WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
PHOENIX CAMPUS
SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS & SCIENCES
Wayland Mission Statement: Wayland Baptist University exists to educate students in an academically
challenging, learning-focused and distinctively Christian environment for professional success and service to
God and humankind.
Course Title and Number: MATH 1304; College Algebra
Term: Winter 2015: Nov 10/Nove12, 2015 to Feb 9/ Feb 11, 2016. Thanksgiving Vacation:
Nov 24/Nov 26, 2015. Christmas Break: December 22/Dec 24 and Dec 29/Dec 31, 2015.
Name of Instructor: Audrey Feddick
Class Meeting Time and Location: 5:30PM-9:40 PM Tuesdays & Thursdays at Mission Drive Baptist Church
(7801 N. 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ (SE corner of W Lane Ave & 27th Ave)
Phone Number and WBU Email Address: Audrey Feddick Home 623-547-5669, Cell 623-326-1218, email
afeddick@centurylink.net My website for tutoring: algebralessonsonline.com
Catalog Description: Basic concepts of algebra, real numbers, linear equations and inequalities, polynomials,
factoring, systems of equations and inequalities, determinants, graphing and functions.
Prerequisite: Intermediate Algebra or Math 1300.
Placement: This class is for students who do not qualify (or have need) for Calculus or Trigonometry, but who
have had two years of algebra with a grade of “B” or above.
Required Textbook: College Algebra Second Edition Bittinger, Beecher ISBN 0-201-52526-7
Supplies: Scientific Calculator TI-30XIIS or TI-30XIIB or equivalent
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 and Equations
The Domains and of Rational Functions
Multiplication and Division of Rational Expressions
Addition and Subtraction of Rational Expressions
Complex Fractions
Solving Rational Equations
Rational Equations: Application and Problem Solving
Variation
Roots, Radicals, and Complex Numbers
Roots and Radicals
Rational Exponents
Multiplying and Simplifying Radicals
Dividing and Simplifying Radicals
Adding and Subtracting Radicals
Solving Radical Equations
Complex Numbers
Quadratic Functions
Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square
Solving Quadratic Equations by the Quadratic Formula
Quadratic Equations: Applications and Problem Solving
Writing Equations in Quadratic Form
Graphing Quadratic Equations
Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Composite and Inverse Functions
Exponential Functions
Logarithmic Functions
Properties of Logarithms
Common Logarithms
Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
Natural Exponential and Natural Logarithm Functions
Conic Sections
The Parabola and the Circle
The Ellipse
The Hyperbola
Sequences, Series, and the Binomial Theorem
Sequences and Series
Arithmetic Sequences and Series
Geometric Series
The Binomial Theorem
Attendance Requirements: You are expected to be present for each class. Each week we will have a practice
test on the concepts to be learned and tested on the following week. There will be a test each week after the
second week. All weekly tests add up to 80% of your grade. The final exam is worth 20% of your grade.
Statement on Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty: Wayland Baptist University observes a zero tolerance
policy regarding academic dishonesty. Per university policy as described in the academic catalog, all cases of
academic dishonesty will be reported and second offenses will result in suspension from the university.
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.
Course Requirements and Grading Criteria: suggested
Homework: Homework will be assigned at the end of each chapter in the text. You are allowed to
assist each other on homework.
Exams: During the semester there will be 7 exams. The final exam is comprehensive and all students
will be required to take the Final Exam.
Grading: 80% Exams 20% Final Exam
A: 90 – 100 B: 80 – 89 C: 70 – 79 D: 60 – 69 F: Below 60
Students shall have protection through orderly procedures against prejudices or capricious academic
evaluation. A student who believes that he or she has not been held to realistic academic standards, just
evaluation procedures, or appropriate grading, may appeal the final grade given in the course by using
the student grade appeal process described in the Academic Catalog. Appeals may not be made for
advanced placement examinations or course bypass examinations. Appeals are limited to the final
course grade, which may be upheld, raised, or lowered at any stage of the appeal process. Any
recommendation to lower a course grade must be submitted through the Executive Vice
President/Provost to the Faculty Assembly Grade Appeals Committee for review and approval. The
Faculty Assembly Grade Appeals Committee may instruct that the course grade be upheld, raised, or
lowered to a more proper evaluation.
Tentative Schedule: Winter 2015-16: Nov 10, Nov 12, 2015 to January 26/Jan 28, 2016.
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:
Tentative Last day to withdraw with “W” 1/22/2016 Tentative Last day to withdraw with a
“WP/WF” 1/29/2016 Last Class Jan 26/Jan 28, 2016.
This syllabus is only a plan. The teacher may modify the plan during the course. The requirements and
grading criteria may be changed during the course if necessary.
rev. 06/06/14