COLLEGE of COASTAL GEORGIA
MATH 1111, College Algebra
Fall Semester 2010
Instructor Information
Name:
Ronald H. Moore
Title:
Part-Time Instructor of Mathematics
Office:
Camden Center
Phone:
510-3300
Website:
www.mooremathhelp.com
Email:
rmoore@ccga.edu
CCGA@mooremathhelp.com
mooremathhelp@yahoo.com
Office Hours: Tu
5:00pm – 6:00pm
Th
5:00pm – 6:00pm
MyMathLab Course ID:
moore73864
Course Description
3 class hours, 3 credits
Prerequisite: Two years of high school algebra, acceptable CPE or SAT score, or successful completion of
MATH 0098 or MATH 0099
This course is a functional approach to algebra that incorporates the use of appropriate technology. Emphasis
will be placed on the study of functions and their graphs, inequalities, and linear, quadratic, piece-wise defined,
rational, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Appropriate applications will be included.
Note: Students cannot receive credit for both MATH 1111 and MATH 1113 or credit for both MATH 1111
and MATH 1101 or credit for both MATH 1111 and MATH 1001.
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course the student will be able to:
1. Express relationships using the concept of a function and use verbal, numerical,
graphical and symbolic means to analyze a function.
2. Model situations from a variety of settings by using polynomial, exponential and
logarithmic functions.
3. Manipulate mathematical information, concepts, and thoughts in verbal, numeric,
graphical and symbolic form while solving a variety of problems which involve
polynomial, exponential or logarithmic functions.
4. Apply a variety of problem-solving strategies, including verbal, algebraic, numerical,
and graphical techniques, to solve multiple-step problems involving polynomial,
exponential, logarithmic equations and inequalities and systems of linear equations.
5. Shift among the verbal, numeric, graphical and symbolic modes in order to analyze
functions.
6. Use appropriate technology in the evaluation, analysis and synthesis of information in
problem-solving situations.
Text and Other Materials
Textbook:
College Algebra with Modeling &
Visualization 4th Edition, by Gary
Rockswold, published by AddisonWesley, New York, NY, copyright
2010
Calculator:
1. Each student must have his or her own calculator.
2. Cell phones and other communications devices may not be used as calculators
3. Tips on calculator selection:
o Texas Instruments TI-83, or TI-83 Plus (preferred).
o The TI-82, TI-83, and TI-84 series of calculators are similar to each other. Any of
these will satisfy the calculator requirement.
o Find a calculator that will work for all the mathematics courses that you plan to take.
o For this class, any scientific or graphing calculator will suffice for most of the course.
Course Requirements
Test Dates
Test 1
September 21, 2010
Test 2
October 28, 2010
Test 3
December 2, 2010
Final Exam December 9, 2010
Chapters/Sections to be read and covered
R.1 – R.7
1.1 – 1.5
2.1 – 2.5
3.1 – 3.5
4.1 – 4.8
5.1 – 5.7
6.1 – 6.3
Course Schedule/Calendar
(See Attachment)
Grading Scale
The grades assigned will be:
A
90 – 100
B
C
D
F
80 – 89
70 – 79
60 – 69
0 – 59
Weighting of Course Components
Course Component
Average of Homework, Quizzes, and Other Assignments
Test Average
Final Exam
Total
Weight
1/3
1/3
1/3
Points
100
100
100
300
Grade Calculation
1. For the Homework and Other Assignments grade, I will average together these scores and convert to a
percentage (0 - 100).
2. For the Test Average, I will add scores from all the tests and divide by the number of tests during the
semester (0 - 100).
3. For the Final, the final exam is worth 100 points. The number of points the student gets on the final
exam will count as the final exam score (0 to 100). The final exam is mandatory.
I will add up the homework, test average, and final exam. I will then divide this result by 3 and round to
the nearest whole number.
Make-up Policy
I will only give make-up exams in extreme cases, which must be documented. Make-up exams must be
completed prior to the next test. Only one make-up will be allowed.
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to attend every class, to be on time, and to stay for the entire class session. If a student is
absent, it is his or her responsibility to:
1. get the class notes from a fellow student.
2. complete the required homework which will be due.
3. get any needed help on the missed information from either
o the Learning Center
o the instructor (outside of class time).
If you are late and missed the roll call then get with the instructor after class so that your attendance can be
recorded, else it will count as an absence.
Student use of e-mail
All students are provided with an e-mail account. This account is created 24 hours after students register for
classes the first time. There is no charge for this service. Electronic mail is used heavily on campus for
communicating all kinds of information. To find out your e-mail address, go to
http://www.ccga.edu/studres/home.html click on the link to COAST and, once logged in, click on “Student
Information”. You will then see the link related to e-mail information.
At the College of Coastal Georgia, e-mail is an OFFICIAL means of correspondence between the College and
its students. The College of Coastal Georgia e-mail messages with official College announcements are
transmitted to students using their College e-mail addresses. Check your College e-mail regularly or make sure
it is forwarded to an active, private e-mail account that you use.
For students without personal computer access, the computer lab in the Clara Gould Library and the library at
the Camden Center is available.
Withdrawal Policy
Students who are experiencing difficulty in attending classes or who have concerns about their success in the
course should immediately see their advisors. The last day to withdraw and receive a “W” is October 8, 2009. It
is the student’s responsibility to process the withdrawal.
ADA Statement
Services for students with disabilities are available through the Office of Student Development Services.
Qualified students with documented disabilities are eligible for physical and academic accommodations under
the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Students requesting
accommodations should contact Student Development Services at 912-264-7220 or 1-800-675-7235.
Cell Phones and Pagers
Cell phones, pagers, and other personal electronic devices must be off and out of sight in classrooms,
laboratories, the library, study spaces, and other academic settings and during such events as plays, concerts,
lectures, and College ceremonies. If cell phones, pagers, calculators, recorders, digital cameras, PDA’s, MP3
players or other personal electronic devices are used inappropriately for the purposes of cheating or academic
dishonesty, then students who do so will be penalized appropriately under the Academic Honesty policy.
Children on Campus
Bringing children to the classroom is not permissible under most circumstances. However, if an emergency
arises which necessitates bringing a child to class, the student must receive the prior consent of the faculty
member involved. Children who are ill may not be brought to class regardless of the circumstances. Due to the
nature of the equipment, the subject matter involved, and the level of supervision necessary, underage children
will not be allowed in college laboratories or in the Learning Center at any time and/or under any
circumstances.
Academic Dishonesty
The minimum penalty for any academic dishonesty will be a score of zero (0) for that specific course
component. Also, the infraction will be reported to the Vice-President of Student Services, who may take
additional steps. Further information may be found in the Student Handbook, p. 118.