Math 114 College Algebra, Fall 2009
Class # 20976 M, W, 6:00-8:00pm in PS-14
Class # 22877 Saturday, 8:00am-12:50pm in PS-11
4 units
Instructor
Phone
E-mail
Webpage
Textbook
Course Syllabus
Frank Seres
(562) 860-2451 ext 4464
fseres@cerritos.edu (preferred)
www.cerritos.edu/fseres
A Graphical Approach to College Algebra, 4th ed. By Hornsby, Lial,
Rocksworld
Course Coverage: We will cover Chapters 1-8
Prerequisite: Math 80 or 80B or equivalent with a grade of Credit or “C” or higher.
Student Learning Outcome: Explore and analyze linear, non-linear and transcendental
functions using technology appropriately.
Required Material: Graphing calculator TI 83, TI 84, or TI 89, graphing paper, pencils,
pens, folders, and textbook.
You are required to access course information, such as homework assignments, etc.,
on line at www.cerritos.edu/fseres
Homework: It will be assigned from text or given as handouts. Read the textbook
discussions (examples) on each topic, ideally before it is covered in class.
Homework should be submitted on standard size paper, written in pencil,
STAPLED, with your full name, homework #, date on the upper right hand
corned of your homework’s first page. Late homework will not be
accepted. Homework assignments will be worth 5-30 points. Answers alone
are not sufficient, must show work step by step, neatly. Last homework
might be dropped when determining your final grade. This will be 20% of
your grade.
Group Work: It will be assigned form text or given as handouts. It will be worth 3-15
points each. This will be 3% of you grade.
Quizzes: Each quiz will be worth 5-40 points (15-30 min). No make up quizzes will be
given. This will be 25% of your grade.
Exams: We will have 3 exams each worth 100 points each and a comprehensive final
worth 150 points. NO MAKEUP EXAMS WILL BE GIVEN. This will be
50% of you grade.
Participation: 2 % of your grade.
Grading: (90- 100] % =A, (70-89]=B, (70-79]=C, (60-69]=D and 59% end below is F.
Academic Dishonesty:
 If you are caught participating in an act of academic dishonesty, cheating, you
will receive an F in this course and your name will be reported to the appropriate
academic dean.
Students’ Responsibility:
 Failure to bring your textbook or graphing calculator may also count as nonparticipation in class.
 If you stop attending this class, it is your responsibility to got the at the
admission office and withdraw from the course. Failure to do so may result in a
grade of F in the course.
 This course requires your full attention during class time. It is your job to learn
the material. Part of this job will require you the following: to participate in class,
seek the appropriate help when you encounter difficulties in the class, ask relevant
questions when you do not understand the material, and submit assignments on
time. Remember there is NO “stupid question” They are merely questions. I
welcome them.
 Should you miss a class, it is your responsibility to contact another student, NOT
the instructor to find out what was missed.
Behavior and Etiquette in class:
 All electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers, etc must be on non-audio mode
form.
 Simply getting up and leaving for the day, without notifying me is considered
rude behavior. Gum-popping and loud yawning are also considered rude behavior.
Listening to portable music players during class is likewise considered rude and is
not permitted.
 Any desk is available to any student tat any time on a “first-come, first-served”
basis. No one may claim “their desk”.
 YOU MAY NOT ridicule, embarrass or otherwise harass any of your fellow
students because of their questions (or for any reason). Also, it is best that you not
publicly answer a student’s question in an attempt to help that student; leave that
to me. You may, however help a student who desires or otherwise asks for your
help.
Attendance:
 This class will cover A LOT of material. Poor attendance will usually result in
poor performance. Let me know if you are going to be absent, or will not finish
the course.
 After four absences you may be dropped from class. Education Code stats that
each tardy may be counted as on-third of an absence. ( three tardy=one absence)
How to get HELP in this course:
 It is a good idea to form study groups outside of class.
 Exchange phone numbers and or e-mail address with at least two or your
classmates.
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Go to the Learning Center n the lower lever of the east side of the library
building. There is a link on my website for this.
Expect to spend 10-20hrs per week in homework and study for this class.
FINAL IS ON DECEMBER _________FROM ____________IN PS* Instructor Frank Seres reserve the right to make changes to this syllabus during Fall 2009 semester.