NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE
COLLEGE ALGEBRA AND TRIGONOMETRY I
MATH 1100-09__ CRN _40935_
“Communicating to Succeed”
Instructor: Hamest Gevorgyan
Phone: 919-530-6174
Office: _3254_ Mary Townes Science Complex
E-mail hgevorgyan@nccu.edu
Office Hours: MWF from 1:00p.m. to 2:00p.m. MW from 3:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. and TR
from 11:00a.m. to 12:00p.m.
COURSE PREREQUISITE: Two courses of high school algebra and a satisfactory grade on the
mathematics placement test, or a grade of “C” or better in Math 1000.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: College Algebra and Trigonometry I is the first of a two course sequence
in college algebra and trigonometry designed for students planning to take calculus. Topics include
fractional expressions, exponents and radicals, equations and inequalities of linear and quadratic
types, functions and graphs, exponential and logarithmic functions.
COURSE RATIONALE: The design of this course is to provide students, who have moderate
experience with algebra, a solid foundation of aspects of algebra essential to the study of higher
mathematics, as well as to help students succeed with non-mathematical courses that require an
understanding of algebraic fundamentals. Math 1100 is a 3-credit GEC (General Education
Curriculum) course and serves as partial fulfillment of the university mathematics requirement. All
sections of the course Math 1100 are web-assisted. “Web-assisted” simply means your instructor
will combine in-class lectures with assignments that are on the internet at a text-related website.
Most quizzes and/or tests will be taken online.
TEXTBOOK: “Algebra and Trigonometry” by Robert Blitzer 4th Edition. Published by Prentice
Hall Purchase your textbook right away as book assignments and usage will begin immediately.
COURSE NOTES: Reserve a loose-leaf notebook with pockets for this course. Keep all lecture
notes, handouts, and class assignments organized by date in this notebook.
TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENT:
 TI-83 Graphing Calculator:
You must purchase a TI-83 calculator to be used for some of the topics being taught and
various calculator-based assignments. It will be used after mid-term.
 MathXL
REGISTERING IN YOUR MATHXL COURSE
Welcome to MathXL! Your instructor has set up a MathXL course for you. The
course name is: College Algebra & Trig I. It is based on this textbook: Blitzer, 4th
edition. To join this course, you need to register for MathXL and then enroll in the
course.
The Course ID for your course is: _ XL0J-916R-001Y-6MP2
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Before you begin, make sure you have the access code that comes with your MathXL Access
Kit. If you don't have an access kit, you can buy the code online by clicking Buy New at
www.mathxl.com.
To register, go to the www.mathxl.com for MathXL, click the Register button, and then
follow the instructions on the screen.
Enter your student access code in the fields provided. A sample access code looks like this:
SMPLE-FRILL-TONLE-WEIRS-CHOIR-FLEES
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the registration process.
After registering, log in to MathXL with your username and password.
To enroll in this course, enter the following Course ID:
______________________________
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Need more help? To view a complete set of instructions on registering and enrolling, go to
www.mathxl.com and visit the Tours page.
Click the Submit button and follow the on-screen instructions to run the
Installation Wizard for your course.
COURSE PROCEEDURE
 Check announcements daily on Blackboard & MathXL
 Visit the MathXL website daily to retrieve your assignments.
 View lecture powerpoints, videos (if available), and read appropriate
section of your textbook before doing homework.
 Take good notes.
 All homework, quizzes, and exams will be given through MathXL.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successfully completing Math 1100 students will be able to:
1. Identify and explain mathematical terminology, notation and symbols used in algebra
2. Perform the fundamental concepts of algebra.
a. Simplify exponents
b. Simplify radicals
c. Simplify algebraic expressions
d. Factor polynomials
e. Simplify rational expressions
3. Solve various types of equations.
a. Linear equations
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b. Rational equations
c. Quadratic equations
d. Literal equations
e. Absolute value equations
f. Equations containing radicals
g. Equations containingexponents
h. Exponential equations
i. Logarithmic equations
Solve and graph inequalities.
a. Linear inequalities
b. Quadratic inequalities
c. Absolute value inequalities.
Translate and solve application
problems.
a. Linear equations
b. Quadratic equations
c. Modeling with linear functions
d. Modeling with quadratic
functions
e. Modeling with variations
f. Compound interest
g. Modeling with logarithmic and
exponential functions
Perform the arithmetic of
complex numbers.
a. Add
b. Subtract
c. Multiply
d. Divide
Analyze relations and functions
a. Evaluate functions
b. Find domain and range
c. Identify intercepts
d. Combine functions
arithmetically
e. Form composite functions
f. Find the inverse of a function
g. Find the slope of a line
h. Find an equation of a line
Graph various Functions
a. Linear Functions
b. Quadratic Functions
c. Rational functions
d. Exponential Functions
e. Logarithmic Functions
Use the properties of logarithms
(product rule, quotient rule,
power rule, etc.),
CLASS ATTENDANCE: Attendance will be taken every class period. Students who are excessively
absent and /or tardy will be assigned a grade of NW or NF according to the University’s
Attendance Policy. Coming in excessively late and leaving class unduly early are treated the same as
being absent.
MATH LEARNING CENTER (MLC) Rooms 3238 & 3221 Mary E. Townes Science Complex: The
Math Learning Center (MLC) is designed to provide students with additional help doing their
homework. Free tutoring service is provided for students who ask. Students may receive some
individualized help, but primarily tutors will work with groups of students.
PRETEST AND POSTTEST: Every section of Math 1100 will be given a pretest and a posttest to
assess specific learning outcomes taught in this course (i.e., those learning outcomes highlighted in
bold type). The post-test score can be used to replace your lowest test score.
HOMEWORK/QUIZZES: Homework will be assigned frequently. Quizzes, both announced and
unannounced, will be given throughout the semester.
TESTS: There will be at least 4 tests, a midterm exam, and a final exam
FINAL EXAMINATION: The final exam will be comprehensive. There are no exemptions from the
final exam. All Math 1100 students will take the common comprehensive final exam at the same
time.
MAKE-UP POLICY: No make-ups will be allowed except for University related absences (i.e. team/
band/ chorus travel, etc.) Notification of university related absences must be provided at least one
week in advance. For dire emergencies, if a student has to miss an exam he or she will be allowed to
replace one exam with their final exam grade provided they have acceptable documentation. The
acceptability of documentation will be determined by the instructor.
WEIGHTS OF THE VARIOUS REQUIREMENTS:
Homework
20%
90% to 100% = A
Quizzes
15%
80% to 89% = B
Tests/Midterm
40%
70% to 79% = C
Final Exam
25%
60% to 69% = D
below 60% = F
MATH CLASSROOM GUIDELINES:
 Come to every class period and arrive on time. Being excessively tardy
or leaving the class early will result in being marked absent.
 No food or drinks are allowed in the classroom.
 Turn off all cell phones and pagers prior to coming to class.
 Do not sign the roll or answer the roll for anyone except yourself.
 Keep talking to a minimum. Even short conversations in various parts of
the classroom become a major distraction to the learning process.
 Bring your own supplies - book, calculator, and pencils - to class.
 Do not work on assignments from other classes during your math class.
 Do not turn on or use your lap top computer or computers in the
classroom during lectures unless instructed by your teacher.
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Respect your instructor, your classmates, and yourself by being very
attentive to the lectures and the learning process, in general.
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Students with disabilities (physical, psychological, learning disability, etc.) who would like to request
accommodations need to register with the Office of Student Support Services in Suite G20 in the
Student Services Building or by contacting Kesha Lee, Director at (919)530-6325 or
klee@nccu.edu. If you are already registered in the office, you will need to return to the office
each semester to review your information and receive updated accommodations.
Remember, your instructor's goal is to provide a classroom environment that is quiet,
respectful, and conducive to helping each student successfully pass the course. However, you
must do your part to make this happen!
BUY YOUR TEXTBOOK WITH MATHXL ACCESS CODE IMMEDIATELY, READ AHEAD,
PREPARE WELL FOR TESTS, DO ALL ASSIGNMENTS ON MATHXL BEFORE THE
DEADLINES, COMPLETE ALL REQUIREMENTS,
STUDY,
STUDY,
STUDY !!
Challenge Test: The challenge test is offered Saturday, August 21, 2010. The
appropriate form must be purchased, filled out and returned to the Math and
Computer Science office, Townes room 3242, no later than Thursday, August 19,
2010. See your instructor for more details
MATH 1100 MWF COURSE OUTLINE FALL 2010
Date
August 16
Readings & Assignments
Discuss Syllabus Introduce MathXL
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Read P.2- Exponents and Scientific Notation
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23
Read P.3- Radicals and Rational Exponents
Pre-test Assessment
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27
Read P.4 – Polynomials & P.5 – Factoring Polynomial
30
P.6- Rational Expressions *
September 1
3
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P.5- Factoring Polynomials
Read P.6- Rational Expressions *
Test 1
Read 1.2- Linear Equations and Rational Equations
Labor Day Observance, no classes
8
10
Read 1.3- Models and Applications
Read 1.4- Complex Numbers
13
15
Read 1.5- Quadratic Equations
Read 1.6- Other Types of Equations
17
Read 1.7- Linear Inequalities and Absolute Value Inequalities (Early warning
progress grades due in Banner by 5 p.m.)
20
22
Review for Test 2
Test 2
24
Read 1.1- Graphs and Graphing Utilities & 2.1- Basics of Functions and Their
Graphs
Read 2.2- More on Functions and Their Graphs (Fall Convocation at 10:15 a.m.)
27
29
October 1
Read 2.3- Linear Functions and Slope
Review for Midterm
4
Midterm Exam
6
Read 2.4- More on Slope
8
11
Read 2.6- Combinations of Functions; Composite Functions **
Read 2.7- Inverse Functions
13
15
Read 2.8- Distance and Midpoint Formulas; Circles (Mid-term progress reports)
Read 3.1- Quadratic Functions
18
20
Fall Break No Classes
Review for test 3
22
25
Test 3
3.3- Dividing Polynomials; Remainder &Factor Theorems***
27
29
Read 3.5- Rational Functions & Graphs Last day for undergraduates to withdraw
November 1
3
Read 3.6- Polynomials and Rational inequalities
Read 3.7- Modeling Using Variation
Read 4.1- Exponential Functions
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Read 4.1- Exponential Functions
Read 4.2- Logarithmic Functions
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15
Read 4.3- Properties of Logarithms
4.3- Properties of Logarithms
4.3- Properties of Logarithms
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Read 4.4- Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
Read 4.4- Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
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24
Read 4.5 Applications ***
Thanksgiving Holiday
26
29
Thanksgiving Holiday
Review for Test 4
December 1
3
Test 4
Review for Final Exam
6
8
Post Test
(Last day of classes for graduating students)
(Final examinations for graduating students)
(Last day of classes for all students)
10
*Focus only on LCD, Addition/Subtraction of Unlike Fractions
**Do Composite Functions only
***Do Long Division and Synthetic Division only
****Do Compound Interest and Half-Life
Schedule may vary from time to time, but each instructor will strive to remain true
to this schedule.