allowed. This pertains to online courses as well. Attendance is defined by participating in an academic activity within the online classroom, which includes posting in a graded discussion forum or submitting a written assignment. Postings not related to the aforementioned activities will not count for attendance purposes. # of Days Required for Discussion in an Online Course Maximum # of Weeks Allowed without Discussion Twice on any four days in a week (8 total) 0 You are required to engage in discussion at least TWICE on FOUR days throughout the week for a total of EIGHT posts in all, minimum. You should respond to the initial DQs posted AND respond to your classmates. Responses MUST be substantive. See the document titled Good Discussions in your Handouts and Links. Responses that do not move the conversation forward by providing information to which others can respond and build upon will NOT be counted toward your weekly score. Students who miss one week of discussion will be DROPPED from the course. Students who do not log on to the course within the drop/add period for the course will be DROPPED from the course. Withdrawal Policy A student has the privilege of withdrawing from any courses or from the College itself without academic penalty up to and including the final date for withdrawal indicated on the College calendar. To withdraw officially from a course or from the College, a student must obtain the proper withdrawal form from the Student Affairs Office or from your Center Director, complete this form and submit it to the Registrar's Office before the final day for withdrawal without academic penalty as indicated on the College calendar. If a student stops attending a course for which he/she is registered after the published census date (end of drop/add) without having officially withdrawn from the course, the student will be assigned an AW (penalty-grade failure) for the class. No exceptions will be made. Students who violate the College's Academic Integrity Policy and fail a course in consequence may not exercise the withdrawal privilege in that particular course. Financial obligations to the College will be determined according to the Refund Policy.

4 Instructor Policies As future professionals, you should practice behaviors that represent you as responsible and thoughtful. To that end, this class abides by the following rules: Grading There is no extra credit. With the exception of homework/quizzes/tests from MyMathLab, assignments must be submitted via file exchange on the Portal. Files must be saved as.doc or.rtf only. Due Dates and Late Penalties Letter Grade Numeric Range Quality Points A A B B B C C C D D F Late assignments will not be accepted. Any assignment/quiz/test not completed by the due date will receive a grade of 0. Please follow all deadlines listed in the syllabus and course calendar. Technical difficulties are NOT a justification for lateness. Academic Integrity Academic dishonesty in any form, such as plagiarism and cheating, will not be tolerated. Sanctions will include an automatic F for plagiarism, but the severity or frequency of the violation may result in dismissal from the College as well. Please see the Student Handbook for a complete explanation. The following are among the forms of dishonesty for which sanctions may be applied: Using books, notes or other materials during an examination, unless expressly permitted; Using purchased essays, term papers or preparatory research for such papers; Copying others' work or engaging in unauthorized cooperation during an assignment or examination; Allowing another student to copy from an examination or other assignment intended to be performed independently; Borrowing from published works, whether material is taken verbatim or with minor alterations, without proper and/or sufficient acknowledgment;

5 Submitting as one s own work originally done by someone else; Submitting the same written report in more than one course without prior approval from the instructor(s) involved; Stealing examinations or assignments; Supplying or selling examinations or assignments; Misrepresenting statements concerning work submitted; Falsifying or fabricating experimental data or results; Falsifying or fabricating the need for extensions on papers or make-up examinations. Disability Statement Lackawanna College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity institution. Students with disabilities and other needs should feel free to contact the instructor privately if there are services and adaptations which can be made to accommodate specific needs. Students who are having difficulties with class material are strongly advised to seek assistance in the reading and writing lab. If you feel that you have a disability that has not been formally documented, you may meet with Mrs. Christine Kiehart in the academic development office to discuss your options. Please note that disability services do not include exemption from participation requirements in courses considered part of the School of Distance Education, including online and hybrid courses. Equal Opportunity Statement Lackawanna College will not discriminate in its educational programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, ancestry, union membership or any other legally protected classification. Announcement of this policy is in accordance with State law, including the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, and with Federal law, including Titles VI and the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 197, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of Inquiries should be directed to Anita Cola, Affirmative Action Officer, at (570) or colaa@lackawanna.edu OR Dan LaMagna, Affirmative Action Officer, at (570) or lamagnad@lackawanna.edu. Portfolio and Coursework Lackawanna College will empower you to experience learning by inspiring your critical thinking, assessing your talents and skills, motivating you toward a career choice, and encouraging you to make a difference. In evidence of this learning, the College requires a graduation portfolio containing Career Documents, including a résumé, two letters of recommendation, and a career exploration; Core Coursework, including a research paper from College Writing; three sample papers or projects from Major Coursework; and a Lackawanna College Reflection Paper. Course Schedule Week Dates Topic Assessment 1 January 6 February 1 Syllabus and Getting Started 5.1 Introduction to Polynomials and Polynomial Functions About Us Discussion Posting Syllabus Quiz Course Navigation Quiz KWL Chart on Polynomials 5.1 Homework assignment in MyMathLab

6 Week Dates Topic Assessment February February 8 3 February 9 February 15 4 February 16 February 5 February 3 March 1 6 March March 8 7 March 9 March 15 8 March 16 March 0 5. Multiplication of Polynomials 5.3 Greatest Common Factors and Factoring by Grouping 5.4 Factoring Trinomials 5.5 Factoring Special Forms 5.6 General Factoring Strategy 5.7 Polynomial Equations and Their Applications 6.1 Rational Expressions and Functions: Multiplying and Dividing 6. Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions 6.3 Complex Rational Expressions 6.4 Division of Polynomials 6.5 Synthetic Division and the Remainder Theorem 6.6 Rational Equations 7.1 Radical Expressions and Functions 7. Rational Exponents 7.3 Multiplying and Simplifying Radical Expressions 7.4 Adding, Subtracting, and Dividing Radical Expressions 7.5 Multiplying with More than One Term and Rationalizing Denominators 7.6 Radical Equations 7.7 Complex Numbers Course Evaluation Final Exam 5., 5.3 Homework assignments in MyMathLab Quiz in MyMathLab 5.5, 5.6, 5.7 Homework assignments in MyMathLab Quiz in MyMathLab Chapter 5 Test in MyMathLab KWL Chart on Polynomials 6.1, 6., 6.3 Homework assignments in MyMathLab Quiz in MyMathLab 6.4, 6.5, 6.6 Homework Assignments in MyMathLab Quiz in MyMathLab Chapter 6 Test in MyMathLab 7.1, 7., 7.3 Homework Assignments in MyMathLab Quiz in MyMathLab 7.4, 7.5, 7.6 Homework Assignments in MyMathLab Quiz in MyMathLab 7.7 Homework Assignment in MyMathLab Chapter 7 Test in MyMathLab Final Exam in MyMathLab * This course outline is subject to amendment as class needs and progress dictates.