Math 1302-003 College Algebra

MWF 11:00am – 11:50am

INSTRUCTOR: Ms. Christina Holdiness

OFFICE HOURS: MWF 9:50AM to 10:50AM

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OFFICE: 428 Pickard Hall

TEXT: College Algebra: Patricia Ellington; ISBN #0-321-53192-2

COURSE CONTENT: Linear, quadratic and higher order polynomial equations and inequalities solved algebraically, graphically and numerically; graphs and operations on relations and functions; real and complex zeros of polynomials and rational functions; exponential and logarithmic functions; systems of linear equations; matrices. A graphing calculator, such as the TI-83, is required for this course.

GRADING POLICY: There will be 4 exams given during the semester with the lowest exam being dropped. Also, there will be weekly quizzes on every Wednesday with the two lowest quizzes being dropped, and there will be weekly homework assignment that will be due on Mondays with the two lowest being dropped.

Quizzes 10%

Homework 10%

Exam 1 15%

Exam 2 15%

Exam 3 15%

Final Exam 35%

A = 90-100

B = 80-89

C = 70-79

D = 60-69

MAKEUP POLICY: There will be no makeup exams or quizzes except in except in exceptional cases. Please talk to me if you are going to miss an exam.

GRADE REPLACEMENT AND GRADE EXCLUSION POLICY: The Grade Replacement Policy is being phase out and a Grade Exclusion Policy is being phase in. For all questions about these policies, first go to: http://www.uta.edu/catalog/general/academicreg. Further questions should be directed to your academic advisor and not the instructor of this course.

SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY: It is the philosophy of the University of Texas at Arlington that academic dishonesty is a completely unacceptable mode of conduct and will not be tolerated in any form. Al persons involved in academic dishonesty will be disciplined in accordance with University regulations and procedures. Discipline may include suspension and expulsion from the University.

“Scholastic dishonesty includes but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, collusion, the submission for credit of any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person, taking an examination for another person, any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student or the attempt to commit such acts” (Regents Rules and Regulations, Part One, Chapter IV, Section 3, Subsection 3.2, Subdivision 3.22)

DROP FOR NONPAYMENT OF TUITION: If you are dropped from this class for non-payment of tuition, you may secure and Enrollment Loan through the Bursar’s Office.

A.D.A. POLICY STATEMENT: The University of Texas at Arlington is on record as being committed to both the spirit and the letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, reference Public Law 93112-The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. With the passage of new federal legislation entitled Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), pursuant to section 504 of Rehabilitation Act, there is a renewed focus on providing the population with the same opportunities enjoyed by all citizens.

I am required by law to provide “reasonable accommodation” to students with disabilities, so as not to discriminate on the basis of a disability. Student responsibility primarily rests with informing the instructor and coordinator of Math 1324 at the beginning of the semester and in providing authorized documentation through designated channels by the end of week 3 of the semester.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: It is the philosophy of The University of Texas at Arlington that academic dishonesty is a completely unacceptable made of conduct and will not be tolerated in any form. All persons involved in academic dishonesty will be disciplined in accordance with University regulations and procedures. Discipline may include suspension or expulsion from the University.

“Scholastic dishonesty includes but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, collusion, the submission for credit of any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person, taking an examination for another person, any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student or the attempt to commit such acts.” (Regents Rules and Regulations, Part One, Chapter IV, Section 3, Subsection 3.2, Subdivision 3.22)

HELP IN THE COURSE: The Math Clinic (314 PKH) is available to you seven days a week at no additional cost. The SOAR program (132 Hammond Hall) provides tutors on a cost-share basis. The Science Education and Career Center (106 Life Sciences) has tapes and other material pertinent to the course. The Math Department maintains a list of people, primarily graduate students, who are available for hire.

IMPORTANT DATES:

September 9 Census Date

September 16 Exam 1

October 7 Exam 2

October 30 Exam 3, Official last day to drop, W awarded

November 25 Exam 4

November 26-29 Thanksgiving Holiday

December 4 Last day of classes

December 5 Final Exam