WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
FAIRBANKS CAMPUS
SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS & SCIENCES
Spring Term February 23, 2015 – May 16, 2015
WAYLAND MISSION STATEMENT: Wayland Baptist University exists to
educate students in an academically challenging, learning-focused and distinctively
Christian environment for professional success, lifelong learning, and service to God
and humankind.
The School of Mathematics and Sciences emphasizes a rigorous, ethical approach to
the study of mathematics and science. We believe that success in these disciplines
requires a broad base of content knowledge and the development of the critical
thinking skills necessary for the ongoing acquisition, processing and communication
of current subject matter. The activities of the School, both academic and
professional, intentionally reflect the Lordship of Jesus Christ and His centrality to
all of Creation.
Course Title and Number: MATH 1304; College Algebra
Term: Spring 2015: February 23, 2015 – May 16, 2015
Name of Instructor: Dr. Karen E. Dempster, Esq., BA, MED, EDS, JD.
Office Phone:
Email Address:
907-456-2365 (H),
907-978-7745 (C).
dempsterk@wbu.edu
Office Hours, Building, and Location: Eielson AFB, Thursdays 2:00 – 5:30
PM, WBU office, second door; Tuesday Ft. Wainwright Bldg. 4391 Rm. 5,
2:00-5:30; Sun Ft. Wainwright Bldg. 4391 Rm., 5:00 PM till finished.
Class Meeting Time and Location: Tuesday, Ft. Wainwright Bldg. 4391 Rm.
5.
Catalog Description: This course develops skills in rational expressions, radicals,
complex numbers, graphs, second-degree equations in one or two variables,
exponential and logarithmic functions, conic sections, sequences, series, and the
Binomial Theorem.
Prerequisite: Two years of high school algebra or MATH 1300 (Intermediate
Algebra)
Placement: This class is intended for students who do not qualify for calculus or
trigonometry, but who have had two years of algebra with a grade of “B” or above.
Students start here unless there is a reason for placing them above or
below this level.
Text: Intermediate Algebra for College Students, 9eth edition; Allen R. Angel
ISBN:978-0-321-93297-6; Pearson
Supplies: Scientific Calculator (TI-84, Math AP on I-Pad, or cell phones.)
Course Outline/Outcome Competencies: You should be familiar with the
following topics and be able to use them to set up and solve mathematical models of
real world problems.
Rational Expressions, Functions, and Equations
Rational Expressions and Functions: Multiplying and Dividing
Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
Complex Rational Expressions
Division of Polynomials
Synthetic Division and the Remainder Theorem
Rational Equations
Formulas and Applications of Rational Equations
Modeling Using Variation
Radicals, Radical Functions, and Rational Exponents
Radical Expressions and Functions
Rational Exponents
Multiplying and Simplifying Radical Expressions
Adding, Subtracting, and Dividing Radical Expressions
Multiplying with More Than One Term and Rationalizing Denominators
Radical Equations
Complex Numbers
Quadratic Equations and Functions
The Square Root Property and Completing the Square
The Quadratic Formula
Quadratic Functions and Their Graphs
Equations Quadratic in Form
Polynomial and Rational Inequalities
Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Exponential Functions
Composite and Inverse Functions
Logarithmic Functions
Properties of Logarithms
Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
Exponential Growth and Decay; Modeling Data
Conic Sections and Systems of Nonlinear Equations
Distance and Midpoint Formulas; Circles
The Ellipse
The Hyperbola
The Parabola; Identifying Conic Sections
Systems of Nonlinear Equations in Two Variables
Sequences, Series, and the Binomial Theorem
Sequences and Summation Notation
Arithmetic Sequences
Geometric Sequences and Series
The Binomial Theorem
Attendance Requirements: All students are expected to attend all class sessions
and are responsible for knowing the material covered. No quizzes or exams can be
made up unless arrangements prior to the absence have been made. Any student
missing more than 25% of the class will fail the class.
Disability Statement: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990 (ADA), it is the policy of Wayland Baptist University that no otherwise
qualified person with a disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the
benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program or
activity in the university. The Coordinator of Counseling Services serves as the
coordinator of students with a disability and should be contacted concerning
accommodation requests at (806) 291- 3765. Documentation of a disability must
accompany any request for accommodations.
Academic Honesty:
Disciplinary action for academic misconduct is the
responsibility of the faculty member assigned to this course. The faculty member is
charged with assessing the gravity of any case of academic dishonesty, and with
giving sanctions to any student involved.
Student Expectations – READ THE BOOK, ATTEND CLASS, DO
HOMEWORK, ASK QUESTIONS!
Homework: Each section’s assignment is assigned points. Homework is due at the
start of class the day it is due, and after we have taken questions on the
homework. You may work together, but do not copy. No late homework will be
accepted without my permission. If there are extreme circumstances, contact me
(907)-456-2365. Show your work.
Extra Credit: This is optional. The only extra credit offered in this class is
through test corrections/retaking similar but different tests. Test corrections may be
made and turned in up to one week after the test is graded and returned to the
class. Corrections must be worked on a separate sheet of paper, show the complete
work for the incorrect problems, and be stapled to the front of the test. One point
will be awarded for each completed and correct set of corrections plus tests.
Incomplete sets will receive either half a point or no point. The accumulated points
will be added to your overall course average.
Exams: During the semester quizzes/tests will be given weekly. The content
covered by each exam will be explicitly discussed in class. The class period prior to
each exam will include a review. The final exam is comprehensive and all students
will be required to take the Final Exam.
Grading – Points are assigned for all work- homework, quizzes, tests and final.
Your grade is found by dividing your total points accrued by the total points
possible! Then grades are assigned to this percentage as shown below:
A: 90 – 100 B: 80 – 89
Tentative Schedule:
C: 70 – 79
D: 60 – 69
F: Below 60
Academic Honesty:
Disciplinary action for academic misconduct is the
responsibility of the faculty member assigned to this course. The faculty member is
charged with assessing the gravity of any case of academic dishonesty, and with
giving sanctions to any student involved.
Important Dates: Last day to drop without record
Last day to withdraw with “W”
Last day to withdraw with a “WP/WF”
Last Class
ASSIGNMENT SCHEDULE
EOO means Every Other Odd (1, skip 3, do 5, skip 7, do 9 etc).
ODD means do the odd numbered problems
This schedule is subject to CHANGE. Assignments are reviewed each class meeting
and any changes will be noted at that time.
I am always available by telephone, at Ft. Wainwright Bldg. 4391 Rm. 5, or
Wednesday at Eielson AFB, 2:00- 5:30, or Sunday at 5 PM at Ft.Wainwright, in our
classroom, and by at other times we both are available. Or Math.com.
ASSIGNMENTS: 8th Edition, (Blue Book)
2/24/15
Sec 5.1 Pg. 279-284
Sec 5.2 Pg 290-295
Sec 5.3 Pg 299-305
Quiz
Pg. 285-286, 1-75 EOO
Pg. 295-296, 1-81 EOO
Pg. 305-307, 1-109 EOO
3/03/15
Sec 5.4 pg. 308-313
Sec 5.5 pg 317-324
Quiz
Pg. 313-314, 1-57 ODD
Pg. 324-325, 1-87 ODD
3/10/15
Sec 5.6 Pg. 327-331
Sec 5.7 Pg 335-336
Quiz
Pg. 332-333, 1-91 EOO
Pg. 337-338, 1-73 E00
3/16/15 – 3/20/15 SPRING BREAK
3/24/15
Sec 5.8 Pg. 339-346
Chapter 5 Summary
Chapter 5 Test
Pg. 346-348, 1-95 EOO
Pg. 351-354
Pg. 355-359, 1-159 EOO
3/31/15
Sec 6.1 Pg. 361-368
Sec 6.3 Pg 382-384
Quiz
Pg. 368-371, 1-103 EOO
Pg. 385-386, 3-57 EOO
04/07/15
Sec 7.1 Pg. 425-431
Pg 431-433, 1-113 EOO
Sec 7.2 Pg 434-439
Quiz
Pg 440-441, 1-123 EOO
4/14/15
Sec 7.3 Pg. 442-447
Sec 7.4 Pg 449-453
Quiz
Pg 447-449, 1-113 EOO
Pg 454-455, 1-109 EOO
4/21/15
Sec 7.5 Pg. 457-462
Sec 7.6 Pg 465-471
Pg 462-464, 1-133 EOO
Pg 471-473, 1-97 EOO
4/28/15
Sec 7.7 Pg. 476-482
Ch 7 Review
Chapter 7 Test
Pg 482-484, 1-131 EOO
Pg 485-488
Pg 488-491, 1-161 EOO
5/5/15
Sec 8.1 Pg. 493-500
Sec 8.2 Pg 503-511
Pg 500-501, 1-89 EOO
Pg 511-513, 1-85 EOO
5/12/15
Final Exam and Pizza Party!