General Information:
Course Content:
Catalog Course Description:
| MAC 1105 |
College Algebra |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: MAT 1033 with a grade of "C" or better or
satisfactory score on the placement test. The major topics
included in this course are linear equations and inequalities;
quadratic equations and inequalities; relations and functions;
graphs; systems of equations and inequalities; exponential and l
ogarithmic functions; and applications. A review of algebraic
techniques is also included in this course as well as a review
of polynomials, factoring, exponents, roots and radicals.
MAC 1102 cannot substitute for this course. Three contact
hours. (CBE) A.A., A.S., A.A.S.
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Course Outline:
- Review of Algebraic Techniques
- Exponents, Roots, and Radicals
- Equations and Inequalities
- Complex Numbers
- Functions and Functional Notation
- Definition
- Domain and Range
- Operations on Functions
- Types of Functions and Relations and Their Graphs
- Linear
- Circles
- Quadratics
- Cubics
- Absolute Value
- Radical
- Rational
- Piece-wise
- Inverse Functions
- Definition and Notation
- Graphs
- Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
- Properties
- Equations
- Graphs
- Systems of Equations and Inequalities
- Linear Systems of Equations and Inequalities
- Non-Linear Systems
- Applications
- Curve Fitting
- Modeling
- Optimization
- Exponential and Logarithmic Growth and Decay
Course Materials:
Required Materials:
- Textbook
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A Graphical Approach to College Algebra 3rd
Edition by John Hornsby, Margaret L. Lial, and Gary K. Rockswold,
published by Addison-Wesley, New York, NY, copyright 2003, ISBN#:
0-321-20533-2.
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- Calculator
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Texas Instruments TI-83, or TI-83 Plus.
- Each student must have his or her own calculator.
Needed Materials:
- Notebook
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3-ring binder with paper and pockets (preferred).
- Notebook paper
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College or wide ruled with size between 10.5 by 8
inches and 11 by 8.5 inches (preferred).
- Pencils or mechanical pencils
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Bring at least two to class everyday (preferred).
Helpful Materials:
- Internet Access
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Available through:
- Home
- Computer Labs
- Learning Center
- Library
- Email Account
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Available through:
- Home account
- FCCJ
- Free email accounts such as Yahoo! or Hotmail
- Graph Paper
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Either:
- Quartile - 4 squares per inch
- Quadrille - 5 squares per inch
- Straight Edge
- Protractor
- Compass
Course Grading System:
Grading Scale:
| Grade |
Percent |
Points |
| A |
90% - 100% |
1350 - 1500 |
| B |
80% - 89% |
1200 - 1349 |
| C |
70% - 79% |
1050 - 1199 |
| D |
60% - 69% |
900 - 1049 |
| F |
Fail |
| W |
Withdrawal |
W, FN, and I Grade Policy:
- W Grade (Withdraw):
- A student may withdraw without academic penalty at Florida
Community College from any course up to the last withdrawal
date published for each session
The student will be
permitted only two withdrawals or "NP" grades per course.
Upon the third attempt, the student will not be permitted to
withdraw and will receive an "A," "B," "C," "D," or "F" grade
for the course.
- If you must withdraw, do so officially and save your
paperwork.
- FN Grade (Failure due to non-attendance):
- Students who fail to remain active in the course and who
do not withdraw will receive the FN, failure due to
non-attendance, grade. For this
course, failure to remain active is defined as any
student that meets either of the following criteria:
- absent for two or more consecutive weeks
- absent for more than
class sessions) of the course and failing the course
This grade may affect financial aid.
- I Grade (Incomplete):
- The grade of "incomplete" is given at the discretion of the
instructor when the student has completed at least 75% of the
course. The student must have a valid excuse with
documentation and consult with the instructor before an "I"
grade will be assigned. The instructor shall prescribe in a
written agreement with the student the remaining course work
required and a time limit for completion and removal of the
"I" grade. All work must be completed within the first eight
weeks of the subsequent term, unless the instructor agrees to
a longer timeframe (not to exceed one year). Failure to
complete the course within the time limit will result in an
automatic F. The instructor may choose not to grant the
request.
Weighting of the components of the course:
Grade Weights:
| Homework |
100 |
| Chapter Quizzes |
100 |
| Quizzes |
100 |
| Notebook |
100 |
| Practice Test 1 |
100 |
| Practice Test 2 |
100 |
| Test 1 |
200 |
| Test 2 |
200 |
| Final |
500 |
| Bonus |
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| Total |
1500 |
Grade Calculation:
- For the homework, I will take an average of all the
homework assignments. This average (0% to 100%) will
count as the homework score (0 to 100).
- For the chapter quizzes, I will take an average of all the
chapter quizzes. This average (0% to 100%) will count
as the chapter quiz score (0 to 100).
- For the quiz grade, I will take an average of all the
quizzes. This average (0% to 100%) will count as the
quiz score (0 to 100).
- For the notebook, the grade on the notebook will
count as the notebook grade (0 to 100).
- For the practice tests, each practice test is worth 100
points. The number of points the student gets on
the practice test will count as the practice test
score (0 to 100).
- For the tests, each test is worth 200 points. The
number of points the student gets on the test will
count as the test score (0 to 200).
- For the final, the final exam is worth 500 points. The
number of points the student gets on the final exam
will count as the final exam score (0 to 500).
- For the bonus, the number of bonus points the student
gains during the sememster will count as the bonus
score.
I will add up all of the above scores and divide the total by
fifteen. The result is then rounded to the nearest whole
number.
State Mandate:
- Students have only three attempts per college credit course
(all grades count as an attempt, including audit, IW, AW,
W, NP, F and D).
- A student will be permitted a maximum of two withdrawals per
college credit course.
- The third time a student enrolls in a course he/she must pay
the full cost of instruction, which is equivalent to the
out-of-state tuition (approximately four times the regular
tuition).
- A student cannot repeat a course when a grade of A, B or C has
been earned.
Academic Dishonesty:
Students found cheating on quizzes, tests, or exams will receive a
grade of F in the course and procedures for expulsion from the college
will be followed. Cheating includes (among other things) copying
another individual's work (or allowing someone to copy your work),
using unauthorized references (cheat sheets or programmed information)
on a quiz, test, or exam, or allowing another individual to take a
quiz, test, or exam for you. For the full college policy, visit:
http://www.fccj.edu/resources/catalogs/2004_2005/rules/expectations.html#dishonesty
Course Requirements:
Homework:
Homework will be assigned at the end of every section in the textbook. Each
section has two separate homework assignments that must be turned in for a
grade. The homework assigments are posted on the website (see
homework assignments ).
Homework is due at the beginning of the next class session. The grade for an
assignment will consist of the number of correct homework problems. Students
may re-submit homework assignments. Students must use a printout or photocopy
of the assignment. Students may use additional paper if needed. Students are
strongly encouraged to work the odd numbered problems from the textbook. The
average of all the homework assignments will count as the course homework score.
Chapter Quizzes:
A chapter quiz will be given at the end of every chapter in the textbook. Each
chapter quiz is a take-home assignment. The grade for a chapter quiz will
consist of the number of correct problems on the quiz. Students may re-submit
chapter quizzes. The average of all the chapter quizzes will count as the course
chapter quiz score.
Quizzes:
There will be quizzes periodically during the semester. Quizzes will be in class
so be prepared everyday. Students can expect to see questions on definitions and
homework problems. The quiz grade will consist of the number of correct answers.
Partial credit may be given. The average of all the quizzes will count as the
course quiz score.
Notebook:
Students will be required to keep notes in a notebook for this course. The notebooks
will be handed in periodically during the semester. The notebooks will be graded
on neatness, readability, and content.
Practice Tests:
There will be two practice tests worth 100 points each. Each practice
test is a take-home assignment.
Tests:
There will be two tests and a final exam. Each of the two
tests is comprehensive and worth 200 points each. The final
exam is comprehensive and worth 500 points.
Final Exam:
The final exam is comprehensive and is worth 500 points.
Bonus Assignments:
Homework:
Homework is assigned at the end of every section in the textbook (see the
assignment sheet ). Students are to work the
odd numbered problems from the textbook. Each section is a separate bonus
assignment. Each assignment is worth one point. Use the following guidelines
for turning in these bonus assignments. Assignments that do not follow these
guidelines will not receive credit.
- Put your name in the upper right hand corner.
- Under your name put the course
- Under the course put the campus
- Under the campus put the class time
- Under the class time put the class dates
- Each section should be on its own sheet.
- Put the section on the top line in the center.
- Label the problems clearly.
- Circle your answer.
Journal:
Students may choose to keep a journal of their educational
experience. The student needs to make a journal entry every
day or two. For every class session the student needs to
comment on the following:
- Date of Journal Entry
- Date of the class session
- What material and sections were covered
- What did you understand
- What did you not understand
- What did you like about that day's presentation
- What did you not like about that day's presentation
- How can the material be used in your field of study
- Any other comments the student wishes to make
Make-up Tests:
I will only give make-up exams in extreme cases, which must be
documented. Make-up exams must be completed prior to the next test.
Only one make-up will be allowed.
Guidelines for Tests:
For the test, you can have pencil, paper, graph paper,
straight edge, and an eraser. You can show your work on the test or
on your own paper. Use the following guidelines for turning in the
test and scratch paper.
- Your name in the upper right hand corner of every page,
including scratch paper and the test.
- Put you answer on the Test.
- Circle your answer on the scratch paper.
- Turn in all scratch paper.
- Each problem on the scratch paper must be clearly labeled.
- Draw a line between each problem on the scratch paper.
- Do not scribble out your work.
Either erase or put a big X through it.
Incorrect problems that do not follow these guidelines
might
not receive partial credit.
Course Policies:
Electronic Devices:
All cellular or digital phones and pagers are to be turned
off during the class.
Class Structure
Since class time is valuable, I try to be as efficient as I
can so that the students can get the maximum possible
benefit. Therefore most of the classes will be structured as
follows:
- Roll is taken.
- Papers handed back.
- Answer questions (priority given on most recent
material) 5 to 15 minutes.
- New material.
If you are late and missed the roll call or
did not get your papers back, wait until after class to:
- turn in homework.
If you do not turn your homework in on the due date
then it will not be graded.
- notify me of your attendance.
If you do not notify me of your attendance, then you
will be counted as absent.
- get homework back.
I encourage questions and will answer as many as class time
permits, but I also expect the students to refrain from
excess talking during the class.
Attendance:
Students are expected to attend every class, to be on time, and to
stay for the entire class session. If a student is absent, it is
his or her responsibility to:
- get the class notes from a fellow student.
- complete the required homework which will be due.
- get any needed help on the missed information from either
- the Learning Center
- the instructor (outside of class time).
Students who miss more than two consecutive weeks or who miss
more than
classes) may recieve a grade of FN (failure for non-attendance),
which may affect your financial aid.
If you are late and missed the roll call then get with the instructor
after class so that your attendance can be recorded, else it will
count as an absence. Three tardies and/or early departures will
count as one absence.
If you must leave early, please sit in a location that will not
disrupt class when you leave.
Additional Information:
Instructor Contact Information:
You may contact me by:
- Stopping by my office during my posted office hours.
- Calling me in my office.
If I am not in, leave a message. I will try to
return your call as quickly as I can. Please include
the following information:
- Name,
- Time and Date,
- Course, Campus, and Class meeting time/days,
- Phone number where you can be reached.
- Email.
I will try to respond within 24 hours during the week
or no later than Monday if email is sent on the
week-end. Please include the following information:
- Name,
- Course, Campus, and Class meeting time/days,
- Please use page and problem numbers if requesting
help.
- Catching me in the Learning Center, FCCJ Library, UNF
Library, or other campus locations.
- Yahoo! messenger.
If I do not reply, assume that I am away from the
computer.
Resources at South Campus:
Library (G-300) / 646-2174
The Library is located in G 300 and has resources that may be helpful
for FCCJ math students (such as CD's videos and telecourses).
For more information call, visit or follow this link:
www.fccj.org/library/
Hours of Operation:
| Monday - Thursday |
7:30am - 9:00pm |
| Friday |
7:30am - 5:00pm |
| Saturday |
9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Sunday |
1:00pm - 9:00pm |
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(hours vary on holidays, breaks, and between terms)
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Math Lab (G 200) / 646-2083
The Math Lab is located in the Learning Center (G 200) and has many
resources for FCCJ math students. They offer tutoring for courses
from Basic Math to Calculus III, useful handouts, textbooks, and
solution manuals. For more information call, visit or follow this
link:
www.fccj.org/campuses/south/learning_cent/math_lab.htm
Hours of Operation:
| Monday - Thursday |
7:30am - 10:00pm |
| Friday |
7:30am - 5:00pm |
| Saturday |
9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Sunday |
1:00pm - 9:00pm |
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(hours vary on holidays, breaks, and between terms)
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Assessment and Certification Center (U 120) / 646-2040
The Assessment and Certification Center is located in U 120. They
provide a variety of testing including the CLAST, CLEP, certification
tests, and make-up tests. For more information call, visit or follow
this link:
http://www.fccj.org/assessment/
- A photo-identification with signature is required.
- All testing must be completed prior to closing.
Hours of Operation:
| Monday |
8:00am - 7:00pm |
Tuesday |
8:00am - 8:00pm |
Wednesday |
8:00am - 8:00pm |
Thursday |
8:00am - 7:00pm | |
Friday |
8:00am - 5:00pm |
Student Services
- Career Development Center
- U 104 / 646-2283
- Disabled Student Services
- U 114 / 646-2191
- Counseling & Advising
- U 110 / 646-2424
- Enrollment Services
- U 169 / 646-2304
- Financial Aid & Scholarships
- U 166 / 646-2020
- Student Activities
- U 209 / 646-2276
Math and Science Resource Room (C 103)
The Math and Science Resource Room is located in the Math and
Science Department in room C 103. It has textbooks, video tapes,
and a couple of solution manuals.
Children on Campus Policy
No children under age 16 will be allowed in instructional areas and
no unsupervised children in non-instructional areas during scheduled
classes or while testing.
Ronald H. Moore
Professor of Mathmatics
Florida Community College at Jacksonville
[email protected]
