Course Syllabus
MAC1140 – Pre-Calculus Algebra
Reference
Number:
Credits:
Term:
883617
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Spring 2015 . 2015 - 2
January 05 to April 26 of 2016
Term Dates:
All (homework & exams) will be closed
04/21/2016 at 06:00 PM.
midTermExam is PROCTORED (Chapters 5 &
6) and need to be taken from 08:30 AM to
06:00 PM Monday though Thursday and
from 08:30 AM to 01:00 PM on Fridays at
a local or remote tested facility during:
03/08/2016 - 03/10/2016. It is 2 hours and
30 questions long. Go toVirtual College
Testing Information for very important
information about proctored testing.
finalExam is comprehensive (chapters 7 - 10), it is
NOT proctored and needs to be
taken online (myMathLab) during: 04/22/2016 -
04/26/2016 from 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM . It is 2
hours and 30 questions long.
Instructor Information
Name:
Dr. Manuel Caramés Ph.D, Associate Professor Senior of
Mathematics & Physics
• work hard from the first day
Course
Messages:
of classes;
• don't ask me questions whose
answers are in this
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Phone:
Virtual Office
Hours:
document. I am your
professor. I am not your
secretary!!
• email me, always, at
"mcarames@mdc.edu"
305.237.10.13
M, W, F 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
T, R 04:45 PM - 05:50 PM
You will receive the answer to
all your questions in no later
Response Policy:
than 24 hours, given that you
email me at my MDC email.
Course Description
This course is primarily designed for students who are
majoring in areas that require one or more courses in the
calculus sequence. The student will analyze and graph
algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, piecewise-defined
functions and conic sections. The student will solve
polynomial, exponential and logarithmic equations, as well as
systems of linear and nonlinear equations. The student will
identify arithmetic and geometric sequences and series and
solve related problems. The student will use the Binomial
Theorem to expand polynomials and solve related problems.
The student will use mathematical induction to prove
statements regarding the properties of natural numbers. The
student will solve applications and modeling problems related
to the above topics.
Miami Dade College's Learning Outcomes
The competencies and objectives included in all my courses will address
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Miami Dade College General
Education outcomes, a set of 10 learning outcomes we expect graduatin
The learning activities designed in this course will address
outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 & 10.
Learning
Communicate effectively using
Outcome #1: listening, speaking, reading,
and writing skills.
This course requires reading
and understanding the
material covered in the
textbook. Students will need
to pay attention in class and
may periodically be asked to
explain a concept discussed in
class.
(Discussion participation in
this course focuses on this
Outcome.)
Learning
Use quantitative analytical
Outcome #2: skills to evaluate and process
numerical data.
Students will have the
opportunity to develop these
skills in solving problems
using concepts of linear,
quadratic, and cubic
regressions.
(Module 1 in this course
focuses on this Outcome.)
Learning
Solve problems using critical
Outcome #3: and creative thinking and
scientific reasoning.
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Learning
Outcome #4:
Learning
Outcome #5:
Learning
Outcome #6:
Learning
Outcome #7:
Students will be given
problems where various
approaches to solving them
will openly be discussed.
(Module 3 in this course
focuses on this Outcome.)
Formulate strategies to locate,
evaluate, and apply
information.
Students will be presented
with “real world” problems
wherein they will apply their
analytical and quantitative
skills.
(Module 4 in this course
focuses on this Outcome.)
Demonstrate knowledge of
diverse cultures, including
global and historical
perspectives.
Problems involving the
economies, populations and
demographics of various
countries will be analyzed and
compared with those of the
U.S.
(Module 2 in this course
focuses on this Outcome.)
Create strategies that can be
used to fulfill personal, civic,
and social responsibilities
Demonstrate knowledge of
ethical thinking and its
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application to issues in
society.
Learning
Use computer and emerging
Outcome #8: technologies effectively.
Most homework assignments
will be posted online on the
Course Compass/My Math Lab
website. Students will develop
the ability to use these
computer resources to keep
up with their progress in the
course and to help them reach
a better understanding of the
concepts, ideas and
applications discussed in the
course. They will also have the
opportunity to use the external
links posted on the website to
explore topics related to the
course goals and objectives.
(Homework in mymathlab.com
focuses on this Outcome.)
Learning
Demonstrate an appreciation
Outcome #9: for aesthetics and creative
activities.
Learning
Describe how natural systems
Outcome #10: function and recognize the
impact of humans on the
environment
Course Competencies
Competency 1:
The student will demonstrate knowledge of polynomia
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Competency 2:
Competency 3:
Competency 4:
Competency 5:
Competency 6:
Competency 7:
rational and other algebraic functions, their properties
their graphs by:
Defining the functions.
Identifying the domains and ranges of the functions.
Graphing the functions and their transformations.
Defining inverse functions.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of polynomia
rational inequalities by:
Solving linear and nonlinear inequalities.
Graphing linear and no linear I equalities.
The student will demonstrate an knowledge of expone
functions, their properties and their graphs by:
Defining the exponential and logarithmic functions.
Identifying the domains and ranges of logarithmic and
functions.
Graphing exponential and logarithmic functions and th
Evaluating logarithmic expressions.
Solving exponential and logarithmic equations.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of piecewise
Defining piecewise defined functions.
Identifying the different conic sections.
Graphing piecewise defined functions.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of conic sect
Identifying the different conic sections.
Graphing the different conic sections.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of matrices a
Defining matrices and dimensions of matrices.
Performing algebraic operations on matrices.
Evaluating determinants.
Solving linear systems using Cramer's Rule.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of sequences
Defining sequences and series (including arithmetic an
Writing the aterm of sequences.
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Finding the sum of series (including arithmetic and geo
Competency 8: The student will demontrate knowledge of mathematical
Proving that a given formual is true through the Principl
Mathematical Induction.
Competency 9: The student will demontrate knowlege of the Binomial Theo
Expanding a binomial using the Binomial Theorem.
Competency 10: The student will demonstrate knowledge of application
Pre-Calculous by solving problems involving, but not limit
following:
Exponential and Logarithmic Growth and Decay Model
Required Textbook and Materials
MyMathLab Access Code, ISBN 9780321199911. This access
code provides access to homework and thee-text.
Course ID: carames95681
Supplemental Textbook and Materials
Sullivan, M. (2012). Algebra & Trigonometry. 10e. Prentice-Hall: Boston.
ISBN-13: 978-0-133-935585 (with access to MyMathLab).
(Note that the ISBN for the above textbook without the access code is
9780134026671.
You need the access code to successfully complete this course.)
Please refer to the Textbook Informationpage at the Virtual
College website for specific information on the College
bookstores and procedures for ordering textbooks online.
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Technology Requirements (Hardware/Software)
Please refer to the LMS Requirements and Plug-in Information at the
Virtual College website. Mozilla Firefox is the recommended
browser and headsets / microphone are needed for
participation in web-conferencing activities through
Blackboard Collaborate; webcam is optional. In addition,
Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel
and PowerPoint are standard for Virtual College courses.
Due to the necessity of technology in Virtual College Courses,
you must have a backup plan for using an alternative computer
with internet access in case of problems with your personal
computer. If you live in the South Florida area, you may use
the computer courtyards located on MDC campuses. If you
have a technology problem that affects your ability to access
your online course, please notify your instructor immediately. If
you can access other internet sites but cannot access
your online course, you need to contact the Virtual College Help
Desk at 305.237.3800 to seek assistance.
If you have no internet access at all, it is not a Virtual College
/ online course issue. Please be aware that the Virtual College's
Help Desk does not cover problems that you may be
experiencing with your computer hardware, installation of
software, internet connection, or other technical problems that
may require a technician or intervention from your Internet
Service Provider.
All homework assignments will be
posted online on MyMathLab.com website. To log in
to www.mymathlab.com/, you will need a course id, which
carames95681
is
and an access code, which you will need
to purchase while registering. If you have technical problems
with www.mymathlab.com/, you will need to contact their
technical support and not the Virtual College. The website
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for MyMathLab.com support is www.mymathlab.com/trainingsupport(see the Student Support area).
Course Content: Chapters 3, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13
HW:20%;
Grading:
Exams:30%; midterm:25%;
Final:25%
Miami Dade College Policies
Students' Rights and Responsibility Handbook
This handbook provides you with the basic information you need to know
review the Student's Rights and Responsibilities Handbookto learn about
appeals, religious observations, services for students with special needs,
Due to the nature of the online environment, the information below supplem
Virtual College students.
Academic Dishonesty
Please carefully review the Academic Dishonesty policies in the Student's
The Handbook identifies "cheating on an examination" as one of the actio
In this course, you are expected to complete quizzes and exams independ
online content or your own study notes. Having multiple browser windows
readings, and using your course notes while taking a quiz or exam constit
recorded by the Bb. system; activity logs during the times when you are ta
access to other course components constitute evidence of cheating, and
corresponding quiz or exam.
You may have access to content in complete
or any form of duplicating content in any assessment violates the integrit
viewed as academic dishonesty and may result in a failing grade for the c
another action identified as academic dishonesty in the Handbook. Presen
one's own constitutes plagiarism, which is why students are always expe
Through the use of Turnitin, unoriginal work can be easily identified; if not
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plagiarism, and may result in a failing grade for the corresponding assignm
Course Withdrawal
After registering, students may change their schedules during the drop / a
listed on the Academic Calendarthat may be found as a link on the Miami
drop this course and you desire a full refund, you must do so before the la
(see College Academic Calendar for date). If you stop logging on to class
Registrar's Office, the instructor may withdraw you for nonattendance. If
in the class and complete assignments, the instructor may withdraw you
participate in classes may be dropped. For classes in the Virtual College,
as discussions, assignments, etc. Simply entering a course (logging in) do
Incomplete Grades
An Incomplete is given only where extenuating circumstances exist, such
the family, and is issued solely at the discretion of the instructor. If the in
written agreement must be completed between the instructor and the stu
completed, in what manner, and by when. Failure to fulfill the terms of the
will result in an "F" for the course. A student may not remove an Incomple
re-take the course.
For more information on Incomplete grades, please re
Student's Rights and Responsibilities Handbook.
Hurricane and Other Natural DisastersIn
the event of a hurricane or other disaster, the Virtual College follows the
campus-based courses. Please visit the MDC website (http://www.mdc.edu) or
situation updates. Assignments and due dates will be adjusted based upo
However, if the College reopens and you are still without power or internet
plan (MDC computer courtyards, labs and libraries; Miami-Dade County pu
Please keep in touch with your instructor if at all possible.
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