Lone Star College - Atascocita
Math 1314
Ed Everidge
College Algebra
Section: A001, Fall 2013
MWF: 10:00-10:50 am
Class Location: Rm. 222 (Atascocita)
3 Credits
Email: William.E.Everidge@lonestar.edu
Office Hours: by appointment
Website: www.lonestar.edu\blogs\weveridge
PREREQUISITES: Math 0310 or placement by testing.
TEXTBOOK: Intermediate Algebra and College Algebra, by Kaufmann and Schwitters, 9th edition. The
textbook will be bundled with an Enhanced Web Assign access code card. ISBN-13: 978-1-133-88731-7;
ISBN-10: 1-133-88731-7.
CALCULATOR: A scientific calculator will be sufficient for this class, although a graphing calculator is
allowed. The TI 83 or TI 84 is recommended, especially if you have additional math classes after this one.
A TI-89 or equivalent may not be used. Cell phone calculators are not permitted.
COURSE 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.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
• 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.
• Recognize, solve and apply systems of linear equations using matrices.
• Solve absolute value, polynomial and rational inequalities.
ATTENDANCE: Attendance will be taken daily and students are expected to attend class on a regular basis.
If circumstances should cause you to miss a class, please get in touch with me or a classmate to determine the
assignments you have missed. Work assigned during your absence and due the next class meeting is due for
you as well.
CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES AND CONDUCT: Students are expected to pay attention in class and
participate in class activities. A typical class session will include addressing student questions on previous
homework, presenting new material for the day, and periodic daily assignments. Please keep in mind that
Lone Star College has adopted a code of student conduct published in the Lone Star College Catalogue that
defines what is considered to be acceptable as well as unacceptable behavior in the classroom.
HOMEWORK: Homework will be performed by the student using the Cengage WebAssign tool and is due at
the end of the term (the day before the final). 250 problems correctly done correspond to 100%. All problems
beyond 250 will be counted as extra credit.
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TESTS/GRADING: There will be 5 major tests plus a comprehensive final exam. The low grade of the 5
major tests will be dropped.
Component
Description
Percent of Grade
Major Tests
Best 4 of 5 @ 15% each
60%
Homework
(Correct/250)*10%
10%
Final Exam
Comprehensive*30%
30%
Total
100%
If the final exam grade is higher than the lowest score of a major test, the final exam grade will also be
substituted for that lowest score. There will be no make-up tests. Letter grades will be assigned as follows:
Final Average
90 – 100
80 – 89
70 – 79
60 – 69
Below 60
Grade
A
B
C
D
F
6 DROP RULE: Students who enrolled in Texas public institutions of higher education as first-time college
students during the Fall 2007 term or later are subject to section 51.907 of the Texas Education Code, which
states that an institution of higher education may not permit a student to drop (withdraw with a grade of “W”)
from more than six courses. This six-course limit includes courses that a transfer student has previously
dropped at other Texas public institutions of higher education if they fall under the law. Students should be sure
they fully understand this drop limit before they drop a course. Please visit the admissions office or
counseling/advising center for additional information and assistance.
DISABILITY SERVICES: If you feel that you have a disability, please contact me at the start of the term
so that I can be aware of your situation. You will also need to contact the ADA Counselor, Ms. CoulsonLiebst at 281-312-1453 to submit a request for accommodation.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: LSC Kingwood will not tolerate cheating or plagiarism. Any student caught
cheating or plagiarizing, or aiding another student in cheating on a test, will receive a zero for that test.
Students subject to penalty due to academic dishonesty have the right to appeal to the dean of the
department.
WITHDRAWALS AND DROPS: Please talk to me if you are planning to drop this course. Ceasing to attend
class does not constitute a withdrawal or drop. You remain registered until you file a Drop/Withdrawal form by
the appropriate deadline. Also, a student may be dropped by the instructor for repeated disruptive behavior or
violations of academic integrity.
CAMPUS SAFETY: Lone Star College System (LSCS) is committed to maintaining the safety of the
students, faculty, staff, and guests while visiting any of our campuses. See http://www.lonestar.edu/oem for
details. Register at http://lonestar.edu/12803.htm to receive emergency notifications. In the event of an
emergency contact LSCS Police at 281-290-5911 or X5911.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES: All cell phones, mp3 players, ipods, etc. are to be turned off during class.
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NOTE: Under no circumstances will a grade be given to a student at the end of the quarter that he/she
has not earned. If you come to me with such a request, I will refer you to this note.
Tentative Schedule
Tentative academic schedule
Week Date
Math 1314 Sections
1
Mon-26-Aug 2.3 Equations Involving Decimals and Problem Solving
1
Wed-28-Aug 2.5 Inequalities
1
Fri-30-Aug 2.6 More on Inequalities and Problem Solving
2
Mon-02-Sep No Class Labor Day
2
Wed-04-Sep 2.7 Equations and Inequalities Involving Absolute Value
3
Fri-06-Sep 4.6 Fractional Equations (review)
3
Mon-09-Sep 4.7 More Fractional Equations and Applications
3
Wed-11-Sep Test 1
4
Fri-13-Sep 5.5 Equations Involving Radicals
4
Mon-16-Sep 6.2 Quadratic Equations
4
Wed-18-Sep 6.3 Completing the Square
5
Fri-20-Sep 6.4 Quadratic Formula
5
Mon-23-Sep 6.5 More Quadratic Equations and Applications
5
Wed-25-Sep 6.6 Quadratic and Other Nonlinear Inequalities
5
Fri-27-Sep Test 2
6
Mon-30-Sep 7.1 Rectangular Coordinate System and Linear Equations
6
Wed-02-Oct 7.2 Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
6
Fri-04-Oct 7.4 Determining the Equation of a Line
7
Mon-07-Oct 8.1 Concept of a Function
7
Wed-09-Oct 8.2 Linear Functions and Applications
7
Fri-11-Oct 8.3 Quadratic Functions
8
Mon-14-Oct 8.4 More Quadratic Functions and Applications
8
Wed-16-Oct 8.5 Transformations of Some Basic Curves
8
Fri-18-Oct
9
Mon-21-Oct 8.6 Combining Functions
9
Wed-23-Oct Test 3
9
Fri-25-Oct 9.4 Graphing Polynomial Functions
10
Mon-28-Oct 9.5 Graphing Rational Functions
10
Wed-30-Oct 10.1 Exponents and Exponential Functions
10
Fri-01-Nov 10.2 Applications of Exponential Functions
11
Mon-04-Nov
11
Wed-06-Nov 10.3 Inverse Functions
11
Fri-08-Nov 10.4 Logarithms
12
Mon-11-Nov 10.5 Logarithmic Functions Drop Date
12
Wed-13-Nov
12
Fri-15-Nov 10.6 Exponential Equations, Logarithmic Equations, and Problem Solving
13
Mon-18-Nov
13
Wed-20-Nov Test 4
13
Fri-22-Nov 11.1 Systems of Two Linear Equations in Two Variables
14
Mon-25-Nov 11.2 Systems of Three Linear Equations in Three Variables
14
Wed-27-Nov 11.3 Matrix Approach to solving Linear Systems
14
Fri-29-Nov Thanksgiving no class
15
Mon-02-Dec 13.5 Systems Involving Nonlinear Equations
15
Wed-04-Dec Test 5
15
Fri-06-Dec Review for Final
16
Mon-09-Dec Final Exam