SYLLABUS

COLLEGE ALGEBRA

THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA UPSTATE

SPRING 2018

CHARLES E. STAVELY

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF MATHEMATICS

SPRING 2018

MATHU121

SECTION 4

CRN56241

MyMathLab Course Name: College Algebra Section 4

MyMathLab Course ID: stavely24357

MONDAY – WEDNESDATY

6:00 P.M. –7:15 P.M.

Hodge Center

ROOM 250

CLASS / SECTION / DAYS / TIME / BUILDING / ROOM #
MATH U121
CRN 56241 / 4 /

M W

/ 6:00 – 7:15 / Hodge Center / 250

OFFICE HOURS

BUILDING / ROOM NUMBER / DAYS / TIME
HODGE CENTER / 234 / M W / 5:00 – 5:40

(Come by anytime. If I am in, I will be glad to help you.)

Office Telephone Number (864) - 503 - 5360 (Charles Stavely)

Division Telephone Number (864) - 503 - 5305

Division Fax Number(864) - 503 - 5930

E-Mail Address

Web Page

  1. CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION

MATHU121 COLLEGE ALGEBRA THREE CREDIT HOURS

Equations and inequalities, graphing, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and other functions; matrices and systems of equations. Only one of MATHU121 and U126 may be used to satisfy a mathematics requirement for general education or major credit. Prerequisites: appropriate score on placement test and high school Algebra I and II. For students who need a more intensive study, and expanded version of college algebra (MATHU121A)is available. MATHU121A is open to students who have an appropriate score on the placement test, have completed MATHU120 with the mandatory lab, or if the student, in consultation with his or her advisor, determines that extra instruction is needed in order to succeed in MATHU121.

III. COURSE OBJECTIVES

After successful completion of this course, the student will have knowledge of functions-polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic, graphing, equation solving, solving and graphing inequalities, and other topics time permitting, adequate to proceed to calculus and other courses where strong algebra knowledge is required. The student should be able to read, interpret, and solve problems where algebraic equations are required.

IV. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT

Roll will be called at the beginning of each class, and sometimes at the end of class. If a student is not present when their name is called, the student will be marked as absent. If the student arrives for class after their name is called, they may speak to the professor at the end of the class to change an absent to a late, if you forget to tell the professor on the day that you are late, you will be counted absent. There are no excused absences!

V. CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES

Specific homework problems will be assigned on MyMathLab and are to be completedin two weeks. Students should consider forming study groups. There is a free mathematics Tutoring Lab located in Hodge CenterRoom 242. No appointment is necessary. The tutoring lab scheduled will be posted at the lab. The Tutoring Lab telephone number is 503 - 5378.

VI. TEST DATES

There will be three tests given plus a cumulative final examination. There will be no make-up test given.

Test Grade Replacement Policy:

If you have attended 90% of the classes.
There are not excused absences and no make-up test. / If the final exam score is higher than 3 test grades, then lower test grades will replaced by the higher final exam score.
If you have attended 80% of the classes.
There are not excused absences and no make-up test. / If the final exam score is higher than 2 test grades, then no more than 2 test grades will be replaced by the higher final exam score.
If you have attended 70% of the classes.
There are not excused absences and no make-up test. / If the final exam score is higher than 1 test grade, then no more than 1 test grade will replaced by the higher final exam score.
If you have attended 69% or less of the classes.
There are not excused absences and no make-up test. / No test grades will be replaced by the final exam score.

Test

/

Date

1 / Wednesday, February 14
2 / Wednesday, March 21
3 / Wednesday, April 18
Cumulative Final / Wednesday, May 2, 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

VII. MATERIAL TO BE COVERED

NUMBER / SECTION / SECTION TITLE
/ 1.1 / Graphs and Graphing Utilities
/ 1.2 / Linear Equations and Rational Equations
/ 1.3 / Models and Applications
/ 1.4 / Complex Numbers
/ 1.5 / Quadratic Equations
/ 1.6 / Other Types of Equations
/ 1.7 / Linear Inequalities and Absolute Value Inequalities
/ 2.1 / Basics of Functions and Their Graphs
/ 2.2 / More on Functions and Their Graphs
/ 2.3 / Linear Functions and Slope
/ 2.4 / More on Slope
/ 2.5 / Transformation of Functions
/ 2.6 / Combination of Functions; Composite Functions
/ 2.7 / Inverse Functions
/ 2.8 / Distance and Midpoint Formulas; Circles
/ 3.1 / Quadratic Functions
/ 3.2 / Polynomial Functions and Their Graphs
/ 3.3 / Dividing Polynomials; Remainder and Factor Theorems
/ 3.4 / Zeros of Polynomial Functions
/ 3.5 / Rational Functions and Their Graphs
/ 3.6 / Polynomial and Rational Inequalities
/ 3.7 / Modeling Using Variation

VIII. GRADING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Item / Total Possible Points
Homework / 15%
Test 1 / 10%
Test 2 / 10%
Test 3 / 10%
Quizzes / 20%
Final Exam / 30%
Attendance / 5%
Final Average to determine grade in class = AVERAGE / Sum of Percentage Points Earned

The final letter grade will be determined as follows:

AVERAGE / GRADE
Academic Dishonesty / X

“Students who admit responsibility or who are found responsible through the Student Code of Conduct will receive the appropriate grade determined by the professor, which may include an X to signify academic dishonesty.Grades with an X are not subject to grade forgiveness.”

IX. TEXTBOOK

Textbook / Calculator Required
MyMathLab Required (You may not use a cellphone as a calculator)
College Algebra 6e / The Texas Instrument
TI-83 or TI-83 PLUS or TI-83 Silver Edition or TI-84 PLUS Graphics Calculator is recommended
By: Robert Blitzer / Chicago State University
Publisher: Pearson

X. SPRING 2018 EXAMINATION SCHEDULE

Exam Time / 8:00 a.m. -
11:00 a.m. / 11:30 a.m. -
2:30 p.m. / 3:00 p.m. -
6:00 p.m. / 6:30 p.m. -
9:30 p.m.
Date/Day / Class Time
April25 (Tue)
Spartanburg Campus / 9:25 a.m.
T Th / 12:15 p.m.
T Th / 3:05 p.m.
T Th / 6:00 p.m.
T Th
Greenville Campus / 9:30 a.m.
T Th / 12:30 p.m.
T Th / 3:30 p.m.
T Th / 6:00 p.m.
T Th
Online Courses Flex Option* / 100 Level Courses / 200 Level Courses / 300 Level Courses / Alternate Time
April 26 (Wed)
Spartanburg Campus / 10:00 a.m.
M W F / 11:00 a.m.
M W F / 3:25 p.m.
M W / 6:00p.m.
W
7:25 p.m.
M W
Greenville Campus / 9:30 a.m.
M W / 12:30 p.m.
M W / 3:30 p.m.
M W / 6:00 p.m.
W
7:30 p.m.
M W
Online Courses Flex Option* / 400/500Level Courses / 100 Level Courses / 200 Level Courses / Alternate Time
April 27 (Thu)
Spartanburg Campus / 8:00 a.m.
T Th / 10:50 a.m.
T Th / 1:40 p.m.
T Th / 6:00 p.m.
Th
7:25 p.m.
T Th
Greenville Campus / 8:00a.m.
T Th / 11:00 a.m.
T Th / 2:00 p.m.
T Th / 6:00 p.m.
Th
7:30 p.m.
T Th
Online Courses Flex Option* / 300 Level Courses / 300 Level Courses / 400/500Level Courses / Alternate Time
April 28 (Fri)
Spartanburg Campus / 8:00 a.m.
M W F / 12:00 p.m.
M W F / 4:30 p.m.
T Th / classes meeting at non-standard times
Online Courses Flex Option* / 200 Level Courses / 300 Level Courses / 400/500 Level Courses / Alternate Time
May 1 (Mon)
Spartanburg Campus / 9:00 a.m.
M W F / 1:00 p.m.
M W F /
2:00 p.m.
M W / 6:00 p.m.
M W
6:00 p.m.
M
Greenville Campus / 8:00 a.m.
M W / 11:00 a.m.
M W /
2:00 p.m.
M W / 6:00p.m.
M W
6:00 p.m.
M

XI. SPRING 2018 SCHEDULE

January (TBD) / First cancellation for non-payment at 5 p.m.
Jan. 15 / Monday / Martin Luther King holiday – no classes
Jan. 16 / Tuesday / Spring Classes begin
New/continuing student registration; drop/add on SSC
Jan. 17 / Wednesday / New/continuing student registration; drop/add on SSC
Jan. 18 / Thursday / Continuing student registration; drop/add on SSC
Jan. 19 / Friday / Continuing student registration; drop/add on SSC
Jan. 22 / Monday / Last day to drop a course in Session 80/8G on SSC a grade of W being recorded.
Last day to change to AUDIT
Feb. 26 / Monday / Last day to withdraw from GRADUATE courses without academic penalty (grade of W recorded)
Feb. 27 / Tuesday / First day GRADUATE WF grade assigned
March 11-18 / Sunday - Sunday / Spring Break
March 19-30 / Sunday - Sunday / Academic advising for summer/fall 2018
March 26 / Monday / Last day to withdraw from UNDERGRADUATE courses without academic penalty (grade of W recorded.
March 27 / Tuesday / First day UNDERGRADUATE WF grade assigned
April 2-13 / Priority registration on-line for continuing students for
summer/fall 2018
April 16, 17 / Monday, Tuesday / Direct Connect registration
April 23 / Monday / Open registration
April 30 / Monday / Classes end
May 1-7 / Tuesday - Monday / Final exams
May 8 / Tuesday / Commencement
May 10 / Thursday / spring semester grades due 9:00 a.m.
May 11 / Friday / All grades available for students on SSC
See shortened schedule for additional dates/information.
*Continuing students who are dropped for non-payment and want to re-register will be charged a $75 re-instatement fee and $5 per day late fee.

27 Monday – Wednesday Class Meetings

XII.GRADES BY SSC

Grades maybe viewed on Self Service Carolina. The University will not allow grades to be given over the telephone orby e-mail.

XIII.DISABILITY CONSIDERATIONS

In keeping with University policy, any student with a disability who requests academic accommodations should contact Disability Services at 503-5199 to arrange a confidential appointment with a Disability Services staff member. Students are encouraged to seek an appointment as early in the semester as possible, as accommodations are not provided retroactively. Letters of accommodation must be signed and printed on letterhead from the Disability Services office. It is the student’s responsibility to provide these letters to professors in a timely manner so that accommodations may be put in place.

XIV.WITHDRAWAL FORM A COURSE

Students can withdraw from a class through SSC.

XV.How to study mathematics

A.Class attendance is of the utmost importance. If you want to master the mathematics you cannot afford to miss any class. You should be in class on time and stay until class is dismissed. You should be attentive and polite in class. You should take notes and ask questions at appropriate times.

B.Read the section in the MyMathLab Textbook and review your class notes before doing the assigned problems.

C.Make a friend in class. Exchange telephone numbers so that you can assist one another. You may want to form a study group.

D.If you need extra help, give me a call, come by the office, or use the MyMathLab Tutoring, take advantage of the mathematics-tutoring laboratory, which is located in the Hodge Center Room 242

E.Complete your homework before the two class meetings.

F.Studying for a test: A sheet of review problems will be distributed the class meeting before a test. Make sure that you can do all of the problems on the review sheet. Memorize all formulas and theorems that are in the sections to be tested. Make up a sample test and take it in the same amount of time which will be allowed for the in class test.

F.Taking a test: Get a good nights rest the night before the test. Eat a good meal. Be at the test site early. Have notebook paper, pencils, calculator, and textbook. Before you start the test, try to relax by taking a few deep slow breaths. Write down formulae and/or theorems, which you may need for the test. Each problem counts the same number of points so scan the test to make sure you do the easiest ones first. Do not spend too much time on any one problem. When you finish review your work to make sure that you have done all of the problems and to check for mistakes. If you still have time, close your eyes and pretend that you have left the classroom; just relax. Often your subconscious will give you a hint on how to do a problem or give you a hint that you have made a mistake.

G.How to study for the cumulative final examination: Review all of the previous tests and study sheets. Review all formulae and theorems. Use the same techniques listed in part F. Note that if the grade on the cumulative final is higher than a test grade the final grade, will replace the lower test grade.

XVI.APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR IN THE MATHEMATICS CLASSROOM

A.Students are expected to be on time, find a seat, and be prepared for class to begin, i.e. open your notebook to the homework problems, open your textbook to the appropriate section, be prepared to ask questions about the homework assignment and to take notes.

B.Students are expected to stay in class until the class is dismissed, unless prior arrangements have been made for an early dismissal, e.g. a physician's appointment.

C.Students are expected to stay alert throughout the class and to be focused on the mathematical topic that is being studied.

D.Students are expected to avoid talking with their peers while the professor or other students are speaking.

E.Students are expected to use good manners, be courteous and act with decorum toward their peers and anyone who may be in class facilitating the learning process. Turn off cell phones, computers, games, and other devices that are disrespectful to use during class.

F.Homework is to be completed in fourteen days.

XVII.Math Tutoring Lab

Hodge Center Room 242

No Appointment necessary

Phone: 503 – 5345

XVIII.Student Success Center

Susannah Waldrop
Student Success CenterDirector

Library 224


Phone: 864-503-5414

This is a tentative syllabus and the instructor reserves the right to make adjustments as necessary.

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