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Course Description

This course is a functional approach to algebra that incorporates the use of technology. Emphasis will be placed on the study of functions, and their graphs, inequalities, and linear, quadratic, piece-wise defined, polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions. Appropriate applications will be included.

Learning Outcomes

Students should be able to demonstrate:

  1. An understanding of the equations of circles and lines
  2. An understanding of functions and how to graph functions
  3. An understanding of operations on functions including function composition
  4. An understanding of polynomial graphs, including intercepts
  5. An understanding of how to find the zeros of a polynomial and how to factor polynomials
  6. An understanding of inverse functions and how to find them graphically and algebraically
  7. An understanding of the properties of exponential and logarithmic equations
  8. An understanding of how to solve exponential and logarithmic equations
  9. An understanding of how to solve a system of equations

Technology Policy

Cell phones must be off during class.
No computers should be open during class time. If you decide to take advantage of the Power Points available online, print out the handouts and add to the notes in class.
Calculators are not required, but will be needed to do certain computations. I suggest a TI-83, 84, or 84 Plus. I will offer in-class instruction as needed.

Grading Policy

There will be 4 major tests and a final exam. The major tests are worth 100 points each and will make up 80% of your grade. The final exam will be worth 100 points and will result in 20% of your final grade. The final exam is comprehensive. Your final average grade will be calculated as the average of all 5 grades. Grades are assigned on a 10% point scale format:

  • 90% < A < 100%
  • 80% < B < 89%
  • 70% < C < 79%
  • 69% < D < 60%
  • 59% < F

You must purchase the text with MyMathLab in order to do the online Homework segment that will make up 25% of each major test.

Example for calculating final average:

Suppose you score on the 4 tests the following grades:
T#1 = 70%; T#2 = 85%; T#3 = 65%; T#4 = 90%.
On your final you score 80%. Your final average for the course will be computed as follows:
(70 + 85 +65 + 90 +80)
5

I do reserve the right to offer extra credit on the tests and the final exam at my discretion.

***NO MAKE-UP TEST WILL BE GIVEN AFTER THE SCHEDULED DAY.

  • In the case of hospitalization or death of a close family member your grade for that test will come from the corresponding questions on the Final Exam.
  • If you know ahead of time due to sports or significant school activity you can take your tests a class day early
  • Proof will be required.