North Florida Community College
MAC 1105 – College Algebra – 3 Credit, 3 Contact Sem. Hrs - Spr 2013
TERM: Spring 2013
CRN:20105, 20106,
(201320)
20107
SECTION: 1 (MW 9:30-10:45), 2(MW 2-3:15),
3(TR 2-3:15)
PREREQUISITES: MAT 1033 or Placement
COURSE NUMBER: MAC 1105
INSTRUCTOR: Daniel Harris
TELEPHONE: (850) 973-1649
DEPARTMENT CHAIR: Phillip Taylor
OFFICE HOURS:
MW: 11:00-2:00
TR : 10:00-11:00, 1:00-2:00
OFFICE LOCATION: Bldg 6, Room 107
EMAIL: harrisd@nfcc.edu
DEPT. CHAIR EMAIL: taylorp@nfcc.edu
COURSE TITLE: College Algebra
COREQUISITES:
REQUIRED TEXT: College Algebra, NFCC Custom Ed., by Harshbarger/Yocco
ADDITIONAL RESOURCE MATERIALS AND/OR SUPPLIES: Graphing calculator (TI-83/4); MyMathLab
code from text insert (use Course ID: harris89703 for Section 1
harris20119 for Section 2
harris60289 for section 3 when prompted)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: MAC 1105 is designed for students whose majors require College Algebra
or courses beyond College Algebra, but who are not yet ready for the higher-level courses. The
major topics included are the following: functions, and functional notation; domains and ranges
of functions; graphs of functions and relations; operations on functions; inverse functions;
linear, quadratic and rational functions; absolute value and radical functions; exponential and
logarithmic properties, functions, and equations; systems of equations and inequalities;
applications (such as curve fitting, modeling, optimization, exponential and logarithmic growth
and decay.)
COURSE REQUIREMENTS/EVALUATIONS: Three major tests are planned and will tentatively come as
indicated in the pacing schedule below. Fair notice will be given before each test. Weekly quizzes (inclass and online)will make up 20% of the semester grade. A comprehensive final exam will count 20% of
the semester grade.
EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1: Develop students’ mathematical and analytic skills in the areas of Linear, Quadratic, Polynomial,
Power, Rational, Radical, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions. The student will:
Evaluate functions given by formulas, tables, graphs, words and diagrams
Find Domain of functions
Compose & decompose functions
Determine if a function is one-to-one & find its inverse
Show that a pair of functions are/are not inverses
Solve related equations
Find the average rate of change of a function
2: Develop students’ understanding of Graphs of Functions and Relations. The student will:
Recognize and relate functions given by formulas, tables, graphs, words and diagrams
Find Domain & Range from graph and interpret
Find intercepts, max/min from graph and interpret
Determine inc/dec and concavity from graph and interpret
Graph functions
Solve equations graphically
Perform basic graphical transformations
3: Develop students’ problem solving and reasoning skills through the construction and interpretation
of functions in an applied context. The student will:
Interpret the properties of graphs in context
Interpret the average rate of change in context
Draw reasonable conclusions about a situation from an applied function
4: The student will improve reading skills with respect to mathematical material.
General Education Competencies
1: Communication Skills
3: Scientific Reasoning Skills
5: Knowledge of Arts and Humanities
7: 21st Century Citizenship
Learning
Outcome
Number
1
2
3
4
General
Education
Competencies
2
2
2
1,2
2: Quantitative Reasoning Skills
4: Knowledge of Social and Behavioral Sciences
6: Information and Technology Literacy Skills
RELATED ASSESSMENTS
Tests 1,2,3; Final Exam, Quizzes
Tests 1,2,3; Final Exam, Quizzes
Tests 1,2,3; Final Exam, Quizzes
Tests 1,2,3; Final Exam, Quizzes
COURSE CONTENT AND SCHEDULE:
WEEK NUMBER
SECTIONS COVERED
GRADING SCALE
1
1.1, 1.2
A:
90 – 100
2
1.3, 1.4
B:
80 - 89
3
1.5, 1.6
C:
70 - 79
4
1.7, 1.8
D:
60 - 69
5
5.5, TEST 1
F:
BELOW 60
6
2.1, 2.2
7
8.2, 2.3
8
2.4, 2.5
9
2.6, 2.7
10
2.8, TEST 2
11
3.1
12
3.2, 3.3
13
3.4
14
3.5
15
3.7, 6.7, TEST 3
16
Review, FINAL
Final Exam :
Section 1: Thursday, 4/25, 10:10am –12:10pm
Section 2: Wednesday, 4/24, 2:30-4:30pm
Section 3: Tuesday, 4/23, 12:20-2:20pm
CLASS POLICY STATEMENT: Class attendance (mandatory!), participation, and attitude will also be
factors in determining a semester grade. Quizzes cannot be made up, but the lowest quiz grade will be
dropped. Tests cannot be made up unless arrangements are made on or before test day, and make-up
tests will be considerably more difficult. CELL PHONES MUST BE TURNED OFF DURING CLASS. POINTS
WILL BE DEDUCTED FOR INTERRUPTIONS (PHONES, TARDINESS, RUDENESS, LEAVING CLASS WITHOUT
PERMISSION)!
Academic Honesty
NFCC is committed to providing a high-quality educational experience to all students, and students are
expected to follow appropriate and honest academic practices. A pamphlet discussing various types of
academic dishonesty and specific penalties will be provided to all NFCC students. This information is also
available at www.nfcc.edu in the student handbook. All cases of academic dishonesty will be reported
to the Office of Academic Affairs.
Attendance Policy
NFCC requires regular and consistent attendance of all students. Students’ grades may be affected or
students may be withdrawn from class for nonattendance. Students are allowed two clock hours per
credit hour of absence before the grade is affected. This includes excused absences as well as
unexcused absences. This will typically equate to two weeks’ worth of classes. For example:
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A three credit hour class meeting on TR or MW: 4 absences allowed
A three credit hour class meeting on MWF: 6 absences allowed
A three credit hour class meeting one night a week: 2 absences allowed
For Summer A or Summer B: 3 absences allowed
For Online/Hybrid courses: Attendance must be established by verifiable participation in class
activities/assignments during the first week of class (see instructor class policy for details).
Simply logging in to the course site is insufficient to verify attendance. If there is no verifiable
participation in the course for a period of two weeks, students may be withdrawn from class for
nonattendance.
STUDENTS/VISITORS: WHERE TO PARK ON CAMPUS
If you have any questions about parking on campus, contact Campus Security at (850) 973-0280. Park in
designated parking spaces only. Do not park on the grass or in undesignated areas. Faculty/Staff parking
areas are to be used only by full- and part-time employees of the college. Faculty and staff parking
spaces are lined in yellow and are clearly marked ‘STAFF’. Students and visitors can park in any spaces
that are lined in White. NOTE: Some visitor parking spaces are lined in yellow with the word ‘Visitor’
in the center. These are for visitors only. Students are not allowed to park in these spaces. Vehicles
illegally parked will be towed at the owner’s expense. Refer to the catalog or student handbook for all
other parking regulations.
Enforcement: If a vehicle is parked illegally anywhere on campus, it is subject to be towed at the
owner’s expense ($85.00+). An illegally-parked vehicle will be given a WARNING on the FIRST
OFFENSE. There will be no second warning. Illegally-parked vehicles will be TOWED ON THE SECOND
OFFENSE. Signs will be displayed near parking areas with the name and address of the company to
contact if the vehicle is towed.
The company that tows the vehicle is an independent company contracted by North Florida Community
College. The College has no authority to negotiate towing fees and is not in any way responsible for
damage or liability to the vehicle or its contents. The company that provides the towing service is:
Jimmie’s Firestone
6025 South SR 53
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 973-8546
Campus Security
The administration of NFCC works diligently to make the campus as safe as possible. A few of the
procedures in place include the use of security officers, the placement of security lights at strategic
locations, and the locking of buildings when not in use. Students should always be alert and use normal
precautionary measures at all times. Campus crime statistics are documented annually and are available
on page 55 of the 2012-13 catalog. Campus security can be contacted at 850-973-0280 from 7:30 a.m.
until 11:30 p.m. for assistance while on campus with non-emergency security concerns. All emergency
incidents should be reported directly to 911.
Library Services
The Marshall Hamilton Library at NFCC is open for the Spring 2013 semester during the following hours:
Monday - Thursday
Friday
8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sundays (Open March 24 and April 7, 14, 21)
1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Resources and staff are available in the Library to support student learning in the classroom. Students
are encouraged to visit, browse the collections, and use the computers during these hours. Librarians
are on duty to help with questions and research strategies. Access to the Library’s extensive collection
of electronic resources such as eBooks and academic databases with full-text articles is available 24
hours a day through the Library’s website, www.nfcc.edu/library. Wireless Internet is also accessible in
the Library and on the patio after hours. Specific policies and regulations applicable to the Library are
available in the Library or by visiting the Library’s website.
Americans with Disabilities Act
NFCC is dedicated to the concept of equal opportunity. Students desiring modifications in class or on
campus due to a disability may choose to inform the instructor at the beginning of the semester or
contact the Office of Student Disability Services directly. Accommodations and modifications will be
made after the student registers with the Office for Student Disability Services and provides appropriate
documentation of disability. After the documentation is evaluated, the instructor may be involved in
providing accommodations to equalize the student’s educational experience. Students may call (850)
973-9462 (V) or (850) 973-9411 (V) or (850) 973-1611 (TTY) for an appointment or additional
information.
Technology Access
All NFCC students will be provided an email account through GoMail, and this will be the official email
address used by faculty and staff for communication with students. Students can locate their GoMail
address by logging into their MyNFCC InfoNetwork. Students are expected to check this email on a
regular basis. Desire2Learn is the learning management system that houses our online and
supplemented face-2-face courses.
Logging into your online or supplemented course:
1. From the NFCC website (http://www.nfcc.edu) click the D2L link or type the NFCC online URL into the
internet address bar: http://online.nfcc.edu.
2. Enter your username and password in the appropriate fields on the D2L homepage.
Your username must be obtained through the NFCC Information Network. Your D2L password is initially
set to “Welcome1”. After logging in, you should see your course(s) listed under “My Courses”. Click the
name of the course to begin.
Student Ombudsman
The Student Ombudsman provides confidential, informal, and neutral assistance to students seeking to
resolve disputes or address issues of importance. The Student Ombudsman does not serve as a student
advocate, but rather as a guide to assist students in the navigation of College organizational structure
and in understanding of policies and procedures. Sharon Brave Heart is the current Student
Ombudsman. She can be reached at 973-1619 or BraveHeartS@nfcc.edu.