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California State University, San Bernardino
Course Syllabus: Math 110-14, College Algebra, 82775, Fall 2014
Instructor: Lisa Sanchez
Classroom/Class Days/Time/Units: CE-110, MWF 8:00AM–9:10AM, 4 units
Office/Office Hours: JB 521, MWF 7:00AM–7:30AM, 10:45AM–11:15AM, and by
appointment
Email: lsanchez@csusb.edu
Telephone: (909) 537-3666
Webpage: http://www.math.csusb.edu/faculty/lisanche/lisanche.html
Course Description: This course will cover functions and graphs; polynomial and
rational functions; inverse, exponential, and logarithmic functions; systems of linear
equations; and arithmetic and geometric sequences. These topics are covered
throughout Chapters 3, 4, 5, 9, and 10.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Math 90 with a grade of C or better or
successfully passed the Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) examination.
Textbook: Algebra and Trigonometry, 13th edition by Swokowski & Cole or ACP
College Algebra & Trigonometry CSUSB (110 & 120)
Material to Be Covered:
Chapter 3: Functions and Graphs– Sections 3.4-3.7
Chapter 4: Polynomial and Rational Functions – Sections 4.1-4.6
Chapter 5: Inverse, Exponential, and Logarithmic Functions – Sections 5.1-5.6
Chapter 9: Systems of Equations and Inequalities – Sections 9.1, 9.2, 9.5
Chapter 10: Sequences, Series, and Probability – Sections 10.1-10.3
Mathematics Department Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
A complete list of all department student learning outcomes can be found at
http://www.math.csusb.edu/index.php?main=programassessment.htm1
Student Learning Outcomes:
1.1 Students will gain mastery of computational skills in algebra, trigonometry, or
calculus.
1.2 Students will represent mathematical information symbolically, verbally, numerically,
analytically, visually, and graphically.
1.3 Students will interpret mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, and tables.
2.1 Students will interpret mathematical problems in a variety of situations.
2.2 Students will identify appropriate problem solving strategies for various problems.
2.3 Students will apply mathematical models to, or derive mathematical models from,
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real-life con-texts.
2.4 Students will logically analyze and evaluate a proposed solution to a mathematical
problem.
Quizzes: There will be 5 quizzes. The dates for which the quizzes will be given will be
announced in advance in class. Students are responsible for knowing and adhering to
the dates for all quizzes. Quizzes cannot be made-up for any reason. There are no
exemptions to this rule. I will however, drop the lowest quiz score.
Quizzes will NOT contain any multiple-choice questions but rather free-response (fill-in
the blank) questions. Therefore, students must be knowledgeable in writing the answer
completely and, most importantly, correctly.
Students are not allowed to use their cell phones or class notes during any quiz.
Homework: Students are expected to work on assigned homework problems every
class meeting day and most likely on the weekend in order to stay on track with the
course. The due dates for each homework assignment will be announced in advance in
class.
Exams: There will be two midterm exams and one final exam. Students must bring
their Student ID to all exams. These exams will NOT be multiple-choice exams but
rather free-response (fill-in the blank) exams. Students must answer the question
correctly to receive the full points.
Make-up exams will not be given to any student. Students are responsible for knowing
and adhering to dates for all exams. I will however, replace the lowest midterm exam
score with the final exam score only if it raises your grade.
Final: The final exam will be held on December 12, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.
The final exam is comprehensive. The final exam cannot be made-up for any
reason.
Attendance: All students are expected to conduct themselves in a professional
manner during each class meeting. This includes coming to class everyday. All
students should regard coming to class on time, being prepared to participate in class,
and leaving at the schedule time as essential function of being an exemplary college
student.
Important announcements and course information will only be given during class. This
means that your grade will be greatly at risk if you miss one or more class
meetings.
Students are expected to email their professor at least one hour before class if they will
be late to class or will need to miss class. In the email, students must write their full
name, math course title, and class meeting days and time in order for their professor to
identify them correctly.
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Support for Students with Disabilities: If you are in need of an accommodation for a
disability in order to participate in this class, please contact the Service to Students with
Disabilities, located at UH-183, Phone (909) 537-5238.
Classroom Protocol: Students are responsible for all material covered in class and for
all announcements made therein. All devices capable of electronic communication
should be turned off during class. Such devices must not be visible during class. No
food is allowed in the classroom. You may have a drink if it has a sealed lid on it. You
are expected to attend and participate in every class meeting. I expect you to ask
questions, take notes and to answer given questions.
Time Obligation: Classes are designed with the understanding that the typical student
will spend two hours outside of class studying and completing class assignments for
every one-hour in class.
Grading Policy
Your grade is based upon:
The course grading scale is:
Homework
15%
A
90-100%
Quizzes
20%
B
80-89%
Midterm Exam 1
20%
C
70-79%
Midterm Exam 2
20%
NC
60-69%
Final Exam
25%
NC
0-59%
Total
100%
Note: “+” and “—” will occur at the fringes of the grading scale.
Tutoring: Tutoring is FREE on campus. Tutoring centers are located at: (UH-361) The
Learning Center, and (JB-391) Peer Tutoring Center.
Withdrawal, Cheating, and Plagiarism: Plagiarism and cheating are violations of the
Student Conduct Code. Please make sure you read the section on Academic
Regulations and Procedures (page 46) in the CSUSB Bulletin of Courses for the
university’s policies on course withdrawal, cheating, and plagiarism.
Classroom Protocol:
1) It is extremely important that you attend every class session in order to be
successful in this math class. You are expected to be in attendance for the
duration of each class.
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2) An attendance roster will be distributed in every class meeting. You are
responsible for indicating your presence with your signature. If you fail to sign the
attendance roster, you are considered absent for the day.
3) If you miss any lecture, you will be responsible for the material or any
announcement(s) presented on that day.
4) Frequently check your campus email for emails from your professor. Students
may receive feedback from their professor via email throughout the semester.
5) For any student wanting to work on math assignments or study for math exams,
they can use the Math Peer Tutoring Center or the Learning Center as a study
area. The study spaces are located in Jack Brown Hall Building and University
Hall Building.
6) It is strongly encouraged that students form study groups with their classmates
because sometimes classmates can be the best source of help.
7) Common courtesy is the guideline for classroom behavior. Do not engage in any
behavior that interferes with the professor’s ability to teach or other students’ ability
to focus.
8) Do not engage in any of the following behaviors in class: eating, drinking, sleeping,
listening to music, texting, etc.
9) Students are not allowed to use their cell phones or any other electronic devices
while class is in session. Therefore students must turn off and put away all cell
phones, pagers or any other electronic devices before entering the classroom.
10) Come to class on time and leave on time. If you have an emergency that requires
you to leave early, please let me know in advance by informing me via email.
11) Be responsible for your own learning by reading the textbook and your class notes,
attending workshops, watching informative online math videos, work in groups
outside of class, work one-on-one with a tutor at the Math Learning Center, and
completing all homework assignments.
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Important Dates to Remember
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Last day to add over MyCoyote
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Fall Quarter Census
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Veteran’s Day Holiday – No Classes
Thursday, November 27-30, 2014
Thanksgiving – No Classes
Friday, June 12, 2014
Final Exam 8:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.
The course instructor reserves the right to modify this syllabus. Any changes will be
announced during class, sent via email, and/or posted as an announcement in
WebAssign. Those students that are absent are responsible for any announced
changes to the syllabus.