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                                                                                                         SYLLABUS

In the event of a significant disruption of course activities because of an extraordinary environmental situation (e.g., COVID-19), this syllabus is subject to change. Any and all changes will be communicated with students in as timely a manner as the situation allows.

Semester: Fall

Course Prefix: MATH

Year: 2025

Course #: 1303

Course Title: College Algebra

Course Description and Overview

Topics in this class include linear, polynomial, and rational functions and their graphs. This course meets the core requirements for graduation. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.

Meets: Core Curriculum Requirements

Faculty Contact Information

Name of Instructor: Charlotte Manning

Office Location: Room 209

Phone Number: 940-969-5010

Office Hours: M-F 7:30 – 7:50 or M, W during 6th period

Email Address: cmanning@pisd.net

Measurable Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge and appropriate use of algebraic functions, their applications and models.

2. Evaluate algebraic expressions.

3. Determine the domains of algebraic expressions and functions and simplify rational expressions.

4. Find intercepts, zeros, and solutions of equations algebraically and graphically. 

5. Solve linear and quadratic equations and inequalities.

6. Solve exponential and logarithmic equations.

7. Solve systems of equations using Gauss-Jordan elimination.

 Exemplary Educational Objectives: 

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Apply arithmetic, algebraic, geometric, higher-order thinking, and statistical methods to modeling and solving real-world situations. (Chapters 2-6,10,11)

Assessment: Grades on scheduled exams and departmental final exam.

2. Represent and evaluate mathematical information verbally, numerically, graphically, and symbolically. 

(Chapters 2-6,10,11)

Assessment: Grades on scheduled exams and departmental final exam.

3. Expand mathematical reasoning skills and formal logic to develop convincing mathematical arguments. 

(Chapters 2-6,10,11)

Assessment: Grades on scheduled exams and departmental final exam.

4. Use appropriate technology to enhance mathematical thinking and   understanding and to solve mathematical problems and judge the reasonableness of the results. (Chapters 2-6,10,11)

Assessment: Grades on scheduled exams and departmental final exam.

5. Interpret mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics, and draw inferences from them. (Chapters 2-6,10,11)

Assessment: Grades on scheduled exams and departmental final exam.

6. Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical models. (Chapters 2-6,10,11)

Assessment: Grades on scheduled exams and departmental final exam.

7. Develop the view that mathematics is an evolving discipline, interrelated with human culture, and understand its connections to other disciplines. (Chapters 2-6,10,11)

Assessment: Grades on scheduled exams and departmental final exam.

Each of the above student learning outcomes must be performed at an appropriate level as stated in each course assignment requirements, grading scale or rubric.

Course Materials and Supplies

Course materials:

You will need to purchase an access code to the online homework and textbook.

Textbooks: Flatworld College Algebra with Trigonometry

Version 3.1

By  Edward B. Burger

Published:  May 2019

ISBN:   978-1-4533-9892-0

Online access: $39.95        Color-printed version: $64.95

Supplies:

You may use a scientific or graphing calculator as part of the course. You are responsible for understanding how to use your calculator.

Activities, Assignments, and Grading Policy

Grade distribution:

·   3-4 Chapter Exams                                     60%

        Homework and Assignments                           20%

·   Final Exam                                                20%

Overall final grade:

A: 100-90%

B: 89-80%

C: 79-70%

D: 69-60%

F: Less than 60%

No extra credit available. Incomplete grades are only given for extreme circumstances for students who have completed the majority of the course work.  Expect to invest approximately 2 hours of study time out of class for every class hour.

Drop: The last day to drop with no refund is Sept 22.

Major Course Assignments and Examinations

Three to four regular exams are scheduled during the semester, as well as a cumulative departmental final exam. If you must miss an exam and have an excused absence from Student Life, you may contact me to make arrangements to take the exam.  If you do not have an excused absence, the grade on the final exam will be used as the score for the missed exam.

Calendar of Classes, Sessions, Activities, Readings, Examinations & Assignments

         Section (s)/Assignments (Note: This syllabus is subject to change.)******

            3.2 (Slope and the Equation of a Line)

         3.4 (Functions)

         3.6 (Transformations of Functions)

         3.7 (Combining Functions)

         3.8 (Inverse Functions)

         2.3 (Quadratic Equations)

         2.4 (Other Types of Equations)

         Exam 1

         2.5 (Inequalities)

         4.1 (Quadratics Functions and Models)

         4.2 (Polynomial Functions and their Graphs)

         4.3 (Dividing Polynomials)

         4.4 (Real Zeros of Polynomials)

         4.5 (Complex Zeros and the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra)

         5.1 (Graphing Rational Functions)

         Exam 2

         6.1 (Exponential Functions)

         6.2 (Logarithmic Functions)

         6.3 (Properties of Logarithms)

         6.4 (Exponential and Logarithmic Equations)

            10.1 (Solving Systems of Two Linear Equations in Two Variables)

         11.1 (Matrices and Systems of Equations)

         11.2 Operations with Matrices

         11.4 Inverses of Matrices

         Exam 3 

Policy Statements

Disability Support Policy Statement: Texas Woman's University strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you anticipate or experience academic barriers based on your disability (including mental health, chronic, or temporary medical conditions), please contact me via email/phone or during office hours, so that we may privately discuss options. To establish reasonable accommodations, please register with Disability Services for Students (DSS). After registration, contact me as soon as possible to discuss your accommodations so that they may be implemented in a timely fashion. DSS contact information: Disability Services (www.twu.edu/dss); dss@twu.edu; 940-898-3835; CFO Ste. 106

Title IX: Students who may need academic accommodations due to pregnancy (including termination of pregnancy, childbirth, and lactation) are encouraged to complete the Title IX Pregnancy Accommodation form (https://twu.edu/pregnancy-accommodation-form/) to coordinate your academic needs.

Academic Integrity: Honesty in completing assignments is essential to the mission of the University and to the development of the personal integrity of students. In submitting graded assignments, students affirm that they have neither given nor received unauthorized assistance, and that they have abided by all other provisions of the Code of Conduct in the TWU Student Handbook. Cheating, plagiarism, collusion, dual submission of a paper or other kinds of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated and will result in appropriate sanctions that may include failing an assignment, failing the class, removal from an academic program, or being suspended or expelled. Allegations of academic dishonesty in this course may be reported to the Office of Civility and Community Standards. The specific disciplinary process for academic dishonesty is in Section 5 as part of the TWU Student Code of Conduct (http://www.twu.edu/student-handbook). For details on avoiding plagiarism, review Plagiarism (http://libguides.twu.edu/c.php?g=270163&p=1803990) from The Library.

In an effort to ensure the integrity of the academic process, Texas Woman’s University vigorously affirms the importance of academic honesty as defined by the TWU Student Code of Conduct. Therefore, in an effort to detect and prevent plagiarism, faculty members at Texas Woman’s University may now use a tool called Turnitin to compare a student’s work with multiple sources. It then reports a percentage of similarity and provides links to those specific sources. The tool itself does not determine whether or not a paper has been plagiarized. Instead, that judgment must be made by the individual faculty member.

All required assignments in this course may be checked for plagiarism using Turnitin.com

TWU Attendance Policy: Consistent attendance is vital to academic success and is expected of all students. Grades are determined by academic performance, and instructors may give students written notice that attendance related to specific classroom activities is required. Absences do not exempt students from academic requirements. Excessive absences, even if documented, may result in a student’s failing the course. Excused absences are within the purview of the instructor. Students must consult with instructors regarding make-up work.

***STUDENTS WILL HAVE A MAXIMUM OF ONE WEEK AFTER THE DUE DATE TO MAKE UP ANY EXCUSED ABSENCE WORK, WHICH INCLUDES TESTS. NO MAKE UP WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THAT TIME.