Syllabus, Part I
Math 1314, Revised Spring 2013
El Paso Community College
Syllabus
Instructor’s Course Requirements
Summer 2013
I.
Course Number and Instructor Information
Pre-Calculus I, Math1314/ 30496, at A2114 from 5/27 to 8/2 and from 11:00am to
12:20pm College Algebra and Geometry
(Prerequisite: Math 0305 with a “C” or better, or by placement test.)
INSTRUCTOR'S NAME:
Jorge Viramontes
CAMPUS AND OFFICE NUMBER:
Valle Verde Campus B242
TELEPHONE AND E-MAIL:
915-831-2617 and jviram15@cp.epcc.edu
OFFICE HOURS:
Thursdays from 8:45am to 10:45am
II.
Text and Materials
B.
Required Text
Robert Blitzer, Precalculus, 4th edition. Pearson Prentice Hall; Adopted 2010.
C.
Materials
A Student Solutions manual (optional).
A scientific calculator is necessary; a graphing calculator would be useful.
III.
Course Requirements
A. Grading Scale:
The Course grade will be determined by taking the total points earned dividing by the total
possible number of points a student can earn, rounding to the nearest unit, and assigning a
letter grade based on the following scale.
Grade Average
90-100
80-89
70-79
60-69
Below 60
Grade
A
B
C
D
F
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B. Exams: There will be four exams and one comprehensive final exam. The four exams give
you 50% (12.5% each) of your final grade. The final exam gives you 20% of your final grade.
There will be no retakes on exams, and no exam grade will be dropped.
C. Quizzes: There will be several quizzes during the course. The quizzes give you 15% of your
final grade. There will be no retakes on quizzes, and no quiz grade will be dropped.
D. There is a Math Lab associated with this class. Your Lab grade will give you 15% of your
final grade.
IV.
Instructor’s Policies
B.
Honor’s Credit:
This course may be taken for Honors Credit, see your instructor for more
information.
C.
Drop Date:
Friday, July 5, 2013 is the last day a student can withdraw with a “W”. If you wish
to withdraw from this course it is your responsibility to complete all the necessary
paperwork.
D.
Incomplete:
I (incomplete) grades are assigned whenever the appropriate assignments and
deadlines are met. To be eligible for an incomplete grade, a student must have at
least 80% of the course work completed with at least a 75% average.
E.
Cheating:
High ethical standards are prerequisites for successful careers and reflect on a
person’s character. All graded work must be the student’s own work. Situations
involving cheating (giving and receiving answers on test) will be handled
according to the student code of conduct published in the EPCC Catalog (page 72)
and EPCC 7.05.01.10 Student Disciplinary Procedure.
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V.
CALENDAR FOR MATH 1314 (approximate)
Week
Dates
Sections Covered
1
1.1, 1.2, 1.3
2
1.4, 1.5, 1.6
3
1.7, 1.8
Section Titles
Review, EXAM II, 3.1
1.1-Graphs and Graphing Utilities
1.2-Basics of Functions and Their
Graphs
1.3-More on Functions and Their
Graphs
1.4-Linear Functions and Slope
1.5-More on Slope
1.6-Transformation of Functions
1.7-Combinations of Functions;
Composite Functions
1.8-Inverse Functions
1.9-Distance and Midpoint
Formulas; Circles
2.1-Complex Numbers
2.2-Quadratic Functions
2.3-Polynomial Functions and Their
Graphs
2.3- Polynomial Functions and
Their Graphs
2.4-Dividing Polynomials;
Remainder and Factor
Theorems
2.5-Zeros of Polynomial Functions
2.5-Zeros of Polynomial Functions
2.6-Rational Functions and Their
Graphs
2.8-Modeling Using Variation
3.1-Exponential Functions
Spring Break
Spring Break
9
3.2, 3.3, 3.4
10
3.4, 3.5
3.2-Logarithmic Functions
3.3-Properties of Logarithms
3.4-Exponential and Logarithmic
Equations
3.4-Exponential and Logarithmic
Equations
3.5-Exponential Growth and Decay;
Modeling Data
7.1-Systems of Linear Equations in
Two Variables
7.2-Systems of Linear Equations in
Three Variables
7.4-Systems of Nonlinear Equations
4
June 14
1.9, Review, EXAM I
5
2.1, 2.2, 2.3
6
2.3, 2.4, 2.5
7
2.5, 2.6, 2.8
8
11
12
July5
July 26
Review, EXAM III,7.1
7.2, 7.4, 7.5
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13
8.1,8.3,8.4
14
8.5
Thanksgiving Holiday
Review, Exam IV
15
16
July 31
in Two Variables
7.5-Systems of Inequalities
8.1-Matrix Solutions to Linear
Systems
8.3-Matrix Operations and Their
Applications
8.4-Multiplicative Inverses of
Matrices and Matrix Equations
8.5-Determinants and Cramer’s
Rule
Final Exam Week
The date of the Final Exam for this course is: Friday, August 2 2013 during class time
Math 1314; Revised Fall 2012
El Paso Community College
Syllabus
Part II
Official Course Description
SUBJECT AREA
Mathematics
COURSE RUBRIC AND NUMBER
MATH 1314
COURSE TITLE
Precalculus I College Algebra
and Geometry
COURSE CREDIT HOURS
I.
3
Credits
3
Lec
:
1
Lab
Catalog Description
Provides in-depth study and applications of polynomial, rational, radical, exponential and logarithmic
functions, and systems of equations using matrices. Additional topics such as sequences, series, probability,
and conics may be included. Prerequisite: MATH 0305 with a "C" or better, or ME05, or by
placement exam. (3:1).
II.
Course Objectives
Upon satisfactory completion of the course, the student will be able to solve mathematical problems that
relate to:
A.
Unit I – Equations, Inequalities, Modeling, Functions and Graphs:
1. Equations in One Variable)
2. Equations and Graphs in Two Variables
3. Constructing Models to Solve Problems
4. Quadratic Equations
5. Linear, Absolute Value, Quadratic and Rational Inequalities
6. Functions, Relations and their Graphs
7. Families of Functions
8. Operations with Functions; Constructing Functions; Finding Inverse Functions.
B.
Unit II – Polynomial and Rational Functions:
1. Linear and Quadratic Functions
2. Complex Numbers
3. Zeros of Polynomial Functions
4. Theory of Equations
5. Graphs of Polynomial and Rational Functions
C.
Unit III – Exponential and Logarithmic Functions:
1. Exponential Functions and Their Applications
2. Logarithmic Functions and Their Applications
3. Properties of Logarithms
4. Equations and Applications of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
D.
Unit IV – Systems of Equations and Inequalities, and using Matrices to Solve these Systems:
1. Systems of Linear Equations in Two and Three Variables
2. Nonlinear Systems of Equations
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Math 1314; Revised Fall 2012
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
III.
Partial Fractions - optional
Systems of Inequalities in Two Variables
Solving Linear Systems Using Matrices
Operations with Matrices and Finding Inverses of Matrices
Using Determinants to Solve Linear Systems - optional
Evaluation
It is suggested that four (4) unit tests be given. Quiz grades and homework grades may also be used in the
evaluation of the final grade, if the instructor so chooses. A laboratory is required, and the average of all
the lab grades will be equal to one unit test, and is used in compiling the final grade for the course. A
comprehensive final exam is mandatory for all students.
The homework grade will be weighted no more than the weight of one exam; the comprehensive final exam
will be weighted at least as much as one exam. The final exam cannot be dropped.
Grades will be assigned according to the following scale:
Average
Grade
90-100
A
80-89
B
70-79
C
60-69
D
0-59 or for cheating
F
A challenge exam is available for this course. There is a $20 fee, payable at the cashier’s office. This
exam must be taken before the 12th day of class.
I and W Grades: The student is responsible for completing the necessary forms for I or W (except as noted
below). I and W grades may be assigned whenever appropriate deadlines are met. To be eligible for an I,
the student must complete 80% of the course with at least a 75% average. The proper forms must also be
signed by both the student and the instructor before being submitted to the registrar.
IV.
Disability Statement (American with/Disabilities Act [ADA])
EPCC offers a variety of services to persons with documented sensory, mental, physical, or temporary
disabling conditions to promote success in classes. If you have a disability and believe you may need
services, you are encouraged to contact the Center for Students with Disabilities to discuss your needs with
a counselor. All discussions and documentation are kept confidential. Offices located: VV Rm C-112
(831-2426); TM Rm 1400 (831-5808); RG Rm B-201 (831-4198); NWC Rm M-54 (831-8815);
and MDP Rm A-125 (831-7024).
V.
6 Drop Rule
Students who began attending Texas public institutions of higher education for the first time during the Fall
2007 semester or later are subject to a 6-Drop limit for all undergraduate classes. Developmental, ESL,
Dual Credit and Early College High School classes are exempt from this rule. All students should consult
with their instructor before dropping a class. Academic assistance is available. Students are encouraged to
see Counseling Services if dropping because exemptions may apply. Refer to the EPCC catalog and
website for additional information.
.Revised by Discipline: Fall 2012