College Algebra

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   COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Course:  Math 1513

Instructor:  Rob Wylie

Office Location: JH 210

Phone Number:  647-1236

Office Hours:  Will be posted on office door or see Daily Schedule

 

  I. Course Description:

College Algebra.  A brief review and continuation of Intermediate Algebra to include the study of

non linear relations and functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations, matrices

and determinates, sequences and series.  Prerequisite:  Math 0123 or two units of high school algebra.

Credit:  3 hours.

               

II. Required Textbook:

Michael Sullivan, College Algebra, Eighth  Edition; Prentice Hall Publishing Company, 2008.

 

III. Course Objectives:

A. To help the student better appreciate the study of mathematics.

 B. To give the student the necessary algebraic background  for continued study in the  field of mathematics.

C. To give the student the necessary mathematical tools for  further study in various fields such as the physical sciences, engineering, business, etc.

 D. To help the student better handle mathematical problems in their everyday lives.

 E. To provide a course that will meet the general education requirement in mathematics.

 

 IV. Teaching Format:

  This course will be taught primarily by lecture and demonstration.  The textbook will be the basis for material  to be presented and the student will be responsible for reading all material and working all problems assigned.  The course is designated web-enhanced because the homework is all done via internet.  Computer assisted instruction disks, which are located in the Learning Resource Center (LRC), will be available as supplementary material.

 

  V. Evaluation:

At least four 50 minute objective examinations will be given during the semester.  Problems are assigned from each  section taught. The test average will comprise of  66two third percent of the semester grade and the assigned problems will comprise the remaining  33one third percent .    Homework over chapter test is due the day of testing according to instructor.  If five tests are given the lowest test excluding the final will be dropped and not counted in the final average.  Three of the lowest homework scores will also be discarded and no late homework will be accepted.   If a test is missed it will be in the instructors discretion whether that test will be made up or the test allowed to drop. 

     

  VI. Grading:

                 The following grade scale will be used to determine a letter grade:

 

                 90% - 100% > A

                 80% -  89% > B

                 70% -  79% > C

                 60% -  69% > D

                  Below 60% > F

 

 VII. Attendance Policy:

Attendance is highly important and stressed to each student.  Attendance is not counted as part of a grade; however, poor attendance usually reflects poor performance.  Students who begin to establish irregular habits are reminded of their need to attend regularly.

  VIII. Make-Up Policy:

The student is expected to take all examinations at a specified time and date. If a student has circumstances arise which make it impractical to take a test at its regularly  assigned time, it is his/her responsibility to contact the instructor prior to the examination if possible.  Make up exams will be more difficult and are strongly discouraged; however, they will be given if the instructor decides the student had legitimate reason to miss and  notified the instructor ahead of time when it was possible.   No late homework without instructors approval will be accepted however three of the lowest homework grades will be discarded.

 

Carl Albert State College complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Students with disabilities who need special accommodations should make their request in the following way:

  ·         Talk with your instructor after class or during hours about your disability or special needs related to work in class.

AND

·         Complete the Request for Special Accommodations Form with the ADA Coordinator located in the Vice President for Student Affairs Office (HH 140).