MAC1140 – Precalculus Algebra
Contact:
Jim McCloskey jmccloskey@valenciacc.edu 407-582-2221
Textbook: Preclaculus, 3rd edition by Rockswold
Suggested textbook homework:
Section
1.4
Exercise
5, 9, 13, 15, 21, 25, 27, 31, 37, 43, 53, 55, 77, 79, 81, 83, 87, 93, 95, 99, 101
2.2
5, 7, 11, 13, 15, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 39, 41, 53, 61, 67, 81, 87,
2.5
1, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 19, 35, 41, 45, 47, 51, 53, 55, 59, 61, 63, 65, 71, 73, 7787, 89, 91, 93, 95
3.1
3, 7, 9, 17, 33, 43, 45, 55, 65, 71, 79, 81, 83, 85, 87, 89, 93
3.2
9, 17, 23, 25, 39, 61, 63, 71,77, 97, 99, 105, 109
3.3
1, 9, 17, 27, 31, 35, 39, 47, 51, 61
3.4
1, 3, 7, 11, 13, 19, 29, 33, 39, 41, 43, 49, 51, 65, 71, 77, 85
4.1
1, 5, 13, 21, 35, 37, 39, 41, 55, 65, 69, 70, 115, 117, 119, 121, 123
4.2
5, 7, 13, 15, 26, 30, 33, 41, 45, 53, 59, 61, 63, 65, 71, 75, 77, 79, 81, 83
4.3
1, 7, 11, 17, 21, 23, 29, 43, 45, 47, 49, 69, 73, 77, 103, 107, 111, 115, 119, 123129, 131
4.4
1, 5, 47, 49, 51, 63, 65, 73
4.5
4.6
1, 3, 17, 21, 23, 27, 29, 33, 37, 39, 41, 43, 47, 49, 57, 59, 62, 63, 67, 79, 89, 92, 96, 97, 99,
105, 107, 109, 113
3, 12, 13, 15, 17, 21, 24, 25, 28, 31, 38, 39, 41, 51
4.7
1, 3, 7, 11, 15, 19, 25, 33, 39, 43, 47, 49, 55, 57, 59, 61, 67, 71, 76, 77, 83, 85
5.1
1, 8, 9, 13, 15, 19, 21, 39, 43, 53, 57, 61, 65, 67, 73, 107, 123
5.2
7, 13, 15, 25, 29, 33, 42, 45, 47, 50, 72, 73, 81, 103, 107, 109, 113, 121
5.3
1, 5, 7, 8, 25, 31, 35, 43, 45, 49, 55, 61, 63, 91, 101, 106
5.4
4, 5, 6, 20, 21, 23, 25, 35, 37, 39, 49, 53, 71, 73, 91, 93, 99, 101, 108, 115, 125
5.5
11, 17, 19, 25, 26, 31, 37, 39, 48, 51, 61, 65, 67
5.6
5, 9, 10, 13, 19, 23, 26, 33, 37, 39, 41, 45, 52, 55, 58, 59, 65, 67, 79, 83
9.1
1, 3, 7, 19, 23, 25, 27, 31, 43, 51, 55, 69, 71, 81, 83, 89, 97
9.2
1, 3, 5, 9, 11, 15, 17, 27, 31, 33, 43, 45, 47, 53, 61, 63, 71
9.3
7, 9, 13, 19, 23, 27, 35, 37
9.4
1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 17, 27, 31, 41, 57, 65, 69
9.7
1, 3, 5, 9, 11, 13, 15, 19, 23, 31, 33
10.1
1, 9, 15, 19, 21, 23, 27, 33, 35, 43, 49, 53, 55, 63, 77
10.2
1, 3, 5, 7, 11, 19, 24, 25, 27, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 43, 45, 49, 53, 55, 57, 59, 61, 63
10.3
1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 17, 19, 21, 25, 27, 29, 33, 37, 39, 41, 43, 49, 55, 56
For those doing the online homework, also do the following textbook problems as
extra practice:
These will not be collected nor count towards your grade.
Section
1.4
2.2
2.5
3.1
3.2
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.5
4.7
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.6
Exercise
15, 21, 27, 55, 77, 81, 83, 101
37, 103, 109
87, 89, 91
81, 87
39, 77, 97
115, 117, 119, 121, 123
59, 61, 63, 65, 79, 81, 83
45, 47, 49, 129, 131
109
49, 57, 61
107
109, 121
60
99, 115, 125
67
Sample Syllabus:
Spring 2007
ATTENDANCE: Regular attendance is expected. If you miss a class, be sure to contact
another member of your class (or group). I recommend that you get the names and
telephone numbers of at least three (3) students in the class. You are responsible for all
materials discussed in class, whether you are present or not. This includes changes in
assignments, exam dates, etc. If you must arrive late or leave early, it is courteous to
speak privately with the instructor about your reasons for doing so. If lack of attendance
is affecting your grade in the course, then you will be withdrawn from the course in
accordance with the college policy.
Tardiness: Being late to class or leaving early is a disruption to the class and is
discourteous to the professor and the other students. All students are expected to stay
for the entire class period. If you are more than 15 minutes late for the class, please
wait and see the instructor after the class instead of entering the class late.
Instructor:
Office:
Phone:
Office hours:
E-mail:
Course:
Cathy Ferrer
Building 1, Room 220
407-582-2757
MW 7:30 – 10am and 11:15am – 1pm; TR 7:30 – 8:30am and
12:45 – 1:30pm
cferrer@valenciacc.edu
MAC1140 Precalculus Algebra
Description:
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in MAC1105 or appropriate score on an approved
assessment. Algebra preparation for the calculus sequence. Topics include a
symbolical, graphical, and numerical analysis of polynomials, exponential, logarithmic,
power, and rational functions; matrices, sequences, induction, binomial theorem and
conic sections. Applications emphasizing connections with other disciplines and with the
real world will be included. Technology tools will be utilized in addition to analytical
methods.
Required materials:
1. Precalculus with Modeling and Visualization, by Gary Rockswold, Third Edition,
Addison Wesley, 2006
2. TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator
Optional materials:
Student solutions manual
Attendance:
Attendance is required and attendance will be taken every day at the beginning of class.
If the student is not present at that time, he/she will be marked absent. Students are
responsible for all class materials and any announcements made in class whether or
not they are present. Regular attendance and class participation are significant factors
that promote success in this course. The instructor may exercise the authority to
withdraw any student with more than 4 absences. There will be no “excused” absences.
Textbook Homework:
There will be suggested homework. The key for success in this course is to do the
homework. Depending on your understanding of the material, you may wish to do more
than or fewer than the suggested number of problems.
Optional Online Homework Assignment
There is online homework available for this course using the MyMathLab software that
came with your book. There will be an online assignment for each section that we cover
in class. At the end of the semester, the homework average from the online homework
can be used as an additional grade added into the points in the course. The online
homework assignments are due on midnight, the day before the corresponding chapter
test.
Quizzes:
Unannounced quizzes will be given periodically during the semester. Some of the
quizzes may be in class and others may be take home. Any take home quizzes are due
by the next class period and within the first 10 minutes of class. Late quizzes will not be
accepted. Each quiz will be worth 5 points and the best 20 scores will count towards
100 points of your final score at the end of the class.
Projects:
Throughout the course, hand-in projects will be given. The average of the highest 5
scores on these projects will count as 100 points towards the final grade. Projects are
due within the first ten minutes of class. Projects will not be accepted late, nor will there
be any make-ups on the projects, no exceptions.
Examinations:
There will be 3 tests and a comprehensive final given in class. Each test will be worth
100 points and the final will be worth 100 points. Test problems are similar to homework
problems, examples in the book and/or examples worked in class. Not taking the final
exam will result in a grade of "WF". Tentative test dates are on the attached calendar.
The final exam is scheduled for Monday, April 23, 2007, 1:00 – 3:30pm. Only one
calculator is allowed on any of the exams.
Grades:
If you choose not to do the online homework, your grade will be based on the following:
540 - 600 points = A;
480 - 539 points = B;
420 - 479 points = C;
360 - 419 points = D;
0 - 359 points = F
If you choose to do the online homework, your grade will be based on the following:
630 - 700 points = A;
560 - 629 points = B;
490 - 559 points = C;
420 - 489 points = D;
0 - 419 points = F
Make-ups:
NO make-up tests will be given. In case of a medical emergency or legal situation, the
final exam grade will replace the missed exam once documentation has been presented
and approved by the instructor.
Academic Dishonesty:
All forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited at Valencia. Academic dishonesty
includes, but is not limited to, plagiarism, cheating, furnishing false information, forgery,
alteration or misuse of documents, misconduct during a testing situation, and misuse of
identification with intent to defraud or deceive. Sanctions available to the professor
should a violation occur are described in the Valencia Student Handbook or
online at http://valencia.cc.fl.us/policies/PDF/10-16.pdf.
College Withdrawal Policy:
The College has initiated withdrawal procedures and timelines in response to
legislation/rules adopted by the state legislature and State Board of Community
Colleges. The deadline to withdraw from this course is in the current catalog, and is
also available online at http://valenciacc.edu. After that date, if you withdraw or are
withdrawn from the course, you will be assigned either a “WP” (withdrawn passing) or a
“WF” (withdrawn failing). Additional information is available in the College Catalog
(http://valenciacc.edu/catalog/04-05/default.htm on pages 62 - 65).
Disclaimer:
This syllabus is subject to changes upon the instructor’s discretion.
Tutoring:
Walk-by tutoring is given to students in building 4 - first floor of the IMC lab. The IMC lab
has limited tutoring hours.
Valencia Student Core Compentencies:
Valencia faculty have defined four interrelating competencies (Think, Value,
Communicate, Act) that prepare students to succeed in the world community. These
competencies are outlined in the College Catalog. In this course, through classroom
lecture and discussion, group work, and other learning activities, you will further your
mastery of those core competencies. Additional information is available in the College
Catalog (http://valenciacc.edu/catalog/04-05/default.htm on page 14).
CLAST competencies:
The College-Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST) measures the following: reading
skills, essay skill, English language skills, and mathematics skills. To the extent
possible, you will be encouraged to develop these skills as part of your work in this
course. Additional information is available in the College Catalog
(http://valenciacc.edu/catalog/04-05/default.htm on pages 78-80).
Student Code of Classroom Conduct:
Valencia is dedicated not only to the advancement of knowledge and learning, but is
concerned with the development of responsible personal and social conduct. By
enrolling at Valencia, a student assumes the responsibility for becoming familiar with
and abiding by the general rules of conduct. The primary responsibility for managing
the classroom environment rests with the professor. Students who engage in any
prohibited or unlawful acts that result in disruption of a class may be directed by the
professor to leave the class. Violation of any Valencia policies/procedures or classroom
rules may lead to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from the College.
Disciplinary action could include being withdrawn from the class, disciplinary warning,
probation, suspension, expulsion, or other appropriate and authorized actions.
Valencia’s Student Code of Classroom Conduct (Policy 10-18) can be found in the
current Student handbook, or online at http://valencia.cc.fl.us/policies/PDF/1018.pdf. Additional information is available in the College Catalog
(http://valenciacc.edu/catalog/04-05/default.htm on page 65 - 66).
Students with Disabilities:
Students with disabilities who qualify for academic accommodations must provide a
notification from the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) and discuss specific
needs with the instructor, preferably during the first two weeks of class. The Office for
Students with Disabilities determines accommodations based on appropriate
documentation of disabilities. The East Campus Office is located in Building 5, Room
216.
Directions for accessing the online homework:
Step 1: Go to www.coursecompass.com
Step 2: Under Students, click on Register
Step 3: Click on Next in the bottom right hand corner.
Step 4: Follow the directions on the screen to register in the course. When asked for the
course ID enter ferrer77728.
Step 5: Record your login information. If you forget your user name or password you
have to contact Technical Support at 1-800-677-6337 (M-F 8am-5pm CST)
Step 6: Download the necessary plug-ins by logging into your course and clicking on
Installation Wizard in the menu on the left.
Step 7: Log into your course and click on the Do Homework tab on the left hand side.
Make sure to submit your homework when you are done.
TENTATIVE SPRING SCHEDULE
MONDAY
Jan
8
TUESDAY
9
WEDNESDAY
10
1.4
15
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
11
12
18
19
25
26
1
2
8
9
15
16
22
23
1
2
8
9
15
16
22
23
29
30
5
6
12
13
19
20
26
27
2.2
16
17
2.5
22
23
24
3.1
29
3.2
30
31
3.3, 3.4
Feb
5
TEST
6
7
4.1
12
4.2
13
14
4.3
19
4.4
20
21
4.5
26
4.6
27
28
4.7
Mar
5
TEST
6
7
5.1, 5.2
12
19
5.3
13
14
20
21
5.4
26
5.5
27
28
5.6
Apr
2
TEST
3
4
9.1
9
9.2
10
11
9.3
16
9.4
17
18
9.7
23
REVIEW
24
FINAL
25