SYLLABUS

Math 1304 - SA 01

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: (28 May 08) Introduction; Sections 6.1; 6.2; 6.3

Class 2: (4 June 08) Sections 6.4, 6.5, 6.6, 7.1; turn in 6.1, 6.2, 6.3 H/W

Class 3: (11 June 08) Sections 7.2, 7.3, 7.4; turn in 6.4, 6.5, 6.6 H/W

Class 4: (18 June 08) Sections 7.5, 7.6, 7.7; Chapter 6 Test; turn in 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4 H/W

Class 5: (25 June 08) Sections 8.1; 8.2; 8.3; Review Chapter 6 Test; turn in 7.5, 7.6, 7.7 H/W

Class 6: (2 July 08) Sections 8.4, 8.5, 9.1; Chapter 7 Test, turn in 8.1, 8.2, 8.3 H/W

Class 7: (9 July 08) Sections 9.2, 9.3, 9.4; turn in 8.4, 8.5, 9.1 H/W; review chapter 7 test

Class 8: (16 July 08) Sections 9.5; 9.6, 9.7; Chapter 8 test; turn in 9.2, 9.3, 9.4 H/W

Class 9: (23 July 08) Sections 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 11.4; review chapter 8 test, turn in 9.5, 9.6, 9.7 H/W

Class 10: (30 July 08) Sections 10.1, 10.2, 10.3; turn in 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 11.4 H/W; Chapter 9 test

Class 11: (6 August 08) Review Chapter 9 Test; turn in 10.1, 10.2, 10.3 H/W; Comprehensive Final Exam

D. Requirements for Credit:

Homework (15%): Homework is due at the beginning of the period following the question and answer time. Completion credit is given and the homework is returned the next week’s session.

Attendance/participation (5%): Will be covered in class rules.

Tests: (60%) There will be four in-class chapter tests not to exceed 60 minutes each. A 3X5 student prepared card and calculator are permitted for each test.

Final Exam (20%): The final exam will be comprehensive. 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 roll 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 home work assignments, take the in-class tests, and take the final exam.

F. Supplementary Material: A scientific calculator is required (TI-36X) or a graphing calculator (TI-83+ or TI 84+) is highly recommended.

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 emphasize applications and illustrative examples. Collaborative learning will be used as part of home work.

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

I. Schedule of Assignments: See attached schedule.

J. Contact Information: J. Eldridge, phone (210-590-6458),

email (ejack1eldridge@cs.com)

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 discrimination 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 June 4: Ex. 6.1-p.388 – 391: 13,24,34,40,57,62,72,93,98,108,118; Ex. 6.2-p.399 – 402: 9,17,46,50,57,68,84,87 – 90 ALL,100,110; Ex. 6.3-p.406 – 409: 5,19,28,36,44,51,55,66,70,75.

Due June 11: Ex. 6.4-p.416 – 420: 17,29,40,50,58,63,72,80,92,94; Ex. 6.5-p.427 – 431: 6,11,19,36,50,63,68,72; Ex. 6.6-p.437 – 440: 26,30,38,42,58,66,73,76,80; Work chapter 6 practice test for chapter 6 test review, see pp. 446 – 447.

Due June 18: Ex. 7.1-p.454 – 456: 23,28,34,36,47,50,57,66,72,85,90,103,113,127 – 130 ALL; Ex. 7.2-p.463 – 465: 17,24,25,39,52,59,62,72,84,89,94,101,110,116,119,122,140, 150; Ex. 7.3-p.471 – 472: 15,28,37,46,55,64,75,86,99,100,108; Ex. 7.4-p.477 – 479: 9, 17,28,39,49,54,58,64,72,76,82,97,106,109,113

Due June 25: Ex. 7.5-p.485 – 488: 13,25,32,43,54,62,77,93,100,114,125,130,136,140, 151,155; Ex. 7.6-p.495 – 500: 14,23,29,44,63,68,77,82,85,96,100,106,142; Ex. 7.7-p.506 – 508: 25,32,38,43,50,55,66,96,102,118,132,141; Work Chapter 7 test on pp. 515 – 516.

Due July 2: Ex. 8.1-p.525 – 527: 14,25,35,44,57,81,94,100; Ex. 8.2-p.536 – 539: 14,25, 30,44,60,62,68,83,86,90,102,104; Ex. 8.3-p.544 – 549: 8,19,28,30,36,40,48,53

Due July 9: Ex. 8.4-p.554 – 555: 19,32,39,50,60,68,87; Ex. 8.5-p.568 – 572: 19,36,50,66,69 – 72 ALL,78,92,105; Ex. 9.1-p.600 – 602: 13,20,53,60,66,72,82,98; Review Chapter 8 practice test, pp. 588 – 589, delete #19,20,21.

Due July 16: Ex. 9.2-p.608 – 611: 8,21,26,38,44,47,50,54; Ex. 9.3-p.616 – 617: 16,25,38,42,44, 55,64,70,74,85,91,96,107,111; Ex. 9.4-p.621 – 623: 10,23,26,33,42,48,59;

Due July 23: Ex. 9.5/9.7-p.628 – 630: 12,27,39,47,56,60,71,89,95; & p.644 – 648: 15,21,28,35; turn in as one H/W; Ex. 9.6-p.634 – 636: 11,21,25,30,41,48,56,63,68,72,76,78,84; Ex. 9.7- p.645 – 648: 70,76,81,87,101; Review chapter 9 practice test p. 655.

Due July 30: Ex. 11.1-p.704 – 706: 19,26,34,42,47,56,65,70,78,82,84; Ex. 11.2-p.710 – 712: 16, 25,28,34,48,53,66,79,84; Ex. 11.3-p.720 – 723: 13,26,32,37,53,61,68,73,80,91,95; Ex. 11.4-p. 728: 10,17,21,32; Review chapter 11 and chapter 10 practice tests for the final

Due 6 August: Ex. 10.1-p.665 – 669: 22,27,44,49,58,70,81,88,99,107: Ex. 10.2-p.673: 16,31, 37,42,46,51; Ex. 10.3-p. 681: 15,26,35,40,52,56,60; Review previous chapter tests for final.

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

WBU MATH 1304 CLASS RULES – SUMMER 2008

1. Welcome to MATH 1304/Section SA01: it is my goal to make this a useful and encouraging experience.

2. Bring your textbook, mathematics binder, calculator, assignment book, paper, and pencil to every class.

3. You should be in place, no later than 5 minutes before the class begins, ready for the session’s daily activities. Please do not cut this class…two consecutive absences may constitute an automatic failure in the course.

4. All homework will be turned in at the beginning of the assigned class period unless the instructor gives direction otherwise. Please turn in each section H/W separately unless told otherwise by me or the syllabus.

5. Homework grades will be reduced 10 points for each week after the assigned pickup date. No homework will be accepted after the second week and the student will receive a grade of zero to be averaged into the course homework grade.

6. The first page of the homework will have the student’s name, subject, and date in the upper right corner in the following format:

Name

Subject

Date

7. The title line (the first horizontal line on the page) will have the chapter, section, and problem numbers written on this line in the following format:

Chapter 6.1, pp. 388 – 391: 13,24,34,40,57,62,72,93,98,108,118

8. All homework will be done in pencil. Do NOT use ink on tests or homework in this math class.

9. On each problem, other than word problems, write the original problem and show all steps to your answer. Don’t leave me to assume you have the logic down, let me see it.

10. Word problems: Start with your known and unknown quantities, build the necessary relationship, including neat sketches, if required. Derive the necessary calculations for a final result and check it against the details of the problem.

11. Keep all homework and tests in a two pocket folder, in chronological order with the oldest material in front. This binder or folder will be turned in the day of the final exam and the grade on this binder will count as one test grade which will be averaged with the four chapter tests.

12. Homework missed due to absences will be due the next week upon return from the absence.

13. Any exception to these rules will be only at the discretion of the instructor. Remember, homework is a measure of your skills development in mathematics; tests measure your skills mastery.

14. Class Schedule:

6:00 – 10:10 PM W starting 28 May 08 – ending 6 Aug 08 in room 103;

Final Exam, 6 Aug 2008, 6:30 – 10:00 PM in room 103