Fall 2021 Course Syllabus
Course: MATH-1314- Section: 50
College Algebra 		LSCPA Logo Image
Instructor Information
Instructor Alfred De La Rosa
E-maildea5@lamarpa.edu
Phone(409) 984-6330
Office
Location:Educational I - Room: 131
Hours:Tuesday 5:00-5:30; 8:15-8:45; Thursday 5:00-5:30; 8:15-8:45
COVID 19 Information The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
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. Define, represent, and perform operations on real and complex numbers.
2. Recognize, understand, and analyze features of a function.
3. Recognize and use algebraic (field) properties, concepts, procedures (including factoring),
and algorithms to combine, transform, and evaluate absolute value, polynomial, radical,
and rational expressions.
4. Identify and solve absolute value, polynomial, radical, and rational equations.
5. Identify and solve absolute value and linear inequalities.
6. Model, interpret and justify mathematical ideas and concepts using multiple
representations.
7. Connect and use multiple strands of mathematics in situations and problems, as well as in
the study of other disciplines.
Core Objectives 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.

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.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Textbooks Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.

Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.

COLLEGE ALGEBRA, Beecher, Penna, & Bittinger, 5th Edition, Pearson Education, Inc., 2016. Package includes book and access code ISBN: 9781323109144; Stand Alone Access Code ISBN: 9780558928889.
Lecture Topics
Outline		 Graphs, Functions, and Models
1.1 Introduction to Graphing
1.2 Functions and Graphs
1.3 Linear Functions, Slope, and Applications
1.4 Equations of Lines and Modeling
1.5 Linear Equations, Functions, Zeros, and Applications
1.6 Solving Linear Inequalities

More on Functions
2.1 Increasing, Decreasing, and Piecewise Functions; Applications
2.2 The Algebra of Functions
2.3 The Composition of Functions
2.4 Symmetry
2.5 Transformations
2.6 Variation and Applications

Quadratic Functions and Equations; Inequalities
3.1 The Complex Numbers
3.2 Quadratic Equations, Functions, Zeros, and Models
3.3 Analyzing Graphs of Quadratic Functions
3.4 Solving Rational Equations and Radical Equations
3.5 Solving Equations and Inequalities with Absolute Value

Polynomial Functions and Rational Functions
4.1 Polynomial Functions and Models
4.2 Graphing Polynomial Functions
4.3 Polynomial Division; The Remainder Theorem and the Factor Theorem
4.4 Theorems about Zeros of Polynomial Functions
4.5 Rational Functions
4.6 Polynomial Inequalities and Rational Inequalities

Exponential Functions and Logarithmic Functions
5.1 Inverse Functions
5.2 Exponential Functions and Graphs
5.3 Logarithmic Functions and Graphs
5.4 Properties of Logarithmic Functions
5.5 Solving Exponential Equations and Logarithmic Equations
5.6 Applications and Models: Growth and Decay; Compound Inte
Major Assignments
Schedule		 Week 1: Course introduction; syllabus review; sections 1.1-1.2
Week 2: Sections 1.3-1.4
Week 3: Sections 1.5-1.6; Exam I
Week 4: Sections 2.1-2.2
Week 5: Sections 2.3-2.4
Week 6: Sections 2.5-2.6; Exam II
Week 7: Midterm Exam Review; Mid-Term Exam
Week 8: Sections 3.1-3.3
Week 9: Sections 3.4-3.5; Exam III
Week 10: Sections 4.1-4.2
Week 11: Sections 4.3-4.4
Week 12: Sections 4.5-4.6; Exam IV
Week 13: Sections 5.1-5.2
Week 14: Sections 5.3-5.4
Week 15: Sections 5.5-5.6; Exam V
Week 16: Final Exam Review; Final Exam
Final Exam Date December 7, 2021 - 5:30 PM   Through  December 7, 2021 - 8:15 PM
Grading Scale 90-100=A 80-89=B 70-79=C 60-69=D Below 59 = F
Determination of
Final Grade		 Homework: 25%
Attendance: 15%
Unit Tests: 20%
Mid-Term Exam: 20%
Final Exam: 20%

All homework will be done on computers using MyLabsPlus. Free temporary access is available. Login at www.lamarpa.mylabsplus.com using your Lamar State College Port Arthur username. The password is your birthday. Example: June 2, 1985 would be Jun021985. There are no spaces.
Course Policies
Instructor Policies 1. Students should have all materials ready to use when class begins.
2. There will be no talking or disruptive behavior during class. Students engaged in talking or any behavior that disrupts the class will be told to leave the classroom. Anyone removed from class for such behavior must see the instructor before returning the next time the class meets.
3. The instructor has the right to assign or change seats at any time during the semester.
4. If a student leaves the classroom for any reason before the instructor dismisses the entire class, the student will be marked absent. Leaving class early disrupts the lecture and the continuity of the class.
5. Anyone sleeping during class will be counted absent and told to leave the classroom if the sleeping becomes a distraction.
6. All homework will be completed online on MyLabsPlus. Students will be allowed to work on assignments after homework deadlines with a 10% penalty.
7. All test dates will be announced by the instructor at least one week in advance.
8. The final exam will be comprehensive, which means that it will consist of all material covered from the beginning to the end of the semester.
9. A student's grades will only be discussed in person.
Attendance Policy Each student's attendance grade will be based on the percentage of days attended. If the student arrives on time, remains in class until the class is dismissed by the instructor, and actively participates during the class period (e.g., taking notes, taking tests, or completing any other activity assigned by the instructor), he or she will earn 100 points for that day. Students who miss class, sleep in class, social network or text in class, or do not take notes or exams will receive a grade of 0 for the day. Absences due to a valid reason such as an illness or emergency will be excused only if the student provides written documentation.
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
  1. No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom.

  2. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission.

  3. 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.
MyLSCPA Be sure to check your campus E-mail and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal (My.LamarPA.edu). When you've logged in, click the email icon in the upper right-hand corner to check email, or click on the "My Courses" tab to get to your Course Homepage. Click the link to your course and review the information presented. It is important that you check your email and Course Homepage regularly. You can also access your grades, transcripts, and determine who your academic advisor is by using MyLSCPA.
Other Students will be required to use a scientific calculator. This will not include a cell phone or graphing calculator.
HB 2504 This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Department
General Education and Developmental Studies
Chair:Dr. Michelle Davis
E-mail:davisml1@lamarpa.edu
Phone:(409) 984-6341

If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.