MAT 151 College Algebra
Section 15795 (Hybrid)
Spring 15
Instructor: John Grima
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What is it anyway?
MAT 150 (151) - College Algebra Concepts, 5 credits: A combination
of College Algebra and a review of topics prerequisite to college
algebra. Study of algebraic equations and inequalities, polynomial,
rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions, systems of
equations and inequalities, matrices and determinants. May not
receive credit in MAT 150, MAT 151, MAT 182, and MAT 187. Not
open to students with credit in MAT 151, or MAT 152, or MAT 187.
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Contact information
Name: John Grima
E-mail john.grima@gccaz.edu
Phone 623-845-4193
Office D108 (In the instruction building on the far west end of campus)
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Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or
better in MAT 120, or MAT
122, or equivalent, or
satisfactory score on District
placement exam.
Office Hours
M W 1:00 – 2:00 PM
T Th 7:00 – 8:00 AM
(If you can’t find me in my
office, look for me in the
tutoring center next to my
office.)
What will we need?
1. Textbook- none needed
2. Calculator – A graphing calculator is highly recommended. I will use
a TI-83 or TI-84 for demonstration purposes
3. Course material can be downloaded at:
http://web.gccaz.edu/~johwd63181/
Cell phone calculators are not
permitted.
Calculators that perform
symbolic manipulation such as
the TI-89 and TI-92 are not
permitted.
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What will we do? How is it graded?
Homework - Homework will be assigned for each section covered in
class. See the end of the syllabus for detail. It is strongly
recommended that you do all of the homework assigned in order to
insure your success. You will be able to use a note card when you take
a test if you complete the homework.
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Review – There will be a “practice test” (review) at the end of
each chapter. You should complete the practice test by
yourself before watching the video that shows how to complete
the chapter review.
Keep track:
Chapter 2 test
_________
Chapter 3 test
_________
Chapter 4 test

Exams- There are 6 tests and a comprehensive final exam
scheduled.

Make –up-tests - If you take a test you are stuck with your
score and you may not take a make-up-test. If you miss one
test you may take a make-up -test. You are limited to one
make up test this semester. If you miss two tests your final
exam score will be recorded as the score of your second
missed test. You will get a grade of a 0 for any missed tests
after the second missed test.
_________
Chapter 5 test
_________
Chapter 6 test (150 points)
_________
Chapter 8 test
The make-up-test will be more difficult than the test given in
class and may contain questions from old chapters and have
problems different / harder than the review. Be sure you can
solve all the problems on every old test as well as all the
problems in the current chapter so that you will do well on a
make-up test. You have until the Tuesday after the test is
given in class to complete your make up. If you don’t take a
make-up test you will get a grade of a 0 on your missed test,
this score can be replaced by your score on the final exam.
Please let me know if you want to take a make-up and I will
place a test in the testing center for you.

Note Cards - You may use a 3 inch by 5 inch note card when
you take a test if you bring your completed chapter homework
to my office by the Tuesday before the test. I will always be in
my office during my office hours. You may scan your
homework and email it to me if you can’t make it to my office.
The deadline to email me your homework is 5:00 PM on the
Tuesday before a test.
Note Cards NOT permitted on make-up-tests.
Note Cards NOT permitted on the final exam.

Final Exam – The final exam is an optional test it is
comprehensive (see the last page for the final exam date and
time). Your score on your final exam will replace your lowest
test score. I will drop your score on the final exam if it is your
lowest test score.
_________
Chapter 9 assignment (50
points)
_________
Total before final ______
+ Final exam_________
Less lowest test score_____
Total points_________
Grading
Exams
650
Chapter 9 take home assignment
50
Final Exam (used to replace lowest test score is not counted as a
separate test)
Total points possible
700
Grading Scale
A
630-700
B
560-629
C
490-559
D
420-489
F
Below 419
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Where to get help
GCC North
There is free tutoring available in the instruction building.
North campus tutoring hours
GCC Main – Math Solution
The Math Solution at GCC main offers free drop-in tutoring to all GCC
math students.
hours will be posted in class
GCC Main MAT 108
Structured tutorial assistance and math study skills to help students
achieve success in a mathematics course in which they are currently
enrolled. Mathematics study skills emphasized. (2 credit hours)
Main campus Math Solution
Hours:
M-Th 8 am – 8:30 pm
F 8 am – 4 pm
Sat 10 am – 2 pm
Me
Feel free to stop in and see me during my office hours. See me if you
can’t make it during my office hours and we can arrange a time to meet.
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Any fine print tips for success?
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Do the work: Make a commitment to preparing for and participating in class, doing assigned
homework and asking questions when you don’t understand.

Do your own work:
consequences.
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Disability Statement: If you have a disability that may have some impact on your work in this
class and for which you may require accommodations, please notify Disability Services located
in TDS-100 on the GCC Main campus. Telephone (623) 845-3080
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Stay the Course: Withdrawals may affect your scholarship/financial aid. Please see me if you are
having problems that are preventing you from completing this course. If you decide you need to
withdraw from the class, please fill out the paperwork to complete the process. Don’t assume
that you will be dropped from the class if you stop taking tests. If you do not withdraw from the
class you may receive a grade of an F. (April 15th) is the last day you can withdraw from this
class.)
Do not cheat or allow anyone to cheat from you. See student handbook for
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Any surprises?
While no changes in the course requirements or policies as outlined in this syllabus are anticipated, I
reserve the right to vary from this course outline to meet the needs of the class. Any changes will be
announced in class, and it will be your responsibility to make note of those changes whether you are in
attendance or not.
I look forward to being your teacher this semester. Please feel free to contact me any time with your
feedback or questions
Calendar:
Date
January 21st
January 28th
February 4th
February 11th
February 18th
February 25th
March 4th
March 11th
March 18th
March 25th
April 1st
April 8th
April 15th
April 22nd
April 29th
May 6th
May 13th
Activity
Discuss syllabus and how class works
Answer Chapter 2 questions, complete chapter 2
Hybrid practice test (watch all chapter 2 videos
before attending this class)
Chapter 2 test
Answer Chapter 3 questions, complete chapter 3
Hybrid practice test (watch all chapter 3 videos
before attending this class)
Chapter 3 test
Answer Chapter 4 questions, complete chapter 4
Hybrid practice test (watch all chapter 4 videos
before attending this class)
Chapter 4 test
Answer Chapter 5 questions, complete chapter 5
Hybrid practice test (watch all chapter 5 videos
before attending this class)
Spring Break – No class
Chapter 5 test
Answer Chapter 6 questions, complete chapter 6
Hybrid practice test (first few questions) (watch
section 6.1 – 6.5 videos before attending this
class)
Answer Chapter 6 questions, complete chapter 6
Hybrid practice test (watch all chapter 6 videos
before attending this class)
Chapter 6 test
Answer Chapter 8 questions, complete chapter 8
Hybrid practice test (watch all chapter 8 videos
before attending this class)
Chapter 8 test
Chapter 9 take home assignment due
Final Exam: There are two times that you may
take the final exam. The final is an optional test,
visit me if you are unsure if you should take the
final or not
Complete all odd numbered problems in each section, unless instructed otherwise.
Chapter
Sections to cover
Chapter 2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
Chapter 2 review
Chapter 3
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
Chapter 3 review
Chapter 4
4.1
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
Chapter 4 Review
Chapter 5
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
Chapter 5 review
Chapter 6
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
6.7
6.8
6.9 ( I usually don’t ask 6.9 questions on the
chapter 6 test)
Chapter 6 Review
Chapter 8
8.1
8.2
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.6
8.7
Chapter 9
9.1
9.2
9.3
Final exam
Only complete final exam review