MTH 111 NOTE to prospective students: This syllabus is intended to provide students who are considering taking this course an idea of what they will be learning. A more detailed syllabus will be available on the course site for enrolled students and may be more current than this sample syllabus. Summer term courses may be accelerated please check the Ecampus Schedule of Classes for more information. College Algebra COURSE CREDITS: (4) This course combines approximately 120 hours of instruction, online activities, and assignments for 4 credits. PREREQUISITES, CO-REQUISITES AND ENFORCED PREREQUISITES: PREREQS: MTH 095 [C-] or MTH 103 [C-] or Placement Test MPT(17) or Placement Test MPAL(046) and (MPT=Math Placement Test score of 17; MPAL=Math Placement Test-ALEKS score of 46%) COURSE DESCRIPTION FROM CATALOG MTH 111. COLLEGE ALGEBRA (4). Polynomial equations and inequalities, polynomial functions and graphs, inverse functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, elementary mathematical modeling and applications. Lec/rec. All courses used to satisfy MTH prerequisites must be completed with a C- or better. (Bacc Core Course) PREREQS: MTH 095 [C-] or MTH 103 [C-] or Placement Test MPT(17) or Placement Test MPAL(046) and (MPT=Math Placement Test score of 17; MPAL=Math Placement Test-ALEKS score of 46%) Baccalaureate Core Course Attributes: Core, Skills, Math Instructor s description: Mth 111 includes the study of the following types of equations, inequalities, functions and graphs: polynomial (including a review of linear and quadratic functions), power (including root functions), rational, inverse, exponential and logarithmic. Included in this course is elementary mathematical modeling with applications. CONTACT INFORMATION: INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Dianne K. Hart Web: ecampus.oregonstate.edu Email: ecampus@oregonstate.edu Telephone: 800-667-1465 Page 1 of 10
OFFICE HOURS: 10:00 10:50 MW OFFICE: KIDD 346 EMAIL: dkhart@math.oregonstate.edu Sample syllabi may not have the most up-to-date information. For accuracy, please check the ECampus Schedule of Classes to see the most current instructor information. You can search for contact information by name from the OSU Home Page. LEARNING RESOURCES: TEXT. In order to give students the best deal they can, the publisher has created a custom version (5 th custom for OSU) of the text whose national title is Algebra and Trigonometry with Modeling and Visualization (5 th Edition) by Gary Rockswold. (Make sure to purchase the correct edition.) The text is bundled with MyMathLab and is available as a paper back text or in electronic form. MyMathLab (without the text) is also available for purchase from the bookstore. If you purchase a used national text from Amazon, etc., you will still need to purchase the MyMathLab access code which accompanies the text. Note... If you are ordering materials that won t arrive by the beginning of the term, then the MyMathLab access code can be sent electronically if requested in the special instructions field of your order. Note: The code is non-returnable if electronically sent. If you added this class after the term began, you should make sure to have your MyMathLab access code sent electronically. This will give you access to the homework and the e-book. You are responsible for meeting all deadlines regardless of when you add the class. NOTE: For textbook accuracy, please always check the textbook list at the OSU Bookstore website. Sample syllabi may not have the most up-to-date information. Students can also click the OSU Beaver Store link associated with the course information in the Ecampus schedule of classes for course textbook information and ordering. COURSE SPECIFIC MEASURABLE STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: MEASURABLE STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES. A successful student in Math 111 will be able to: 1. Solve linear, absolute value, quadratic, polynomial, radical, rational, exponential and logarithmic equations; and solve linear, polynomial, rational and absolute value inequalities. 2. When given a symbolic relation between 2 quantities, formulate the correct equation or inequality based on the language of the question, solve the equation or inequality and then decide if the result from that process is a reasonable answer to the initial question. 3. Correctly interpret and use symbolic/numeric/graphic representations of relations. 4. Apply the concepts of domain, range, translations, reflections, and inverses to given functions. 5. Recognize and correctly state symbolically functions whose graphs are given and that are related through translations and/or reflections. Web: ecampus.oregonstate.edu Email: ecampus@oregonstate.edu Telephone: 800-667-1465 Page 2 of 10
6. Investigate connections between roots, factors, graphs and symbolic representations of polynomial functions, and be able to create polynomial functions when given information about the functions roots and/or factors and/or graph. 7. Develop, recognize and extract correct information from the standard forms for equations of circles, lines, and parabolas. 8. Find and list symbolically the vertical, horizontal, inclined asymptotes of rational functions expressed symbolically, graphically and numerically. 9. Translate the language of direct and inverse relations into algebraic relationships, and then answer questions based on that relationship. 10. Develop and use models from linear, exponential and quadratic data or graphs. ENFORCED PREREQUISITE. MTH 95 or the equivalent. (It is expected that you KNOW the material from Mth 65 and Mth 95 or Mth 103.) GRADING. Your scores in the areas shown below will determine your grade for this course. Homework Weekly s Midterms (2 @ 100 pts) Final Exam TOTAL 65 35 200 150 450 Grading Scale* (Grades will not be curved and plus/minus grades will be given at my discretion.) A 405-450 B 360-404 C 315-359 D 270-314 F Below 270 *You will receive the grade that you earn. All students will be graded according to the above scale regardless of personal circumstances. NO INCOMPLETES WILL BE GIVEN. COURSE CONTENT AND POLICIES: HOMEWORK. A pacing for this course is shown on the calendar (see last page of syllabus) by section number from the text. Graded homework assignments, due dates for the assignments, scoring of the assignments and information regarding the use of MyMathLab can be found under the Assignment Information in the Start Here Module within Canvas. The course ID can also be found in this information. WEEKLY DISCUSSIONS. Each week, you will be asked to post a solution to an assigned problem and to respond to the posting of another student. Information regarding these posts can be found under the Instruction/Guidelines in the Start Here Module within Canvas. Web: ecampus.oregonstate.edu Email: ecampus@oregonstate.edu Telephone: 800-667-1465 Page 3 of 10
Within the Board, I will also set up a special forum where you can ask questions about the homework. Participation is an important part of an online class. I encourage you to take advantage of the cooperative environment of the class and use this special forum within the Board to ask questions about the topics covered or about specific homework problems. EXAMS. There will be 2 proctored midterms and a proctored final exam. You will be allowed 110 minutes for each exam. You will need to acquire a proctor. All exams will be administered by this proctor. See Proctoring Information in the Start Here Module within Canvas. You will be allowed to take the midterms and final exam on the DAY shown on the calendar. (Be sure your proctor is available to proctor on the day shown on the calendar.) When you arrive at your testing center, you will log into Canvas and your proctor will print out your exam by using a password provided by Ecampus. All of the exams will be primarily write out exams with a few multiple choice and fill in the blank problems. You will NOT be allowed the use of a graphing calculator or any other materials. CALCULATORS. You will not be allowed to use a calculator on any of the exams. However, many of your homework problems ask you to draw a graph, analyze a graph, solve a problem graphically, etc. A great deal of mathematics is learned from these problems. So it is important that you use your graphing calculator (or graphing software for your computer) when it is appropriate. I will ask you to do such problems on an exam but will provide you with a graph of the function to be discussed. Any graphing calculator will suffice. Some suggestions include: TI83, TI83+, TI84, TI84+, TI89, HP38, HP39, HP40. If you plan to take Mth 241 or Mth 251, you might want to make sure that the calculator that you buy can easily make tables. Some of the TI s are not easy to use with regard to creating tables. ACADEMIC DISHONESTY. Students are expected to be honest and ethical in their academic work. Academic dishonesty is defined as an intentional act of deception in one of the following areas: Cheating - use or attempted use of unauthorized materials, information or study aids; Fabrication - falsification or invention of any information; Assisting - helping another commit an act of academic dishonesty; Tampering - altering or interfering with evaluation instruments and documents; Plagiarism - representing the words or ideas of another person as one's own. If evidence of academic dishonesty comes to my attention I will, after following the University documentation procedures, impose a grade of "F" in the course. For more information about academic integrity and the University's policies and procedures in this area, visit the Student Conduct web site at http://www.orst.edu/admin/stucon/achon.htm Web: ecampus.oregonstate.edu Email: ecampus@oregonstate.edu Telephone: 800-667-1465 Page 4 of 10
HELP! HELP! HELP! HELP! HELP! HELP! Email me if you have any questions about anything with regard to this course. I am happy to give you homework hints or help with concepts. Post any questions you have with regard to homework problems in the Questions For Your Classmates Forum within Canvas. If your classmates can t help, then I will step in and help you out. See the STUDY PLAN and/or QUIZZES & TESTS tabs within MyMathLab for sample quizzes/exams and extra homework practice. Free tutoring through The Pearson Math Tutor Center is available since we are using MyMathLab. For more information, visit www.pearsontutorservices.com. Free tutoring is available through NetTutor. Press the menu button Net Tutor via the pane to your left within Canvas. Normally, I am against students referring to a solutions manual when working problems. However, there is no lecture provided for this course and if you would like to see more worked out examples than the text provides, you may want to purchase the Student s Solutions Manual that accompanies this text. This is available through the OSU Bookstore. I caution you to use this manual sparingly. If you are constantly referring to it, then you may not understand the material. If you are near OSU, tutoring (free of charge) is available in the Mathematics Learning Center (Kidd 108). Below is a list of hours for these centers. Where: MLC Hours: MTWR 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Kidder 108 F 9:00 AM 4:00 PM Where: CLC in Library Hours: SuMTWR 7:00 10:00 PM Web: ecampus.oregonstate.edu Email: ecampus@oregonstate.edu Telephone: 800-667-1465 Page 5 of 10
MTH 111 SPRING, 2015 SCHEDULE The schedule given below indicates the test dates and other important dates. It is suggested that you complete the text sections on the date shown. MON TUES WED THUR FRI Week 1 30 31 1 2 3 MAR/ APR classes begin 1.3 1.4 Board Week 1 Posts Due Last day to add by web Sun. Apr. 5 2.4 Week 2 6 7 8 9 10 APR Week 1 (noon PST) Board Week 2 Posts Due (noon PST) Week 1 HWK (including Prerequisite Skills) due Last day to add/drop Week 2 (noon PST) 2.5 3.2 3.1 Week 3 13 14 15 16 17 Week 2 HWK due Board Week 3 APR Week 3 Posts Due 3.5 3.4 3.5 Week 4 20 21 22 23 24 Week 3 HWK due MIDTERM I EXAM APR Study for Midterm Sections 1.1 3.5, R2, R3, R4 4.1 4.1,4.2 6 Web: ecampus.oregonstate.edu Email: ecampus@oregonstate.edu Tel: 800-667-1465
Week 5 27 28 29 30 1 APR/ Week 4 HWK due Board Week 5 MAY Week 5 Posts Due 4.6 4.2 4.3, 4.4 Week 6 4 5 6 7 8 Week 6 MAY Week 5 HWK due 4.6, 4.7 Board Week 6 Posts Due R5, 4.7 R2, R6, R7 Week 7 11 12 13 14 15 MIDTERM II EXAM Last day to S/U MAY Week 6 HWK due Study for Midterm Sections 4.1-4.4, 4.6, 4.7, R2, R5 R7 4.8 (5:00 PM) or withdraw from a course (11:55 PM) 5.1 Week 8 18 19 20 21 22 Week 8 MAY Week 7 HWK due 5.2 Board Week 8 Posts Due 5.2/5.3 5.3 Week 9 25 26 27 28 29 Board Week 9 MAY Memorial Day Week 9 Posts Due Week 8 HWK due 5.4 5.4, 5.5 5.5 7 Web: ecampus.oregonstate.edu Email: ecampus@oregonstate.edu Tel: 800-667-1465
Week 10 1 2 3 4 5 Dead Wk. Last day to Withdraw from University 5:00 PM JUN Week 9 HWK due Extra Credit Board Week 10 Posts Due Study for Final Week 10 Week 10 HWK due Study for Final 5.6 5.6 Finals Week JUN 8 9 FINAL EXAM (comprehensive) 10 11 12 EVALUATION OF STUDENT PERFORMANCE: In the OSU online catalog, refer to AR 18 and AR 19 regarding assignment of grades. COURSE SITE LOGIN INFORMATION Information on how to login to your course site can be found HERE. STATEMENT REGARDING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Oregon State University is committed to student success; however, we do not require students to use accommodations nor will we provide them unless they are requested by the student. The student, as a legal adult, is responsible to request appropriate accommodations. The student must take the lead in applying to Disability Access Services (DAS) and submit requests for accommodations each term through DAS Online. OSU students apply to DAS and request accommodations at our Getting Started with DAS page. Accommodations are collaborative efforts between students, faculty and Disability Access Services (DAS). Students with accommodations approved through DAS are responsible for contacting the faculty member in charge of the course prior to or during 8 Web: ecampus.oregonstate.edu Email: ecampus@oregonstate.edu Tel: 800-667-1465
the first week of the term to discuss accommodations. Students who believe they are eligible for accommodations but who have not yet obtained approval through DAS should contact DAS immediately at 541-737-4098. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AND STUDENT CONDUCT (OSU POLICY) Students are expected to be honest and ethical in their academic work. Intentional acts of academic dishonesty such as cheating or plagiarism may be penalized by imposing an F grade in the course. Student conduct is governed by the universities policies, as explained in the Office of the Dean of Student Life: Student Conduct and Community Standards. In an academic community, students and faculty, and staff each have responsibility for maintaining an appropriate learning environment, whether online or in the classroom. Students, faculty, and staff have the responsibility to treat each other with understanding, dignity, and respect. Students are expected to conduct themselves in the course (e.g. on discussion boards, email postings, etc.) in compliance with the university's regulations regarding civility. Students will be expected to treat all others with the same respect as they would want afforded to themselves. Disrespectful behavior (such as harassing behavior, personal insults, inappropriate language) or disruptive behaviors are unacceptable and can result in sanctions as defined by Student Conduct and Community Standards. For more info on these topics please see: Statement of Expectations for Student Conduct Student Conduct and Community Standards - Offenses Policy On Disruptive Behavior PLAGIARISM You are expected to submit your own work in all your assignments, postings to the discussion board, and other communications, and to clearly give credit to the work of others when you use it. Academic dishonesty will result in a grade of F. Statement of Expectations for Student Conduct Avoiding Academic Dishonesty TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE If you experience computer difficulties, need help downloading a browser or plug-in, assistance logging into the course, or if you experience any errors or problems while in your online course, contact the OSU Help Desk for assistance. You can call (541) 737-9 Web: ecampus.oregonstate.edu Email: ecampus@oregonstate.edu Tel: 800-667-1465
3474, email osuhelpdesk@oregonstate.edu or visit the OSU Computer Helpdesk online. COURSE DEMO GETTING STARTED TUTORING For information about possible tutoring for this course, please visit our Ecampus NetTutor page. Other resources include: Writing Center Online Writing Lab STUDENT EVALUATION OF TEACHING The online Student Evaluation of Teaching form will be available in week 9 and close at the end of finals week. Students will be sent instructions via ONID by the Office of Academic Programs, Assessment, and Accreditation. Students will log in to Student Online Services to respond to the online questionnaire. The results on the form are anonymous and are not tabulated until after grades are posted. Course evaluation results are very important and are used to help improve courses and the learning experience of future students. Results from questions are tabulated anonymously and go directly to instructors and unit heads/supervisors. Unless a comment is signed, which will associate a name with a comment, student comments on the open-ended questions are anonymous and forwarded to each instructor. Signed comments are forwarded to the unit head/supervisor. REFUND POLICY INFORMATION Please see the Ecampus website for policy information on refunds and late fees. 10 Web: ecampus.oregonstate.edu Email: ecampus@oregonstate.edu Tel: 800-667-1465