MAT150 College Algebra Syllabus Spring 2015 Instructor: Donna Guhse Email: Donna.Guhse@scottsdalecc.edu Phone: 480-423-6012 Office: CM 425 Office Hours: Mon/Wed 10:30 12:00 Tues/Thurs 1:00 1:50 (Wednesday in Math/Science Center) CLASS TIME and LOCATION: Title Section Days Time Location MAT150 29526 Tues/Thurs 10:15 12:25 CM 467 MAT150 29662 Tues/Thurs 2:00 4:10 CM 461 Course Description: Analysis and interpretation of the behavior and nature of functions including polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, power, absolute value, and piecewisedefined functions; systems of equations, modeling and solving real world problems. Prerequisite: C or better in MAT 120/122 or equivalent. Students who do not meet the prerequisite may be dropped from the class. COURSE MATERIALS: Student Workbook: College Algebra Student Workbook, Scottsdale Community College, 3 rd Edition, 2013. The Student Workbook is required and will be used for in-class work. Bring your workbook to class every day. A print version is available at the SCC bookstore and you have access to a free digital version which you can print on your own on the https://mathas.pvc.maricopa.edu website. Please keep your workbook pages in a 3-ring binder. Calculator: A graphing calculator is required. The TI-83+ or TI-84 is strongly recommended. Calculators that perform symbolic manipulation will not be permitted. Bring your calculator every day. Sharing of calculators on quizzes or tests is not permitted. Cell phones may not be used as a calculator in class. A limited number of calculators are available for rental at the Information Technology Services Department Media Center. They are distributed on a first/come first serve basis at a cost of $10 (cash/check only). To rent a calculator you will need to bring a print out of your current Course Schedule and a photo ID. The Media Center is open from 8:00 am 6:00 pm (Mon Thurs) and from 8:00 4:00 pm on Fridays. Computer access: You will need regular access to a computer (with online connection) in order to complete the online homework portion of this course. Labs and computer locations on campus may be used to access your online work.
Textbook (Optional): College Algebra Textbook, Scottsdale Community College, First Edition, OER 2012. The textbook for this course is an open source document that can be viewed or downloaded at the https://mathas.pvc.maricopa.edu website. Printed copies may be purchased from the bookstore. HOMEWORK: To access your homework, you will need to log in at https://mathas.pvc.maricopa.edu and register using the course ID and Enrollment Key provided by your instructor. Memorize your user name and password you will be using them all semester! At the MathAS website you will find an Online Lesson and Online Homework and additional resources for each section of your Student Workbook. Your online work consists of two parts: (1) Online Lessons and (2) Online Homework Problems. Expect to spend 2-3 hours after each class working through the online lessons and completing assignments. It is your responsibility to complete homework assignments by the due dates. Part I: Complete the Online Lesson and submit your score. The Online Lessons are written to help with learning content and prepare you for the online homework. To begin a lesson, log in to MathAS and choose force image based display. Click on the Math 150 class, and then the lesson title, where a drop-down list of materials will appear. Each online lesson contains imbedded multiple choice and short answer questions. You may redo the lesson for a higher score any time up until the due date. Part II: Complete the Online Homework problems. Homework will also be submitted online through MathAS. You should attempt to complete the entire homework set after completing the online lesson and before the posted due date. GRADES: Your grade is not a reflection of you as a person, or a measurement of effort. Your grade is an evaluation of performance. It is dependent upon how well you demonstrate your comprehension of the subject through application and completion of the items listed in this syllabus. A: 90-100% B: 80-89% C: 70-79% D: 60-69% F: 0-59% Category Percentage of Total Grade Online Lessons and Hand-in assignments 5% Online Homework 15% Quizzes 20% 3 Tests 40% Final Exam 20% Quizzes: For most lessons, there will be a quiz in class covering material from your in-class work, online lesson and homework. There are no make-ups for quizzes. Instead, two lowest quiz grades will be dropped. Tests: There are three scheduled tests. Students are expected to take tests at the scheduled time. Make-up tests will be given at the discretion of the instructor and only in the case of verified medical or other emergency. The instructor must be notified before the exam is given. Failure to notify your instructor and receive approval by the instructor to make up the test may result in a grade of zero.
Final Exam: The Final Exam is a required comprehensive exam and must be taken in order for you to pass the course. The Final Exam for this course will be as follows: Section #29526 Tuesday, May 12 th from 9:30 am to 11:20 am Section #29662 Tuesday, May 12 th from 1:30 pm to 3:20 pm Math/Science Center: The Math/Science Center, located in CM 441A, offers free drop-in tutoring assistance for students enrolled in SCC math courses. Forming a study group that meets regularly in the Math Science Center is a great idea! All services are free and on a walk-in basis. Mon Thurs: 8 7:30, Fri: 8 2, Sat: 10 2. Academic & Student Support Services: A variety of student services can be accessed online. Services are free of charge to all registered SCC students. Refer to the SCC Student Home Page at: http://www.scottsdalecc.edu/college-resources Accommodations: Information for Students with Disabilities: If you have a documented disability, including a learning disability, and would like to discuss possible accommodations, please contact the SCC Disabilities Resources and Services Office at 480-423-6517 or email disabilityservices@scottsdalecc.edu. ATTENDANCE and CLASSROOM POLICIES: Attendance: Every student is expected to be on time, be an active participant in each class, and stay the full length of class. If you have a legitimate need to leave class early, please notify me before class begins. You may be withdrawn after the third absence. If you are late for class, it is your responsibility to make sure you sign the attendance sheet. If you miss class, you are responsible for all concepts covered, notes, assignments given, and any announcements made. Withdrawal Policy: Student may initiate an official withdrawal from any course by submitting a withdrawal form with required signatures to the A&R office within published deadlines. Failure to attend any classes is not a guarantee for a refund or an excuse of debt incurred through registration. See Refund Policy in the 2014-2015 College Catalog (http://www.e-digitaleditions.com/t/134390) page 35. Official date of withdrawal is last date of attendance as determined by student s withdrawal or as reported by the instructor. The official date of withdrawal will determine degree of refund, if any. Failure to file official withdrawal form within published deadlines can result in a failing grade and may affect refund of course tuition and fees. Additional information on withdrawals can be found in the 2014-2015 College Catalog (http://www.e-digitaleditions.com/t/134390) catalog pages 43-46. Academic Misconduct: The classroom is an educational learning environment where students are expected to engage in behaviors which are conducive to their own learning and the learning of their peers. To facilitate this, respect for self and others is mandatory and necessary. Should a student exhibit disruptive behavior and/or use profane language to the extent that it interferes with the learning environment, an academic consequence may be imposed. Any student found by a faculty member to have committed academic misconduct may be subject to the following academic consequences: Warning A notice in writing to the student that the student has violated the academic code. Grade Adjustment Lowering of a score on a test or assignment Discretionary Sanctions Additional academic assignments determined by the faculty member. Course Failure Failure of a student from a course where academic misconduct occurs. Further information can be found in the SCC Student Handbook, Academic Misconduct 2.3.22.
Cell Phones: Turn all communication and recording devices OFF during class. Use of cell phones, ipods, pagers, cameras and other electronic devices during class time is disruptive for you, your fellow students and your instructor. Keep them off and out of sight for the duration of class. If you have an emergency situation, please talk to your instructor before class begins. Title IX Information (Sexual Harassment): Sexual harassment is any unwelcome, verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive that it alters working conditions and creates a hostile environment or reasonably interferes with, limits, or deprives a student of the ability to participate in or benefit from any educational program or activity. Sexual harassment and discrimination in any college education program or activity, is prohibited. Students should report any discrimination and/or harassment they experience and/or observe to the Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs (SCC s Title IX Coordinator); located in the Administration Building (AD), phone 480-423-6300 SCC General Education Statement: General Education enhances students abilities in critically analyzing and effectively communicating in Written, Oral, Visual, and Numerical form. General Education is WOVeN through the curriculum and co-curricular experiences at Scottsdale Community College. Classroom Environment: As an instructor, I will strive to be professional, courteous and respectful to students Begin and end class on time and be prepared for each class session Provide feedback and grade assignments in a timely manner Be available for office hours and Inform students of any adjustments to the class schedule As a student, you are expected to be reflective, courteous and respectful to classmates, Instructors and other College staff assisting you in your learning Be in class, be on time and not leave early Be prepared for class sessions and participate in class activities Follow instructions and complete assignments on time Put forth your best effort and ask questions when you don t understand Conduct yourself in an academically honest manner Listen when others are speaking Maintain knowledge of your grade status and contact instructor right away about concerns or situations that interfere with your success in the class Be responsible for all of the information in this document Comply with policies found in the SCC College catalog and student Handbook MAT150 Course Competencies: 1. Analyze and interpret the behavior of functions, including end behavior, increasing and decreasing, extrema, asymptotic behavior, and symmetry. 2. Solve polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic equations analytically and graphically. 3. Find real and complex zeros of polynomial functions analytically and graphically. 4. Graph polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, power, absolute value, and piecewise-defined functions. 5. Determine domain and range of polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, power, absolute value, and piecewise-defined functions. 6. Use transformations to graph functions. 7. Perform operations, including compositions, on functions and state the domain of the resulting function.
8. Determine whether a relation is a function when represented numerically, analytically, or graphically. 9. Determine whether a function is one-to-one when represented numerically, analytically, or graphically. 10. Determine the inverse of a relation when represented numerically, analytically, or graphically. 11. Classify functions by name when represented numerically, analytically, or graphically. 12. Determine regression models from data using appropriate technology and interpret results. 13. Read and interpret quantitative information when presented numerically, analytically, or graphically. 14. Justify and interpret solutions to application problems. 15. Compare alternative solution strategies. 16. Calculate and interpret average rate of change. 17. Model and solve real world problems. 18. Solve systems of three linear equations in three variables. 19. Solve systems of linear inequalities. 20. Communicate process and results in written and verbal formats. MAT 150 Tentative Schedule Tues Thurs Jan 27 Intro, Lesson 1 Jan 29 Lesson 1 Feb 3 L1 Quiz and Lesson 2 Intro Feb 5 Lesson 2 Feb 10 L2 Quiz and Lesson 3 Intro Feb 12 Lesson 3 Feb 17 L3 Quiz and Lesson 4 Intro Feb 19 Lesson 4 Feb 24 L4 Quiz and Review Feb 26 TEST 1. Mar 3 Lesson 5 Intro Mar 5 Lesson 5 Mar 10 L5 Quiz and Lesson 6 Intro Mar 12 Lesson 6 Mar 17 Spring Break Mar 19 Spring Break Mar 24 L6 Quiz and Lesson 7 Intro Mar 26 Lesson 7 and Lesson 8 Intro Mar 31 Lesson 8 Apr 2 L 7&8 Quiz and Review Apr 7 TEST 2 Apr 9 Lesson 9 Intro Apr 14 Lesson 9 Apr 16 L9 Quiz and Lesson 10 Intro Apr 21 Lesson 10 Apr 23 Lesson 10 Apr 28 L10 Quiz and Review Apr 30 TEST 3 May 5 Lesson 12 May 7 L12 Quiz and Review May 12 Final Exam Note: Students are responsible for the information contained in this syllabus. The information in this syllabus is subject to change based on the discretion of the instructor. Any changes will be announced in class. Students are also responsible for college policies included in the college catalog and student handbook.