Instructor: Joshua Snyder: Assistant Professor Email: joshua.snyder@ccuniversity.edu Cell Phone: 513-240-4594 (Please text) Office Phone: 513-244-8185 Office Hours: TBD or by apt. Foster School of Biblical Studies, Arts & Sciences The mission of Cincinnati Christian University is to teach men and women to live by biblical principles and to equip and empower them with character, skills, insight, and vision to lead the church and to impact society for Christ. Course Description A study of algebraic expressions, equations, inequalities, relations, functions and graphs, polynomial and rational functions, systems of linear equations and inequalities, complex numbers, and matrices and determinants. A wide range of applications will be included. Prerequisite: Satisfactory performance on a placement examination or successful completion of MATH 010. Course Rationale Since some understanding of mathematics will enhance the study of every discipline, as well as develop skill in mathematical reasoning and competence in real world situations, this class will be particularly relevant to an informed and aware Christian citizenry. Learning Objectives: After completing this course, the student should be able to: 1. Graph lines and parabolas 2. Solve linear equations/inequalities in one variable 3. Factor, add, subtract, multiply, and divide polynomials 4. Evaluate functions or expressions and apply the quadratic formula 5. Manipulate formulas involving radicals, exponentials and logs 6. Compute lengths and angles in triangles using trigonometric functions These objectives will be assessed on the final exam along with other important techniques.
Required Text and Technology Sullivan, College Algebra, Tenth Edition. Pearson, 2016 ISBN: 978-0-321-97947-6 All students are required to have access to MyMathlab and all students are required to have a graphing calculator, TI-83 or TI-84. Any calculators (including TI-89 and TI-92) that use a Computer Algebra System (CAS) are not permitted. Grading Policy Students are expected to learn both the mathematics covered in class and the mathematics in the textbook. Completing homework is part of the learning experience. Approximately one hour of homework will be assigned each class. When reviewing for quizzes and tests, students can and should: (a) consult appropriate sections in the text, (b) go to the Learning Center or office hours and (c) do problems on a weekly basis, assigned or not from sections previously covered. The more problems you do, the more you will retain. Letter grades will be assigned based on the published grade point system in the CCU Academic Catalog. Grades will be comprised of the following: Final 15% Tests 50% Quizzes 10% Homework 10% Projects 10% Participation 5% Academic Integrity This class will follow CCU s regulations pertaining to academic integrity. A copy may be found in CCU s Student Handbook.
Students with Disabilities Students who require academic accommodations due to any documented physical, psychological, or learning disability must request assistance from Ray Horton via the Student Services Center. Students are encouraged to complete this request within the first two weeks of each semester. The Student Services Center is located on the second floor of Presidents Hall across from the elevator. You may contact Ray Horton by phone (244-8420) or email (ray.horton@ccuniversity.edu). Tutoring services in various subjects are also available. COURSE POLICIES Attendance You are expected to attend all class sessions and actively participate in discussions and activities. If you must be absent due to illness or an emergency, you will be responsible to obtain any lecture notes you missed from other students. Each absence will result in a lowered class participation grade unless an exception is granted by the instructor. If you exceed the absentee policy set forth by CCU, it will result in a grade of FA (failure due to absences). Being late three times will equal an absence. If a student is present for less than half of a class, it is considered an absence. Homework and Projects Various homework assignments and projects will be given out in class based upon determined need. They will consist of assigned sections of the textbook, and other items. Late Assignments An assignment will be considered late if it is not submitted at the beginning of the class session on which it is due. Late assignments are not professional and, therefore, not acceptable. Class activities cannot be made up if a student is absent unless the absence was due to an illness or emergency. In addition, a student must have a note from a doctor or the Dean. Assignments that are late due to severe illness or an emergency situation may be accepted within one week of the due date with a 10% penalty per class day, depending on the circumstances. If you find yourself in a situation that prohibits you from turning in your assignment on time, it is in your best interest to address that issue with your instructor prior to the due date. Students who are absent because of CCU extracurriculars should turn in the assignment early when possible or the first time back to class.
Tests/Exam Exams assess whether the objectives are being met. To assess mastery of the learning objectives, tests will be given during the semester. Each test will assess mastery of a unit of study related to the learning objectives. If a student misses a scheduled test without making previous arrangements with the instructor, a penalty will be given. It is the responsibility of the student to take the test early or schedule a makeup test/exam date with either myself or academic support. August 24, 26, 28 August 31 September 2, 4, 9 Review R.1 Real Numbers R.2 Algebra Essentials R.3 Geometry Essentials R.4 Polynomials R.5 Factoring Polynomials R.6 Synthetic Division R.7 Rational Expressions R.8 nth Roots; Rational Exponents Mastery Test #1 Review Equations and Inequalities 1.1 Linear Equations 1.2 Quadratic Equations 1.3 Complex Numbers; Quadratic Equations in the Complex Number System 1.4 Radical Equations; Equations Quadratic in Form; Factorable Equations 1.5 Solving Inequalities 1.6 Equations and Inequalities Involving Absolute Value 1.7 Problem Solving: Interest, Mixture, Uniform Motion, Constant Rate Job Applications September 11 Mastery Test #2 Chapter 1 September 14, 16 Graphs 2.1 The Distance and Midpoint Formulas 2.2 Graphs of Equations in Two Variables; Intercepts; Symmetry 2.3 Lines 2.4 Circles 2.5 Variation
September 18 Mastery Test #3 Chapter 2 September 21, 23, 25 Functions and Their Graphs 3.1 Functions 3.2 The Graph of a Function 3.3 Properties of Functions 3.4 Library of Functions; Piecewise-defined Functions 3.5 Graphing Techniques 3.6 Mathematical Models: Building Functions September 28 Mastery Test #4 Chapter 3 September 30, October 5, 7 Linear and Quadratic Functions 4.1 Properties of Linear Functions and Linear Models 4.2 Building Linear Models from Data 4.3 Quadratic Functions and Their Properties 4.4 Build Quadratic Models from Verbal Descriptions and from Data 4.5 Inequalities Involving Quadratic Functions October 9 Mastery Test #5 Chapter 4 October 12, 14, 16 Polynomial and Rational Functions 5.1 Polynomial Functions and Models 5.2 Properties of Rational Functions 5.3 The Graph of a Rational Function 5.4 Polynomial and Rational Inequalities 5.5 The Real Zeros of a Polynomial Function 5.6 Complex Zeros Fundamental Theorem of Algebra October 19 Mastery Test #6 Chapter 5 October 21, 23, 26, 28 Exponential and Logarithmic 6.1 Composite Functions 6.2 One-to-one Functions; Inverse Functions 6.3 Exponential Functions 6.4 Logarithmic Functions 6.5 Properties of Logarithms 6.6 Logarithmic and Exponential Equations 6.7 Financial Models 6.8 Exponential Growth and Decay Models; Newton s Law; Logistic Growth and Decay Models 6.9 Building Exponential, Logarithmic, and Logistic Models from Data October 30 Mastery Test #7 Chapter 6
November 2, 4, 6 Analytic Geometry 7.1 Conics 7.2 The Parabola 7.3 The Ellipse 7.4 The Hyperbola November 9 Mastery Test #8 Chapter 7 November 11, 13, 16, 18 Systems of Equations and Inequalities 8.1 Systems of Linear Equations: Substitution and Elimination 8.2 Systems of Linear Equations: Matrices 8.3 Systems of Linear Equations: Determinants 8.4 Matrix Algebra 8.5 Partial Fraction Decomposition 8.6 Systems of Nonlinear Equations 8.7 Systems of Inequalities 8.8 Linear Programming November 20 Mastery Test #9 Chapter 8 November 30, December 2, 4 Sequences; Induction; the Binomial Theorem 9.1 Sequences 9.2 Arithmetic Sequences 9.3 Geometric Sequences; Geometric Series 9.4 Mathematical Induction 9.5 The Binomial Theorem December 7 Mastery Test #10 Chapter 9 December 9, 11 Counting and Probability 10.1 Counting 10.2 Permutations and Combinations 10.3 Probability Exam Week (check schedule) The instructor reserves the right to change or amend any part of this course plan as deemed necessary. DUE DATES Mastery Tests- Aug 31st, Sept 11th, Sept 18th, Sept 28th, Oct 9th, Oct 19th, Oct 30th, Nov 9 th, Nov 20th, Dec 7th, & Final Exam TBD