Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee
Course Syllabus
MATH 1513 COLLEGE ALGEBRA
Quadratic equations, functions and graphs, inequalities, systems of equations, exponential and logarithmic functions, and determinants, as well as other selected topics.
Type of course: Theory
Credit Hours: 3; Total hours of theory per semester 48; Total hours of lab for the semester 0
Prerequisites: Math 1213 or two years of high school algebra.
Instructor Name: Dr. Shelly Duncan Instructor Phone: (918) 293-4858
Office: NCAT 212F Instructor email: Instructor’s Office Hours: Posted on my office door
Division Name: Arts & Sciences Division Phone: (918) 293-4772
Required Text, References, and Materials
Texts: College Algebra, Tenth Edition, Sullivan, Prentice Hall, New York, ISBN 9780321979476.
References: Student Solution Manual, Sullivan, Prentice Hall, New York, ISBN 9780321979582.
Materials: Notebook, calculator, graph paper, and writing utensils.
Uniform/Tools: A scientific calculator is a minimum requirement.
Estimated Cost for Materials: $214.75 for textbook, $41.99 for student solution manual.
Estimated Cost for Uniform/Tools: $12.00 - $30.00
Course Competencies(*Denotes Core Objectives) / Assessment of Competency
1. Successfully perform preliminary operations of
Intermediate Algebra in the major core areas: Apply
properties of real numbers, integer and rational
exponents, polynomials, factoring, rational
expressions, radicals, complex numbers and
geometry applications to simplify and evaluate first-
order algebraic expressions. / Homework assignments, quizzes, and exams
2. Evaluate and solve linear, nonlinear, absolute value,
rational and radical equations and inequalities using
various higher-order methods. / Homework assignments, quizzes, and exams
3. Translate application problems into first-degree and
second-degree equations and solve. / Homework assignments, quizzes, and exams
4. Solve polynomial and quadratic equations of various
types requiring different higher-order methods. / Homework assignments, quizzes, and exams
5. Identify and graph relations, functions and conics. / Homework assignments, quizzes, and exams
6. Apply substitution, elimination, determinants, and
Cramer’s Rule to solve for linear systems of
equations. / Homework assignments, quizzes, and exams
7. Apply matrix solutions to linear systems. / Homework assignments, quizzes, and exams
8. Solve exponential and logarithmic equations. / Homework assignments, quizzes, and exams
Course Activities
The expected course outcomes will be realized through a variety of instructional strategies to aid the students’ construction of cognitive schemas. Those strategies include, but are not limited to, the following: expository-discussion, inquiry, and group activities. The instructor also will integrate appropriate multi-media technology.
Grades will be based on the quality and completion of these tasks:
TENTATIVE POINT DISTRIBUTION
Homework………………………...….100 points
*Unit Exams…………………….……900 points
*Final Exam………………………..…100 points
Total Maximum Points...... 1100 points
*The student’s grade for the accumulative tests grades of unit exams will be used in the university’s assessment of student learning. A 70% competency or higher receives a Pass rating. This Pass/Fail rating is independent of the student’s course grade.
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, each student with a disability is responsible for notifying the University of his/her disability and requesting accommodations. If you think you have a qualified disability and need special accommodations, you should notify the instructor and request verification of eligibility for accommodations from the Office of Academic Accommodations/LASSO Center. Please advise the instructor of your disability as soon as possible, and contact The LASSO Center, to ensure timely implementation of appropriate accommodations. Faculty have an obligation to respond when they receive official notice of a disability but are under no obligation to provide retroactive accommodations. To receive services, you must submit appropriate documentation and complete an intake process during which the existence of a qualified disability is verified and reasonable accommodations are identified. The LASSO Center is located on the 3rd floor of the Noble Center. You may call 918.293.4855 for more information or fax documentation to 918.293.4853.
Academic Dishonesty
Academic dishonesty or misconduct is neither condoned nor tolerated at OSU-Okmulgee. Any student found guilty of academic dishonesty or misconduct shall be subject to disciplinary action. Academic dishonesty and/or misconduct includes, but is not limited to, the following actions: (1) Plagiarism: The representation of previously written, published or creative work as one’s own; (2) Unauthorized Collaboration on Projects; (3) Cheating on Examinations; (4) Unauthorized Advance Access to Exams; (5) Fraudulent Alteration of Academic Materials; (6) Knowing Cooperation with Another Person in an Academically Dishonest Undertaking. Students are required to actively protect their work against misuse by others. For details, refer to The OSU-Okmulgee Student Handbook available in the Office of Student Support & Development, each Division office, and on-line http://www.osu-okmulgee.edu/handbook/.
Student Conduct
Students are expected to cooperate in maintaining a classroom environment conducive to learning. Courteous and respectful behavior will be expected from all students each day. All pagers, cellular phones, CD and MP3 players should be turned off. The use of tobacco in any form on campus is prohibited.
Instructor’s Policy on Absences
Students are expected to attend all class sessions. Class attendance is an important element in the learning experience provided at OSU-Okmulgee and is vital to the student’s success. Class attendance is the responsibility of the student. Students receiving support from government agencies and other sponsorships must adhere to policies stipulated by the specific sponsor. Students who fail to attend classes regularly or otherwise demonstrate lack of appropriate concern for satisfactory progress toward program objectives may be withdrawn from the college (Student Handbook p. 30).
Instructor’s Late Work Policy
Makeup exams will only be given in unusual circumstances and are at the instructor’s discretion.
Homework turned in after the due date will receive half credit.
EXAMINATIONS:
There will be nine exams worth 100 points each given during the semester. There will also be a final exam. The final exam will be a comprehensive assessment of material covered throughout the semester. If you are going to miss class on exam day, you must make prior arrangements with the instructor to take the exam early. It is very important that you be present on exam days.
Other Lab and Classroom Policies
Homework assignments are given daily over the material covered in class. Quizzes from the homework assignments will also be given. At the end of the semester, the grades from homework assignments, in-class assignments, quizzes, unit tests, the midterm and the final exam will be averaged together to determine the final grade. Students must attend class in order to take the homework quizzes.
Instructions for Specific Tasks and Assignments
Homework assignments must be completed on time in order to do well in the class. The homework assignments determine how well you perform on the quizzes, in-class assignments, and unit exams.
ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENTS AND EXAMS
The schedule for the semester is tentative, according to the time variable. There may be additional assignments and exams given at the end of the semester, depending upon the time constraints.
Attendance Policy for Face to Face courses:
A primary component of OSUIT's Mission is “to prepare and sustain a diverse student body as competitive members of a world-class workforce”. Regular and consistent attendance not only aids in academic success, dependable attendance is a requirement in today's real-world employment; therefore, regular and consistent attendance is a requirement in all OSUIT courses.
Definitions:
Absent: Failing to attend all or a significant portion of a class or lab session.
A. Students may not be marked as absent if missing class for situations such as, but not limited to
1. participating in a required university activity such as a field trip;
2. fulfilling a military obligation;
3. a mandatory court appearance;
4. death in the immediate family;
5. extreme illness or accident to oneself or immediate family. Instructors, at their discretion, may require proof of such events.
B. It is the responsibility of the student to contact and inform the instructor and/or department in advance of such excused absences whenever possible.
Tardy: Arriving late to class as defined by the individual class instructor. Faculty, at their discretion, may equate three tardies to equal one absence.
Procedures:
Early Intervention
A. Any student who misses 10% of an individual course (or earlier at faculty discretion) during a regular fifteen-week semester, or the equivalent portion of time in a shorter session, will have their name submitted by that course instructor to the OSUIT Early Alert System for retention intervention.
B. At the point the Early Alert is issued, the student must meet with their assigned faculty advisor or designated faculty/staff member within seven (7) academic calendar days for counseling on how to improve their attendance and academic success.
Excessive Absences
A. The University reserves the right to administratively withdraw any student from an individual course who misses 20% of that course, whether excused or unexcused, and, in the opinion of the instructor, the student does not have a reasonable opportunity to be successful in the course.
B. Students should be aware any of the following may impact their financial aid:
1. being administratively withdrawn from a course
2. dropping a course
3. their last date of attendance in a course
Please see OSUIT Policy 2-021 for full details and procedures.
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Date Modified 8/20/2015