EDISON COLLEGE
DIVISION OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
COURSE SYLLABUS
DR. RICHARD SCHNACKENBERG
MAC 1105 (117) COLLEGE ALGEBRA CRN 32619
SUMMER C SEMESTER, 2007
MW 6:00 – 7:50 ROYAL PALM 211
I.
COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE, CATALOG DESCRIPTION, CREDIT HOURS.
MAC 1105 – College Algebra – AA
3 Credits
Topics include linear, quadratic, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic
functions. Graphing and applications are emphasized. A graphing calculator is
required. If completed with a grade of “C” or better, this course serves to
demonstrate competence for the general education mathematics requirement.
II.
PREREQUISITES FOR THE COURSE:
MAT 1033 with a minimum grade of “C,” or Testing.
III.
GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION: Topic Outline
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Rectangular coordinates, functions and analysis of linear functions
Analysis of graphs of functions
Analysis of quadratic functions
Rational, root, and inverse functions
Exponential and logarithmic functions
Systems of equations and inequalities
Use of a graphing calculator
LEARNING OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT:
A. General Education Competencies:
General education courses must meet all the following outcomes. All other
courses will meet one or more of these outcomes.
At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate
the following competencies:
Communication: To communicate (read, write, speak, listen) effectively using
standard English: Students will fulfill this competency by answering questions
in class using a variety of methods.
Critical Thinking: To demonstrate skills necessary for analysis, synthesis, and
evaluation: Students will fulfill this competency by using college-level algebra
skills to solve application problems.
Technology/Information Management: To demonstrate the skills and use the
technology necessary to collect, verify, document, and organize information
from a variety of sources: Students will fulfill this competency by
demonstrating the use of a graphing calculator.
Ethics and Values: To identify, describe, and apply responsibilities, core civic
beliefs, and values present in a diverse society: Students will fulfill this
competency by attending class on a regular basis and submitting
assignments in a timely manner.
Interpersonal Skills: To apply effective techniques to create working
relationships with others to achieve common goals: Students will fulfill this
competency by submitting the solution to an assigned problem which was
solved through collaborative efforts.
Quantitative Reasoning: To demonstrate the ability to manipulate or interpret
numeric information: Students will fulfill this competency by determining
solutions to problems involving numeric data.
B. Additional Course Competencies:
At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate
the following additional competencies:
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to identify the domain and
range of a function.
Students will be able to evaluate a function at a
given quantity in its domain.
Students will be able to perform operations on
functions.
Students will be able to determine the slope of a
line.
Students will be able to construct the equation of
a line.
Students will be able to determine the distance
between two points on a graph.
Students will be able to apply the Pythagorean
Theorem.
Students will be able to graph relations and
functions using techniques of shifting.
Students will be able to determine whether a
function is one-to-one, and if so, find its inverse
algebraically or graphically.
Students will be able to graph linear, quadratic,
rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic
functions.
Students will be able to identify and calculate the
coordinates of the vertex of the graph of a
parabola.
Students will be able to write the equation of the
Assessments
Students will demonstrate
competency via one or
more of the following
assessment techniques:
Homework
Labs
Group assignments
Projects
Quizzes
Tests
Final examination
asymptotes of the graph of a rational function.
Students will be able to evaluate logarithmic and
exponential expressions.
Students will be able to manipulate and solve
exponential and logarithmic equations by using
the properties of logarithms and exponents.
Students will be able to solve systems of
equations – linear and non-linear.
Students will be able to solve systems of
inequalities by using graphing techniques.
Students will be able to solve application
problems through the use of a variety of algebraic
techniques.
V. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE STUDENTS
A. Homework: Questions on homework assignments will be discussed in class.
B. Online Quizzes are available at www.coursecompass.com. They will be
available immediately and will expire on the day of the final exam. The
Course Code is schnackenberg02486. You may take the quizzes as many
times as you want. Only the highest grade for each quiz will count.
C. Attendance
Attendance may be taken at any time.
D. Testing:
1. All tests are closed book, and work must be included with the test where
appropriate. You may bring one sheet, 8.5” by 11”, hand-written, both
sides, of notes to each test.
2. Make-up tests will be given only in extreme cases – missing class is not
“extreme”. The make-up exam may be significantly more difficult. If you
are going to be absent for a test, make arrangements at least 48 hours
prior to the scheduled test time.
3. Test corrections are available for extra points. The points added on to
your score will reflect the average percentage you have achieved on the
online quizzes for the chapters covered by the test at the time the test
corrections are submitted.
4. No computer algebra systems (i.e., TI-89’s and TI-92’s) or communication
devices are permitted during tests.
E. Final Exam:
1. The final exam is cumulative.
VI. ATTENDANCE POLICY
Students are expected to attend all classes for which they are registered. Due to
the sequential nature of mathematics courses, an absence from class may result
in a lack of skills required later in the course or in subsequent classes. In
addition, many of the skills included in this course can be enriched through group
discussion and interaction. Therefore, a portion of the student’s grade will be
dependent on class attendance. (See Section V for more details.)
Also please note that since a student-centered learning college places more
responsibility on the student, it is the student’s responsibility to initiate a
withdrawal from this (or any other) class at Edison. The last day to withdraw from
this course with a 100% refund is May 15. The last day to withdraw from this
course without academic penalty is July 3, 2007.
VII. GRADING POLICY
A. Letter grades will be assigned based on the traditional ten-point scale:
90 – 100 = A
80 – 89 = B
70 – 79 = C
60 – 69 = D
Below 60 = F
Incomplete: The grade of “I” (Incomplete) will be given only for extreme
emergency conditions. (See catalog for deadline of removal of I).
B. Each student’s course average will be calculated as follows:
Attendance:
5%
In-class Quizzes
10%
Online Quizzes
10%
Tests:
75%
VIII. TEXTBOOK AND CALCULATOR REQUIREMENTS
 College Algebra Essentials, 2nd Ed., by Robert Blitzer
 TI-83 Plus or TI-84 Plus Calculator. The TI-92 and TI-89, which have built-in
computer algebra systems, are not allowed.
 Student Access Kit for MyMathLab
 Student Solution Manual that accompanies textbook (optional)
IX. RESERVED MATERIALS FOR THE COURSE
None
X.
CLAST COMPETENCIES INVOLVED IN THIS COURSE
These skills are listed in the Edison College Course Catalog.
XI. CLASS SCHEDULE1
The following are the homework assignments in this course:
Week 1: May 9
Week 2: May 14
May 16
Week 3: May 21
May 23
Week 4: May 28
May 30
Week 5: June 4
June 6
Week 6: June 11
June 13
Week 7: June 18
June 20
Week 8: June 25
June 27
Week 9: July 2
July 4
Week 10: July 9
July 11
Week 11: July 16
July 18
Week 12: July 23
July 25
Week 13: July 30
Final Exam Week:
Monday, August 6
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1-63 (odd), 70, 71
1-83 (eoo), 97, 99, 105, 107, 108
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6:00 – 7:50
The instructor reserves the right to change this schedule. Any changes will be announced in class.
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ANY OTHER INFORMATION OR CLASS PROCEDURES OR POLICIES
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Professor: Dr. Richard Schnackenberg
Professor office: Florida Gulf Coast University, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Whitaker Hall 261
Professor phone number: (239) 590-7435;
fax: (239) 590-7200
Professor email address: rschnack@fgcu.edu
Professor web site: http://ruby.fgcu.edu/courses/rschnack
Professor office hours (at FGCU): Tuesday; Thursday 10:00-12:00; or by appt.
Programs for Students with Disabilities
Edison College offers students with documented disabilities programs to equalize
access to the educational process. Please contact the Coordinator for Students
with Disabilities at (239) 489-9427 for more information. The Office of Students
with Disabilities is located in Taeni Hall, Room 116A
Religious Observance
Per Section 1006.53, Florida Statutes, the Edison College policy on observance
of religious holy days provides that students shall, upon notifying their instructor,
be excused from class to observe religious holy days of their faith. The student
will be held responsible for any material covered during the excused absence,
but will be permitted a reasonable amount of time to complete any work missed.
Students who feel this policy has been improperly applied may have their
grievance addressed through the general academic appeals process.