KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE MATH 125 College Algebra Last Day to Drop: September 9, 2016 Last Day to Withdraw: November 27, 2016 INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION: Anna Cox Kellogg Community College 450 North Avenue Battle Creek, MI 49017-3397 http://academic.kellogg.edu/coxa/ e-mail: coxa@kellogg.edu Telephone: (269) 660-2333 Fax machine: (269) 565-2056 (this is a shared machine, please make sure YOUR NAME and MY NAME are on every page!) Office: C401X Office Hours: Please see: http://academic.kellogg.edu/coxa/ Additional office hours are available by appointment (Don't hesitate to make one!) DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: Topics included are subsets of the number system, relations and functions, linear systems of equations, polynomials, rational expressions and equations, exponents and radicals, complex numbers, polynomial equations, exponential and logarithmic functions and equations, applications, conic sections, matrices, binomial expansion, and families of functions of graphs. Prerequisite: ACCUPLACER college algebra score of at least 65, or ACCUPLACER elementary algebra score of at least 74, or COMPASS algebra score of at least 40, or COMPASS college algebra score of at least 43, or 1 course from MATH-105 MATH-111 MATH-112, MATH-115, MATH-118, MATH-119, MATH-125, MATH-130, MATH-132, MATH-140, MATH-141, MATH-142, MATH-241, or MATH-242 with at least a grade of C. LENGTH: One semester, 4 credit hours, START: 8/25/16 END: 12/12/16 TEXT: ONLINE Journey Through College Algebra Kellogg Community College Fall 2016, (custom book for Kellogg Community College) by Aufmann. Technical Support Hotline: 800.955.8275 for webassign REQUIRED TECHNOLOGY: Graphing Calculator: Ti-83, Ti-84 or NON-CAS Inspire
NOTE: CAS Inspire and calculators banned on the ACT/SAT are not allowed in class Calculators with A-Z keyboards are not allowed or will be locked for tests Phones, smartwatches, tablets, computers and similar will not be permitted. No programs or apps in the calculator can be used to bypass math process. ADA STATEMENT: Kellogg Community College does not discriminate in the admissions or treatment of students on the basis of disability. KCC is committed to compliance with the American With Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. DISCLAIMER: Information contained in this syllabus was, to the best knowledge of the instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the semester. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract between Kellogg Community College and any student, nor between the instructor and any student. The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of Kellogg Community College, to make changes in course content or instructional techniques without notice or obligation. Learning Outline: I. Factoring Polynomials a. Common factors b. Factoring by grouping c. Trinomial factoring d. Binomial factoring e. Special factoring patterns f. Solving equations using factoring II. Rational Expressions a. Multiply, divide, add and subtract rational expressions b. Simplify complex fractions c. Solving equations with rational expressions d. Applications with direct and indirect variation III. Rational Exponents and Radicals a. Add, subtract, multiply and divide radical expressions b. Solving equations with radical expressions c. Simplify rational exponents and radical expressions IV. Quadratic Equations a. Solve equations by taking the Square Root b. Solve equations by completing the square c. Solve equations by using the quadratic formula d. Applications using quadratics
e. Complex numbers f. Reducing equations to quadratics V. Further Quadratic Work a. Properties of quadratic functions b. Applications of quadratic functions c. Algebra of functions d. Functions, one-to-one and inverse functions VI. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions a. Exponential functions and graphs b. Definition of a logarithm c. Properties of logarithms d. Common logarithms, natural logarithms e. Using the calculator to find logs and anti-logs f. Exponential and logarithmic equations g. Applications VII. Conic Sections a. Properties and graphing parabolas b. Properties of circles c. Properties and graphing ellipses and hyperbolas d. Solving nonlinear systems of equations VIII. Sequences, Series and the Binomial Theorem a. Basics of sequences and series b. Arithmetic sequences and series c. Geometric sequences and series d. Binomial Expansions IX. Families of Functions a. Properties of the coordinate system b. Linear functions c. Vertex form of quadratics d. Properties of graphs e. Modeling data using regression X. Matricies a. Gaussian elimination b. Algebra of matrices c. Inverses of matrices d. Determinants e. Two and three dimensional applications BELIEFS ABOUT STUDENT LEARNING: I believe that learning is a life-long process. Resources such as formal classroom experiences, text, tutors and instructors exist to assist in
learning. My expectation is that students should come to class prepared. Ultimately the responsibility and reward of learning rests on the learner. ATTENDANCE/PARTICIPATION: Your participation and input are major components of the class. To maximize your learning and achieve the course goals, be an active participant and a cooperative learner. ACADEMIC HONESTY: Cheating is NOT permitted. Any student(s) caught cheating will receive NO points for the exam or quiz in which the cheating occurred, and/or will be subject to the disciplinary procedures of Kellogg Community College (at the discretion of the instructor). During quizzes and exams, all personal property must be cleared off the table area to eliminate the potential for academic dishonesty. BELIEFS ABOUT TEACHER S ROLE: I believe it is my responsibility to provide an environment that enables and encourages each learner to achieve his/her goals. It is my goal to be accessible to you during my office hours or by appointment. Dumb Questions are only those that you do not ask. I expect the class as a whole and myself to give encouragement and support to help students achieve excellence. SAFE CLASSROOMS/SUCCESSFUL CLASSROOMS INITIATIVE: Kellogg Community College is dedicated to providing a safe environment which is conductive to success for all students. When instructors notice that a student is struggling emotionally, intellectually, or behaviorally with classroom expectations, instructors will notify the appropriate personnel on campus to intervene and provide assistance to that student. Academic assistance is available in The Bridge and through academic advisors in Student Services; limited personal counseling is also available in Student Services. Students who behavior suggests they are struggling may also be contacted by Campus Safety for informal well-being checks. If students have concerns about others behavior in class or on campus, those students are encouraged to discuss their concerns with Campus Safety directly. ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT: PHONES, ipods etc.: When you are in class, all cell phones and pages must be on mute. Turn off, take off and put away all auditory devises. If you receive and EMERGENCY call, please take it out in the hall way. No personal use of electronic devises (other than calculators) is acceptable behavior for the learning environment. If the instructor has to repeatedly ask you to stop speaking on the phone, sending/receiving text messages or turn off personal music you will be referred to the Student Handbook Student Code of Conduct, Disruptive Behavior section (p66) and action may be taken. ASSIGNMENTS/HOMEWORK: You will have problems assigned each class day and are expected to practice all assigned problems. No assignment or quiz can be turned in/made up after the unit test covering that material without specific permission. No late homework will be accepted. TESTS: There will be regular 1-hour unit tests and a comprehensive final exam. Each will be recorded based on percentage correct (0 100%). All test dates will be scheduled in advance but may be changed at any time. You are responsible to bring your own
pencil/pen and calculator. Cell phones are NOT calculators. Any calculator with a keyboard, wireless or infrared device is not permitted. All electronic devises except calculators must be turned off and put away. DERIVATION OF STUDENT GRADE: Grades are based on homework, examinations and possible quizzes or assigned homework as determined by the instructor. Percent Grade Percent Grade 93-100 A 90-92 A- 88-89 B+ 83-87 B 80-82 B- 78-79 C+ 73-77 C 70-72 C- 68-69 D+ 63-67 D 60-62 D AUDIT OR INCOMPLETE GRADES: I will consider granting an incomplete grade only in rare circumstances, such as a lengthy illness, that precludes successful completion of the course within the semester. In any case, a request will only be considered if you have attended regularly for at least 11 weeks and maintained a passing grade of C or better. COMMUNICATION: I communicate best by email and will frequently respond within 24 hours of your email (often much sooner). I will guarantee during the work week that you will hear from me within 48 hours. Please don't be afraid to ask, it is probably the most important thing you can do to be successful!! TUTORING: Specialized help is available in English, Math, Reading, Science, and Learning Strategies. If you need additional help, you may request a tutor at The Bridge or submit a request online at: http://www.kellogg.edu/studentservices/tutoring/. You can reach The Bridge by calling (269) 965-3931 ext. 2296; they can give you their current schedule for math tutoring. TECHNICAL ISSUES WITH WEBSITE SITE: Please call Cengage Publishing if you have technical issues with the website https://webassign.com/. Their phone for student issues is: 800.955.8275 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT AND SECTION 504 STATEMENT Kellogg Community College does not discriminate in the admission or treatment of students on the basis of disability. The College is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The Support Services Department is responsible for the coordination of services for students with disabilities. You may contact the office at 269-965-4150 to make arrangements to supply the Department with appropriate documentation. RETAIN THIS SYLLABUS This syllabus is a record of learning outcomes associated with this course. Many institutions will require a copy of this syllabus to grant you transfer credit. It is your
responsibility to retain a copy for future use. SYLLABUS DISCLAIMER Information contained in this syllabus was, to the best knowledge of the instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the semester. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract between Kellogg Community College and any student, nor between the instructor and any student. The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of Kellogg Community College, to make changes in course content or instructional techniques without notice or obligation.