20
2017-20184 credit hours
High School:Fremont
WSU Concurrent Adjunct Instructor:Kamarie Merrill
Concurrent Adjunct Instructor’s email
Adjunct Instructor’sCLASS INFO
blog.wsd.net/kamerrill
Course Description
Welcome to the world of vast possibilities opened to you by taking Math 1050. This course equips you with the understanding of college algebra needed for so many advanced courses in mathematics and the sciences. We hope you fully embrace this opportunity to prepare for your journey to become a mathematician, a scientist, a researcher, a business person, an engineer, or any number of other exciting thinkers.
This course covers a survey of college mathematics and is also a preparatory course for calculus. Topics from continuous mathematics include polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions, equations and their applications, absolute value, polynomial and rational inequalities, and nonlinear systems. Topics from discrete mathematics include matrices, matrix algebra and inverses, determinants, sequences and series. In addition mathematics of rational functions, partial fraction decomposition and the binomial theorem will be covered.
Prerequisites
‘C’ average or better in each course: Secondary Math I, Secondary Math II and Secondary Math III. / AND one of the following / 23 or higher on the Math portion of the ACTOR
ALEKS score of 55-100
OR
Math ACCUPLACER: CLM score of 50 or above
OR / ‘C’ or better in Math 1010
See: for more placement information
Cost
First time concurrent enrollment students will be required to pay a $30 University application fee. All Math 1050 students will pay $5 per credit for this course at the time of registration.
Text Book
Algebra and Trigonometry. Sullivan, 8th edition (ISBN 0-13-15779-X.) or 10th edition (ISBN-13 978-0321998590 and ISBN-10: 0321998596.)
The textbook is available at the Weber State University bookstore. (Can try campusbookrentals.com)
Calculators
Scientific and Graphing Calculators can be used in the classroom. However, only scientific calculators may be used on exams.
Grading Policy
Student’s grades are divided into three portions:
a) Midterm Exam(80 minute time limit):20% (Exam written by WSU)
b) Final Exam(120 minute time limit): 30%(Exam written by WSU)
c) Work in the Classroom: Homework25%(Determined by HS Instructor)
Chapter Tests/Quizzes: 25%
Grades in this course will run consecutively. This means that the first quarter grade will be used for a portion of the second quarter grade and that the second quarter grade will be the student’s final grade for the WSU grade.Students will see both first quarter, second quarter, and a semester grade on their high school transcript. The semester grade will appear on your permanent college transcript.
CE Math Grading ScaleA /
A- /
B+ /
B /
B- /
C+ /
C /
C- /
D /
E /
A grade of C or better is considered passing and meets the prerequisite for the next math course.Student’s final grades in all Concurrent Enrollment Mathematics courses will be determined using the following grading scale.
Required Sections
1.6 / Equations and Inequalities Involving Absolute Value3.1 / Functions
3.2 / The Graph of a Function
3.3 / Properties of a Function
3.4 / Library of Functions; Piece-wise Defined Functions
3.5 / Graphing Techniques: Transformations
4.3 / Quadratic Functions and Their Properties
4.4 / Quadratic Models; Building Quadratic Functions from Data
4.5 / Inequalities Involving Quadratic Functions
5.1 / Polynomial Functions and Models
5.2 / Properties of Rational Functions
5.3 / The Graphs of Rational Functions
5.4 / Polynomial and Rational Inequalities
R.6 / Synthetic Division
5.5 / The Real Zeros of Polynomial Functions (optional: bounds on real zeros and approximations to real roots)
5.6 / Complex Zeros; Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
6.1 / Composite Functions
6.2 / One-to-One Functions; Inverse Functions
6.3 / Exponential Functions
6.4 / Logarithmic Functions
6.5 / Properties of Logarithms
6.6 / Logarithmic and Exponential Equations
6.7 / Compound Interest
6.8 / Exponential Growth and Decay Models; Newton’s Law; Logistic Growth and Decay Models
12.2 / Systems of Linear Equations: Matrices
12.3 / Systems of Linear Equations: Determinants
12.4 / Matrix Algebra
12.5 / Partial Fraction Decomposition
12.6 / Systems of Nonlinear Equations
13.1 / Sequences
13.2 / Arithmetic Sequences
13.3 / Geometric Sequences; Geometric Series
13.5 / The Binomial Theorem
Specific Instructions
Procedures: I will try to answer a few questions at the beginning of each class, but this time will be limited. Be prepared for each class by working on prior homework and reading the book ahead of time. You are encouraged and expected to read the book on your own. Utilize class time and other sources of tutoring.
Homework: Homework will be given daily. There is not a lot of class time given to work on homework. The next class after it is assigned, students may ask questions on the assignment at the beginning of class and then the assignment will be due. We will correct the assignment in class. Work must be shown in order to be considered complete. Each homework scored will vary with the number of problems given.
Quizzes: There will be approximately one quiz per chapter. Quizzes will be announced ahead of time. Work must be shown in order to receive credit. Missed quizzes can be taken before/after school or during flex by prearrangement.
Exams: Exams will not require graphics or programmable calculators and these calculators are not allowed. However, you may use a scientific calculator.
Extra Help: I will be available before school at 7:15am and after school until 3:30pm most B-days. Weber State University also offers free math tutoring Monday - Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm in the Solution Space located in Tracy Hall Room 233 on Weber State’s campus.
Ethical Conduct
The Weber State University policy regarding all forms of academic dishonesty, including cheating, fabrication, facilitating academic dishonesty, and plagiarism will be strictly enforced. Penalties for academic dishonesty may include failure from the course. The policy can be found online at
Accommodations
Any student requiring accommodations or services due to a disability must contact Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD). For more information see the website: weber.edu/ssd or contact their office in the Student Services Center, Room 181 or call 801-626-6413. SSD can also arrange to provide course materials (including syllabus) in an alternate formats if necessary.
Accommodations
Please take time to make sure that you are registered for Math 1050 by visiting Weber State University’s concurrent enrollment page at weber.edu/concurrent. If you have not paid for the course online, you are not registered.
Acceptance of Disclosure
Parents and students, please take a minute and accept the terms outlined in this disclosure by visiting the online disclosure at blog.wsd.net/kamerrill on the Math 1050 page.
WSU CE Math 1050 Syllabus
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