MAC 1105: College Algebra
Spring 2004
INSTRUCTOR: Sidra
Van De Car
E-MAIL: ivandecar@atlas.valenciacc.edu
PHONE: 407-582-2032
OFFICE: 6-227
OFFICE HOURS: M 11:00A – 12:00P
MW 1:30P
– 3:30P and 9:00P – 10:00P
TR 6:00P – 7:00P
F 10:00A –11:00A
COURSE
INFO: This course (CRN:
21526) meets on M/W from 4:00P – 5:15P in 2-111.
DESCRIPTION: College
Algebra is based on the study of functions and their role in problem
solving. Topics will include graphing,
the linear, quadratic, and exponential families of functions, and inverse
functions. Students will be required to
solve applied problems and communicate their findings effectively. Technological tools will be utilized in
addition to analytical methods. A
minimum grade of C is required to progress in mathematics or if MAC 1105 is
used to meet the general education requirement in mathematics.
PREREQUISITES: MAT
0025C or MAT 1033C with a grade of C or better; or an appropriate score on the
CPT.
TEXT: Modeling, Functions, and Graphs, 3rd
Edition, ã 2001, by Yoshiwara and Yoshiwara.
REQUIRED
MATERIALS: Graphing
Calculator (TI-83, TI-83 Plus, or TI-83 Silver recommended). Students are NOT permitted to use a
calculator that performs symbolic manipulations (such as the TI-89 or TI-92) in
this course.
CALCULATOR: The TI-83 will be the modeled demonstrated in
class. If a student chooses to use a
calculator other than the TI-83, he will be responsible for learning how to use
his calculator. The student is not
permitted to store information or unapproved programs in his calculator. The instructor reserves the right to inspect
and/or reset the memory of each student’s calculator. Any student found with inappropriate information stored in the
calculator will be dealt with in keeping with the instructor’s policy on
academic honesty (see below).
ATTENDANCE: Attendance will be
taken at every class meeting. If a
student should need to miss class, he should contact the instructor as soon as
possible. It is the student's
responsibility to find out what material and assignments were missed due to an
absence.
EXAMS: There will be 4 exams. Each exam is worth 17.5% of the final course grade. There will be no make-up exams during the semester unless the absence is excused by college policy (e.g., religious holidays or college sponsored events requiring a student's attendance). The instructor has the right to ask for documentation to determine whether an absence is excused. If an exam is missed for another legitimate reason (to be determined by the instructor) then the final will be counted twice, as the missed test and the final exam.
Most
exams will consist of 2 parts. For this
format, calculators will not be permitted on the first part of the exam and
will be permitted on the second part.
ATLAS: Students should familiarize themselves with their
individual ATLAS accounts. Throughout
the semester, the instructor may send e-mail pertaining to the course through
the ATLAS system. The student is
responsible for checking his ATLAS e-mail account regularly.
HOMEWORK: Homework
will be assigned at each class meeting.
The student is expected to attempt every problem before coming to class.
QUIZZES: There will be unannounced quizzes throughout the
semester. In class quizzes may be given
during the first 5 minutes of class.
Take-home quizzes will be due at 7:00 p.m. on the due date given at the
time of assignment. There will be NO
make-up quizzes. If the student arrives
late to class or is absent, a grade of zero will be recorded for the quiz.
FINAL
EXAM: The final exam is comprehensive and
mandatory. A grade of WF will be
assigned to any student who fails to take the final exam.
FINAL EXAM DATE: Monday,
May 3, 2004 4:00P – 6:00P in
2-111.
WITHDRAWAL
DEADLINE: Students should familiarize themselves with
Valencia Community College’s withdrawal policy. The withdrawal deadline for Spring 2004 is Friday, March
26, 2004. After this date, any
student withdrawing from this course will receive either a WP or WF, based upon
the student’s average at the last day of attendance.
GRADING: 4 Exams 70%
Quizzes 10%
Final
Examination 20%
Percentage |
Grade
Earned |
90 – 100 |
A |
80 – 89 |
B |
70 –79 |
C |
60 – 69 |
D |
0 –59 |
F |
ACADEMIC
HONESTY: All
students are expected to be in complete compliance with Valencia Community
College’s policy on academic honesty.
Any student found to be in violation of the policy on academic
dishonesty will receive a grade of F for the semester.
VALENCIA CORE
COMPETENCIES: The four core competencies of a Valencia graduate are Think, Communicate, Value, and Act. Through the use of class discussions and assignments, students will develop the ability to:
1. think clearly, critically, and creatively;
2. communicate with different audiences through
a variety of mediums;
3. make reasoned value judgments and
responsible commitments; and 4. act purposely, reflectively, and
responsibly.
This syllabus is subject to change and all
changes will be announced in class.