Morehead State University

Morehead State University Department of Mathematics and Computer Science Math 152-001: College Algebra Fall 2011 Instructor: Holly Teasley Office: Powell County High School Room 13 Phone: (606)-663-3320 Office Hours: 2nd Period (9:40-10:20) M-F Email: [email protected] Website: www.powell.kyschools.us  Powell County High School  Staff Websites  Holly Teasley

Text: College Algebra, 2nd ed., P. Sisson, Hawkes Learning Systems, 2008.

Calculators A calculator will be beneficial for the successful completion of this course. You will be allowed to use any type of calculator on homework. However, only a non-graphing calculator will be allowed on an exam. You should have a non-graphing, scientific calculator for exams that has logarithm (log and ln) and exponential capabilities.

Prerequisite “C” or better in Math 093 or minimum ACT Math Subscore of 20.

Course Description and Objectives MATH 152. College Algebra. (3-0-3); I, II, III. Prerequisite of “C” or better in Math 093 or minimum ACT Math Subscore of 20. Field and order axioms; equations, inequalities; relations and functions; exponentials; roots; logarithms; sequences. This course satisfies the required core-math reasoning for general education.

This course is for students with at least two years of high school algebra experience. The topics covered will extend those learned in previous algebra courses, and therefore a strong algebra background is essential. The course will develop methods of solving linear, quadratic, and general polynomial equations, as well as exponential and logarithmic equations and systems of equations. Real life applications involving these topics will be included. The use of technology as an investigative tool will aid in problem solving. The objectives of the course are to prepare students to succeed in future mathematical and scientific courses or related courses and careers.

Teacher Education Goals As is clear from the description above, this course is designed to satisfy New Teacher Standard VIII (Knowledge of Content). All other standards deal with expectations which could only be met through participation in the school environment.

General Education Student Learning Outcomes (GESLO) Students will be able to:

1d. Convey quantitative and qualitative relationships using symbols, equations, graphs, and tables. 3a. Analyze situations and/or problems using arithmetic, geometric, algebraic, and statistical methods. 3b. Use deductive reasoning in a formal symbolic, axiomatic system. 3c. Verify answers to mathematical and scientific problems in order to determine reasonableness, identify alternative methods of solution, and select the most reliable results.

The last day to drop this course with a grade of “W” is Tuesday, November 1, 2011.

Course Content The following sections will be covered in class as required work: 1.6, 2.1-2.6, 3.1-3.6, 4.1-4.6, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 7.1-7.5, 8.1, and 8.7. In addition, the following sections will be offered as extra credit assignments, but may not be covered in class: 5.3, 5.4, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, and 8.2. Lectures and Labs This class is being taught in a way that is different from a traditional math lecture course. We will meet for lecture on Mondays and Wednesdays and be in the lab on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Lecture days are extremely important as we will be covering material together on those days. During lab days, you will be working on homework or tests. 150 points of your overall grade will be based on your participation during lab days. While in the lab you are only to work on College Algebra, time spent on other websites will deduct from your participation grade. You may work ahead in this class, please let me know if you plan to do so.

Exams There will be three one-hour exams during the course of the semester, each worth 150 points towards your final grade. These will be taken in the lab and must be completed by the due date indicated on the schedule below, unless otherwise notified. There will be a comprehensive final exam to be taken in the lab during the last week of the semester. The final will be worth 250 points towards your overall grade.

Homework Homework will consist of certifications completed online for the lessons covered in class. Certifications are assignments that you can attempt as many times as you like until you achieve mastery level (usually around 80% correct). Once you have achieved this mastery level, you will have completed that certification. Homework certifications will be worth 150 points toward your overall grade. If you complete the certification for a section by the due date, you will receive 100% of the value of that certification value. If it is one day late, you will receive 90%. If it is two days late, you will receive 80%. If it is three days late, you will receive 70%. Any homework completed more than three days after the due date will receive 60%. Unless otherwise noted, all certifications assigned for a given week will be due at 11:59 p.m. of the due date. Please see the schedule below for all of the certification due dates.

Evaluation Grades will be distributed using the following guidelines and point distributions:

Percentage Grade 90-100% A 80-89% B 70-79% C 60-69% D 0-59% F (E for MSU)

Point distributions are as follows: Description Points Possible Lab Participation 150 Homework 150 Exam 1 150 Exam 2 150 Exam 3 150 Final Exam 250 Total 1000

Campus Safety Statement Emergency response information will be discussed in class. Students should familiarize themselves with the nearest exit routes in the event evacuation becomes necessary. You should notify your instructor at the beginning of the semester if you have special needs or will require assistance during emergency evacuation. Students should familiarize themselves with the emergency response protocols of the high school. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) In compliance with the ADA, all students with a documents disability are entitled to reasonable accommodations and services to support their academic success and safety. Though a request for services may be made at any time, services are best applied when they are requested at or before the start of the semester. To receive accommodations and services the student should immediately contact the Disability Services Coordinator in the Office of Academic and Career Services, 223 Allie Young Hall, 606-783-5188, www.moreheadstate.edu/acs/

Academic honesty Cheating, fabrication, plagiarism or helping others to commit these acts will not be tolerated. Academic dishonesty will result in severe disciplinary action including, but not limited to, failure lf the student assessment item or course, and/or dismissal from MSU. If you are not sure what constitutes academic dishonesty, read The Eagle: Student Handbook or ask your instructor. The policy is located at http://www.morehead-st.edu/units/studentlife/handbook/academicdishonesty.html. For example: Copying information from the internet is plagiarism if appropriate credit is not given. MATH 152: College Algebra Fall 2011 Sections Covered and Homework Schedule

Week Lecture Date Sections Covered Due Date* 1 M August 8 1.6, 2.2 Sun August 14 W August 10 2.3 2 M August 15 2.4 Sun August 21 W August 17 2.5 3 M August 22 2.6 Th August 25 W August 24 Review Exam 1 F August 26 Exam 1 F August 26 4 M August 29 3.1 T September 6 W August 31 3.2 5 W September 7 3.3 Sun September 11 6 M September 12 3.4 Sun September 18 W September 14 3.5 7 M September 19 3.6 Sun September 25 W September 21 4.1 8 M September 26 4.2 Th September 29 T September 27 Review Exam 2 Th September 29 Exam 2 9 M October 3 4.3 Sun October 9 W October 5 4.4 10 M October 10 4.5 Sun October 16 W October 12 4.6 11 M October 17 5.1 Sun October 23 W October 19 5.2 12 M October 24 6.1 F October 28 W October 26 Review Exam 3 F October 28 Exam 3 13 M October 31 7.1 Sun November 6 W November 2 7.2 14 M November 7 7.3 Sun November 13 W November 9 7.4 15 M November 14 7.5 Sun November 20 W November 16 8.1 16 M November 21 8.7 Sun November 27 *Thanksgiving break Nov 23-25 17 Review for Final 18 M December 5 Review for Final Th December 8 Th December 8 FINAL EXAM

*All assignments due at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time, unless otherwise noted.