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MATH 1111: COLLEGE ALGEBRA A
Course in the General Education Program |
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Program Description: The Geneal
Education Program at KSU offers a common academic experience for all its
students. In a series of interrelated courses in the liberal arts and
sciences, it provides the opportunity for them to acquire the intellectual
skills and knowledge characteristic of educated persons. Thus, it lays the
foundation for success in their academic, professional, and personal lives.
Whereas, the major program contributes to a college education depth in a
designated specialization, the General Education Program provides bredth by introducing and connecting a variety of
disciplines. Program Goals: The General Education
Program at KSU has four goals. During the course of the program, students
should demonstrate the following:
Course Description: MATH 1111 is a functional
approach to algebra that incorporates the use of appropriate technology.
Emphasis will be placed on the study of functions and their graphs, inequalities,
and linear, quadratic, piece-wise defined, rational, polynomial, exponential,
and logarithmic functions. Appropriate applications will be included. |
Instructor
Dr. Teresa Banker
Office Science and
Phone 770.499.3427 (Please leave voice mail, if necessary)
Fax 770.423.6629
E-mail
drbanker@mindspring.com (Please use e-mail for routine
communication.)
Time/Location MW
Other
times by appointment
Attendance: Regular
class attendance is essential for success in this course, and it will be
monitored daily. In the event of
absence, students are responsible for all material, assignments, and
announcements presented in class. E-mail
is the best way to request information.
There will be no make-up quizzes or exams (see grading policy). A study at
Grading Policies: Your grade will be determined by your
performance on tests, a comprehensive final exam, projects, in-class Group
Work, MyMathLab daily homework, and quizzes.
Graded products will count toward the final grade as follows:
Three tests 300
points
Comprehensive final exam 150 points
4 Projects 20 points
6 Quizzes 60 points
Group Work (in class) 25 points
MyMathLab daily homework 100 points
Total points 655
points
No make-up tests
will be given. However, the final exam grade may be
substituted for the lowest test grade. Only
90% of the final exam grade may be substituted for one missed test. If
you miss a test due
to illness or an emergency on the day of the test , contact me immediately
(e-mail is preferable). It may be
possible for you to take the test before the next class meeting in which
the test is returned.
No make-up
quizzes will be given. At the end of the semester, the lowest or
missing quiz grade may be replaced with the attendance grade (10 points maximum, and proportional to the attendance grade). Each absence will reduce the attendance grade
by one point. Course grades will be
assigned as follows in the table below. If you miss a quiz, it may be possible for you
to take the quiz before the next class meeting.
Please contact me immediately.
90% – 100% A
80% – 89% B
70% - 79% C
60% - 69% D
Below 60% F
Technology Statement: Students in this class are expected to use
the TI-83 graphing calculator. This
calculator will be used throughout the course to enhance mathematical thinking
and to judge reasonableness of results. The
TI-82 will do most of what you need for this course.
Class Roster: If your name does not appear on the
official class roster, you will not receive credit for this course.
Daily Homework: Approximately 50% of daily homework
assignments will be completed via MyMathLab, an internet based learning
platform that accompanies the textbook.
MyMathLab problems must be completed no later than one week after the
material is discussed in class. Late
homework will not be accepted. Homework
points are derived from the average score compiled by MyMathLab. MyMathLab homework problems can be worked
multiple times until a correct answer is recorded. You should submit your homework each time you
complete any of the assigned problems.
Each section’s homework may be submitted numerous times before the due
date. Homework problems for sections R1
– R6 will be completed from the textbook.
Other selected problems throughout the course will also be completed
from the textbook.
Free MyMathLab
tutoring is available Sunday through Thursday from
Withdrawing from courses: Students choosing
to withdraw from this course without academic penalty must do so by
Prerequisite: Math 0098, if required.
Required Text: Precalculus
(Third Edition)/Bittinger, Beecher, Ellenbogen, Penna.
Required: MyMathLab access code. The
code should come free with a new textbook purchased from the campus
bookstore. If you purchase a used
textbook, there is a fee for the access code.
A new text with access code may be less expensive.
Course Schedule: The tentative schedule for this semester is
found on page 5. The due dates for all
graded material are shown.
Classroom
Etiquette:
1.
Come to
class prepared, having attempted all homework problems and having previewed the
material that will be covered during the class period.
2.
Be
punctual. People coming in late disrupt
the flow of the class and places them behind in material covered in class. Occasionally, being late cannot be helped,
and that is fine. On these occasions, I
would rather have you enter the classroom late rather than miss the entire
class.
3.
Be
attentive. If you need to engage in
other activities (e.g., studying for another course), please do not do them
during class. If you get drowsy during
class, please feel free to leave the classroom and get a drink of water. Simply leave and return quietly.
4.
No side
conversations. Discussions with your
neighbors while I am presenting material or while one of your classmates is
speaking are disrespectful to us all. If
you missed something that was said, let me know and it can be repeated.
5.
Behave
in a dignified and respectful manner toward your fellow students and the
instructor.
6.
Turn
off all cell phones and pagers. Cell
phones must not be on the desk. If you have an emergency, speak with me at the
beginning of class.
7. Please ask questions when they occur to
you. No questions are “dumb”
questions. Failure to ask your
question can
hamper the learning process. If I must
move ahead with additional material at that
time, I will
address your question at the end of the class period.
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of
the Math 1111 topics. Students will
a.
determine whether a relation given as a set of points, a graph, or an equation
represents
a function.
b. find the
domain and range of polynomial, radical, rational, exponential, and
logarithmic functions.
c. evaluate
a function given by a graph or by an equation.
d. combine
functions arithmetically and specify the domain of the combined function.
e. form
composite functions and specify their domains.
f.
determine whether or not a function has an inverse that is also a function.
g. find the
inverse of a function and state the domain and range of the inverse function.
h. compute the
slope of a line and interpret the slope as rate of change.
i. recognize characteristics of linear, quadratic,
piece-wise, degree three and higher
polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic
functions.
j. locate
relative and absolute maxima and minima of functions.
k. solve
linear, quadratic, absolute value, factorable degree three or higher
polynomial,
exponential,
and logarithmic equations.
l. use
transformations to graph functions.
2. Formulate and solve problems from both mathematical
and everyday situations. Students will
a. solve
applied problems involving linear, quadratic, factorable degree three or higher
polynomial,
exponential, and logarithmic functions.
b. interpret and use properties such as
relative and absolute maxima and minima in
solving problems.
3. Communicate mathematical ideas using both
everyday and mathematical language. Students will
a. use
function notation correctly.
b. describe
what the answer to a problem means in practical terms.
c. express
English statements using mathematical notation, and interpret symbolic
mathematical statements in English.
4. Use calculator to explore and solve
problems. Students will
a. graph a function on the appropriate
viewing window using the graphing calculator.
b. use the Calc feature of the graphing
calculator to solve equations and to locate
relative maxima and minima as well as zeros of
functions.
5. Connect mathematics to other disciplines and
real-world situations. Students will
a. solve
applied problems from a variety of disciplines.
b. model
real world data using mathematical functions.
6. Experience the power and usefulness of
mathematics in solving real world problems. Students will
a. learn mathematics
in the context of solving real world problems.
b. make
decisions about real world problems based on mathematical models.
Academic Honesty:
Every KSU student
is responsible for upholding the provisions of the Student Code of Conduct, as
published in the Undergraduate and Graduate catalogs. Section II of the Student Code of Conduct
addresses the University’s policy on academic honesty, including provisions
regarding plagiarism and cheating, unauthorized access to University materials,
misrepresentation/falsification of University records or academic work,
malicious removal, retention, or destruction of library material,
malicious/intentional misuse of computer facilities and/or services, and misuse
of student identification cards.
Incidents of alleged academic misconduct will be handled through the
established procedures of the University Judiciary Program, which includes
either an “informal” resolution by a faculty member, resulting in a grade
adjustment, or a formal hearing procedure, which may subject a student to the
Code of Conduct’s minimum one semester suspension requirement. If
you cheat in any way during this course (such as looking at another person’s
paper or notes during an exam), you should expect to receive a minimum sanction
of a grade of F for the course.
Final Exam Schedule:
MW
Math 1111 Tentative
Schedule for Fall, 2006
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August 21 Section R1/R2 |
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23 Section R3/R4 Project
1 Due |
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28 Project 3 Due Section R5 |
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Project 4 Due 30
Project
2 Due Section R5 |
31 |
September 1 |
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6 Quiz 1 |
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Introduction
11 to functions |
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13 Test 1
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18 Section 1.3/1.4 |
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20 Section 1.5
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22 |
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25 Section 1.6 |
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27 Section 1.7 Quiz
2 |
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29 |
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October 2 Review for test 2 |
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4 TEST
2
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9 Section
2.1 |
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11 Section 2.3 Quiz
3 |
12 |
13 Last Day
to Withdraw WAP |
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16 Section 2.4
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18 Section 2.5 Quiz
4 |
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23 Section 3.1 |
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25 Section 3.2/3.3 |
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30 Review for test 3 |
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November 1 TEST 3 |
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6 Section 4.1
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8 Section 4.2 Quiz
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13 Section 4.3 |
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15 Section 4.4 |
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20 Section 4.5
Possible holiday
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27 possible Section 4.5
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29 Quiz
6
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30 |
December 1 |
4
Review for final exam |
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6 Last day of classes |
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11
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13 Final Exam
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Homework Assignments and Projects:
The assigned homework
problems, as a minimum, should be completed for each section of material
that we cover. You
should attempt every problem before the next class
period and ask questions during my office hours or at the beginning of the next
class period. You should work some
problems every day. Assignments are a
combination of problems found on MyMathLab and problems directly from your
textbook.
Projects:
1. Take the
mathematics placement test and show the report to Dr. Banker. Due Wednesday August 23.
2. Sign the class roster which is taped to my
door. (I want to make sure that you know
where my office is located). If you have
recently added this section, your name may not appear on the roster. In this case, print you name at the end of
the roster and then sign the roster. Due August 30.
3. Print a copy of the syllabus from my website
(www.science.kennesaw.edu/~tbanker). Write your name on the syllabus and show the
syllabus to me. Due
August 28.
4. Complete the MyMathLab installation. Open MyMathLab,
select Do Homework, select section R.2 homework, select problem 1, click on Ask
The Instructor. Now send me a note
indicating that you are able to see the problem. I will respond to your email. Due August 30.
WITHDRAWAL FROM THE UNIVERSITY OR FROM INDIVIDUAL
COURSES AND ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Fall Term, 2006
Withdrawal
Students who find that they cannot continue in college for the entire semester after being enrolled, because of illness or any other reason, need to complete an online form. To completely or partially withdraw from classes at KSU, a student must withdraw online at www.kennesaw.edu, under Owl Express, Student Services.
The date the withdrawal
is submitted online will be considered the official KSU withdrawal date which
will be used in the calculation of any tuition refund or refund to Federal
student aid and/or HOPE scholarship programs. It is advisable to print the
final page of the withdrawal for your records. Withdrawals
submitted online prior to
Students may, by means of the same online withdrawal and with the approval of the university Dean, withdraw from individual courses while retaining other courses on their schedules. This option may be exercised up until October 13, 2006.
This is the date to withdraw without academic penalty for Fall Term, 2006 classes. Failure to withdraw by the date above will mean that the student has elected to receive the final grade(s) earned in the course(s). The only exception to those withdrawal regulations will be for those instances that involve unusual and fully documented circumstances.
Academic Integrity
Every KSU student is responsible for upholding the provisions of the Student Code of Conduct, as published in the Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs. Section II of the Student Code of Conduct addresses the University’s policy on academic honesty, including provisions regarding plagiarism and cheating, unauthorized access to University materials, misrepresentation/falsification of University records or academic work, malicious removal, retention, or destruction of library materials, malicious/intentional misuse of computer facilities and/or services, and misuse of student identification cards. Incidents of alleged academic misconduct will be handled through the established procedures of the University Judiciary Program, which includes either an “informal” resolution by a faculty member, resulting in a grade adjustment, or a formal hearing procedure, which may subject a student to the Code of Conduct’s minimal one semester suspension requirement.