Heartland Community College
Division name (MSBT)
Course Syllabus for Students
Course Prefix and Number: MATH 106-02
Course Title: College Algebra for Business and Social Science
Credit Hours:
Lecture Hours: 4
Laboratory Hours: 0
Days and times the course meets: MTWR 4:00 – 5:50 p.m.
Catalog Description:
Prerequisite: MATH 096,or MATH 097, or MATH 099 with grade of C or higher and
MATH 098 (or high school geometry or equivalent) with grade of C or higher or
assessment. A brief review of basic algebraic concepts and introduction to more
advanced concepts. Topics are viewed graphically, as well as algebraically. Topics
include graphing and analyzing linear, logarithmic, and exponential functions,
systems of linear equations, logic, and counting techniques. Note: a graphing
calculator is required for this course (instruction will be based on a TI 83+).
Instructor Information:
Instructor name: James Patton
Phone number to contact instructor: 309.268.8640 or 309.268.8649
Instructor e-mail address, if one: james.patton@hcc.cc.il.us
Location of instructor’s office: Rm 2402 (Adjunct Office)
Hours and days of instructor’s office hours:
MTWR 3:20 to 3:50 p.m.
If these times are not convenient, please contact me and arrange a different
time.
Required Textbook:
Math 106, Special Edition, Jacobs, et al, Houghton, Mifflin & Co., 2002
[Your copy should have come with a calculator supplement. Let me know if it didn’t
and you want one.]
Supplies:
A calculator with graphing capability. A TI-83 or 83+ is suggested, however,
TI-89 or 92 is not allowed.
Graphing Paper
A three-ring binder would be useful to keep handouts organized. I will be giving
you handouts, quizzes, etc. that have 3-holes for placing in a binder.
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Relationship to Academic Development Programs and Transfer:
This course is intended for students who need a background in college-level
algebra topics to go on to more advanced mathematics courses such as
business statistics, finite mathematics, business calculus. This course is not
designed to prepare students for calculus. This course is also a requirement for
certain A.A.S. programs. This course does not fulfill the general education
mathematics requirement(s) for either the A.A. degree or the A.S. degree. This
course should transfer to most universities and colleges. However, since it is not
part of the General Education Core Curriculum described in the Illinois
Articulation Initiative, students should check with an academic advisor for
information about its transferability to other institutions.
Beliefs:
Student Learning
With an activity based curriculum students must take responsibility for their
learning. Attendance at ALL class sessions is crucial for success. Active participation
and involvement are also necessary. Students must seek assistance with concepts and
skills that are unclear to them. This assistance is available during office hours from the
instructor or through Heartland tutors in the ASC during their hours.
Instructor’s Role
With an activity based curriculum the instructor is a guide/facilitator of student
learning, not the “dispenser of knowledge”. The instructor’s role will be focused
on helping the students to develop the mathematical concepts and related skills
and the ability to apply these concepts and skills in different situations.
Course Objectives (Learning Outcomes):
After completing this course, the student should be able to:
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Apply various techniques, including factoring, to solve different types of equations.
Use problem solving strategies and above techniques to solve application problems.
Apply rules for rational exponents.
Define and graph linear functions.
Determine the domain and range for various types of functions.
Describe the relationship of a function to its inverse and determine inverses
algebraically and graphically.
7. Define, graph, and evaluate exponential and logarithmic functions
8. Apply concepts about exponential and logarithmic functions to solve a broad range
of application problems.
9. Solve systems of linear equations use them to solve applications.
10. Use technology, including the use of graphing technology (e.g. TI-83 calculator) to
solve applications.
11. Understand the limitations of the use of technology to solve problems.
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Course/Lab Outline:
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4.
Statistics
Functions and Graphs
Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Linear Systems
Methods of Instruction:
Instructional methods will include group work, discussions and lectures that will
emphasize applying problem solving strategies to discover and reinforce
concepts.
Course Policies:
Course Policies:
Method of Evaluation (Tests/Exams, Grading System):
Student grades are based on successful completion of participation, attendance,
assignments, quizzes, and tests. The final exam is comprehensive.
Assessment
Assignments and
participation
Quizzes
Exams
Final Exam
Percent of Course Grade
15%
10%
50%
25%
The following grading scale will be used to determine letter grades.
Percent
90-100%
80-89%
70-79%
60-69%
Less than 60%
Letter Grade
A
B
C
D
F
Participation (or Attendance)
Students are expected to attend all classes and participate meaningfully in the activities each
class day. This is an activity based curriculum which makes attendance critical for success.
Students who are absent will find it difficult to recreate the class room learning experience.
They will also lose attendance points for each day they are absent. If you will be absent or
late please consult with the instructor prior to the occurrence. You will still be accountable
for what ever material you miss.
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Incompletes
An incomplete grade may be given to a student who, by the withdrawal date, can
reasonably be expected to pass the course. Incompletes may be granted only when
justified by extreme circumstances (e.g., serious illness, accident, death or serious
illness in the immediate family.) Incomplete grades are not given for such reasons
as unjustified failure to appear for the final examination. A written agreement,
outlining the requirements to be met, must be signed by the instructor and the
student. The agreed upon requirements must be completed no later than the end of
the following semester. By the agreed upon date, the instructor will assign a grade
or the incomplete will be changed to an “F” if the requirements are not completed.
Student Conduct
Please refer to the Student Conduct Policy in the Heartland Community
College Catalog (page 30) for specific policies concerning discipline. All persons
associated with Heartland Community College are expected to act responsibly
and respect others.
HCC maintains a smoke free environment. Soda and snacks are permitted in
designated areas, but food and drink are not allowed in computer laboratories.
Students who attend class under the influences of alcohol or illegal drugs will be
asked to leave.
Expect disciplinary action to result from: 1) unethical conduct during exams or in
preparation of assigned work; 2) misuse of HCC learning facilities; or 3)
disruption of HCC learning activities.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a fundamental principle of collegial life at Heartland
Community College and is essential to the credibility of the College’s educational
programs. Moreover, because grading may be competitive, students who
misrepresent their academic work violate the right of their fellow students. The
College, therefore, views any act of academic dishonest as a serious offense
requiring disciplinary measures, including course failure, suspension, and even
expulsion from the College. In addition, an act of academic dishonesty may
have unforeseen effects far beyond any officially imposed penalties.
Violations of academic integrity include, but are not limited to cheating,
aiding or suborning cheating or other acts of academic dishonesty, plagiarism,
misrepresentation of data, falsification of academic records or documents and
unauthorized access to computerized academic or administrative records or
systems. Definitions of these violations may be found in the college catalog.
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Support Services:
Heartland Library Information can be found at www.hcc.cc.il.us/library
Tutoring and Academic Support
Heartland Community College offers learning assistance in various forms at no cost to Heartland
students at the Academic Support Center (ASC) in Bloomington and at the Pontiac and Lincoln
Centers. Tutors are available at convenient times throughout the week. Help is also provided
through instructional materials, study skills workshops, open computing, and the Library. For
more information about services available at each location, please call the ASC in Bloomington at
(309) 827-0500, ext. 429; the Pontiac Center (815) 842-6777; or the Lincoln Center (217) 7351731.
You should be aware that tutors for this class are a valued and limited resource! Please contact
the Tutoring Center for hours when Math 106 tutors will be available. It may require some
alteration of your schedule in order to make use of this service.
Syllabi disclaimer
This syllabus is subject to change. Any changes will be announced in class.
Course Schedule:
This course is very dependent on our discussion in class. The following
schedule is only meant as a guideline. We will have to adjust it as we go. You
are responsible for knowing where we are – and when the tests will be.
Practice homework always means all of the homework problems for the lesson
unless I explicitly tell you otherwise. I will “assign” the homework when we have
completed the lesson and it will be due next class.
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Math 106: Fall 2002
DATE
Mar
5
DAY
TOPIC
F
Graphing Polynomials
Mar
Midterm Break
10
15
Mar
17
Mar
18
Mar
20
Mar
21
Mar
24
Mar
25
Mar
27
Mar
28
Mar
31
Apr
1
Apr
3
Apr
4
Apr
7
Apr
8
Apr
10
HCC is closed
M
Non-Linear Behavior – Lesson 7
T
Solving Radical Equations
R
Non-Linear Behavior – Lesson 8
F
Arithmetic with Rational Expressions
M
Non-Linear Behavior – Lesson 9
T
Solving Rational Equations
R
Non-Linear Behavior – Lesson 10
F
Non-Linear Behavior – Lesson 11 (Optional)
M
Asymptotes and Graphs
T
Graphing Functions – Radicals and Rationals
R
Review for Test 3 on Non-Linear Behavior
F
Test 3 on Non-Linear Behavior
M
Exponential Growth and Decay – Lesson 1
T
Exponential Growth and Decay – Lesson 2
R
Exponential Growth and Decay – Lesson 3
Math 106
Fall 2002
DATE
Apr
11
Apr
14
Apr
15
Apr
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Apr
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Apr
21
Apr
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Apr
24
Apr
25
Apr
28
Apr
29
May
1
May
2
May
5
May
6
May
8
May
13
DAY
TOPIC
F
Exponential Growth and Decay – Lesson 4
M
Simplifying Exponential Expressions
T
Exponential Growth and Decay – Lesson 5
R
Exponential Growth and Decay – Lesson 6
F
Exponential Growth and Decay – Lesson 7
M
Exponential Growth and Decay – Lesson 8
T
Simplifying Logarithmic Expressions
R
Exponential Growth and Decay – Lesson 9
F
Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
M
Exponential Growth and Decay – Lesson 10
T
Graphing Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
R
Exponential Growth and Decay – Lesson 11
F
Review for Test 4 on Exponential Growth and Decay
M
Test 4 on Exponential Growth and Decay
T
Review for Final
R
Review for Final (Optional)
T Final – Cumulative
10:00 – 11:50 a.m.
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