TRINITY VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS

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1 Semester- Fall 2013 TRINITY VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS Course Rubric, Title: Math Instructor Name: Mr. Jason A. Zaklan Class Location: GS 204 Office Hours: TBA Office Location: MJ 106 J Office Phone & Alternate Phone # s: Office Phone (903) TVCC Address: jzaklan@tvcc.edu Course Description: Course Co- or Pre-Requisites: A minimum score of 250 on the THEA test or an equivalent score on any approved TSI test, or successful completion of Intermediate Algebra (DEVL 0310) Required Materials: Scientific Calculators: Scientific Calculator Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, the student should demonstrate a master of the following learning outcomes: Students will understand how solve equations and inequalities that have linear, quadratic, rational, polynomial, radical, logarithmic, and exponential structure. Student will be able to set up and solve word problems that approximate real world problems of interest. Students will be able to solve systems of equations, linear and non-linear. 1 Syllabus may be changed during the course of the semester. Please check with your

2 Students will be able to solve logarithm and exponential equations Course Requirements: Attendance: Attendance will be taken each class meeting. Students are responsible for any material missed due to absence. Homework and Quizzes: Homework is assigned every day and will be done online at MyMathLab; you will have approximately 1 week to complete each assignment. Homework that is late but turned in by the time of the unit test on that material will receive reduced credit, 8 points maximum instead of 10. Exams: Four 100 point tests, counting the comprehensive final exam, approximately evenly spaced throughout the semester will be given. The comprehensive final exam may count twice, replacing the lowest previous test score as well as counting in its own right. Final Grades: Occasionally a student s point total might be slightly below the cut off and at my discretion (based on quality of homework and/or obtaining an exceptional final exam score) I may assign the next higher grade to that student. Students will need the following totals to receive the respective final grades: A B C D Outline of Course Schedule: Approximate Weekly Schedule Week 1 Sec. 1.4 Quadratic Equations (and Linear Equations) Week 2 Sec. 1.5 Applications of Quadratic Equations Sec. 1.6 Other Types of Equations Week 3 - Review & Ch. 1 Test Week 4 Sec. 2.3 Functions Sec. 2.6 Graphs of Basic Functions Week 5 - Sec. 2.7 Graphing Techniques Sec. 2.8 Function Operations and Composition 2 Syllabus may be changed during the course of the semester. Please check with your

3 Week 6 Review and Test Ch. 2 Week 7 Sec. 3.1 Quadratic Functions Sec. 3.2 Synthetic Division Week 8 Sec. 3.3 Zeros of Polynomial Functions Sec. 3.4 Polynomial Functions: Graphs, Applications, and Models Week 9 Sec. 3.5 Rational Functions: Graphs, Applications and Models Review Week 10 Ch. 3 Test Sec. 4.1 and 4.2 Inverse Functions and Exponential Functions Week 11 Sec. 4.3 Logarithmic Functions Sec. 4.5 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations Week 12 - Sec. 4.4 Evaluating Logarithms & Change of Base Theorem Sec. 4.6 Applications and Models of Exponential Growth/Decay Week 13 Review Ch. 4 Test Week 14 Sec. 5.1 Systems of Linear Equations Sec. 5.2 Matrix Solutions of Linear Systems Week 15 Semester Review & Exam Classroom Policies: 1. If you arrive late for class and your instructor has begun lecture, do not ask for any graded materials that were handed out at the beginning of class. Wait until the end of class to receive your graded materials. 2. Before you walk into class, turn off all cell phones, beepers, or any electronic device that could make noises. 3. If you are going to miss class, contact Mr. Zaklan immediately, by If you have a question about your grade, contact Mr. Zaklan immediately. Do not wait until the next semester to contact him. 5. If you have any questions about any policy/procedure during class, please talk with the instructor after class and not during. 6. Read the sections of the text before they are covered in class. This will increase your comprehension of the material presented in class. Read actively. Cheating/Plagiarism: Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. Cheating on a test shall include (a) Copying from another student s test paper 3 Syllabus may be changed during the course of the semester. Please check with your

4 (b) Using test materials not authorized by the person administering the test (c) Collaborating with or seeking aid from another student during a test without permission from the test administrator (d) Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, or soliciting, in whole or in part, the contents of an un-administered test (e) The unauthorized transporting or removal, in whole or in part, of the contents of the unadministered test (f) Substituting for another student, or permitting another student to substitute for oneself, to take a test, and (g) Bringing another person to obtain an unadministered test or information about an unadministered test. Plagiarism shall be defined as the appropriating, buying, receiving as a gift, or obtaining by any means another s work and the unacknowledged submission or incorporation of it in one s own written work. Collusion shall be defined as the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work for fulfillment of course requirements. Students caught cheating will receive a zero on that test/quiz for the first infraction. If a student is caught cheating twice they will receive an F for the course. Drop Policy: Attendance will be taken each class meeting. Students who are absent for 6 consecutive class meetings may be dropped from the course. Students are responsible for any material missed due to absence. Students may also be dropped for disciplinary reasons in accordance with policies in the TVCC catalogue. A student may withdraw (drop) from a course and receive a grade of W at any time during a given semester subject to the last day to receive a W deadline specified in the TVCC schedule or catalog. (Please see information below on Developmental Course policy). Research Resources: The student is encouraged to use the TVCC Libraries as research resources for this course. Students can search the TVCC Library Resource Center holdings through the on-line catalog. Electronic library resources provide 4 Syllabus may be changed during the course of the semester. Please check with your

5 access to full-text and abstract articles as well as links to a variety of remote research tools. The physical library contains a specialized collection of research materials specifically chosen to support the degrees and courses offered at TVCC. Students with research questions or questions about library services are encouraged to their question to lrc@tvcc.edu. Additional Information: Student success in College Algebra is largely determined by attitude and effort, while many students want to pass the course they wait too long to seek me out for additional help. It is a good idea to introduce yourself to each of your teachers during office hours in the first week of the semester; seek help the very first time that you feel yourself slipping in the course. Student s Responsibily: This syllabus contains information, policies and procedures for a specific course. By enrolling, the student agrees to read, understand, and abide by the rules, policies, regulations, and ethical standards of Trinity Valley Community College as contained in the current catalog and schedule of classes. Affirmative Action: TVCC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution which provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination or harassment in full compliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 503,504); Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; the Vietnam Era Veterans Assistance Act of 1974; Article 522lk V.A.C.S.; and Executive Orders and AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) Trinity Valley Community College provides equal opportunities for academically qualified students with disabilities and ensures access to a wide variety of resources and programs. The passage of Section 504, Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 requires that the college make certain special arrangements for students with disabilities such as moving classes to accessible locations when necessary, allowing the use of tape recorders, sign language interpreters, or other educational auxiliary aids, making special test arrangements, and other accommodations. 5 Syllabus may be changed during the course of the semester. Please check with your

6 The college will make reasonable accommodations for qualified students with a diagnosed physical and/or learning disability who have been admitted to the college and request accommodations. Students with disabilities who wish to request accommodations should notify the Guidance Services Office on their campus. In accordance with federal law, a student requesting accommodations must provide documentation of his/her disability to the Disability Services counselor. 6 Syllabus may be changed during the course of the semester. Please check with your