NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE
COLLEGE ALGEBRA AND TRIGONOMETRY I
MATH 1100 SECTION 19 - CRN: 11322
Lecture: MW 6 pm – 7:15 pm SC 2236
Lab: T 6 pm – 7:15 pm SC 2227
Instructor: Mr. Qasmi
Office: 3234B Science Complex
Phone: (919) 530-6556
E-mail: hqasmi@nccu.edu
Office Hours: MW 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
TR 11:30 am -12:30 pm
COURSE PREREQUISITE: Two courses of high school algebra and a satisfactory grade on the
mathematics placement test, or a grade of “C” or better in Math 1000.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: College Algebra and Trigonometry I is the first of a two-course
sequence in college algebra and trigonometry designed for students planning to take calculus.
Topics include fractional expressions, exponents and radicals, equations and inequalities of
linear and quadratic types, functions and graphs, exponential and logarithmic functions and
the binomial theorem.
COURSE RATIONALE:
 The design of this course is to provide students, who have moderate experience with algebra, a
solid foundation of aspects of algebra essential to the study of higher mathematics, as well as to
help students succeed with non-mathematical courses that require an understanding of algebraic
fundamentals.
 Math 1100 is a 3-credit GEC (General Education Curriculum) course and serves as partial
fulfillment of the university mathematics requirement. All sections of the course Math 1100
are web-assisted. “Web-assisted” simply means your instructor will combine in-class lectures
with assignments that are on the Internet at a text-related website. Some quizzes and/or tests will
be taken online, as well as in class.
TEXTBOOK: “Algebra and Trigonometry” by Robert Blitzer 3nd Edition
ISBN-10: 0132191407
ISBN-13: 978-0132191401
TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENT:
 TI-83 Graphing Calculator: You must purchase a TI-83 calculator to be used for some of the
topics being taught and various calculator-based assignments.
 Web Assisted Learning:
o Each student in this section of Math 1100 must have access to a personal computer.
o Each student must have a current working email address.
o Each student must obtain an access code and register to access MathXL.
 COURSE NOTEBOOK+PENCIL/PEN: Reserve a loose-leaf notebook with pockets for this
course. Keep all lecture notes, tests, and homework assignments organized by date in this
notebook
GETTING STARTED WITH MATHXL:
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MathXL is located at www.mathxl.com.
Free codes are included with new books
Students who do not purchase a packaged textbook must purchase an access code
separately. You can purchase an access code from the bookstore, or you can purchase one
online.
To complete registration for MathXL you must create a username (use some variation of
your real name so I can recognize you) and a password. You need to write this
information down for yourself and save it just in case you forget.
You need only register once. Once you have registered and have your username and
password you just go to the site and login.
You should visit the website daily to retrieve your assignments, check announcements,
dates of quizzes and exams. You are responsible for this task
All homework, quizzes, and exams will be given through MathXL
MATH LAB
 A lab accompanies each section of Math 1100. Each student is required to register and attend
lab once a week. Make sure that you are registered for the appropriate lab, section 19
should be registered for section 19L. Students will be given lab assignments to be
completed during lab time.
 The lab assignments will count toward your final grade.
 Students will also take their chapter tests and quizzes during lab. Students may also receive
help with homework problems if time permits.
 Lab is not optional. Attendance is mandatory and absentees will count toward the two
weeks allowed by the university attendance policy.
MATH LEARNING CENTER (MLC) Room 3238 Mary E. Townes Science Complex: The
Math Learning Center (MLC) is designed to provide students with additional help doing their
homework. Free tutoring service is provided for students who ask. Students may receive some
individualized help but primarily tutors will work with groups of students.
CLASS ATTENDANCE:
 Attendance will be taken every class period. Students who are excessively absent and or
tardy will be assigned a grade of NW or NF according to the University’s Attendance
Policy.
 Students who come to class after the roll has been called or who leave before class is over
may be counted absent.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successfully completing Math 1100 students will be able to:
1. Perform the fundamental concepts of algebra: simplify exponents, radicals, algebraic
expressions, rational expressions, and factor polynomials
2. Solve various types of equations: linear, quadratic, absolute value, and equations
containing radicals and exponents.
3. Solve and graph linear and quadratic inequalities, and solve absolute value inequalities.
4. Set-up and solve application problems involving linear and quadratic equations,
formulas, and modeling
5. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide complex numbers.
6. Graph various types of functions; linear, quadratic, rational, exponential, and
logarithmic
7. Find domain and range; evaluate function; identify intercepts; identify intervals on which a
function increases, decreases, or is constant;
8. Calculate slopes, write and graph the slope-intercept form of the equation of a line,
model data with linear functions and make predictions, find slopes and equations of
parallel and perpendicular lines.
9. Combine functions using the algebra of functions and form composite of functions.
10. Verify inverse functions and find the inverse of a function.
11. Recognize characteristics of parabolas and graph parabolas.
12. Determine a quadratic function’s minimum or maximum value and solve problems involving
minimum or maximum values.
13. Find the domain of rational functions.
14. Identify vertical and horizontal asymptotes, and graph rational functions.
15. Solve systems of linear equations in two variables by substitution and by additions.
16. Solve application problems using systems of linear equations in two variables.
17. Use the properties of logarithms (product rule, quotient rule, power rule.
18. Solve exponential and logarithmic equations.
19. Expand a binomial raised to a power.
20. Model, analyze, and interpret data with the use of the TI-83 Graphing Calculator.
PRETEST AND POSTTEST: you will be given a pretest and a posttest to assess specific
learning outcomes taught in this course (i.e., those learning outcomes highlighted in bold type).
HOMEWORK/QUIZZES: Homework will be assigned frequently. Quizzes, both announced
and unannounced, will be given throughout the semester at the beginning of the class.
TESTS: There will be at least 5 major tests and a comprehensive final
FINAL EXAMINATION: The final exam will be comprehensive. There are no exemptions
from the final exam. All Math 1100 students will take the common comprehensive final exam at
the same time.
MAKE-UP POLICY:
 No make-ups will be allowed except for University related absences. (i.e. team/ band/
chorus travel, etc.) or direct emergencies. It will be left to the instructor’s discretion.
 You are to do the online assignments before the deadlines
 Any work, test or quiz not done or taken on time, will count as a 0%
WEIGHTS OF THE VARIOUS REQUIREMENTS:
Homework
20%
Quiz/Lab
15%
Tests
30%
Midterm Exam
15%
Final Exam
20%
GRADE SCALE
90% to 100% = A
80% to 89% = B
70% to 79% = C
60% to 69% = D
below 60% = F
SYLLABUS DISCLAIMER
Serious effort and consideration were used in formulating this syllabus. While viewed as an
educational contract between Mr Qasmi and student, unforeseen events may cause
changes to the scheduling of exercises, quizzes, etc. Every effort will be made NOT to
change scheduled items. Nonetheless, Mr. Qasmi and/or the lab instructor reserve the right
to make any changes deemed necessary to best fulfill the course objectives. Students
registered for this course will be made aware of any changes in a timely fashion using
reasonable means. This disclaimer does not abrogate any student rights as described by
University rules and regulations.