Maryland in Europe
Distance Education Programs
MATH 107 : College Algebra (3)
Term 1, Academic Year 2005/2006
Course Dates: 29 August - 17 December 2005
Break: 15
- 23 October 2005
Instructor:
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Name: |
Emine Houston |
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e-mail: |
[email protected] |
| Cell Phone: | (39) 329 305 0548 |
Course
Materials:
Required Text:
College Algebra and Trigonometry,
5th edition by Aufmann, Barker and Nation
An equation editor - DE required
Scientific Calculator
Course Description:
(This is the first course in the two-course series MATH 107-108. An alternative to MATH 115 Pre-Calculus.) Prerequisites: MATH 012, or an appropriate score on the placement test. An introduction to equations, inequalities, and absolute values and a study of functions and their properties, including the development of graphing skills with polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Applications are also covered. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: MATH 107 or MATH 115.
Course
Goals/Objectives:
Upon successful
completion of this course, minimal objectives the student has achieved include
the following:
* Simplify rational expressions and expressions containing absolute value.
* Solve and graph linear, quadratic, polynomial, absolute value, radical and
rational equations and inequalities.
* Factor and solve nonquadratic expressions and equations using quadratic
techniques.
* Add, subtract, multiply, divide, and simplify complex numbers; and solve
equations involving complex numbers.
* Graph functions including their translations, and state properties of graphs.
* Perform function operations including the difference quotient, composition,
and inverses.
* Determine asymptotes and graph rational functions.
* Identify logarithms, manipulate and calculate them algebraically.
* Use a scientific calculator to determine logarithmic and exponential problem
solutions.
* Graph exponential and logarithmic functions and use the properties of
logarithms to solve equations.
* Apply these techniques to practical problems drawn from fields such as
mathematics, business, and the social, life, and physical sciences.
Additional objectives may include:
* Use polynomial division and various theorems to find the zeros of a polynomial
and then graph.
Course Introduction:
Welcome to math 107.
The purpose of MATH
107 is the development of mathematical skills required in all fields of study.
Math 107 emphasizes applications of these skills to practical problems. This
course continues the development of algebra skills begun in Math 009 and 012,
providing grounding in the function concept, to include polynomial and rational
functions, as well as exponential and logarithmic functions.
MATH 107 is the first half of a pre-calculus sequence, stressing problem-solving
rather than theorem-proving methods. This course provides foundations for
lifelong skills in quantitative reasoning.
Grading
Information and Criteria:
Your grade for the course will be determined on the following basis: There will be 3 online Individual Exams that will count a total of 45% of the course grade, a {Proctored Examination that is worth 40% of the course grade and the remaining 15% of the course grade will comprised of your participation and work in the Conferences.
The exams must be submitted by the due date in the Assignment Folder.
You are required to take the Proctored exam during 24-28 October 2005. Failure to do so will result in the grade of F for the course. You must contact the UMUC Field Representative at the site that you registered to set up the date and time for your proctored exam. It is your responsibility to make these arrangements.
The Proctored exam is closed book. Only a scientific calculator and a formula sheet will be allowed.
Make-up will be given only for documented emergencies. Please contact me immediately if you con not take the proctored exam on time.
| Item | Weight |
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10% |
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40% |
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15% |
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15% |
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20% |
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100% |
The grading scale, based on 100 points, is:
A: 90-100 points
B: 80-89 points
C: 70-79 points
D: 60-69 points
F(a): 0-59 points
Course Schedule:
Note: This schedule is tentative and may be subject to change.
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Week |
Session dates |
Reading, Assignments, and Due Dates |
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1 |
Aug29-Sep4, |
P.1-P.2 Intro, Getting familiar with the Equation Editor and WebTycho environment |
| 2 | Sep5-11 | For late starters, Catch up with sections P.1,P.2, continue with P3,P4 |
| 3 | Sep12-18 | P.5-P.6 I will post Exam 1 on Friday |
| 4 | Sep19-25 | 1.1-1.3 Exam 1 is due on Tuesday |
| 5 | Sep26-Oct2 | 1.4-1.6 |
| 6 | Oct3-9 |
2.1-2.3
Reminder: Contact the UMUC Field Rep. to set up a date and time for your Proctored Exam |
| 7 | Oct10-16 |
2.4-2.6 Reminder: Contact the UMUC Field Rep. to set up a date and time for your Proctored Exam |
| 8 | Oct17-23 | Break |
| 9 | Oct24-30 | Proctored Exam Week |
| 10 | Oct31-Nov6 | 3.1-3.3 |
| 11 | Nov7-13 | 3.3-3.5 Exam 2 will be posted on Friday (3.1-3.5) |
| 12 | Nov14-20 | 4.1-4.2 Exam 2 is due on Tuesday |
| 13 | Nov21-27 | 4.3-4.4 |
| 14 | Nov28-Dec4 | 4.5-4.6 |
| 15 | Dec5-11 | Reviev for Final Exam. I will post the Final Exam on Friday. |
| 16 | Dec12-17 |
Final Exam Due On Friday. Have a very Marry Christmas. |
Online Course Policy
This section defines your responsibility with regard to the performance requirements for this course. Please take these responsibilities very seriously. Non-compliance can considerably affect your grade.
1. Participation/Conduct in Class/Attendance:
You have to attend class in a virtual environment. Just like in a "real" classroom environment, I expect you to participate in the discussions we are going to have online, in Webtycho (WT). Distance Education is not independent study. You must come to our virtual classroom. Your participation grade calculated from your postings.
1. You may have questions and you can use discussion conferences to post that question. It will be answered by your classmates first. If there aren't satisfactory answer, I step in and answer your question.
2. There will be ou try it, questions in almost each topic I cover in the conferences. You need to answer them by fallowing the example I have shown.
This is the equivalent of coming to class. You should ask the same questions online that you would ask in a regular classroom setting. Insufficient participation will result in a failing grade due to non-attendance.
2. Homework:
Usually, in face-to-face classes we would have a total of 48 contact (or classroom) hours over eight weeks. Since there are no classroom hours, you must be prepared to spend a considerable amount of time doing the weekly assignments. This includes reading and studying the chapters at a steady rate. Please refer to the course schedule above to see which assignments are due (see also Course Content Week 1-14). You must have access to a word processor such as Microsoft Word. Before the class starts get familiar with mathematical symbols, learn how to graph by using MS office utilities. It takes 5 times more time to do your assignment by using mathematical symbols. Neatness counts.
3. Midterm Examination:
The proctored mid-term exam will be administered during the week 24-28 October, 2005. You have to sign up for the mid-term exam at your nearest UMUC Education Center. The exact details will be announced well in advance so that you can prepare for it.
4. Final Examination:
Towards the end of the term, I will upload the final examination. The final exam is comprehensive and will cover all material discussed in the class. It will be given during the week indicated in the class schedule. The exact details will be announced well in advance so that you can prepare. The final exam is not proctored, i.e., it will be given online.
5. Attendance/Assignments:
Virtual class attendance is expected. More than three weeks of unexcused absences may lead to a grade F(n). Students should be prepared to spend a substantial time out of the class solving as many different exercises as needed to become proficient in given topics. The exams will not be submitted after the due date. It is your responsibility to let me know in advance if you are scheduled to be on field or TDY during the time frame that exams are available.
6. E-Mail:
When you e-mail me please begin the subject line with MATH 105: followed by the subject itself. I do not accept e mail attachments please submit all your work timely in your assignment folder.
7. Webtycho:
By using Webtycho (WT), you will have access to UMUC's academic database in College Park. This is a free service by the university for all students enrolling in this course. Please make yourself familiar with WT prior to this course at "http://tychousa.umuc.edu/". Use the guest login for the time being. UMUC expects DE students to be familiar with basic computing, sending e-mails including attachments, navigating through WT, etc. WT offers extensive online help, in case you have questions. This is also the server we are going to use for the course. Be sure you have at least Netscape 4.7 or MSIExplorer 5.5 and a reliable internet service provider (ISP).8.Academic Policies:
Cases of
plagiarism are handled consistent with current UMUC guidelines.
See the UMUC policies at the following URL:
http://www.umuc.edu/policy/
