Math 1314 – College Algebra
Monday-Friday 8:00-10:00
CRN: 10341 Room 343
Instructor: Clen D.Vance II
Email: clen.vance@hccs.edu
Room 365
(713) 7186421
Office Hours (by appointment only)
Textbook: College Algebra Alternate 8th edition
Author: Larson
Class Key: hccs 80098971
Course Description: Topics include quadratics, polynomial, rational,
logarithmic and exponential functions, system of equations, matrices and
determinants, parabolas and ellipses. A departmental final examination will
be given in this course.
Prerequisites: Math 0312 or its equivalent or an acceptable placement test
score.
Course Intent: This course is designed as a review of advanced topics in
algebra for science and engineering students who plan to take the calculus
sequence in preparation for their various degree programs. It is also
intended for non-technical students who need college mathematics for
graduation and prerequisites for other courses. It is generally transferable as
math credit for non-science majors to other disciplines.
Policies: You are allowed 3 unexcused absences during the semester. If you
exceed this number, you can/will be dropped from the course. Anyone
caught cheating will receive a zero on the exam and is subject to suspension.
No talking on cell phones in class.
Grading: There will be 4 in-class examinations and the final examination.
The final examination is a system-wide comprehensive examination. The
Math 1314 – College Algebra
Monday-Friday 8:00-10:00
CRN: 10341 Room 343
Instructor: Clen D.Vance II
Email: clen.vance@hccs.edu
Room 365
(713) 7186421
final exam consists of 33 multiple-choice questions covering only the
required material. There are no makeup examinations. If an exam is missed,
the Final examination grade will be doubled. Calculators are not allowed
during the examinations. There is a set of online graded homework
problems. Announced quizzes will also be given.
EGLS3 -- Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System
At Houston Community College, professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is
necessary to improve teaching and learning. During a designated time, you will be asked
to answer a short online survey of research-based questions related to instruction. The
anonymous results of the survey will be made available to your professors and division
chairs for continual improvement of instruction. Look for the survey as part of the
Houston Community College Student System online near the end of the term.
Homework Assignments
[Dates for the exams are content-driven; students will be given at least 1-week notice]
Chapter 1,P.6---------Test 1
Section P.6 ---1-57 odd
Section 1.1--- 1-73 odd
Section 1.2 --- 1-73,83-103 odd
Section 1.3 --- 43-99 odd
Section 1.4--- 1-53, 65 - 95 odd
Section 1.5--- 1-87 odd
Section 1.6--- 1-75 odd
Section 1.7--- 1-71, 111-117 odd
Section 1.8 --- 1-35, 41-53 odd
Chapter 2 ------ Test 2
Section 2.1 --- 1- 101 odd
Section 2.2 --- 1-79 odd
Section 2.3 --- 1-31, 67-99 odd
Section 2.4 --- 1-17,43-63 odd
Section 2.5 --- 1-71 odd
Math 1314 – College Algebra
Monday-Friday 8:00-10:00
CRN: 10341 Room 343
Instructor: Clen D.Vance II
Email: clen.vance@hccs.edu
Room 365
(713) 7186421
Section 2.6 --- 1-31, 37-59 odd
Section 2.7 --- 1-41, 49-73 odd
Chapter 3 ------- Test 3
Section 3.1 --- 1- 33, 43-57 odd
Section 3.2 --- 1-29, 35-73 odd
Section 3.3 --- 11-65 odd
Section 3.4 --- 1-35, 45-101 odd
Chapter 4
Section 4.1 --- 1-35 odd
Section 4.2 --- 1-37, 45-63odd
Chapter 5 ------Test 4
Section 5.1 --- 7-37, 47-57 odd
Section 5.2 --- 7-27,33-65,71-77,85-91 odd
Section 5.3 --- 7-14, 23-83 odd
Section 5.4 --- 5-27,81-111 odd
Chapter 6
Section 6.1 ----7-47,55-63 odd
Section 6.2 ---- 5-41 odd
Chapter 7
Section 7.2 --- 7-23, 29-51 odd
Section 7.4 --- 5-19, 33-35,39-47,77-83 odd
Math 1314 – College Algebra
Monday-Friday 8:00-10:00
CRN: 10341 Room 343
Instructor: Clen D.Vance II
Email: clen.vance@hccs.edu
Room 365
Test # 1
Test # 2
Test # 3
Test # 4
Homework/Quizzes
Final
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100%
90 - 100 A
80 - 89 B
70 - 79 C
60 - 69 D
0 - 59 F
Final Exam: August 7 8:00
Last day to Withdraw from class: July 28
Resources: There are videotapes and tutoring available in the Math lab
(Room 300 JBD Central Campus). Computer software (MyMathLab) and
homework assistance is also available in the math lab. The math lab is
opened Monday –Saturday. There will be tutorials/review sessions led by
teachers held every Friday and Saturday (10:00-1:00) at Central Campus
JDB 301. Additional help is available through Student Support Services and
through the Learning Resources Center.
Math 1314 – College Algebra
Monday-Friday 8:00-10:00
CRN: 10341 Room 343
Instructor: Clen D.Vance II
Email: clen.vance@hccs.edu
Room 365
(713) 7186421
Online Tutoring Services
Houston Community College offers FREE online tutoring in a
variety of subjects, including mathematics, English and writing. To
take advantage of these Online Tutoring Services, go to
www.hccs.askonline.net. Your questions will be answered by a qualified
HCC tutor or faculty member within 24 hours (usually under 6 hours).
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): The Houston Community College
System is committed to providing the least restrictive environment for all
students. HCCS 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 postsecondary educational activities.
"Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning,
psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable
accommodations must contact the Disability Services Office at the
respective college at the beginning of each semester. Faculty are
authorized to provide only the accommodations requested by the
Disability Support Services Office."