SYLLABUS

Math 1304 SA03

College Algebra

A. Catalogue Description: "College Algebra- rational expressions, radicals, complex numbers, graphs, second-degree equations in one or two variables, exponential and logarithmic functions, sequences, series, and the Binomial Theorem. Prerequisite: Two years of high school algebra or MATH 1300."

B. Textbook: Intermediate Algebra for College Students, Seventh Edition, Allen R. Angel, Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, 2008.

ISBN 0-13-140059-2

C. Course Outline:

Class 1: (8-23-08) Introduction; Sets 6.1; 6.2; 6.3

Class 2: (8-30-08) Sets 6.4,6.5; 6.6; Q #1

Class 3: (9-6-08) Sets 7.1;7.2;7.3; 7.4

Class 4: (9-13-08) Sets 7.5;7.6; 7.7; Q #2

Class 5: (9-20-08) Sets 8.1; 8.2; 8.3; Practice Exam for Midterm Exam

Class 6: (9-27-08) Turn in Classwork 6.1-8.3; Midterm Exam

Class 7: (10-4-08) Sets 8.4; 8.5; 9.1

Class 8: (10-11-08) Sets 9.2; 9.3; 9.4; Q #3

Class 9: (10-18-08) Sets 9.5; 9.6; 9.7

Class 10: (10-25-08)Sets 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 11.4; Practice Exam for Final Exam

Class 11: (11-1-08)Turn in Classwork 8.4-11.4; Final Exam

D. Requirements for Credit:

Classwork: (10%) Done in class as part of collaborative learning. Turned in at exams.

Homework (10%): Homework is due at the beginning of the period following the question and answer time. Completion credit is given and the homework is returned after the break.

Quizzes: (20%) There will be three in-class quizzes.

Exams (60%): There will be two major exams, one during class 6 and one during class 11. The final exam will be comprehensive. The midterm is 25% and the final exam is 35%. Note: Completing the On-Line Course Evaluation and submitting a confirmation to the instructor prior to the Final Exam will earn extra credit of 5 points on the Final Exam.

Attendance: The role will be called at the beginning of each class and after the break. Students are encouraged to be prompt and not to miss any class. In case of an emergency, make arrangements with the instructor to cover the material. "Any student who misses 25% or more of the regularly scheduled class meetings will receive a grade of F in the course. There are no exceptions to this policy. A student's reason for absence is irrelevant."

E. Methods for assessing outcomes:

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to

1) perform operations using rational expressions,

2) solve equations involving rational expressions,

3) perform operations and solve equations involving exponents and radicals,

4) perform operations involving complex fractions,

5) solve quadratic equations using factoring, completing the square, and the quadratic formula,

6) graph lines, parabolas, circles, ellipses, and hyperbolas,

7) perform operations involving functions, inverse functions, and variations,

8) work problems using exponential functions,

9) evaluate logarithms and solve logarithmic functions,

10) work problems involving sequences and series,

11) expand powers using the binomial theorem,

12) think mathematically.

Behavioral Objectives: During this course, students will be expected to work homework problems, interact during lecture with questions and answers, do collaborative work on classwork assignments, take the in-class quizzes, and take two major exams.

F. Supplementary Material: A scientific calculator is required (TI-36X).

For additional help see the website: www.prenhall.com/angel

G. Method of Instruction: The class will meet once a week for 11 weeks. The class will last four hours and ten minutes each session with a fifteen minute break halfway through the class. The lecture method will be used with the Socratic Method being the primary emphasis. Collaborative learning will be used as part of class work.

H. Bibliography: Student Solutions Manual - ISBN 0-13-140068-1

I. Schedule of Assignments: See attached schedule.

J. Contact Information: A.Coppin, phone (210-486-4306),

email (acoppin1@mail.accd.edu)

K. Holidays: none

L. Policy Note: “It is university policy that no otherwise qualified disabled person be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discri-

mination under any educational program or activity in the University."

(Wayland Baptist University Academic Catalog 2001-2002, Vol. 84, June 1, 2001,

p. 4.)

M. Cell Phones: Do not use cell phones during class including group work. Put them on silent mode. If you forget, simply turn it off immediately. If you talk on your phone in class, you will be asked to leave the room.

Math 1304

Homework Assignments

Due Class 2: Ex. 6.1-p.389 (19-63 odd); Ex. 6.2-p.400 (5-59 every other odd*);

Ex. 6.3-p.407 (3-25 odd; 63)

Due Class 3: Ex. 6.4-p.417-418 (9-47 odd; 59-79 odd)

Ex. 6.5-p.427-429 (5,7,9,31,33,41); Ex. 6.6-p.437 (25-47 odd);

Due Class 4: Ex. 7.1-p.454 (11-37 odd); Ex. 7.2-p.463 (7-105 eoo)

Ex. 7.3-p.471 (9-99 eoo); Ex. 7.4-p.477 (7-95 eoo);

Due Class 5: Ex. 7.5-p.485 (7-31 odd, 57-83 odd)

Ex. 7.6-p.495 (9,13,15,17,73-81 odd); Ex. 7.7-p.506(11-91 eoo)

Due Class 6: Ex. 8.1-p.525 (13-55 eoo);Ex. 8.2-p.536 (9,13,21-53 eoo);

Ex. 8.3-p.545 (3,7,13,15,17,23); Turn in classwork 6.1-8.3.

Due Class 7: none

Due Class 8: Ex. 8.4-p.554 (7-29 odd); Ex. 8.5-p.568 (15-57 eoo);

Ex. 9.1-p.600 (9d,15d,21-27 odd,67a,73a)

Due Class 9: Ex. 9.2-p.608 (7,9,11,15,23,39,41);Ex. 9.3-p.616 (19-95 eoo);

Ex. 9.4-p.621 (7-45 eoo)

Due Class 10: Ex. 9.5-p.628 (5-63 eoo); Ex. 9.6-p.634 (7-67 eoo); Ex. 9.7-p.644 (13-55 odd)

Due Class 11: Ex. 11.1-p.704 (27-45 odd, 61,63,73); Ex. 11.2-p.710 (11-55 odd);

Ex. 11.3-p.720 (11-81 eoo); Ex. 11.4-p.728 (9-35 odd)

Turn in classwork 8.4-11.4.

Note: eoo means every other odd.

This calendar is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.