MAC 1105 Syllabus

Florida Gulf Coast University

Florida Gulf Coast UniversityCollege Algebra MAC 1105Summer 2015 CRN 50256

Instructor: Tanya Huffman, M.A.Email: [email protected] Location: Library 464-K

Course Assistant: Karen MarinoEmail: [email protected]

Office Hours for Summer 2015Monday and Wednesday from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pmCOLLEGE ALGEBRA TUTORING

Center for Academic AchievementA complete listing of sessions is available online: http://www.fgcu.edu/CAA/tutoring.html

Math Department TutoringA complete listing of sessions is available online: http://www.fgcu.edu/CAS/Departments/Math/tutoring.html

Course Number and TitleMAC 1105 College Algebra Course offered by the Department of Chemistry and Mathematics in the College of Arts and Sciences

Meeting TimesClass meets on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:30am to 11:50 am in AB7 #335.

Course Description and PrerequisitesMAC 1105 College Algebra 3 creditsGeneral course in techniques of algebraic representation and solution of problems. Topics will include functions and functional notation, symbolic, graphical, and numerical representation of functions and equations, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations and inequalities. *Meets Gordon Rule for MathPrerequisite(s): MAT 1033 with a minimum grade of C or STA 2023 with a minimum grade of C

Grading System Grading CriteriaYour final grade in the class will be determined as follows: Homework 15% (4 lowest scores dropped) Lecture Activities 15% (2 lowest scores dropped) Midterm Exam 35% (Score may not be dropped) Final Exam 35% (Score may not be dropped)

HomeworkHomework will be assessed through the use of MyMathLab. Homework assignments will not be available after the due date specified online. Each homework assignment will be weighted equally. Homework can be attempted 6 times for a higher score before the due date.

Lecture Activities Lecture activities may include class starter and exit question assignment, group activities, individual quizzes and review activities. Each class meeting you will earn two scores, one score for the class starter and exit question assignment and the other score for the group activity or quiz or review activity. In case of group assignments or activities, students will be asked to fill out the student evaluation form.The benefit of group assignments is that work can be divided among individuals. However, at the same time, it can sometimes happen that some individuals rely too heavily on others. If the project's overall quality suffers as a result, the corrections to one's mark accordingly (either up or down as necessary) will be applied.The group evaluation provides instructor with information to help to make corrections to individuals' marks when necessary. It is my hope that I will rarely, if ever, need to make such corrections.

ExamsTwo exams, a midterm and a final, will be administered during the semester. You will only be allowed to use a TI-30Xa single-line scientific calculator on the exams. No other calculators will be allowed. The exams will be administered according to the schedule on the last page of this syllabus and may not be taken early or late. There will be no make-up exams given unless you can provide valid documentation that your absence was due to an unplanned, unavoidable emergency.

Scoring Ranges for Letter GradesTotal Average ScoreGrade

90% - 100%A

88% - 89%B+

80% - 87%B

78% - 79%C+

70% - 77%C

68% - 69%D+

60% - 67%D

0% - 59%F

* NOTE: Final grades will be calculated to the tenths place in MyMathLab and those 0.5 or higher will be rounded up to the next whole number. Similarly, 0.4 and below will be rounded down to the next whole number. Students wishing to appeal final grades must follow the FGCU policy for grade appeals as outlined in the FGCU Student Guidebook at the following URL: http://studentservices.fgcu.edu/JudicialAffairs/ Additionally, a pass/fail grade will be submitted for the lab portion of the course - MAC 1105L. Grades of C or higher will convert to an S (Satisfactory), while grades of D and F will convert to a U (Unsatisfactory).

Behavioral Expectations in the Classroom Attending classes and paying attention. Students should not ask an instructor in class to go over material they missed by skipping a class or not concentrating. Not coming to class late or leaving early. You are expected to arrive on time. The classroom door will be locked 5 minutes after the start of class. Students should not leave class unless it is an absolute necessity. You are expected to be prepared for each lecture. Being prepared for lecture means you have your notebook, lecture notes, calculator, pencils, erasers, and extra notebook paper with you. Turning off electronic devices including cell phones, pagers, and beeper watches. Cell phones should be turned off or silent and should be put away for the duration of class. Not talking with other classmates while the instructor or another student is speaking. If a student has a question or comment, he or she should raise a hand, rather than starting a conversation about it with a neighbor. Showing respect and concern for others by not monopolizing class discussion. Students must allow others time to give their input and ask questions. Students should not stray from the topic of class discussion. Not eating and drinking during class time. Focusing on class material during class time. Sleeping, talking to others, doing work for another class, reading the newspaper, checking email, and exploring the Internet are unacceptable and can be disruptive. Students engaging in such behavior during the lecture will be asked to leave the room. Removal from class will result in loss of points for that days graded activities

Grade DisputesHomework Assignments: In the case of online assignments you will need a PDF file created at the time you completed the assignment that contains your name, the assignment name, the date and time, and your score. To do this, download the free CutePDF Writer, available at www.cutepdf.com. When you have completed a homework assignment, before hitting the submit button, right click on the screen and choose print. When the print options appear choose the CutePDF Writer option. Now you can choose a location and a file name for your assignment. Keep a folder on your computer with all of your homework assignments. If a score discrepancy arises, just send your lecture instructor the PDF file via email and your score will be adjusted accordingly.

Lecture Activities and Exams: If you have a dispute with a grade recorded by the instructor, you must present the graded lecture activity or exam to the instructor in order to obtain a change-of-score. It will be your responsibility to keep all of your returned lecture activities and exams. Scores will not be changed without the original lecture activity or exam being presented to the instructor.

Extra CreditExtra credit opportunities will not be offered to individual students. If the professor chooses to offer an extra credit opportunity, it will be made available to all students.

Testing Rules and Regulations All tests are closed book and closed notes. Cellular phones, tablets, and iPods may not be used as calculators during quizzes or tests. No sharing of calculators will be allowed. Only a TI-30Xa single-line scientific calculator may be used on quizzes and exams. No other calculators will be allowed. You may be asked to remove hats, headphones, and sunglasses during quizzes and exams. The university policies regarding academic honesty can be found in the Student Guidebook. All students are expected to review this document, which outlines their responsibilities and consequences for violations of the policy.

General PoliciesAttendance and Make-Up PolicyYou are expected to be in class for the entire class session. To minimize the amount of disruptions during class time, you should make sure to use the restroom before the start of class. You will not be permitted to leave class early without advance permission from the instructor. Each time a student leaves the classroom for any reason, it is a distraction to the rest of the class and takes away from valuable instructional time.

You are encouraged to attend all class sessions. In case of an absence, it is your responsibility to obtain the class notes from another student. You should also check the MyMathLab website and keep up with any homework assignments. You are responsible for anything you miss, including notes, announcements, assignments, etc.

Excused absences are class days missed due to a doctors appointment, hospital stay, illness, or school sponsored activity for which you can provide valid documentation. Valid documentation includes your name and the dates missed and is from a doctor, hospital, or the university employee in charge of the school event. Valid documentation does not include notes from your parents, roommate, etc. If you are seen at Student Health Services, be sure to obtain a walkout statement to be used as valid documentation.

If you miss an exam, a make-up will not be given unless you can provide valid documentation that your absence was due to an unplanned, unavoidable emergency.

All make-ups must be completed within one week of the when the missed assignment was originally administered. After that time, a make-up will no longer be allowed.

There are absolutely no make-ups for missed homework assignments. In lieu of allowing homework to be made up after the due date, your four lowest homework scores will be dropped.

Dropped zeros are not vacation days! They are meant to automatically take care of the small amount of excused absences that students typically accrue over the semester. Attend every day and complete every assignment that you can since you may need the dropped zeros for legitimate reasons at some point.

If you miss a lot of class or assignments, whether as a result of excused or unexcused absences, you may need to withdraw from the course. Only students registered for this course and this section may attend class meetings without advance permission of the professor.

Electronics PolicyUnless otherwise instructed by the professor, all electronic devices, including, but not limited to, laptops, cell phones, tablets, and e-cigarettes, must be turned off and put away during class time.

Email PolicyIn order to improve students written communication skills and to assist the instructor in replying to emails in a timely manner, the following email policy will be strictly enforced.

When sending emails to your instructor, the following rules must be adhered to:1. The subject line of the email must contain the course name and your course reference number (CRN).2. The email must be signed with your first and last name.3. The email must be written in Standard English.4. The email must use proper punctuation and capitalization.

If your email does not meet the above criteria, you must resubmit your email in the proper format in order to receive a reply. Replies are usually received within two class days. If you do not receive a reply within that time frame, check that your email was sent in the proper format and resubmit if necessary. Thank you in advance for sending your emails as requested.

Office Hours PolicyYour instructor maintains weekly office hours. If you have questions about your grade, general course policies, or are having difficulty with a particular concept, please take advantage of these office hours. If you are having trouble with a course concept, please come prepared to office hours by reading the textbook section and attempting problems from MyMathLab and the textbook. You should bring this work with you to office hours in order for the instructor to more efficiently assist you. Remember that you can also obtain help with the course content from the Center for Academic Achievement or from the Mathematics Department tutors. (See page 1.)

Other Miscellaneous InformationIn general, address any problems you encounter in the course right away. Whatever the problem is, the sooner you inform your instructor, the more likely you will obtain the help you need. If you are having trouble with the course material, you should seek tutoring immediately and should come by office hours to discuss your progress in the class. Attend class and tutoring sessions from the beginning to avoid falling behind. Attempt the homework as soon as the material is covered so you will have time to resolve any issues before the due date. Late homework is not accepted! If you encounter technical difficulties with MyMathLab, contact tech support right away:MyMathLab Support: Start a live chat at http://247xl.custhelp.com Beyond the lowest scores that are dropped, there will be no further adjustments made due to technical problems. If you are unable to complete your MyMathLab assignments on your own computer due to technical difficulties, you can use the computers in the open labs located across campus. Check your grades on the MyMathLab website frequently and contact your instructor by email immediately if you believe there are any errors. The last day to withdraw from the course without academic penalty is Friday, June 26. If you decide to withdraw from the course, you must go to the Office of the Registrar before 5:00pm on Friday, June 26.

University Statements and PoliciesAcademic Behavior Standards and Academic DishonestyAll students are expected to demonstrate honesty in their academic pursuits. The university policies regarding issues of honesty can be found in the FGCU Student Guidebook under the Student Code of Conduct and Policies and Procedures sections. All students are expected to study this document which outlines their responsibilities and consequences for violations of the policy. The FGCU Student Guidebook is available online at http://studentservices.fgcu.edu/judicialaffairs/new.html

Disability Accommodations ServicesFlorida Gulf Coast University, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the universitys guiding principles, will provide classroom and academic accommodations to students with documented disabilities. If you need to request an accommodation in this class due to a disability, or you suspect that your academic performance is affected by a disability, please see your instructor or contact the Office of Adaptive Services. The Office of Adaptive Services is located in Howard Hall, room 137. The phone number is 590-7956 or TTY 590-7930. In addition to classroom and campus accommodations, individuals with disabilities are encouraged to create their personal emergency evacuation plan and FGCU is committed to providing information on emergency notification procedures. You can find information on the emergency exits and Areas of Rescue Assistance for each building, as well as other emergency preparedness materials, on the Environmental Health and Safety and University Police Department websites. If you will need assistance in the event of an emergency due to a disability, please contact Adaptive Services for available services and information.

Student Observance of Religious HolidaysAll students at Florida Gulf Coast University have a right to expect that the University will reasonably accommodate their religious observances, practices, and beliefs. Students, upon prior notification to their instructors, shall be excused from class or other scheduled academic activity to observe a religious holy day of their faith. Students shall be permitted a reasonable amount of time to make up the material or activities covered in their absence. Students shall not be penalized due to absence from class or other scheduled academic activity because of religious observances. Where practicable, major examinations, major assignments, and University ceremonies will not be scheduled on a major religious holy day. A student who is to be excused from class for a religious observance is not required to provide a second party certification of the reason for the absence.

Required Materials MyMathLab access code TI-30Xa single-line scientific calculator

PLEASE NOTE: If you plan on using a calculator on the quizzes and exams, you must use the specified calculator, shown below. If you are unsure if your calculator is approved for use, please check with your instructor well in advance.

Recommended Materials College Algebra, 6th edition, Robert Blitzer, Prentice Hall Publishers

Note: Since the text is available online via MyMathLab, you may choose to use the ebook instead of purchasing a hard copy of the text. If you do not purchase the text, you may be required to print sections and/or problem sets to bring to class.

Tentative Schedule for the Semester

Monday, June 22Lecture 1.1 1.4

Wednesday, June 24Lecture 1.5 - 1.7

Friday, June 26Lecture 2.1 - 2.2

Monday, June 29Lecture 2.3 2.5

Wednesday, July 1Lecture 2.6 - 2.7

Friday, July 3No Classes Independence Day

Monday, July 6Lecture 2.8 and 3.1


Friday, July 10Lecture 3.5

Monday, July 13Midterm Exam Chapter 1, 2, 3.1 - 3.4


Friday, July 17Lecture 4.1 - 4.2

Monday, July 20Lecture 4.3 - 4.4

Wednesday, July 22Lecture 4.5 and 5.1 - 5.2

Friday, July 24Lecture 5.4 - 5.5

Monday, July 27Lecture 5.6 and 6.1


Friday, July 31Final Exam Chapter 3.5 -3.7, 4, 5 and 6

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