Course title and number : Math 103 College Algebra(CRN 30728)
Division Name: Math and Science Division
Department: Math and Computer Science Department
Text: College Algebra, Dugopolski, 6 th edition, Addison-Wesley, 2015
Calculators: TI-83/84 graphing calculator is required
Instructor: Mrs. Bonnie Showvaker
Meeting Room: LHS room 213
Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 7:00- 7:30 AM and 2:36 to 3:05PM in LHS room
213
Class hours: pd 4 (10:09 – 10:53), pd 6/7 (11:29-12:13), and pd 11 (1:53 – 2:37) in room 213
Phone#: (717) 359-4146 extension 2213
E-mail: showvakerb@lasd.k12.pa.us
*Please note: Under extenuating circumstances, the instructor has the right to change any course provision or requirements during the course.
Refund dates are listed at the following link
 http://www.hacc.edu/NewStudents/RegisterOnlineGuide/Add-Drop-
Deadlines.cfm

I. Course Description:
Fundamental algebraic operations, exponents and radicals, systems of equations, higher degree equations, logarithms, matrices, inequalities…Prerequisite: Placement through the College Testing and
Placement Program or completion of MATH 045 or 051 with a grade of C or higher. (Core C)
II. Course Goals and Objectives:
I.
Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:

Analyze quantitative data to solve problems

Solve equations and inequalities and application problems

Graph and identify characteristics of algebraic and transcendental function

Perform function operations

Solve systems of equations using matrices
Course Policies:
A.
Attendance / Participation / Makeup Procedures:
Attendance and participation are important. Please make all efforts to be in class and to participate. Any student absent is responsible for missed material. All homework, project, and quizzes must be made up prior to the chapter test. If a chapter test is missed, you will have the number of days absent to makeup the test. No grade of “I”, incomplete, will be given unless extenuating circumstances like, extended sickness or family emergency should arise. (Teacher discretion is in effect). Otherwise, all incompletes assignments or missing tests will turn to zeros at the end-ofthe chapter.
B. Grading:
Grading is as follows: This course is graded in two areas. The first area is worth 15% of your grade. This area includes homework, preparation, class activities, and participation. The second area is worth 85% of your grade. This area includes individual tests and quizzes, and projects,
Also, the student’s up-to-date grades are displayed om MMS. There should never be a time that any student can’t tell what he /she is earning in this course.)
C.
Homework:
A homework assignment is given daily, with few exceptions.
Homework is graded. Since math is such a building block subject, missed work can hinder the student’s ability to develop and master necessary mathematical skills. Therefore, I feel it is important to have each math assignment completed on time.

D.
Grading Scale:
L.H.S. Grading system
Grade % value Numerical value
A+ 97% -100% 4.00+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
93% -96%
90% -92%
87% -89%
83% -86%
80% - 82%
77% - 79%
73% -76%
70% -72%
4.00
3.70
3.30
3.00
2.70
2.30
2.00
1.70
D+
D
D-
F
68% -69%
66% -67%
65%
64% and below
1.30
1.00
0.70
0.00
H.A.C.C. Grading system
Grade Grade definition Points per credit
A Superior 4.0
B Good
C Average
D Passing
3.0
2.0
1.0
YD Work in Progress, converted to a D 1.0
F Failure 0.0
IF Incomplete Work, not completed
YF Work in Progress, not repeated
W Withdrawn
I Incomplete
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Y Work in Progress
S Audit, no credit
0.0
0.0
E.
Dishonesty Policy/ Cheating:
Academic dishonesty is defined as an intentional act of deception in which a student seeks to claim credit for the work or effort of another person, or uses unauthorized material or fabricated information in any academic work. It includes, but is not limited to: cheating, plagiarism, interference, buying or selling class work, falsifying records, or helping someone do one of the above. Consequences of dishonesty include but may not be limited to the following: lowering of assignment grade or course grade, dismissal from course, and/or contact with dean for further consequences.

F. Teacher Availability
I am the student’s primary resource for the math curriculum. If a problem or difficulty should arise, I should be the first resource accessed. Therefore, I try to establish a secure relationship with my students, so they can feel safe, secure, and unafraid to ask for help.
Please come to me, if extra help is needed or if there are any problems.
If problems or difficulties are caught early, then they can usually be fixed quickly and the student can continue feeling confident in his or her math abilities.
I can assist students by setting up before-school or after-school sessions, if that is necessary. If a problem should arise that you feel I need to be aware of, please do not hesitate to contact me. I am available daily to talk from 7:00- 7:30 AM or 2:40-3:10 PM at the school’s phone number
359-4146 extension 2213. I am also available by e-mail,
(showvakerb@lasd.k12.pa.us).
Supplementary Resources for H.A.C.C. students only: G.
The Learning Center (Office for Academic Success) is located in the
Learning Commons. There are math tutors available free of charge, and no appointment is required. See the bulletin board for exact days and times.
SMARTHINKING is a live, online, personalized assistance tutorial and is available 24-7. Detailed information is available in the Learning
Center (OAS)
H.
Suggestions:
1.
Come to class on time and prepared to study math. Take good notes and ask questions about any explanation that isn’t clear or any problem you cannot solve on your own. Remember that the answers to the odd-numbered problems are in the back of your textbook.
2.
Get together with a study group to hash out any problems that seem to be taking a long time to solve. Compare the way each of you solves the same problem.
3.
Take advantage of the Learning Center (OAS) and other available supplements. (H.A.C.C. students)
4.
Do the Chapter Review/Chapter Test problems at the end of each chapter. They will be good practice problems for the written tests.
5.
Academic honesty is expected on all graded work. If dishonesty is discovered, a zero will be assigned.
6.
I sincerely wish each of you success in attaining your educational goals.

I. School Rules
All LHS school rules are in effect in the classroom and will be dealt with accordingly using the consequences listed in the student
Hand book.
J. Materials Needed:
Your student needs the following materials for this class:
One…tablet of graphing paper
Pencils (all homework, quizzes, and tests are completed in pencil)
Pens (any color)
Notebook paper
3 ring binder or folder
TI-83 Calculator recommended
EEOC Policy 005:
It is the policy of Harrisburg Area Community College, in full accordance with the law, not to discriminate in employment, student admissions, and student services on the basis of race, color, religion, age, political affiliation or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, disability, place of birth, General Education Development Certification (GED), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic history/information or any legally protected classification. HACC recognizes its responsibility to promote the principles of equal opportunity for employment, student admissions, and student services taking active steps to recruit minorities and women.
The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (‘PHR Act’) prohibits discrimination against prospective and current students because of race, color, sex, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, handicap or disability, record of a handicap or disability, perceived handicap or disability, relationship or association with an individual with a handicap or disability, use of a guide or support animal, and/or handling or training of support or guide animals.
The Pennsylvania Fair Educational Opportunities Act (‘PFEO Act’) prohibits discrimination against prospective and current students because of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, handicap or disability, record of a handicap or disability, perceived handicap or disability, and a relationship or association with an individual with a handicap or disability.
Information about these laws may be obtained by visiting the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission website at www.phrc.state.pa.us.
"If an accommodation is needed, please contact the disability coordinator for your campus:
Peggy Violette; (717) 337-3855 x113018; mlviolet@hacc.edu
http://www.hacc.edu/StudentServices/DisabilityServices/Contact-Us.cfm"

DATE SECTION
8/24 to 1/19
1/20 to 2/8
TOPIC
Course overview
HOMEWORK
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
Real numbers
Exponents and Sci. notation
Rational exponents and radicals
Polynomials
Factoring
Rational expressions
Complex Numbers
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2/9 to 2/12 Online quiz Tuesday, February 2, 2015
Ch P Review
…TEST CHAPTER P … Friday Feb. 12, 2015
…ALL CHAPTER P HOMEWORK DUE…
Wednesday, February 10, 2015
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2/16 to 3/21 HW # 1 and 2 opens
1.1 Linear, Rational, and Absolute value equations
1.2 Models to Solve Problems
1.3
1.4
Graphs and Equations with 2 variables
Linear Equations with 2 variables
1.5
1.6
Quadratic equations
Miscellaneous Equations
1.7 Linear Absolute Value and Absolute value inequalities
2.1 Functions
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
Graphs of relations and functions
Families, Transformations, and Symmetry
Operations with Functions
Inverse Functions
2.6 Constructing functions with variations
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3/22 to 3/25 Online quiz Tuesday, March 22, 2015
Ch P Review
…TEST CHAPTER P … Friday, March 25, 2015
…ALL CHAPTER P HOMEWORK DUE…
3/29 to 4/25
Wednesday, March 23, 2015
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HW # 3 and 4 opens

4/26 to 4/29
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Online quiz Tuesday, April 26, 2015
Ch P Review
…TEST CHAPTER P … Friday, April 29, 2015
…ALL CHAPTER P HOMEWORK DUE…
Wednesday, April 27, 2015
5/2 to 5/12
5/13 to 5/17
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HW # 5 and 6 opens
5.1
5.2
Solving systems with 2 variables
Solving systems with 3 variables
5.5 Inequalities and system of inequalities
5.6
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
Linear programming
Systems of Matrices
Operations with Matrices
Multiplication of Matrices
Inverse Matrices
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Online quiz Friday, May 13, 2015
Ch P Review
…TEST CHAPTER P … Wednesday, May 18, 2015
…ALL CHAPTER P HOMEWORK DUE…
Monday, May 16, 2015
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Review for Final 5/19 to 5/20
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5/23 and 5/24 FINAL
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Formula Sheet
Distance Formula: √((x
2
– x
1
)² +( y
2
- y
1
)²)
Midpoint Formula: (x
2
+ x
1
)
,
(y
2
+ y
1
)
2 2
Slope Formula: (y
2
- y
1
) rise
( x
2
– x
1) or run
Pointslope Formula : y - y
1
= m (x - x
1
)
Slope- intercept Formula: y = mx + b
Standard Formula: Ax + By = C
Quadratic Formula: (- b ± √(( b)² - 4 a c ))
(2 a)
Pythagorean Theorem a² + b² = c²
Simple Interest I = PRT
Compound interest A = P ( 1+ r/n) ^(nt)
Continuous interest A = P e ^ (rt)
Distance formula d = rt or r= d/t or t=d/r
Temperature C = 5/9(F - 32) or F = 9/5C + 32
Percent Problem is = %
of 100
Sum of cubes a
3
+ b
3
= (a + b) (a
2
– ab + b
2
)
Difference of cubes a 3 - b 3 = (a - b) (a 2 + ab + b 2 )
To find slope when equation is in standard form m = -a
b
Vertex of a parabola
(-b/2a, plug x-coor in to find y) imaginary #
√-1 = i i² = -1 i 3 = -i i 4 = 1 completing a square: ax ax 2
2 – bx + c = 0
– bx = -c step 1
*(x – b/2) 2 = -c + (b/2) 2 step 2 simplify and solve step 4
*Can be (x + b/2) 2 if starting with ax 2 + bx + c = 0 graphing form of a parabola f(x) = a(x – h) 2 + k
(h,k) is vertex graphing form of a circle:
(x – h) 2 + (y – k) 2 = r 2
(h,k) is center of circle
% of increase of decrease Largest amount – Smaller amount = %
Starting amount 100
Area of a rectangle A = lw
Area of a square A = s²
Area of a trapezoid A = ½ (b
1
+ b
2
) h
Circumference of a circle C = 2
Area of a triangle A = ½ bh
Area of a circle A = ח r²
Perimeter of a rectangle P = 2l + 2w or add all sides
Perimeter of a square P = 4s or add all sides
Perimeter of all other polygons P = add all sides
Volume and surface area of a rectangular prism V = lwh SA = 2lw + 2lh + 2wh
Volume and surface area of a cube V = s³ SA = 6 s²
Volume and surface area of s sphere V = 4/3 ח r³
Volume and surface area of a cylinder V = ח r² h
SA = 4 ח r²
SA = 2 ח r h + 2 ח r²
Volume and surface area of a cone V = 1/3 ח r² h SA = ח r √(r² + h²) + ח r²
Volume and surface area of a square pyramid V = 1/3 s² h SA = B + ½ pl

College Algebra is an advanced-level course designed to prepare students for the rigors of college. This is modeled after the one-semester freshman algebra course at Harrisburg Area College (HACC), with content being spread over the entire school year with concentration of the College Algebra information between January and June.
Students who take this course need to understand that this course is presented at a college level and that additional effort, beyond that of a regular course, will be required in order to succeed.
Students agree to be prepared for class everyday. This includes:

Bringing text, notebook, and other materials to class

Completing all assignments on time

Actively participating in class

Seeking help when is it needed
Materials Needed:
Your student needs the following materials for this class:
One…tablet of graphing paper
Pencils (all homework, quizzes, and tests are completed in pencil)
Folder or notebook to keep papers
TI-83 Calculator recommended
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