SYLLABUS MATH 1101 INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL MODELING

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1 SYLLABUS MATH 1101 INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL MODELING INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Tamara Pearson WEBSITE: OFFICE HOURS: T/Th: 11:30am-1:00pm OFFICE: UC-428 M/W: 11:30am-12:30pm PHONE: PREREQUISITE: Math 0099 or high school Algebra II and a suitable score on a mathematics placement test. COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is a study of equations, functions, graphs, modeling, and problem solving. Linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic equations in one variable are applied to a variety of problems, which concern real-world situations. Systems of linear equations in two variables are studied in conjunction with their use in problem solving. The concepts of functions and graphing are studied as essential tools for interpreting functions of one variable. Linear, quadratic, exponential, polynomial and logarithmic functions are emphasized and used to model a variety of real-world situations. 3 credit hours REQUIRED MATERIALS: COMPUTER: A computer is required in Math Each student in Math 1101 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. TEXTBOOK: College Algebra in Context, Ronald Harshbarger & Lisa Yocco Fourth edition, Pearson Education, Inc., SOFTWARE: o MyMathLab: Access is included with the purchase of a new text from the bookstore. If you are not purchasing a new textbook, access can be purchased from the website: For those students who are comfortable using a digital textbook, you may choose to purchase an access code only, since an ebook is part of the website. You will not be allowed to register until you have a student access code and the course ID. CRN Class Days/Time Course ID TR 2:10 pm 3:25pm pearson76248 o Graph: The software package that the mathematics faculty will be using in Math 1101 is Graph. Graph is a free package, downloadable from Follow the download and installation instructions on the indicated web site. o Additionally, you will be responsible for sending and receiving from your CSU account, accessing websites, and downloading files from my website and other sites. CALCULATOR: We will use the computer extensively, but a scientific calculator is occasionally helpful. You may NOT share calculators on tests. I also recommend using the Internet calculator web2.0.com YOU SHOULD BRING YOUR COMPUTER AND TEXTBOOK TO EACH CLASS MEETING.

2 EVALUATION: Your grade in this course will be determined by the points that you earn on the MyMathLab homework, quizzes, tests and the final exam. Assessment Percent Grade Percent 3 In-Class Exams 45% A 90%-100% MyMathLab Homework 20% B 80%-89.5% Preview Quizzes 20% C 70%-79.5% Final Exam 15% D 60%-69.5% Total 100% F Below 69.5% Preview Quizzes: Before each chapter you will be given unlimited attempts at a preview quiz in MyMathLab to encourage you to read the chapter prior to the lecture. Because the material will not have been taught when you take the quiz, after the material has been taught, you will be given two additional chances to increase your score. Quiz deadlines will not be extended for an individual student for any reason. Tests: Three in-class tests will be given, each worth 15% of your grade. If you miss a test, arrangements MAY be made to take it. me immediately, before missing the test if possible. You must have evidence of an excused absence. Appropriate documentation will be required (doctor s note, etc). MyMathLab Homework: All homework assignments will be completed using MyMathLab. The lowest two homework grades will be dropped, therefore missed homeworks cannot be made up. The deadline dates posted in MyMathLab are firm. Homework deadlines will not be extended for an individual student for any reason. Final Exam: The final exam, worth 15% of your grade, is cumulative from the beginning of the semester. It is a mandatory, departmental, multiple-choice exam. No student will be excused from taking the final examination; only under extenuating circumstances will a student be allowed to take the final examination at any time other than the regularly scheduled time. Failure to take the final examination will result in the grade of F for the course. CRN Class Days/Time Final Exam Date/Time TR 2:10 pm 3:25pm Thursday, December 11, :30pm You are expected to do your own work in this class for all assignments. Any violation of this will result, at the minimum, in a grade of zero on that assignment. Academic Misconduct charges will also be filed. MIDTERM GRADE REPORTS: Midterm grades will be reported by October 7 th and will reflect approximately 30% of your grade. Based on this grade, students may choose to withdraw from the course and receive a grade of W. Students pursuing this option must fill out an official withdrawal form, available online from the Office of the Registrar before October 10 th. Student Withdrawals after that day result in an automatic WF unless a hardship exception is granted. (See CSU catalog for hardship criteria.) ATTENDANCE: Attendance is necessary in order to maintain a good grade in this course. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each class. Students are responsible for all material presented in class. Success on the tests will be highly dependent on attending class and participating in the learning activities designed to apply the material. If you must miss a class, you are responsible for asking another student to fill you in on what occurred in class. Regular attendance is expected and necessary to understand the material. You are responsible for submitting all work by the deadline, whether you attend class or not.

3 MAKE-UP WORK Tests may not be made up unless an excused absence is obtained from the instructor. An unexcused absence will result in a 0 for that test. There are NO make-ups for late quizzes/homework, and the student will receive a 0. To obtain an excused absence, the student must give the instructor a written explanation of the absence PRIOR to the class being missed. The instructor will decide if the absence is excusable. You must call me immediately, preferably before the test is missed. COMMON LEARNING OUTCOMES: After successful completion of the course the student will be able to: 1. Model situations from a variety of settings in mathematical forms by extracting quantitative data from a given situation, translating the data into information in various modes, evaluating the information, abstracting essential information, making logical deductions, and arriving at reasonable conclusions; 2. Manipulate mathematical information, concepts, and thoughts in verbal, numeric, graphical and symbolic form while solving a variety of problems; 3. Solve multiple-step problems through different (inductive, deductive and symbolic) modes of reasoning; 4. Express mathematical information, concepts, and thoughts in verbal, numeric, graphical and symbolic form while solving a variety of problems; 5. Shift among the verbal, numeric, graphical and symbolic modes of considering relationships; 6. Use appropriate technology in the evaluation, analysis, and synthesis of information in problem-solving situations. 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: COURSE CONTENT AND OBJECTIVES Functions, Graphs, and Models; Linear Functions: Functions and Models, Graphs of Functions, Linear Functions, Equations of Lines. (Sections ) Linear Models, Equations, and Inequalities: Algebraic and Graphical Solutions of Linear Equations, Fitting Lines to Data Points: Modeling Linear Functions, Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables, Solutions of Linear Inequalities. (Sections ) Quadratic Piecewise-Defined, and Power Functions: Quadratic Functions; Parabolas, Solving Quadratic Equations, Piecewise-Defined Functions and Power Functions, Quadratic and Power Models. (Sections ) Additional Topics with Functions: Transformations of Graphs and Symmetry, Combining Functions; Composite Functions, One-to-One and Inverse Functions. (Sections ) Exponential and Logarithmic Functions: Exponential Functions, Logarithmic Functions; Properties of Logarithms, Exponential and Logarithmic Equations, Exponential and Logarithmic Models, Exponential Functions and Investing. (Sections ) Higher-Degree Polynomial and Rational Functions: Higher Degree Polynomial Functions, Modeling with Cubic and Quartic Functions, Solution of Polynomial Equations. (Sections ) STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES: Students must abide by policies in the Clayton State University Student Handbook. Students who violate the conduct code regulations will face disciplinary action and/or University Sanctions. Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, giving and receiving information. This policy will be enforced. No exceptions. Students who do not conduct themselves appropriately will be asked to leave the classroom.

4 TECHNOLOGY ETIQUETTE: All materials displayed on your computer at all times during class must support the learning experience in the classroom. This includes screensavers, wallpaper, computer games, and internet access. Specifically, students are expected to use computers only when requested for classroom use. If you are surfing, playing games, watching videos, s, or any other activity not related to what is going on in the classroom, I will give you one warning before I turn off your computer. If the behavior continues, I will ask you to leave the classroom for the remainder of the class. Outside of class, any sent to the instructor should state your name and identify the class you are taking. Remember to act professionally when sending to your instructor. Any unprofessional sent to an instructor will not be tolerated. ELECTRONIC MESSAGES The instructor may send s with information vital to your success in the course. Check your often, at least once a day. Any voic or message left will be returned during the regular workweek. The instructor checks each workday. When contacting me via , you must identify the with your first and last name, the course number, and the section number. Absolutely no graded assignments will be accepted via . Assignments must be turned in on paper or as instructed in the assignment. RESOURCES: Office Hours: I hold regular office hours and am willing to help! If you are unable to make it to my regular office hours, please contact me by or phone to see if another time is available. There is no reason to suffer in silence. Center for Academic Success: The Center for Academic Success (CAS) is located in the lower level of the Library Building and is typically open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. and on Friday from 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 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. Additional group instruction is available from the members of the CAS staff who have advanced mathematics training. UNIVERSITY POLICIES: See the current Academic Catalog for details on the two policies. NO SHOW Policy: Any paid student who has failed to attend a class by the 10 th day of the semester will be identified as a no show. The no show student will be administratively withdrawn from the class, a grade of W will be posted, and the student will NOT be reinstated. Any appeals on the decision are made to the Dean. THREE STRIKES Policy: A student who has withdrawn or earned less than a satisfactory grade (F, U, D, WF, W) a total of three times in a course at CSU will not be allowed to take the course again. Any appeals on the decision are made to the Dean. OTHER NOTES: In order to succeed in this course, a student must do each homework assignment. On the average, homework will require three hours, per semester credit hour, of work outside of class each week.

5 Any instance of academic dishonesty will be dealt with in accordance with University policies with a minimum penalty of a zero being given for any associated work and the filing of Academic Misconduct charges. NATIONAL EDUCATION STANDARDS: 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: DISABILITY SERVICES: Students with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations need to register with Disability Services (DS) in order to obtain their accommodations. You can contact them at or disabilityservices@clayton.edu. If you are already registered with DS 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. All cell phones must be turned off during class. Please mute your computer speakers in class. DISRUPTIVE 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, talking when the instructor or others are speaking, persistent questions which interfere with the instructor s presentation, creating excessive noise, entering late or leaving early, cell phone use of any kind, inappropriate use of technology, poor personal hygiene, and refusal to comply with directions of the instructor. Each instance of disruptive behavior will count as an instance of tardiness. Multiple instances within the same class period will count as an absence, and the offending student will be asked to leave the classroom. Frequent instances of disruptive behavior will result in dismissal from the entire course. More extreme examples of disruptive behavior include, but are not limited to: profanity or pejorative language, intoxication, verbal abuse or harassment of the instructor or students, threats to harm oneself or others, and physical violence. Students exhibiting these more extreme behaviors will be asked to immediately leave the classroom, counted as absent for that day, and will face more severe disciplinary action. 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 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.