FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE JACKSONVILLE
MAC 1105: College Algebra
A16 Spring Term 2004 (20042)
Reference: 186744

Instructor: Ronald H. Moore
Title: Mathematics Professor
Office: C 132A
South Campus
11901 Beach Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32246
Phone: 646-2077
Home Page: http://web.fccj.org/~rmoore/
http://www.geocities.com/rmoorefccj
Email: [email protected]
Yahoo! Messenger ID: rmoorefccj
Yahoo! Calendar: http://calendar.yahoo.com/rmoorefccj
Class Location: South: G-307
Class Days: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
Class Time: 9:00 - 9:50am
Office Hours: M 3:30 - 4:30pm (South: C 132A)
T 12:00 - 1:00pm (UNF: 854C)
1:30 - 4:30pm (South: C 132A)
W 3:30 - 4:30pm (South: C 132A)
Th 12:00 - 1:00pm (UNF: 854C)
1:30 - 4:30pm (South: C 132A)
F 12:00 - 1:00pm (South: C 132A)
or by appointment.
Tentative Schedule: Tentative Schedule

Instructor Contact Information:

You may contact me by:

  1. Stopping by my office during my posted office hours
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. Catching me in the Learning Center, FCCJ Library, UNF Library, or other campus locations.
  5. Yahoo! messenger
      If I do not reply, assume that I am away from the computer.

General Information:

Catalog Course Description:

MAC 1105 College Algebra 3 Credit Hours
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 logarithmic 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.

Course Outline:

  1. Review of Algebraic Techniques
    1. Exponents, Roots, and Radicals
    2. Equations and Inequalities
  2. Complex Numbers
  3. Functions and Functional Notation
    1. Definition
    2. Domain and Range
    3. Operations on Functions
  4. Types of Functions and Relations and Their Graphs
    1. Linear
    2. Circles
    3. Quadratic
    4. Cubics
    5. Absolute Value
    6. Radical
    7. Rational
    8. Piece-wise
  5. Inverse Functions
    1. Definition and Notation
    2. Graphs
  6. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
    1. Properties
    2. Equations
    3. Graphs
  7. Systems of Equations and Inequalities
    1. Linear Systems of Equations and Inequalities
    2. Non-Linear Systems
  8. Applications
    1. Curve Fitting
    2. Modeling
    3. Optimization
    4. Exponential and Logarithmic Growth and Decay

Learning Materials Needed:

Required Materials:

Supplies Needed:

Helpful Supplies:

Course Grading System:

Grading Scale:

Grade Percent Points
A 90% - 100% 540 - 600
B 80% - 89% 480 - 539
C 70% - 79% 420 - 479
D 60% - 69% 360 - 419
F Fail
W Withdrawal

W, FN, and I Grade Policy:

W Grade:
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:
If The student may miss no more than 10% (3 classes). He or she will receive a grade of "FN" (failure for non-attendance), which may affect your financial aid. The "FN" grade may be given immediately after the withdrawal deadline.
I Grade:
This 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
Test 1 100
Test 2 100
Test 3 100
Test 4 100
Final 100
Total 600

Grade Calculation:

I will take the top ten homework scores and add these together along with the test grades. This total is then divided by six and rounded.

State Mandate:

  1. Students have only three attempts per college credit course (all grades count as an attempt, including audit, IW, AW, W, NP, F and D).
  2. A student will be permitted a maximum of two withdrawals per college credit course.
  3. 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).
  4. 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/current/rules/dueprocessproc.html

Course Requirements:

Homework:

Homework will be assigned at the end of every section in the textbook (see the assignment sheet). Homework is due at the beginning of the next class session. Late homework will not be graded. Turn in the problems in bold. All homework assignments are worth 10 points. The best ten assignments will be added for the homework grade. Use the following guidelines when turning in work. Assignments that do not follow these guidelines might not be graded.
  1. Put your name in the upper right hand corner.
  2. Under your name put the course (MAC 1105).
  3. Under the course put the campus (South).
  4. Under the campus put the class time (9:00).
  5. Under the class time put the class dates (MWF).
  6. Each section should be on its own sheet.
  7. Put the section on the top line in the center.
  8. Label the problems clearly.
  9. Circle your answer.
  10. Turn in only the problems in bold type.
  11. Late homework will not be graded.

Tests:

There will be four tests and a final exam. Each test is comprehensive and worth 100 points each.

Final Exam:

The final exam is comprehensive and is worth 100 points.

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, calculator, 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.
  1. Your name in the upper right hand corner of every page, including scratch paper and the test.
  2. Put you answer on the Test.
  3. Circle your answer on the scratch paper.
  4. Turn in all scratch paper.
  5. Each problem on the scratch paper must be clearly labeled.
  6. Draw a line between each problem on the scratch paper.
  7. 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 as much benefit as possible. So most of the classes will be structured as follows:
  1. Roll is taken.
  2. Papers handed back.
  3. Answer questions (priority given on most recent material) 5 to 15 minutes.
  4. New material.

If you are late and missed the roll call or did not get your papers back, wait until after class to:

  1. turn in homework.
      If you do not turn your homework in on the due date then it will not be graded.
  2. notify me of your attendance.
      If you do not notify me of your attendance, then you will be counted as absent.
  3. 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:

  1. get the class notes from a fellow student.
  2. complete the required homework which will be due.
  3. get any needed help on the missed information from either
    • the Learning Center
      OR
    • the instructor (outside of class time).
The student may miss no more than 10% (4 classes). After which he or she will receive 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 outside of 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

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/campuses/south/learning_cent/library.htm

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 9:00pm
Friday 7:30am - 5:00pm
Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday 1:00pm - 9:00pm
(hours vary on holidays, breaks, and between terms)

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
(hours vary on holidays, breaks, and between terms)

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: www1.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 Lab 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]
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