MATH 1314 College Algebra

Section Number: DIL 079 & Synonym: 44606 Distance Learning (12 Week)

Professor: Rene Lumampao
Phone: (512) 223-6295 Tuesdays and Thursday (quicker response if you email)
(512) 223-7428 Mondays and Wednesdays
You can call me during office hours on Mondays and Wednesdays, but this is a shared number in my office suite. It is usually better to email me first so I can call you back.
Email address:
Email for quicker response / Office hours: RVS bldg. A Room 1141.5
TTH 11:40-12:40
HLC suite 1311
MW 1:45-2:05
4:10-5:50
Also by Appointment
You will be able to access important links and other course related material from
http://www.austincc.edu/rlumampa
Distance Learning Help site
http://www.austincc.edu/help/distancelearning/ / MyMathLab can be access from blackboard
You can access blackboard from the main ACC website
http://www.austincc.edu
Look for the blackboard link

TEXT: College Algebra with Modeling and Visualization, Books a la Carte Edition plus NEW MyMathLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package, 5/E Rockswold

ISBN-13: 9780321869418

If you purchased the text used you will need to purchase MyMathLab alone online

One option is to purchase just MyMathLab since it has an electronic version of the text.

If you are repeating this course and were enrolled in a previous MyMathLab College Algebra course using the same edition of this textbook there's no need to repurchase the access. Log in using your username and password from your previous semester and enroll yourself into my course through blackboard.

Optional Supplements: Student’s Solution Manual (step-by-step solutions to odd-numbered exercises and chapter review exercises) ISBN-10: 0321826183. Note: This is contained in MyMathLab!

MyMathLab is an interactive online course that accompanies the text. You may purchase access to MyMathLab online from at: http://www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com

MyMathLab includes:

▫  Online access to all pages of the textbook

▫  Multimedia learning aids (videos & animations) for select examples and exercises in the text

▫  Practice tests and quizzes linked to sections of the textbook

▫  Personalized study guide based on performance on practice tests and quizzes

▫  Visit http://www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com for more information.

▫  Student access number: provided with purchase of MyMathLab access.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

MATH 1314 COLLEGE ALGEBRA (3-3-0). A course designed for students majoring in business, mathematics, science, engineering, or certain engineering-related technical fields. Content includes the rational, real, and complex number systems; the study of functions including polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions and related equations; inequalities; and systems of linear equations and determinants. Prerequisites: MATD 0390 or satisfactory score on the ACC Assessment Test. (MTH 1743)

Course Prerequisite: Intermediate Algebra (MATD 0390) or current knowledge of high school algebra as measured by the Assessment Test. Students who have a great deal of difficulty with the Pretest and/or review and have not had Intermediate Algebra or its equivalent recently should consider withdrawing and taking Intermediate Algebra.

Calculator: Students need either a scientific or business calculator. If a student cannot purchase one, calculators are available from the library. Graphing calculators are NOT required, but you will use graphing technology in some sections of the book. Most ACC faculty are familiar with the TI family of graphing calculators.Hence, TI calculators are highly recommended for student use.Othercalculator brands can also be used.

Important: You will need to take your exams in an ACC testing center. If you use a graphing calculator you will only be allowed to use the testing center graphing calculators. You will not be allowed to take in your own graphing calculator for my exams. You may use your personal non-graphing scientific calculator or use a testing center calculator graphing or non-graphing. You should not bring in your graphing calculators; leave them in your bags and when Testing Center staff discuss the use of calculators, you then can request a Testing Center graphing calculator: The following testing centers in the main campuses have graphing calculators: EVC, CYP, SAC, NRG, RGC, RVS, RRC, PIN, HYS, HLC, and EGN.

Most of the graphing calculators at the testing center will vary from TI-82, TI-83, to TI-84. They are all pretty similar. If you are using something other than those types I recommend that you either switch to one of those versions or buy a scientific calculator. If you are using a TI-85 or TI-86 I can check with the testing center you plan on taking your exams to see if they have one. If you choose to take your exams at Fredericksburg you will need to use a scientific calculator (non-graphing calculator).

If you are used to using graphing calculators and plan on switching I recommend that you choose a scientific, non-graphing calculator with more than one line of display so the transition is smoother. For example if you want to find log 25, using a single display calculator you need to type 25, then the log function. If you use a graphing calculator you hit the log button then 25 and enter. Scientific calculators with two displays lines work the same way.

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY

This course is a distance learning course.

COURSE RATIONALE

This course is designed to teach students the functional approach to mathematical relationships that they will need for a business calculus sequence. Other courses, such as MATH 1332, or MATH 1342 are more appropriate to meet a general mathematics requirement. Check with your degree plan as to what math course your college requires.

COURSE EVALUATION/GRADING SCHEME

Course Evaluation/Grading Scheme:

You will have four exams throughout the semester and a comprehensive final exam. A total of five exams. You will need to submit your homework using MyMathLab at http://pearsonmylabandmastering.com/ and submit weekly quizzes. The weekly quizzes are posted in MyMathLab. Refer to http://www.austincc.edu/rlumampa/ for information about the quizzes.

Exams:

All exams will be taken in one of the ACC testing centers. Visit http://www.austincc.edu/testctr/ for locations, policies, and hours.

I will replace the lowest of the four test scores with your final exam (if your final exam is higher than the lowest of the four).

4 Exams 16% each

(Avg) Homework. 10% points

Weekly quizzes 10% points

Final Exam (comprehensive) 16% ( Mandatory )

All exams will be taken in the testing center.

Some of your exams will consist of two parts one part where you are not allowed to use a calculator and another part where you are allowed to use a calculator. Exam 2, 3, and the final will consist of two parts. For exam 2 you will need to fill out a form for exam 2 version N (no-calculator part) this part will consist of a few problems. On the test form you will have test #______, you will write 2 N. When you have completed exam 2 version N (no-calculator part) you will fill out another form for exam 2 version C (calculator part). On the test form you will have test #______, you will write 2 C. It doesn’t matter what order you do the exams in. You don’t necessarily have to do them in the same day, as long as you meet the deadline. I will remind you of what you need to be doing closer to exam time. If any of this is confusing please contact me.

I will post your grades in MyMathLab. I will not return your exams. We can meet to review your exam or discuss your exam over the phone.

Calendar for 12 week session: (subject to change)

Wk

/ 12-Week
1 / Pretest, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 5.1 / Feb. 14 - Feb. 20
2 / 5.1, 5.2, 2.1, 2.2 / Feb. 21 - Feb. 27
3 / 2.3, 2.4, Exam 1, 2.5 / Feb. 28 -Mar. 5 last day to take exam 1 (Mar. 7)
4 / 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 / Mar. 6 Mar. 12
Spring Break!!! / Mar. 13- Mar. 19
5 / 3.5, 4.1, 4.2, Exam 2 / Mar. 20 - Mar. 26 last day to take exam 2 (2 versions N and C You must fill out a form for each version) (Mar. 28)
6 / 4.3, 4.4, 4.5 / Mar. 27 - Apr. 2
7 / 4.6, 4.7, 4.8 / Apr. 3- Apr.9
8 / 5.3, 5.4 Exam 3, 5.5 / Apr. 10 - Apr. 16 last day to take exam 3 (2 versions N and C You must fill out a form for each version ) (Apr. 18)
9 / 5.6, 6.1, 6.3 / Apr. 17 - Apr. 23
10 / 6.4, 6.5, Exam 4 / Apr. 24 - Apr. 30 last day to take exam 4 (May. 2)
11 / 6.6, Review / May 1 - May 7
12 / Final Exam / May 8 - May 11 last day to take Final Exam (2 versions N and C You must fill out a form for each version ) (May 11)

Please note: Schedule changes may occur during the semester. Any changes will be announced in mymathlab.

Exam Deadlines (all exams can be taken early)

Exam 1 Mar. 7 (1.2-1.4, 5.1, 5.2, 2.1-2.4)

Exam 2 Mar. 28 (2.5, 3.1-3.5, 4.1, 4.2)

Exam 3 Apr. 18 (4.3-4.8, 5.3, 5.4)

Exam 4 May 2 (5.5, 5.6, 6.1, 6.3-6.5)

Final Exam May 11

Homework for ch. 1.2 – 1.4, 5.1, 5.2, 2.1-2.4 are due Mar. 7

Homework for ch. 2.5 – 4.2 are due Mar. 28

Homework for ch. 4.3 – 4.8, 5.3, 5.4 are due Apr. 18

Homework for ch. 5.5 – 6.6 are due May 2

Homework for ch. 6.6 is due May 11

Weekly quizzes will be due every Sunday at midnight.

Homework will be completed using MyMathLab

Course Policies:

·  Missed exam policy: Students must take all exams during the specified time and date given by the instructor. If you miss an exam the final will count twice replacing the missed exam score.

·  Any late work will receive a penalty of 25 points. Any late work received later than 1 day will not be accepted.

Incomplete Grade Policy

Incomplete grades (I) will be given only in very rare circumstances. Generally, to receive a grade of "I", a student must have taken all examinations, be passing, and after the last date to withdraw, have a personal tragedy occur which prevents course completion.

Course-Specific Support Services

Sections of MATH 0153(1-0-2) are sometimes offered. This lab class is designed for students currently registered in COLLEGE Algebra, MATH 1314. It offers individualized and group setting to provide additional practice and explanation. This course is not for college-level credit. Repeatable up to two credit hours. Students should check the course schedule for possible offerings of the lab class.

ACC main campuses have Learning Labs, which offer free first-come, first-serve tutoring in mathematics courses. The locations, contact information and hours of availability of the Learning Labs are posted at: http://www.austincc.edu/tutor

MATH 1314 College Algebra -- Objectives

Functions:

·  Use and interpret functional notation.

·  Find the domain of polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions.

·  Find a symbolic representation of the sum, difference, product, quotient, and composition of two functions.

·  Evaluate the sum, difference, product, quotient, and composition of two functions at a given value of the respective domain for functions represented symbolically, graphically, and numerically.

·  Find the inverse of a function represented symbolically, graphically, or numerically.

·  Interpret the graphs of functions.

Graphing functions:

·  Sketch the graphs of the following functions: Lines, x2, x3, x1/2, 1/x, 1/x2, |x|, factored polynomials of degree 3 or more, ax, logax, and rigid transformations of these functions.

·  Describe the end behavior of polynomial functions.

·  Approximate the zeros of a function from its graph.

·  Solve an inequality involving a function from its graph.

·  Graph a piece-wise defined function.

Symbolic Adeptness:

·  Solve polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic equations symbolically.

·  Solve equations involving radicals symbolically.

·  Solve equations with rational exponents symbolically.

·  Solve equations with negative exponents symbolically.

·  Solve polynomial and rational inequalities symbolically.

·  Use the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra and the Conjugate Zeros Theorem to find zeros of polynomials of degree three or greater.

·  Find the vertex of a parabola and the center and radius of a circle by completing the square.

·  Find the vertex of a parabola written in standard form by using the formula h = -b/2a.

·  Convert an exponential equation to logarithmic form, and a logarithmic equation to exponential form.

·  Evaluate exponential and logarithmic functions using the change of base formula and a calculator.

·  Use the properties of logarithms to expand a logarithmic expression, and to write an expanded logarithmic expression as a single logarithm.

·  Solve a system of linear equations using Gaussian elimination.

·  Solve a system of linear equations using matrix inversion or Cramer’s Rule.

Applications

·  Recognize and use applications of linear functions.

·  Recognize and use applications of quadratic functions, including falling object problems and extremea problems.

·  Recognize and use applications of exponential and logarithmic functions, including exponential growth and decay, doubling time, and half-life problems.

·  Recognize and use applications of systems of linear equations.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to do at least 70% of the following:

1.  Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of properties of functions, which include domain and range, operations, compositions, and inverses.

2.  Recognize and apply polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions and solve related equations.

3.  Apply graphical, symbolic and numeric techniques.

4.  Evaluate all roots of higher degree polynomial and rational functions.

5.  Recognize, solve and apply systems of linear equations using matrices.

The General Education Competency of:

1.  Critical Thinking: gathering, analyzing, synthesizing, evaluating and applying information is covered in every SLO.

2.  Quantitative and Empirical Reasoning: applying mathematical, logical, and scientific principles and methods is covered in every SLO.

3.  Technology Skills: using appropriate technology to retrieve, manage, analyze, and present information is covered in SLOs # 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.

4.  Written, Oral and Visual Communication: communicating effectively adapting to purpose, structure, audience and medium is covered in every SLO.