MAC1105 – College Algebra
Instructor – Mrs. Judy Chubb
Required: Modeling, Functions, and Graphs—Algebra for College Students,
4th Edition, by Yoshiwara
Optional: Solutions manual
Suggested homework:
Section Page
Problems
1.1
14 1, 3, 5, 9, 12, 13, 17, 19, 21, 29, 31, 37, 39, 41, 49, 51
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
8.1
A.5
8.4
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.6
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.6
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
5.1
5.2
5.3
7.1
7.2
7.4
3.1
30
49
67
85
101
651
740
689
133
148
163
183
211
485
498
510
523
547
334
348
363
373
415
430
446
572
584
610
247
1, 3, 17, 19, 23, 25, 29, 35, 37, 41, 43, 47, 49, 59
1, 3, 5, 9, 17, 21, 23, 29, 37
5, 7, 11, 23, 31, 33, 35, 41, 43
1, 3, 5, 11, 13, 15, 19, 21, 23, 29, 33, 37, 39, 41, 45, 53, 57, 63
1, 3, 7, 11, 13, 17, 33, 35
1, 3, 5, 9, 11, 21, 27, 31
1, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 19, 21, 27, 29
1, 3, 5, 7, 21, 23, 25, 37
1, 3, 7, 11, 13, 25, 31, 33, 36, 41, 43, 47, 55
15, 19, 20, 23, 25, 27, 41, 45, 47
1-18, 23, 27, 33, 51-59, 61, 65
1, 3, 9, 13, 17, 43a
1, 4, 5, 9, 13, 15, 29, 55, 61
1, 3, 11, 15, 17, 21, 41
27, 29, 31, 33, 39
1, 5, 7, 9, 15, 17, 43
5, 7, 17, 21ac, 23ac, 31, 33, 35, 39
13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23
11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 31, 45, 47, 49, 69
1, 3, 7, 13, 15ab, 23, 27, 28, 31, 33, 35, 41, 43, 45, 51
1, 3, 5, 11, 15, 17, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41, 45, 59, 63
1, 5, 7, 9, 15, 17, 25, 27, 29, 33, 45, 49, 61
1, 3, 5, 7, 23, 27, 29, 31, 35, 37, 39
1, 3, 9, 11, 13, 25, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 47, 49, 51, 53, 55, 57, 65, 69
1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 13 (hint for 13: [0, 10, 0, 1500]), 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33
1, 3, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 29, 35, 36, 43, 57
1, 5, 9, 11, 13, 17, 21, 23, 29, 31, 37, 39
13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 29
1, 3, 9, 11, 15, 17, 21, 23, 25, 27, 31, 37
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Syllabus:
Fall Term 2010
Instructor:
Office:
Phone:
E-Mail:
Mrs. Judy Chubb, M.Ed.
2-310
407-582-2084
jchubb1@atlas.valenciacc.edu
Student Engagement Hours:
Bldg. 2-310
MWF 8:30-9:30am, 12:30-1:30pm
TR 10:00am-12:00pm
Course Description:
Credit Hours 3 (3, 0)
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in either MAT 0025C or MAT 1033C or appropriate score on
an approved assessment. Course based on the study of functions and their role in problem
solving. Topics include graphing, linear, quadratic, and exponential families of functions, and
inverse functions. Students will be required to solve applied problems and communicate their
findings effectively. Technology tools will be utilized in addition to analytical methods. Gordon
rule course. Minimum grade of C required if MAC 1105 is used to satisfy Gordon Rule and
general education requirements.
CLAST Competencies/Valencia Student Core Competencies:
Core Competencies of a Valencia Graduate:
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Think, Communicate, Value and Act
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Valencia’s Student Core Competencies are complex abilities that are essential to lifelong
success. This course will help you develop and demonstrate the abilities to (1) think
clearly, critically, and creatively; (2) communicate with others verbally and in written
form; (3) make reasoned value judgments and responsible commitments; and (4) act
purposefully, reflectively, and responsibly. Many problems and activities will be presented
in the context of an application. These applications will require students to select
appropriate information from the problem and communicate effectively how to arrive at an
appropriate solution.
This course reinforces the arithmetic and many of the algebra CLAST competencies, teaches
several of the algebra CLAST competencies not taught in earlier courses, and helps build the
competencies expected of a Valencia graduate.
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CLAST Competencies/Valencia Student Core Competencies: (continued)
CLAST Competencies:
1. Mathematics Skills (arithmetic and algebra skills)
2. Reading Skills (literal and critical comprehension skills)
3. English Language skills (word choice and grammar, spelling, capitalization, and
punctuation skills)
Materials Needed:
Textbook:
Modeling, Functions, and Graphs—Algebra for College Students, 4th
Edition, by Yoshiwara and Yoshiwara, published by Brooks/Cole, 2007.
(Note: The 3rd edition will not be used in this class.)
Calculator:
Graphing calculator (TI-83 or TI-83+, TI-84 or TI-84+ recommended).
The instructor will be using a TI-84+ for classroom demonstrations.
Graphing calculators that do symbolic manipulation, such as the
TI-89 or TI-92 will not be allowed on tests.
Other:
Ruler, graph paper
Optional:
Student Solutions Manual for the 4th edition of Modeling, Functions and
Graphs.
Essential:
A great attitude!
Class Policies:
Attendance:
Regular attendance and class participation are significant factors that
promote student success in this course. Students are expected to attend
every class, be punctual, and complete all assignments. Students are
responsible for all work presented when they are absent, and responsible
for any announcement made in class, whether or not they are present.
Any student who has more than 3 absences may be withdrawn by the
professor.
Students are required to remain in class for the whole period, unless prior
permission to leave early has been granted by the instructor. It is
disruptive to depart while class is in session.
Tardiness:
All classes start at the time indicated on the class schedule. Being late to
class is a disruption and is discourteous to the professor and the rest of the
students. 2 late arrivals will equal 1 absence. Tardiness may lead to
withdrawal from this course!
Class Participation:
Students are encouraged to participate actively and ask pertinent questions
during class. Courtesy will be observed at all times.
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Cell Phones, Beepers, Watch Alarms:
Please turn off all these devices before you come to class. They are a huge
distraction and will not be allowed during class time.
Homework:
Completion of homework is crucial to student success in this course.
Specific homework problems are assigned for each section to be covered.
It is recommended that students keep all homework neatly organized.
Show all your work. That is, include worked-out solutions for each
problem, not just the final answer! Number corresponding sections.
After each class, you need to spend a considerable amount of time practicing
problems, working the homework assignments, before you attend the next
class period. Failure to do so could affect your grade in this course.
Evaluation:
Tests – 50%
Test #1
Test #2
Test #3
Test #4
Chapters 1,8, A.5
Chapter 2
Chapter 6
Chapters 4,5
9/23(T,R) 9/24(M,W,F)
10/12(T,R) 10/11(M,W,F)
11/2(T,R) 11/1(M,W,F)
11/30(T,R) 11/29(M,W,F)
Topics from Chapters 7 and 3 will appear on the Final Exam.
Quizzes – 20% - can occur anytime, but usually every Thursday and Friday
Final Exam – 30% - Comprehensive CRN 12441 12/14
CRN 11797 12/15
CRN 11672 12/15
There will be no make up tests…no exceptions! There will be a comprehensive final exam
at the end of the course, during the final exam period. If you do not miss any tests, your final
exam score, if it is higher, can replace your lowest chapter test grade. One missed test may be
replaced by the grade on the final exam.
Failure to take the final exam automatically results in an F grade.
Your final grade will be calculated as follows:
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90%-100% “A”
80%-89.9% “B”
70%-79.9% “C”
60%-69.9% “D”*
under 59.9% “F”*
* These grades will require you to repeat MAT1105
before continuing on in mathematics.
Academic Honesty:
All students are expected to be in complete compliance with Valencia Community College’s
policies on academic honesty (see Valencia’s website for detailed policies). In no instance will
cheating of any type be tolerated in this course. Students who plagiarize or cheat in any way will
risk dismissal from class and/or expulsion from the college.
The professor reserves the right to determine the appropriate penalties within Valencia’s
Academic Honesty policies.
Withdrawal:
Don’t just stop coming to class! If you decide to withdraw, you must follow the proper
procedure (see “Atlas” for details). Students should familiarize themselves with Valencia
Community College’s withdrawal policy. The withdrawal deadline for the Fall Term 2010 is
November 5, 2010.
Tutoring and Support Materials:
There is tutoring available in Building 4, first floor (IMC). The Math Support Center
(Bldg. 4-1st floor) is a great help!
Disclaimer:
Changes in the syllabus, course calendar, evaluation procedure, homework assignments,
and/or any other document provided may be made at any time at discretion
of Mrs. Chubb. In case you are absent, it is your responsibility to find out what, if any,
announcements or changes are made.
Addendum to Syllabus:
Valencia Community College is dedicated not only to the advancement of knowledge and
learning but is concerned with the development of responsible personal and social conduct. By
enrolling at Valencia Community College, a student assumes the responsibility for becoming
familiar with and abiding by the general rules of conduct. The primary responsibility for
managing the classroom environment rests with the faculty. Students who engage in any
prohibited or unlawful acts that result in disruption of a class may be directed by the faculty
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member to leave the class. Violation of any classroom or Valencia’s rules may lead to
disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from Valencia. Disciplinary action could
include being withdrawn from class, disciplinary warning, probation, suspension, expulsion, or
other appropriate and authorized actions. You will find the Student Code of Conduct in the
current Valencia Student Handbook.
NOTE:
Students with disabilities who qualify for academic accommodations must provide a
letter from the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) and discuss specific needs
with the professor, preferably during the first week of class. The Office for Students
with Disabilities (East: Bldg 5-216) determines accommodations based on appropriate
documentation of disabilities. Please see Mrs. Chubb to discuss your individual needs.
“Mathematics is the gate and key of the sciences… Neglect of mathematics works injury to all
knowledge, since he who is ignorant of it cannot know the other sciences or things of this world.”
Roger Bacon, 1267
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