MATH 103 COLLEGE ALGEBRA
Course Syllabus – Spring 2016
Course Information
Instructor: <Your name>
Section: #####
Webpage: http://www3.canyons.edu/departments/math/
Days: <days your class meets>
Time: <time your class meets>
Room: <room bldg../number>
Instructor Contact Information
E-mail: <Your email>
Phone: <Your phone #>
Office Hours
<Your office hours and location. Please consider listing “by appointment” as an option.>
Textbook
College Algebra, Coburn and Coffelt, 3rd ed. ISBN: 9780073519586
or College Algebra, COC Custom Edition. ISBN: 9780078120640
(Both books are identical.)
Calculator
You will need a scientific or graphing calculator for some parts of the course. However, calculators are not
allowed on most tests.
Course Description
Presents linear and non-linear functions, conics, exponential and logarithmic functions, matrices, complex
numbers, theory of equations, sequences, and series.
Student Learning Outcomes
To analyze and graph polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions.
Homework
Homework will be assigned on a regular basis and accounts for 15% of your course grade. You should
complete the work daily. All problems assigned during any week will be collected each week on
______________. A complete assignment will be given full credit. Late assignments are not accepted
under any circumstances. All assignments must be stapled, or points will be deducted. Plan on studying and
completing homework a minimum of 15 hours per week. Short quizzes may be given at random. They
count as part of the 15% assigned for homework.
Examinations
We will have 5 exams throughout the semester. Together they will count toward 60% of your course grade.
The dates of the exams are on the course schedule, and there are no make-up exams, so plan ahead. If you know
in advance that you will miss an exam, then it may be possible to arrange to take the test in advance, but no
exam will be given after the class has taken it. To account for any possible emergencies, one missed exam or
your lowest exam grade will be replaced by the final if it improves your grade. Keep your eyes on your own
papers during exams. It is strongly recommend that you keep all quizzes and exams after they have been
graded.
There will be a cumulative final exam at the end of the semester. The final exam counts toward 25% of
your course grade. Preparation for the final begins today!
Course Grades
Homework
Exams
Final Exam
15%
60%
25%
A
B
C
D
F
90% – 100%
80% – 89%
70% – 79%
60% – 69%
0% – 59%
Attendance
Attendance is the basis for learning; without good attendance you cannot build the foundation necessary to
pass a class. Attendance is taken daily. Good attendance means going to every class meeting on time and
remaining in class for the duration of class. If you cannot attend regularly, on time, and stay for the entire
class, you should take this class at another time that fits your schedule. Students arriving late or leaving
early, without authorization from the instructor, may be marked tardy. Two recorded tardies will count as
one absence. Excessive absences (3 or more) may result in being dropped from the class.
Important Dates
Please note the following deadlines.
Last day to add classes:
Last day to request a refund:
Last day to drop classes without a W:
Last day to drop classes
February 21
February 21
February 21
May 8
Class Policies
Cell phones create an unnecessary distraction. This includes ringing cell phones and text messaging. It
prevents other students from learning. Be courteous to your classmates and turn off your phone or set it to
vibrate. You may be asked to leave class if you are texting or using your cell phone in class. You may
receive an F on a test if your cell phone or other electronic devices are out during the test. Late students
create an unnecessary distraction, so it is your responsibility to your classmates to arrive on time. For any
other class etiquette, use the “common sense” test. Throughout the class discussion individuals may be
called upon in class to provide suggestions on how to proceed with examples.
Getting Help
TLC (located adjacent to the Library) has free tutoring throughout the semester. Take advantage of this
valuable resource. If you see that you are struggling with a concept in the course, please seek help
immediately.
Academic Integrity
As stated in both the COC Catalog and the COC Schedule of Classes, “Cheating, plagiarism, fabrication,
and other forms of academic dishonesty, and/or facilitating academic dishonesty” are grounds for
disciplinary action. Cheating is unacceptable! Penalties range from a zero on the exam to dismissal from
the course and /or the college.
Important Note
Do you know the difference between the A.S. and the A.S.T. degrees? Check the site
http://www.canyons.edu/Offices/MathScienceDiv/Pages/Degrees.aspx for more information, especially if
you are interested in transferring to a 4-year university.