Fall 2018 Course Syllabus Course: MATH-1314- Section: 08 College Algebra

Instructor Information
Instructor	Christopher Sams
E-mail	samsca@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6337
Office	Location: Madison Monroe Education - Room: 147 Hours: None
Department	Inmate Instruction Chair: Dr. Michelle Davis E-mail: davisml1@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6341
Course Information
Description	In-depth study and applications of polynomial, rational, radical, exponential and logarithmic functions, and systems of equations using matrices. Additional topics such as sequences, series, probability, and conics may be included.
Prerequisites	Successful completion of MATH 0332 or satisfactory score on approved test.
Learning Outcomes	Upon successful completion of this course, students will: 1. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of properties of functions, including domain and range, operations, compositions, and inverses. (PSLO 1, 3, ALPHA) Measured by embedded questions in tests, quizzes, or homework labs as well as pretest and post-test. 2. Recognize and apply polynomial, rational, radical, exponential and logarithmic functions and solve related equations. (PSLO 1, 3, ALPHA) Measured by embedded questions in tests, quizzes, or homework labs and pretest and post-test. 3. Apply graphing techniques. (PSLO 3) Measured by embedded questions in tests, quizzes, or homework labs. 4. Evaluate all roots of higher degree polynomial and rational functions. (PSLO 1, 2,3) Measured by embedded questions in tests, quizzes, homework labs and group discussion. 5. Recognize, solve and apply systems of linear equations using matrices. (PSLO 3)Measured by embedded questions in tests, quizzes or homework labs.
Core Objectives	Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication. Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions. Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Students will demonstrate applications of scientific and mathematical concepts. Teamwork: Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal and consider different points of view.
Program Student Learning Outcomes	PSLO ALPHA: Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. Identifies all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material; demonstrates a full understanding of the reading. PSLO 1: Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions. PSLO 2: Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication. PSLO 3: Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Students will demonstrate applications of scientific and mathematical concepts.
Textbooks	COLLEGE ALGEBRA, Beecher, Penna, & Bittinger, 5th Edition, Pearson Education, Inc., 2016. Package includes book and access code ISBN: 1323109144; Stand Alone Access Code ISBN: 0558926809
Lecture Topics Outline	MATH 1314 College Algebra, Beecher, Penna & Bittinger, 5th Edition, Pearson Education, Inc., 2016. Package ISBN: 1323109144; Access Code ISBN: 0558926809 Section Page Problems 1.1 Introduction to Graphing:72/1, 5, 7, 9, 13, 19, 21, 27, 31, 37, 43, 45, 49, 55, 61, 65, 69, 75, 83, 85, 89 1.2 Functions & Graphs: 87/3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 21, 25, 27, 29, 31, 35, 39, 41, 45, 49, 51, 59, 63, 67, 69, 71, 73 1.3 Linear Functions, Slopes, & Applications: 103/1, 3, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 25, 29, 31, 33, 37, 39, 43, 45, 49, 51, 53, 55, 57, 63, 67, 77 1.4 Equations of Lines & Modeling: 118/1, 5, 7, 9, 15, 17, 19, 23, 25, 29, 31, 35, 37, 39, 43, 47, 49, 53, 55, 57, 59 1.5 Linear Equations, Functions, Zeroes and App.: 133/3, 9, 11, 15, 21, 25, 29, 33, 35, 39, 43, 45, 47, 51, 55, 57, 63, 73, 83, 87, 91 1.6 Solving Linear Inequalities: 142/3, 9, 13, 15, 19, 25, 27, 29, 31, 35, 39, 41, 45 2.1 Increasing, Decreasing, and Piecewise Functions; Applications: 166/1, 5, 7, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 23, 35, 37, 59, 63 2.2 The Algebra of Functions: 177/1, 7, 11, 13, 15, 17, 33, 39, 45, 47 2.3 The Composition of Functions: 185/1, 5, 9, 13, 17, 19, 25, 29, 31, 39 2.4 Symmetry and Transformations: 206/1, 3, 5, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 23, 27, 31, 35, 37, 39, 41, 45, 49, 51, 53, 57, 61, 65, 69, 79, 85, 87, 89, 91, 97, 99, 103, 121, 125, 129, 131 2.5 Variation and Applications: 217/1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39 3.1 Complex Numbers: 239/ 1, 7, 9, 11, 13, 17, 21, 25, 27, 31, 33, 35, 39, 43, 45, 47, 49, 51, 55, 61, 65, 69, 75 3.2 Quadratic Equations, Functions, Zeroes, and Models: 253/1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 13, 17, 21, 23, 37, 41, 43, 55, 57, 59, 63, 69, 71, 79, 81, 89 3.3 Analyzing Graphs of Quadratic Functions: 267/1, 3, 9, 11, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 35, 41, 45, 49, 51 3.4 Solving Rational Equations and Radical Equations: 278/1, 5, 7, 11, 13, 15, 17, 21, 23, 29, 35, 37, 39, 41, 47, 53, 57, 75, 79, 81 3.5 Solving Equations and Inequalities with Absolute Value: 283/3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 23, 31, 33, 35, 37, 43, 45, 47, 55, 61 4.1 Polynomial Functions and Models: 306/ 1, 3, 7, 9, 11, 15, 17, 21, 25, 27, 31, 39, 41, 43, 49, 53 4.2 Graphing Polynomial Functions: 318/1, 3, 7, 9, 11, 15, 17, 21, 25, 27, 31, 39, 41, 43, 49, 53 4.3 Polynomial Division; The Remainder Theorem: 326/7, 9, 11, 17, 19, 21, 23 25, 29, 31, 37, 39 4.4 Theorems about Zeroes of Polynomial Functions: 337/ 1, 3, 11, 13, 17, 23, 25, 29, 39, 41, 43, 51, 53, 55, 61, 73, 75, 81, 85, 87, 5.1 Inverse Functions: 396/1, 5, 9, 11, 17, 23, 25, 35, 39, 47, 57, 59 5.2 Exponential Functions and Graphs: 408/1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 25, 27, 31, 35, 51, 55, 59, 61, 63, 67, 69, 73, 75 5.3 Logarithmic Functions and Graphs: 426/3, 5, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 25, 33, 37, 41, 47, 49, 53, 55, 61, 65, 73, 75 5.4 The Properties of Logarithmic Functions : 437/3, 7, 13, 19, 25, 27, 31, 37, 39, 41, 43, 47, 49, 53, 55, 61, 65, 71, 75 5.5 Solving Exponential Equations and Logarithmic Equations: 448/3, 9, 15, 19, 25, 33, 37, 39, 43, 45, 47, 51, 55, 57, 59 5.6 Applications and Models : Growth and Decay; Compound Interest: 459/1, 3, 5, 7, 9 6.1 Systems of Equations in Two Variables: 490/7, 21, 23, 33, 35, 37, 45, 47, 49, 53, 57, 59, 71 6.3 Matrices & Systems of Equations: 510/7, 9, 11, 15, 19, 23, 29, 43
Major Assignments Schedule	All assignments will be done face to face traditional style. DATE ACTIVITY August 28, 2018 Section 1.1-1.3 September 4, 2018 Quiz 1.1-1.3/Section 1.4-1.6 September 11, 2018 Test Chapter 1/Section 2.1-2.2 September 18, 2018 Quiz 2.1-2.2/Section 2.2-2.4 September 25, 2018 Quiz 2.3-2.4/Section 2.5 October 2, 2018 Test Chapter 2/Section 3.1-3.2 October 9, 2018 Quiz 3.1-3.2/Section 3.3 October 16, 2018 Quiz 3.3/Section 3.4 October 23, 2018 Test Chapter 3/Section 4.1-4.2 November 6, 2018 Quiz 4.1-4.2/Section 4.3-4.4 November 13, 2018 Quiz 4.3-4.4/Section 5.1-5.2 November 20, 2018 Quiz 5.1-5.2/Section 5.3-5.4 November 27, 2018 Quiz 5.3-5.5/Section 5.5 & 6.1 December 4, 2018 Make up/Final Review December 11, 2018 Final Exam
Final Exam Date	December 11, 2018 - 5:30 PM   Through  December 11, 2018 - 8:00 PM
Grading Scale	90 - 100=A    80 - 89=B    70 - 79=C     60 - 69=D    Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	Tests - 60%, Quizzes - 15%, Homework - 10%, Final Exam - 15%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	I will not discuss your grades over the phone or by email. If you want to discuss your grades, you must come to my office, in person.
Attendance Policy	Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between participation and college success. There will not be any makeup quizzes or makeup tests. A student's lowest test grade will replace a first missed test. A student will receive a zero for any missed quiz, a second missed test or missing the final exam. The final exam is required.
Academic Honesty	Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
Facility Policies	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
Important Information
ADA Considerations	The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
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Other	September 3, 2018 Labor Day, no classes October 1, 2018 Last day to drop or withdraw without penalty November 21, 2018 Last day to drop or withdraw without academic penalty November 22-21, 2018 Thanksgiving Holiday, no classes December 4, 2018 Last Class Day Before Final
HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.