MAC 1140: Precalculus Algebra
Fall 2005
INSTRUCTOR: Sidra
Van De Car
E-MAIL: ivandecar@atlas.valenciacollege.edu
PHONE: 407-582-2032
OFFICE: 6-227
OFFICE HOURS: TR 4:00P – 5:30P and 7:00P – 7:30P
W 2:00P – 7:00P
S 9:00A – 10:00A
COURSE
INFO: CRN: 13966
meets on TR from 5:30P – 6:45P in 8-240.
CRN: 13944 meets on W from 7:00P – 9:45P in 8-240.
DESCRIPTION: Algebra
preparation for the Calculus sequence. Topics include symbolic, graphical, and
numerical analysis of polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, power and rational
functions; matrices, sequences and conic sections. Applications emphasizing
connection with other disciplines and with the real world will be included.
Technology tools will be utilized in addition to analytical methods.
PREREQUISITES: Minimum
grade of C in MAC 1105 or appropriate score on an approved assessment.
TEXT: Algebra
and Trigonometry, ă 2001, by Stewart, Redlin, & Watson.
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 15% 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 within the first five minutes of the start
of class 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:
WITHDRAWAL
POLICY: The
College has initiated withdrawal procedures and timelines in response to
legislation/rules adopted by the state legislature and State Board of Community
Colleges. The deadline to withdrawal
from this course is in the current catalog, and is also available online at http://valenciacollege.edu. After that date (
GRADING: 4
Exams 60%
Homework/Quizzes/Class
Participation 15%
Final
Examination
25%
Percentage |
Grade
Earned |
90 – 100 |
A |
80 – 89 |
B |
70 –79 |
C |
60 – 69 |
D |
0 –59 |
F |
EXTRA
HELP: Besides visiting your instructor’s office to ask
questions, please visit the Math Support Center
(4-108) for help with homework or general tutoring or check out the collection
of video tapes in the library dealing with the course material.
CELL
PHONES: Students
are required to turn off all cell phones and pagers before the beginning of
class. If a cell phone or pager vibrates or is audible, the student may be
asked to turn it off or leave for the remainder of the class. If there is an
emergency situation warranting the use of a cell phone or pager during class
time, the student must notify the professor in writing prior to the beginning
of class. During a testing situation, if a cell phone or pager vibrates or is
audible, the student’s quiz, test, or examination will be collected and the
student will be asked to leave without an option for completion.
ACADEMIC
HONESTY: All
forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited at
STUDENT CODE
OF CLASSROOM
CONDUCT:
CLAST
COMPETENCIES: The College-Level
Academic Skills Test (CLAST)
measures the following: reading skills,
essay skill, English language skills, and mathematics skills. To the extent possible, you will be
encouraged to develop these skills as part of your work in this course.
Additional information is available in the College Catalog (http://valenciacollege.edu/catalog/04-05/default.htm
on pages 78-80).
COMPETENCIES:
STUDENTS WITH
DISABILITIES: Students with
disabilities who qualify for academic accommodations must provide a
notification from the Office for Students
with Disabilities (OSD) and discuss specific needs with the instructor,
preferably during the first two weeks of class.
The Office for Students with Disabilities determines accommodations
based on appropriate documentation of disabilities. The East Campus Office is located in Building
5, Room 216.
ADDENDA:
This syllabus is
subject to change and any changes will be submitted to the student in
writing. Material generated by the
instructor (including lectures and printed material) is protected under the
intellectual copyright laws of the