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College Algebra
Spring, 2016
Infinity Early College High School
Dual Credit Course
Instructor Name: Patricia A Speck
Classroom: J 103 New Caney High School Annex
Tutoring times: 8:15 – 9:40 AM Daily; 4:00 – 5:30 PM Tuesday
E-mail: Patricia.A.Speck@lonestar.edu
Phone: 713 628-8425
Textbook:
College Algebra
Julie Miller, 1st edition
Package bundled with a ConnectMath access code card;
McGraw-Hill Publishing
ISBN-13: 978-125-9707162
Prerequisites: : MATH 0310 or placement by testing;
Course may be taken as a corequisite with ENGL 0305 or ENGL 0365 and ENGL 0307
3 credits
Catalog Description: In-depth study and applications of polynomial, rational, radical, absolute value,
piecewise-defined, exponential and logarithmic functions, equations, inequalities, graphing skills and systems
of equations using matrices. Additional topics such as sequences, series, probability, conics, and inverses may
be included.
Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students will…
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Demonstrate and apply knowledge of properties of functions, including domain and range, operations,
compositions, inverses and piecewise defined functions.
Recognize, graph and apply polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, logarithmic and absolute value
functions and solve related equations.
Apply graphing techniques.
Evaluate all roots of higher degree polynomial and rational functions.
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Recognize, solve and apply systems of linear equations using matrices.
Solve absolute value, polynomial and rational inequalities
Communication Policy:
You may contact me via e-mail or phone. I will respond to all e-mails and messages within 48 hours.
Grade Calculation:
Homework
Most homework for this course will
be completed online, but some
assignments will be on paper.
Project
10%
10%
Tests
There will be 3 tests during the
semester.*
54%
Final exam
This exam will be comprehensive
and will cover content from the entire
course.
26%
Total:
100%
NOTE:I will replace your lowest exam grade by your final exam grade if doing so
improves your semester average.
(2) There is NO provision for earning extra credit in this course.
Grade Scale:
A = 100–90; B = 89–80;
C = 79–70; D = 69–60; F = 59–0
Calculator use: You will need a basic scientific calculator for this class such as a TI-30. You may also use a
basic graphing calculator such as a TI 83 or TI 84 graphing calculator. If you have another calculator, you must
get it approved by the instructor before you will be allowed to use it. Remember, however, that knowing how to
get the calculator to find the answer does not take the place of understanding the material. To demonstrate
understanding and to get full credit on your work, you will be expected to show your work on all problems.
Attendance and Participation: Be present and on time! Attendance is mandatory in this class. Please contact
me before an absence occurs. Arriving late after roll has been taken or leaving early constitutes an absence.
After three absences in this course, the student may be dropped from the course. If you do miss a class, or
part of a class, it is your responsibility (1) refer to the class calendar you have received, (2) print or review the
handouts posted, (3) learn the material from the sections covered, and (4) complete the assigned homework.
Work assigned during your absence which is due the next class meeting is due for you as well.
Last Day to Withdraw: April 11, 2016.
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Late and make-up work: Homework assignments due dates are fixed and late work will not be accepted. If
you miss a test with an excused absence, (a test not taken at the assigned time and date), you will have the
option of making up the at an arranged time outside of class hours.
Class Policy: Meaningful and constructive dialogue is encouraged in this class and required a degree of mutual
respect, willingness to listen and tolerance of opposing points of view. Respect for individual differences and
alternative viewpoints will be maintained at all times in this class.
All students are expected to come to class prepared and on time and remain for the full class period. All pagers,
wireless phones, games, or other electronic devices that generate sound and/or pictures must be turned off
during class.
Disruptive behaviors, including excessive talking, arriving late to class, leaving class repeatedly, sleeping,
reading newspapers, using unauthorized electronic devices during class is not permitted. Repetitive and
seriously disruptive behavior, e.g. fighting, using profanity, personal or physical threats or insults, damaging
property, may result in your removal from class in accordance with policies and procedures outlined in the New
Caney ISD Code of Student Conduct and in consultation with the school principal.
Academic Integrity: The Lone Star College System upholds the core values of learning: honesty, respect,
fairness, and accountability. The system embraces the belief that all learners – students, faculty, staff, and
administrators – will act with integrity and honesty and must produce their own work and give appropriate
credit to the work of others. Fabrication of sources, cheating, or unauthorized collaboration is not permitted on
any work submitted with the system.
The consequences for academic dishonesty are determined by the professor and academic dean, or the professor
and chief student services officer and can include, but are not limited to:
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Having additional class requirements imposed
Receiving a grade of zero or “F” for an exam or assignment
Receiving a grade of “F” for the course.
Being withdrawn from the course or program
Being expelled from the college system
Any alleged violation or flagrant disregard of LSC rules and regulations shall be brought to the attention of the
chief student services officer, who will initiate an investigation of the situation. After a complete and thorough
investigation, the chief student services officer will determine the course of action. Discipline may result in
expulsion. The decision of the administrator may be appealed to the college discipline committee. The complete
discipline policy may be found online at www.lonestar.edu/student-handbook
Academic Freedom statement: Dual credit courses are college courses. On college and university campuses,
the free exchange of ideas is encouraged and expected. The same will be true in a dual credit course. Censorship
of ideas or opinions runs counter to the openness of the learning environment and inhibits the development of
critical thinking skills. Understand that students who enroll in dual credit courses may be exposed to, and will
be expected to participate in, open exchange of ideas, discussions, debates, and even class assignments
concerning subject matter that is challenging, mature and/or representative of differing worldviews, just as they
would on a college campus.
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Equal Opportunity Statement: Lone Star College is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in
education and employments. Lone Star College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age,
sexual orientation, religion, ethnic, or national origin, disability, veteran’s status, nationality or ethnicity in its
programs or activities. The LSC Vice Chancellor, College Services is designated as the LSC Equal Opportunity
Officer and title IX Coordinator. All inquiries concerning LSC policies, compliance with applicable laws,
statutes, and regulations (such as Title VI, Title IX and Section 504), and complaints may be directed toNorman
Sievert, 832-813-6520. Inquiries about the laws and compliance may also be directed to the Office of Civil
Rights, U.S. Department of Education. For further information, visit www.ed.gov for the address and phone
number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.
American with Disabilities (ADA) Statement :
Lone Star College System is dedicated to providing the least restrictive environment for all students. LSC
promotes equity in academic access through the implementation of reasonable accommodations as required by
the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title V, Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990 (ADA), which will enable students with disabilities to participate in and benefit from all post-secondary
educational programs and activities. If you require reasonable accommodations because of a physical, mental,
or learning disability, please notify the instructor of this course within the first two weeks of the term.
Tentative Instructional Outline:
While every attempt has been made to prepare this syllabus and class schedule in final form, it will be the instructor’s
prerogative to make any changes deemed necessary in order to meet the learning outcomes of the course.
Date
Section
Material
Syllabus
Week 1
1.1
Linear functions and rational equations
1/19 – 1/22
1.2
Applications of linear equations
1.3
Complex numbers
Week 2
1.4
Quadratic equations
1/25 – 1/29
1.5
Applications of quadratic equations
1.6
More equations and applications
Week 3
1.7
Linear inequalities and compound inequalities
2/1 – 2/5
1.8
Absolute value equations and inequalities
2.1
Rectangular coordinate system
Week 4
2.3
Functions and relations
2/8 – 2/12
Test 1 (1.1 – 1.8)
Week 5
2.4
Linear equations in two variables and linear functions
2/15 – 2/19
2.5
Applications of linear equations
2.7
Analyzing graphs of functions and piecewise-defined
Week 6
functions
2/22 – 2/26
2.8
Algebra of functions and functions composition
Week 7
3.1
Quadratic functions and applications
2/29 –3/4
Test 2 (2.1 – 2.8)
Week 8
3.2
Introduction to polynomial functions
3/7 – 3/11
3.3
Division of polynomials and the remainder and factor theorem
Week 9
3/14 – 3/18
Week 10
3/21 – 2/25
Week 11
3/28 – 4/1
Spring Break
3.4
3.5
3.6
4.1
Zeros of polynomials
Rational functions
Polynomial and rational inequalities
Inverse functions
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Week 12
4/4 – 4/8
Week 13
4/11 – 4/15
Week 14
4/18 – 4/22
Week 15
4/25 – 4/29
Week 16
5/2 – 5/6
Week 17
5/9 – 5/13
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
5.1
5.2
5.4
5.5
6.1
6.2
6.3
Review
Exponential functions
Logarithmic functions
Properties of logarithms
Exponential and logarithmic functions
Modeling with exponential and logarithmic functions
System of linear equations in two variables and applications
Systems of linear equations in three variable and applications
Test 3 (Chapter 3 and 4)
Systems of nonlinear equations in two variables
Inequalities and systems of inequalities in two variables
Solving systems of equations using matrices
Inconsistent systems and dependent equations
Operations on matrices
Review
Comprehensive Final Exam
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