MATH 126 FAST Sec. 3011-35634 PreCalculus 1 12:30 3:20 pm Monday, Wednesday, D 211 Spring 2017 SYLLABUS INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Suzie Pickle OFFICE: West Charleston Campus, Department of Mathematics, I 309T MAILBOX: Give to the Admin. Assistant Ms. Jennifer Cross in H-101 PHONE: 702-651-7472 (Admin Assistant for Math Department) EMAIL: Please use Canvas email first, but if Canvas is unavailable use suzie.pickle@csn.edu or maria.pickle@csn.edu. Emails answered within 24 hours during the weekdays. OFFICE HOURS: Monday, Wednesday Tuesday Tuesday 7:00 8:00 am 7:00-9:00 am 9:00-10:00 am Or by appt. D 207 I 309T Math Center K 406 TEXTBOOK: PreCalculus, 1th edition, by: Miller and Gerken COMPUTER and INTERNET is REQUIRED FOR THIS COURSE: Handouts and other information will be distributed via Canvas. COURSE DESCRIPTION: A rigorous discussion of algebra concepts necessary for calculus are the focal points of this course. Topics include an in depth investigation of algebraic functions and their graphs and solutions of systems of equations. COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, you should be able to: Solve polynomial, exponential and logarithmic equations. Work with the Cartesian coordinate system, being able to graph linear, exponential, polynomial absolute value, square root, piecewise defined, rational and logarithmic functions. Understand function concepts, including operations on functions, and inverse functions. Solve systems of linear and nonlinear equations. Apply and extend all concepts. PREREQUISITES and TRANFERABILITY: Math 96 or Math 97 both with a grade of C or better; or a satisfactory ACT/SAT/Placement Test score. Note: This course serves as a prerequisite course for MATH 127 and is essential for students planning to take calculus CALCULATORS: A scientific calculator is required and graphing calculators are recommended. Laptops, palm tops, PDAs, and cell phones are NOT acceptable alternatives for a calculator. Scientific calculators can be purchased at Target, Wal-Mart, Dollar Tree or 99 Cents only stores. Graphing calculators can be purchased at Target, Wal-Mart, or Office Depot. WATCHES: No watches can be worn on test days or the final exam day.
ADA Notice: If you qualify for reasonable accommodations in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, you must notify me in writing of such by the end of the first week of class. For more information, visit the DRC s website at http://www.csn.edu/pages/544.asp. CAMPUS: CHARLESTON CHEYENNE HENDERSON Mailing Address: 6375 W. Charleston Blvd WDRC Las Vegas, NV 89146 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave C1T N. Las Vegas, NV 89030 700 College Drive H1B Henderson, NV 89002 Location: Building D, Room 122 Room E120N Building B, Student Service Area Telephone: (702) 651-5644 (702) 651-4045 (702) 651-3795 (702) 475-4676 (702) 475-4676 For those students who would like to perform community service or earn a little extra money, stop by the DRC to fill out a job interest card. The DRC office hires students as note takers, proctors, scribes and research assistants as needed. IMPORTANT DATES: January 16 Martin Luther King Holiday February 20 Presidents Day Holiday March 13-19 Spring Break Feb. 17 Last day to self-withdraw with a w March 6 Final Exam Religious Holidays: CSN is sensitive to the religious obligations of its students. If you intend to miss class, quizzes, examinations or any other course work because of an observance of religious holidays you shall, whenever possible, be given an opportunity to reschedule the logistics corresponding to the missed work. You must notify me in writing of such an event before the date of occurrence. Withdrawal: If you stop attending the course you will NOT be assigned a W or Withdrawal grade; you will receive a grade based on the total points you have earned in the course, which, more than likely, will be an "F" to denote you failed the course. If you wish to be withdrawn from this course, it is your responsibility to officially drop the course by the drop date listed in the college catalog/schedule of classes. Materials: If supplemental Materials are provided in the course. You are responsible for understanding the materials presented in those pages. Although no graded assignment will be
directly associated with those materials, some Quiz/Exam questions will be gleaned from that material. EXTRA HELP: If you find that you are struggling to understand and stay caught up, or think you may want to quit, PLEASE login onto the Centers for Academic Success at http://www.csn.edu/pages/1902.asp and see the posted announcement for details about the following resources at your disposal: Math Resource Centers Tutorial Services Retention/Student Success Services HONESTY: I expect you to be honest with me and your classmates. I encourage you to work in groups and help each other to learn and understand, but cheating (in ANY of its many forms) will not be tolerated. If I suspect you of cheating, you will be reported to the Administration you could fail the course and be expelled from the school. SAFETY: Please note Emergency Exits. Please inform me of any environmental hazards. A copy of the Mathematics Departmental Safety Plan is on file at the Mathematics Department office at each campus. CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR: Please use common sense and common courtesy. If you really must answer your cell phone, please silence the ringer and take your calls outside. Please no chronic text messaging or verbal side conversations. Please be respectful of others. ATTENDANCE: An attendance sheet will be passed around at the beginning of each class. It is your responsibility to make sure to sign in. There will be NO MAKEUP for missed quizzes or tests. GRADING: No incompletes will be given without a valid documented reason. At the end of the semester, grades will be computed based upon the following percentages: 93.5% to 100% A 89.5% to 93% A- Grade Category: % of Overall Grade 86.5% to 89% B + In Class Homework 5% 83.5% to 86% B Quizzes 10% 79.5% to 83% B- Two Exams 60% 76.5% to 79% C+ Final Exam 25% 73.5% to 76% C 69.5% to 73% C- 66.5% to 69% D+ 63.5% to 66% D 59.5% to 63% D- Below 59.5% F QUIZZES and EXAMS: Your grade in this class will be based upon your performance on quizzes, tests, and the final exam. Quizzes will be announced and there will be NO makeup for
missed quizzes, although I will drop your lowest quiz score. Mark your calendars NOW with the scheduled exam days; there will be NO makeup for missed tests. If you have an emergency which causes you to miss one test, I will replace your 0% test score with the score you receive on your Final Exam. TIPS FOR SUCCESS Attend class, do your homework after each section is covered in class and seek help if you are having difficulties. LIBRARIES: The libraries offer workshops throughout the semester for help on research topics. For the schedule call 702-651-5729 or go online at http://sites.csn.edu/library/ DISCLAIMER Changes: As the instructor, I reserve the right to change the course syllabus, schedule, and policies, as necessary. You will be given appropriate notification in the event of any corresponding changes. Rights and Responsibilities: Students rights and responsibilities pertaining to CSN policies and services are found in the College Catalog and on the CSN website http://www.csn.edu/pages/660.asp Week 1 Syllabus, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 Week 2 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, Quiz 1 Week 3 1.8, 8.1, 8.4, 2.1, Quiz 2 Week 4 2.2, 2.3, Test 1 Week 5 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, Quiz 3 Week 6 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 Week 7 3.5, 3.6, Quiz 4, Test 2 Week 8 Final Exam Tentative Weekly Schedule for Math 126
Section Homework for Math 126 Textbook: PreCalculus, 1th edition, by: Miller and Gerken Note: eoo means every other odd, for example 1, 5, 9, etc. Homework is not collected Problems 1.1 1 77 eoo 1.2 1 53 eoo 1.3 1 73 eoo 1.4 1 97 eoo 1.5 1 73 eoo 1.6 1 89 eoo 1.7 1 103 eoo 1.8 1 93 eoo 8.1 1 67 eoo 8.4 1 53 eoo 2.1 1-59 eoo 2.2 1 57 eoo, 59, 63 2.3 1 81 eoo 2.4 1 83 eoo 2.5 1 95 eoo 2.6 1 95 eoo, 59-89 eoo 3.1 1 33 eoo 3.2 1 61 eoo 3.3 1 95 eoo 3.4 1 87 eoo 3.5 1 77 eoo 3.6 1 37 eoo
Math 126 Fast Spring 2017 Tentative Test and Quiz Dates. The instructor reserves the right to adjust dates accordingly if needed. All Tests and final are in class, paper and pencil requiring work shown. January 25 Quiz 1 Sec. 1.1 1.5 February 1 Quiz 2 Sec. 1.6 1.8, 8.1 February 8 Test 1 Sec. 1.1 1.8, 8.1, 8.4 February 15 Quiz 3 Sec. 2.1 2.5 February 27 Due: Take Home Quiz 4 Sec. 2.6, 3.1 3.6 March 1 Test 2 Sec. 2.1 2.6, 3.1 3.6 Monday March 6 Comprehensive Final Exam BRING A CALCULATOR AND PENCIL DO NOT BE LATE. IF YOU ARE LATE, YOU WILL NOT GET ANY EXTRA TIME TO COMPLETE THE FINAL EXAM.