MAC 1105-College Algebra-Section 10485-FALL 2006

Instructor:  Mr. John Metcalf   

Phone: 808-7405;

e-mail: JohnMetcalf@SJRCC.edu

Office Hours:

Monday 12:10 p.m.-1:40 p.m. / 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Tuesday 12:10 p.m.-2:10 p.m.

Wednesday 12:10 p.m.-1:40 p.m. / 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Thursday 12:10 p.m.-2:10 p.m .

Friday 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

Time: MW 1:40 p.m. - 2:55 p.m. in C-128     Aug 21, 2006 – Dec 8, 2006

It is assumed that you have completed MAT 1033 Intermediate Algebra with a grade of C or better, or 2 years of high school algebra and a satisfactory placement test score. This course mainly involves the study of functions. Topics include equation and inequality solving, graphs and their transformations, function notation and evaluation, domain and range, operations with functions, and systems of linear equations. Types of functions include linear, quadratic, absolute value, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic. Applications include curve fitting, modeling, optimization, and exponential growth and decay.

Text: Algebra & Trigonometry Enhanced with Graphing Utilities, 4^th edition, Sullivan/Sullivan, 2006. (ISBN 0-13-194084-8) This comes with a Student Study Pack which contains the following: Chapter Test Prep Video CD, Student Solutions Manual, Pearson Tutor Center, CD Lecture Series and Algebra Review.

Tests: There will be 5 tests. They will be worth 100% of your grade. Homework will be assigned from the book on a regular basis. These assignments will not be graded but it is in your best interests to consistently complete this work. Makeup tests will be given only in extreme circumstances as determined by the instructor and must be arranged beforehand.

The tentative test dates are:

August 30^th

September 20^th

October 11^th

November 6^th  (Monday - take home exam)

December 4^th  or 6^th (to be determined).

The last to withdraw from the course and receive a “W” is Friday November 3^rd

Grading scale:   A     90%-100%

                            B     80%-89%

                            C     70%-79%

                            D     60%-69%

                            F      0%-59%

Any student caught cheating will receive an F for the course.

Graphing Calculators: Graphing calculators are required for this course. I recommend the Texas Instruments TI-83 Plus, TI-84 or TI-84 plus, or the TI-89 if you are continuing through the Calculus sequence. Graphing calculators will be incorporated into lectures, homework assignments and tests, and will enable us to examine interesting applications more closely.

Attendance: Students are expected to be present, on time, and prepared for each class. If you arrive late, please enter and sit quietly. Please do not make a habit of coming to class late.  Students are also expected to be present on test days and to act in a manner that is conducive to learning. Attendance will be taken. If you miss more than 3 classroom hours, you can be withdrawn from the course after a warning. Check your student handbook for the attendance policy.

Notes: 1. Please do not bring food or drink into class.

2. Please turn off all cell phones, pagers, etc., while you are in class.

            3. A student may attempt to complete a college credit course 3 times. Any course in which a student has earned a grade of D or F or received no grade due to withdrawal may be repeated for credit only twice. Upon the third attempt, the student will pay the full instructional costs for the course, no withdrawal will be permitted and the student will receive the grade earned.

4. The college’s policy on academic integrity is as follows:

Students in this class must know, observe, and not compromise the principles of academic integrity.  It is not permissible to cheat, to fabricate or falsify information, to submit the same academic work in more than one course without prior permission, to plagiarize, to receive unfair advantage, or to otherwise abuse accepted practices for handling and documenting information.  The grade for this course includes the judgment that the student's work is free from academic dishonesty of any type.  Violations or infractions will be reported to the Vice President for Student Affairs and may lead to failure of the course and other sanctions imposed by the College.