Miramar College Mathematics. Math 116 College & Matrix Algebra Fall 2016

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1 Miramar College Mathematics Math 116 College & Matrix Algebra Fall 2016 Instructor: Ryan Moore Office & OH: M-211M, Mon/Wed 11-11:30a, Fri 11:30a-12:30p Lab Office Hours: M-210, Mon/Wed 12-12:30p, Tues/Thur 1-2p Lecture: M-207, Mon/Wed 12:55-2:20p CRN: Tutoring: Math Lab (M-210, Mon-Wed 9a-6:30p, Thur 9a-8p, Fri 9a-12p), The PLACe (L-101, By Appointment) Description This is a 3 unit course with topics including the theory of functions; graphing functions; exponential and logarithmic functions; solving equations involving algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions; solving systems of linear equations; matrix algebra; modeling; and applications problems. Analytical reading and problem solving skills are required for success in this course. This course is designed to strengthen the algebra skills of students seeking Business or Natural Science degrees who are required to take an applied calculus course. Prerequisites Mathematics 96, or equivalent, with a grade of C or better, or Assessment Skill Level M50. Text & Other Materials The pdf version of College Algebra published by OpenStax College. This will be provided free of charge by the instructor! Otherwise, students will need a graphing calculator, pencil, paper, eraser,... Texas Instrument calculators are recommended. I highly recommend any version of the TI-83 or TI-84. Phones and computers are not recommended for calculators as they will not be allowed on exams. Homework Homework exercises for each section will be posted on Blackboard as the semester progresses. Homework will not be collected and is not worth any points. BUT failure to complete all exercises will put you at a severe risk of failing! 1

2 Homework Quizzes There will be 10 homework quizzes, also posted on Blackboard as the semester progresses. These assignments will be completed at home and students are encouraged to work together. Homework quizzes will be worth 20% of the overall grade. Daily Activities Many days will include group work or projects. Daily activities will be worth 10% of the overall grade. Exams & Exam Corrections There will be 4 exams, held on the designated days. Exams will be open to one 3 5 inch index card, front-side only, of any handwritten notes by the student. Exams will be worth 40% of the overall grade. The lowest exam score will be replaced with the score on the final exam. For students who receive less than an 80%, an exam correction may be completed for up to 10% added to the original exam score. After each exam is returned, it will be posted on Blackboard for students to print and redo all problems. The number of points added depends on the correction score as follows: % on correction - 10% added to original 90-94% - 7% added 85-89% - 3% added The added points will only apply up to an 80% and not above, in fairness to those who receive an 80% or above on the original. Algebra Projects, Due 10/12 & 11/30 Students must complete two projects of their choice during the semester. Several projects will be posted on Blackboard. The first choice will be due Wednesday, 10/12, and the second will be due Wednesday, 11/30. At most two students will be allowed to choose the same project! Let me know in person or by once you have made your choice as I will need to confirm that it is available for you. Projects are worth 10% of the overall grade. Final Exam The final exam will be held on the last class meeting, Wednesday, December 14. The final will be comprehensive and worth 20% of the overall grade. % Breakdown & Grades Exams - 40% Final Exam - 20% 2

3 Homework Quizzes - 20% Algebra Projects - 10% Daily Activities - 10% The standard cutoffs for letter grades will be used. A 90% D 60% B 80% F < 60% C 70% Make-Ups Make-up exams may be completed for reasonable absences as determined by the instructor. Notify the instructor no later than 2 days prior to the exam to set up an appointment for make-up in the Math Lab, M-210. No make-up daily activities will be given. A late homework quiz or project will have 20% deducted for each class meeting that has passed since the due date. Classroom Conduct Students are expected to be courteous to each other and to the instructor. For displaying behavior deemed as disrespectful or disruptive to the learning environment, you will be asked to leave. Students are expected to work actively with peers - sharing ideas, listening, etc. Each student is responsible for being prepared to participate in group work and for assisting their peers to come to an understanding of mathematics. You are encouraged to establish study partners with whom you may do homework and prepare for exams. Failure to comply with the above policies will result in an intervention first with the instructor, then math department chair, dean, etc. Academic Dishonesty Academic dishonesty of any type by a student provides grounds for disciplinary action by the instructor or college. Any such action, particularly during an exam, will result in a grade of zero for the assignment without the opportunity to drop. In written work, no material may be copied from another source without proper quotation marks, footnotes or appropriate documentation. In more severe cases, a Report of Student Misconduct will be given to the Dean of Student Affairs. Attendance & Dropping Students are expected to attend every class meeting, to arrive on time and stay throughout the period. Students will be dropped for failure to attend the first class meeting. Following the first meeting, although daily attendance is kept, it is the student s responsibility to drop 3

4 the course. The last day to drop without a W is Friday, 9/2, and the last day to drop (with a W) is Friday, 10/28. DSPS Accommodations For students with disabilities, academic accommodations are available. Please discuss resources with the DSPS office during the first week of class. If already approved for DSPS accommodations, let the instructor know during the first week and schedule exams with DSPS at least one week prior to each exam. Cell Phones & Electronic Devices Please turn your cell phones and electronic devices off or on vibrate during class. Should an electronic sound be heard during class, the person responsible is required to provide snacks for everyone at the next meeting. Student Learning Outcomes Upon completing this course students will be able to 1) analyze and graph polynomial, absolute value, piecewise-defined, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions, including finding zeros and determining domains and ranges. 2) solve applications problems that can be modeled by polynomial, absolute value, piecewise, rational, exponential or logarithmic functions. 3) solve applications problems that can be modeled by systems of linear equations or inequalities or non-linear equations or inequalities, using various techniques, including matrices and determinants. 0 This course adheres to the policies outlined in the San Diego Miramar College Catalog. For further information, see Academic Information and Regulations stated in the catalog. 4

5 Tentative Schedule Monday Wednesday Week 1, 8/22 Syllabus, Intro Algebra Rev Week 2, 8/ Week 3, 9/5 Labor Day 3.6 Week 4, 9/ , 4.3 Week 5, 9/ Exam 1 Week 6, 9/ Week 7, 10/ Week 8, 10/ , Proj 1 Due Week 9, 10/17 Exam Week 10, 10/24 6.2, Week 11, 10/ , 6.8 Week 12, 11/7 7.3 Exam 3 Week 13, 11/ Thanksgiving Week 14, 11/ , Proj 2 Due Week 15, 12/5 7.8 Exam 4 Week 16, 12/12 Final Rev Final All dates, including exam dates, are likely to change. Exam Chapters Exam , Exam Exam 2-5.1, Exam Important Dates Friday, 9/2 - last day to add or drop (without a W), last day to receive refunds (enrollment fees or non-resident tuition) Monday, 9/5 - Labor Day holiday Friday, 9/23 - last day to file for Pass/No Pass Friday, 10/28 - last day to drop (with a W) Friday, 11/11 - Veterans Day holiday Monday-Saturday, 11/21-11/26 - Thanksgiving holiday 5

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