North Arkansas College
Student Course Syllabus
COURSE:
College Algebra (web)/ MAT 1223/ 3 credit hours
INSTRUCTOR:
Shawnda, Division of Mathematics
OFFICE:
M 134 F
OFFICE HOURS:
M-F
9:30 am – 11:00 am
I will be available in the online chat room on Portal during these office hours.
CHAT ROOM:
I will be in the chat room on the Portal during my scheduled office hours.
PHONE:
391-3327 (I have voice mail so please leave a message)
EMAIL:
sbradshaw@northark.edu
 Please allow at least 24 hours response time
COURSE
ADDRESSES:
Portal – This is the main part of the course. Descriptions of the links are
discussed later in the syllabus. https://portal.northark.edu/ics/
Math XL – This is where you access videos, homework, and unit exams.
http://www.mathxl.com
LOGIN FOR
PORTAL:
LOGIN FOR
MATHXL:
Username=First initial + Last name + Last three digits of student ID#
Password=Six digit birth date
To gain access you must first go through the registration process. You will need
an email address, the course ID, and your access code. You will create a login
name and password which you will use to login to access the quizzes and the
homework assignments.
COURSE ID:
The Course ID for your course is: XL0S-X1XQ-401Y-5ER2
ACCESS CODE:
Each student has a different code which is located inside the MathXL packet.
The MathXL packet can either be purchased from the Northark bookstore or
online at www.mathxl.com.
COURSE
DESCRIPTION:
PREREQUISITES:
This course is a web based course, which means that the instruction is through
the web. Material covered is the same as what is covered in the course taught on
campus.
MAT 1133 with grade of “C” or better or Algebra II and satisfactory score on
the placement test.
TOPICS:
Study of functions including, but not limited to, absolute value, quadratic,
polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential; systems of equations; and
matrices.
COURSE
OBJECTIVES:
1.
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5.
The student will be able to perform the algebraic operations on polynomials,
radicals, complex numbers, and exponential, logarithmic and rational
expressions and to simplify the results.
The student will be able to solve algebraic equations and inequalities. This
includes 1st, 2nd, and 3rd degree equations, exponential and logarithmic
equations, and equations involving rational expressions and radicals, as well
as linear and quadratic inequalities.
The student will be able to identify a function, find its domain and range,
find the inverse function for those functions that are one-to-one and to
sketch the graph of both the function and its inverse.
The student will be able to use the remainder and factor theorems to find the
real zeros of a polynomial.
The student will be able to solve a system of equations in two or three
variables using matrix methods.
RESOURCES
NEEDED
FOR COURSE:
MATERIALS
TO PURCHASE:
o
Personal computer - The student is expected to have access to a computer with
these system requirements. If you have any problems with your computer, ie,
computer crashes, internet goes down, or etc., it is your responsibility to have a
backup plan.
o
Email Account—A Northark email account was issued to you automatically
when you enrolled in your classes. To access your email, navigate to Northark’s
Web site at www.northark.edu. On the Students tab, you should see a link
Student Email. You may also access your email from web.mail.northark.edu.
Your email address will be your username@mail.northark.edu
MathXL packet:
The packet contains information and codes for accessing the course.
The packet can either be purchased in the Northark bookstore or online
at www.mathxl.com.
Paper Supplies:
Notebook – For taking notes and homework assignments.
Graph paper – For drawing graphs.
Calculator:
You will need a graphing calculator. They are available to check out
from me for the semester. NO TI 89’s ARE ALLOWED.
AVAILABLE
RESOURCES
ON CAMPUS:
1. Graphing Calculators:
Calculators are available to check out for the semester. See me if you
need one. You are required to exchange a 4-pack of AAA batteries for
the use of the calculator for the semester. (NO Generic Brands)
2. Computers:
(i.) JPH Business building – Computers are available in rooms B206,
207, 208, 209, & 302. (See schedule on the wall beside Mary Bausch’s
office on the 2nd floor)
(ii.) Math Computer Lab – There is a small computer lab available for
all math students. It is open from 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday.
(iii.) Libraries – There are computers available for all Northark students
on the north and south campuses.
North Campus: Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
South Campus: Monday – Thursday, 7:30 am – 9:00 pm
Friday: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday: 8 am – 5 pm
3. Instructor – See office hours.
ADDITIONAL
ASSISTANCE:
If you are having logon problems, then contact Brenda Freitas. If you are
having any other issues in your online course, the first person you should contact
is your instructor by email. If you haven’t gotten a reply from your instructor
within 24 hours, contact Valerie Martin.
Brenda Freitas (Northark IT department)
Valerie Martin (Coordinator of Online Learning)
COURSEWORK:
bfreitas@northark.edu
vmartin@northark.edu
870.391.3275
870.391.3263
All of the coursework is described under Assignments on the Portal and
MathXL. Pay very close attention to all of the due dates.
Unit Tests: There will be 4 tests. Each test is on http://www.mathxl.com
Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit 4
Unit 5
Sections 1.1- 1.6
Sections 2.1-2.4
Sections 4.1-4.6
Sections 5.1-5.6
Homework Assignments:
1. MathXL - There is an assignment for each section covered. These
problems and their due dates are found at www.mathxl.com.
2. Syllabus Acknowledgment - You are required to fill out the syllabus
acknowledgment form and send it to me through file exchange.
3. Final Review Sheet - The review sheet for the final exam is to be
done on paper and turned in to me with the final exam.
Explorations: You will be expected to attend and participate in classroom
explorations during regular scheduled classes. The explorations will be related
activities of current topics of study on the online component
Exams: There will be 2 proctored exams during the semester. Each exam is to
be taken on the south campus. The midterm exam is Wednesday, April 29 and
the final exam will be Tuesday, May 1 at 2:00 pm. Each exam will be
comprehensive and is worth 200 points. THERE WILL BE NO MAKE UP
EXAMS.
Midterm Exam
Final Exam
GRADING:
Explorations
HW (MathXL)
4 Unit Tests (MathXL)
Midterm Exam
Final Exam
TOTAL
Sections 1.1 – 3.5, April 29
Sections 1.1 – 6.4, May 1 at 2:00 pm
100pts
100pts
400pts
200pts
200pts
1000pts
GRADE PERCENT
A
90-100
B
80-89
C
70-79
D
60-69
F
59 and below
ATTENDANCE:
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ONLINE
PARTICIPATION
POLICY:
Students in online/hybrid courses must take a proctored midterm and final exam.
Attendance is required two times during the semester for taking major exams. The
exams are given on the south campus. Location will be announced.
Students are expected to attend class one hour per week. If a student misses 3 class
periods, then he/she will be dropped from the course.
The instructor may drop a student from a class when the student does not participate
for 2 weeks online. Participation may be in a variety of forms:

Submit an assignment

Participate in discussion

Respond to email

Contact the instructor
ACADEMIC
DISHONESTY:
Academic fraud and dishonesty are defined as follows:
Cheating: Intentionally using or attempting to use unauthorized materials,
information, or study aids in any academic exercise.
Facilitating academic dishonesty: Intentionally or knowingly helping or
attempting to help another commit an act of academic dishonesty.
Test tampering: Intentionally gaining access to restricted test booklets, banks,
questions, or answers before a test is given; or tampering with questions or
answers after a test is taken.
Plagiarism: Intentionally or knowingly representing the words and ideas of
another as one's own in any academic exercise.
Academic dishonesty will not be permitted. It shall be at the instructor’s discretion to fail
the student for that assignment, remove the student from the class, reduce the student’s
grade or petition to have the student suspended from the college.
SPECIAL NEEDS:
North Arkansas College complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Students with disabilities
who need special accommodations should make their requests in the following
way: (1) talk to the instructor after class or during office hours about their
disability or special need related to classroom work; and/or (2) contact Student
Support Services in Room M188 or call 870-391-3338 and ask to speak to Kim
Brecklein.
NOTES:
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2.
If the syllabus needs to changed for any reason there will be notification of the
changes as an announcement on the Portal.
Each student is to complete the syllabus acknowledgment. If is given as a file
exchange assignment on the Portal and is located under Assignments.