Math 102- D31: College Algebra (on- line) Dakota State University, College of Arts and Sciences Fall 2015 Instructor: Lindsey Brewer E- mail: Lindsey.Brewer@dsu.us Course Number: Math 102- D31 Communication and Feedback: Preferred Email Contact Method: Please send all email communications to my lindsey.brewer@dsu.edu account. Please do not send me email through D2L. I will return all email communications within 24 hours on week days and within 48 hours on weekends/holidays. Office hours: My on- line office hours will vary weekly, please look at Starfish for my schedule. You can contact me with questions daily by e- mailing me at Lindsey.Brewer@dsu.edu Answering your questions is one of my primary responsibilities as the instructor of this course, additional on- line office hours can be scheduled by appointment to fit your needs. Course Description: Equations and inequalities; polynomial functions and graphs, exponents, radicals, binomial theorem, zeros of polynomials; systems of equations; exponential, logarithmic, and inverse functions, applications and graphs. Other topics selected from sequences, series, and complex numbers. (2015-2016 DSU Undergraduate Catalog) Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C in MATH 101 or MATH 095 or determined by Board of Regent placement policy SECURING A PROCTOR All exams must be proctored and it is the student s responsibility to secure a suitable proctor for this course. A proctor is a person that administers exams for this course to ensure the integrity of the course. Proctor information and proper forms available at at MYDSU under DSU Student Distance Education. There are two online proctor forms, one for students using a Board of Regents testing center and the other form if you are using a proctor not affiliated with a Board of Regents testing center. The student fills out the proctor form then the Extended Programs office will verify that the proctor meets the guidelines, usually by contacting them through email. Once the proctor is approved I will get an email from the Extended Programs office. You are cc d on the message I receive from the Extended Programs office once the proctor is approved. Then, I ll set up your exam passwords with the proctors. View the course schedule for scheduled exam due dates. Please note you can take the exam before the due day. However, you must have passed the corresponding homework and sample exam with at least a 60% to access the exam. 1
Technology Skills: Desire2Learn will be used to deliver course information. MyMathLab will be used for all homework assignments, sample exams and exams. Students need to run the Browser Check linked on the home page in MyMathLab and download all plugins and players required by MyMathLab if they are not already installed on their computer. In particular, students will need to download and use the Pearson Lockdown Browser for all exams. Course Requirements: Required Textbook(s) and Other Materials: Our textbook for this course is Blitzer, Algebra for College Students (4th Edition), ISBN 978-0- 321-69399- 0 students do not need to purchase the textbook, the ebook is on the MyMathLab site for the course. Students are required to purchase a MyMathLab access code (an access code can be bundled with a new textbook if you choose to purchase a hard copy of the text be sure that it contains an access code). You can purchase an Access Code at the DSU bookstore or online at www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com. Course ID: brewer80769 is the MyMathLab Course ID for Fall of 2015. Graphing Calculator: A graphing calculator is required to complete some of the exercises in this course. Calculators that contain a computer algebra system are not allowed on exams. The following list of calculators are not allowed on exams: Casio CFX- 9970G (including, for example, CFX- 9970GE) Casio Algebra fx 2.0 Hewlett- Packard HP- 38G Hewlett- Packard HP- 40G Hewlett- Packard HP- 48G Hewlett- Packard HP- 49G Texas Instruments TI- 89 Texas Instruments TI- 92 (including, for example, TI- 92 Plus) Texas Instruments TI- Nspire Any calculator that has a Computer Algebra System Calculators on the Internet are not allowed during exams! No device that can connect to the internet can be used during an exam and cell phones cannot be used during an exam. If in doubt concerning your handheld calculator just ask the instructor. University Deadlines: Add/Drop Deadline (Census Day): January 21 st is the last day to add this course or drop this course and receive a full tuition refund Withdraw Deadline: April 7 th is the last day to withdraw from this course and receive a grade of W (no refund) DSU Student Information and Help Links: Student Handbook: http://www.dsu.edu/student- handbook/ (click on student handbook) 2
DSU Catalogs: http://www.departments.dsu.edu/registrar/catalogs.aspx DSU Student Resources Center: http://support.dsu.edu/ MyMathLab Support: http://247pearsoned.custhelp.com/ or to get directly to a person (email, chat, phone) http://247pearsoned.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/7375 COURSE GOALS This class fulfills the following Goals of the South Dakota System General Education Requirements. Board of Regents Goal #5: Students will understand and apply fundamental mathematical processes and reasoning. Student Learning Outcome 1: Use mathematical symbols and mathematical structure to model and solve real world problems. Assessment: Students will: a. Use polynomial, logarithmic and exponential functions to model real world problems on quizzes and exams. b. Use the graph of a function to optimize the function and in the case of quadratics, students will relate the extreme value to the vertex of the quadratic on quizzes and exams. c. Use loan and annuity formulas and demonstrate the ability to modify these formulas to fit specialized needs on quizzes and exams. d. Apply the five step Polya Problem Solving Process to solve real world problems with an emphasis on problems that involve solving equations, solving systems of equations, optimizing functions or solving inequalities as the strategy on quizzes and exams. Student Learning Outcome 2: Demonstrate appropriate communication skills related to mathematical terms and concepts. Assessment: Students will: a. Demonstrate knowledge of elementary mathematical definitions, functional notation, operations with functions and inverse functions on quizzes and exams. b. Relate functions with their graphs and identify properties of functions from their graphs on quizzes and exams. c. Demonstrate the ability to graph basic functions and functions which are translations, scalings and reflections of basic functions on quizzes and exams. d. Graphically identify solutions to equations, systems of equations and inequalities on quizzes and exams. Student Learning Outcome 3: Demonstrate the correct use of quantifiable measurements of real world situations. Assessment: Students will: a. Use the English and metric measurement systems and convert between the two systems. Conversions will be interpreted as functions on quizzes and exams. b. Demonstrate measurement concepts in real world problems and demonstrate (by attaching units) that equations are dimensionally homogeneous on quizzes and exams. Students will use technology as an appropriate tool on quizzes and exams. 3
GRADE CALCULATION Your course grade will be based on the following percentages: Homework 30 homework assignments Sample s (Quizzes) 5 unit sample exams 30% 20% NOTE: Your current grades can be found in MyMathLab at any time during the course. Unit/Chapter s 5 unit exams, 20 questions each Final Sample & Final 1 comprehensive final, 40 questions 50% Your course grade will be determined by the following scale based on completion of all the units and the final. 90% - 100% A 80% - 89% B If you do not complete all course work by December 16 th at 11:59 P.M. Central Time, a grade of F will be given. 70% - 79% 60% - 69% < 60% C D F HOMEWORK Homework assignments are necessary for students to practice, understand, and learn the basic mathematical ideas. The only way to learn mathematics is to practice the material. Students will use the online MyMathLab system to access the homework assignments. This Internet section takes advantage of the full capabilities of MyMathLab there are videos and power point lecture notes for each section loaded in MyMathLab. You should read through the power point lecture notes, watch the videos, and read through the etext section before attempting the homework. If you have questions about the homework and have already consulted the resources provided, please contact your instructor. MyMathLab provides instantaneous feedback, step- by- step examples, and streaming video instruction. You must have a 60% on homework to access the next homework or sample exam. Online homework problems can be redone to solidify understanding and increase accuracy by selecting the Similar Exercise Button on problems. SAMPLE EXAMS Before you can access the unit exam, you must complete the sample unit exam with at least a 60%. The sample exams have 20 questions and must be completed in 60 minutes. You 4
will need to download the Pearson Lock Down Browser to take the exam. You can take these sample exams as many times as you wish. Your highest score will be used in the evaluation procedure. Although the sample exams are not proctored, you should attempt the sample exam without notes or a book. If you take the sample exam and earn at least the minimum grade of 60% with the help of your notes and/or textbook, I highly recommend you take it again without any help. You must score a 60% before you can take the Unit. UNIT EXAMS There will be five chapter exams in this course. Each exam consists of 20 questions. You will have 60 minutes to complete each exam. You are NOT allow any notes during the exams, only your calculator. These exams must be proctored. You must score a 60% or you will need to complete the Retake Homework (80% accuracy) and Retake the before you can proceed in the course. FINAL EXAM There will be a comprehensive final over all the material that is covered in this course. This exam contains 40 questions and will cover material from all the previous homework assignment 1.1-6.2. You will be allowed 120 minutes to take your final exam. This exam must be proctored. There is not a minimum score required on the Final, however you are allow 1 retake on the Final exam. **The final exam does NOT need to be taken during final exam week, you may take it as soon as you have completed the required prerequisites. You can and are ENCOURAGED to work ahead of schedule and complete the course early.** ADA Statement: If you have a documented disability and/or anticipate needing accommodations (e.g., non- standard note taking, extended time on exams or a quiet space for taking exams) in this course, please contact the instructor. Also, please contact Dakota State University s ADA coordinator, Keith Bundy (located in the Student Development Office in the Trojan Center Underground or via email at Keith.Bundy@dsu.edu or via phone (605-256- 5121) as soon as possible. The DSU website containing additional information, along with the form to request accommodations, is available at http://www.dsu.edu/student- life/disability- services/index.aspx. You will need to provide documentation of your disability. The ADA coordinator must confirm the need for accommodations before officially authorizing them. Academic Honesty: Cheating and other forms of academic dishonesty run contrary to the purpose of higher education and will not be tolerated in this course. All forms of academic dishonesty will result in no credit for the assessment. Please be advised that, when the instructor suspects plagiarism, the Internet and other standard means of plagiarism detection will be used to resolve the instructor s concerns. DSU s policy on academic integrity (DSU Policy 03-22- 00) is available online. You are not allowed to use any communication tools during an exam, visit any Internet sites beyond the testing page for the exam you are taking in MyMathLab (that means no email, no networking sites like facebook, no phones turn off your cell phone or leave with your proctor, ) or access any documents on your computer. Notecards are not 5
allowed in this course. You will not receive credit (zero) if you are caught using communication tools, visiting Internet pages beyond the exam being taken in MyMathLab, accessing documents on your computer or using unauthorized aid during an exam of any form. Students must use the Pearson Lock Down browser while taking exams. Starfish Early Alert System: As your professor, I am personally committed to supporting your academic success in this course. For that reason, if you demonstrate any academic performance or behavioral problems which may impede your success, I will personally discuss those issues with you and attempt to help you resolve the issue. I may also refer your case to the Student Success Center using Starfish, which is an online student success program that allows me to flag various performance updates, concerns, and referrals. If you receive a flag from me in Starfish, please see me or seek assistance and support from your advisor or the Student Success Center. Freedom in Learning Statement: Students are responsible for learning the content of any course of study in which they are enrolled. Under Board of Regents and University policy, student academic performance shall be evaluated solely on an academic basis and students should be free to take reasoned exception to the data or views offered in any course of study. It has always been the policy of Dakota State University to allow students to appeal the decisions of faculty, administrative, and staff members and the decisions of institutional committees. Students who believe that an academic evaluation is unrelated to academic standards but is related instead to judgment of their personal opinion or conduct should contact the dean of the college which offers the class to initiate a review of the evaluation. Professor reserves the right to modify this course syllabus to better meet student needs. COURSE OUTLINE and Timetable: Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday August 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Read Syllabus Secure Proctor 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Read Syllabus Secure Proctor Intro/Ori. HW HW 1.1 HW 1.2 30 31 HW 1.3 September 3 4 5 HW 1.4 HW 1.5 6 7 10 11 12 Labor Day HW 1.6 Sample 1 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 1 HW 2.1 HW 2.2 20 22 23 24 25 26 6
HW 2.3 HW 2.4 HW 2.5 27 28 29 30 Sample 2 2 October HW 3.1 3 4 5 HW 3.2 6 7 HW 3.3 HW 3.4 10 11 12 Native American Day 18 19 3 25 26 HW 4.3 13 14 20 21 27 28 HW 3.5 HW 4.1 HW 4.4 15 16 Sample 3 22 23 29 30 HW 4.2 HW 4.5 17 24 31 15 16 HW 4.6 HW 5.1 HW 5.3 November 3 4 Sample 4 10 11 Veterans Day 17 18 HW 5.4 5 6 4 12 13 HW 5.2 19 20 HW 5.5 7 14 21 22 23 HW 5.6 29 30 Sample 5 24 25 Thanksgiving Holiday 26 Thanksgiving Holiday 27 Thanksgiving Holiday December 3 4 5 5 HW 6.1 6 7 10 11 12 HW 6.2 Sample Final 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Math 102 Final 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 28 7