College Algebra 2015-2016 Classroom Expectations
(University of Missouri—St. Louis College Algebra MATH1030)
Mrs. Mueller
Parkway North High
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Website: Phone: 314-415-5696
College Algebra is a course where we will be deepen our knowledge of elementary, rational, and transcendental functions. We will explore sequences and series as well as principles of probability. We will apply our knowledge of functions, matrices, and systems of equations in various ways.
Classroom Procedures
1.Homework (To be assigned almost every class period we will be using WebAssign)
I expect you to correct your homework with the class daily. Making your own corrections within your written work is a valuable learning experience. Assignments will be posted on my class website.
- Tests/Quizzes
Tests will be given at the end of each chapter. They will be worth 100 points each. There will be a 1st semester final exam covering chapters 1 – 4 and a Final 2nd semester covering chapters 5-8. Tests and longer quizzes are announced and posted on the website ahead of time. Make-up tests and quizzes will be taken in class during the next block following an excused absence.
- Attendance
Students are expected to be in class each day. You will be considered tardy whenever you are not in the classroom when the bell rings. Detentions will be assigned for excessive tardiness, parents will be contacted, and the citizenship grade will be lowered.
- Academic Lab
See me during lab whenever you are confused, stuck on your homework, or were absent and need help with missed material. This time is priceless! I am also available before school starting at 7am. and after school as needed (after fall sports).
- Infinite Campus
Grades and attendance records will be updated regularly for you and your parents.
Grading Policy
1.Tests/Quizzes (weighted 90%)—Expect at least one test per chapter. Expect at least one quiz every chapter. Quizzes may be unannounced.
2.Miscellaneous(weighted 10%)—Homework will be assigned DAILY. Some long-term items count here. Keeping an organized and complete notebook is also essential. Any projects and classwork not previously described count here.
3.Grading Scale—
100-93 A89-87 B+82-80 B-76-73 C69-67 D+62-60 D-
92-90A-86-83 B79-77 C+72-70 C-66-63 D
FBelow 60% (Loss of credit…Course will need to be repeated next year.)
- Students may register to takeCollege Algebra MATH1030through UMSL for college credit through the Advanced Credit Placement Office.
- For more information on the UMSL Advanced Credit Program policies, you may visit their website,
- Final Grade for UMSL credit will be earned by averaging both semester grades.
Put the cell phone away – I will catch you text messaging and your phone will then be mine until the end of the class period or day depending on number of offenses.
NOTE:This class should be challenging to you. I don't give you a grade in this class—YOU EARN IT. Set a goal for yourself to earn a certain grade, keep up to date with your work, and you will be pleasantly surprised when youexceed your goal! Ask lots of questions of yourself and of me, and this will be a good year for you in mathematics.
Course Scope and Sequence
Semester 1
Chapter 1
1.1Graphs of Equations
1.21.2 Linear Equations in One Variable
1.3Modeling with Linear Equations
1.4Quadratic Equations and Applications
1.5Complex Numbers
1.6Other types of Equations
1.7Linear Inequalities in One Variable
1.8Other types of Inequalities
Chapter 2
2.1 Linear Equations in Two Variables
2.2 Functions
2.3 Analyzing Graphs of Functions
2.4 A Library of Parent Functions
2.5 Transformations of Functions
2.6 Combinations of Functions: Composite Functions
2.7 Inverse Functions
Chapter 3
3.1Quadratic Functions and Models
3.2 Polynomial Functions of Higher Degrees
3.3 Polynomials and Synthetic Division
3.4Zeros of Polynomial Functions
3.5Mathematical Modeling and Variation
Chapter 4
4.1 Rational Functions and Asymptotes
4.2Graphs of Rational Functions
4.3 Conics
4.4Translation of Conics
Semester 2
Chapter 5
5.1Exponential Functions and Their Graphs
5.2 Logarithmic Functions and Their Graphs
5.3Properties of Logarithms
5.4Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
5.5Exponential and Logarithmic Models
Chapter 6
6.1Linear and Nonlinear System of Equations
6.2Two-Variable Linear Systems
6.3Multivariable Linear Systems
6.4Partial Fractions
6.5Systems of Inequalities
6.6Linear Programming
Chapter 7
7.1 Matrices and Systems of Equations
7.2Operations with Matrices
7.3The Inverse of a Square Matrix
7.4The Determinant of a Square Matrix
7.5Applications of Matrices and Determinants
Chapter 8
8.1Sequences and Series
8.2Arithmetic Sequences and Partial Sums
8.3Geometric Sequences and Series
8.4Mathematical Inductions
8.5 The Binomial Theorem
8.6Counting Principals
8.7Probability