Course Syllabus
Math 140 Syllabus
Math 140 College Algebra Fall 2018
Room: I-204 TTH 7:00 – 9:05 PM Sec. 56210
Instructor: Mike Zeller Email: Zeller_Michael@sac.edu
Text: College Algebra, Enhanced with Graphing Utilities, 7th edition by Sullivan and Sullivan
Course Description and Purpose: By the end of the semester, students will be able to analyze algebraic, logarithmic, and exponential functions by algebraic and graphical methods.
Student Learning Outcomes
Thinking and Reasoning
Students will identify and analyze real or potential “problems” and develop, evaluate, and test possible solutions using creative thinking, analysis and synthesis, quantitative reasoning, and/or transfer of knowledge and skills to a new context as appropriate.
Quantitative Reasoning
Students will use college-level mathematical concepts and methods to understand, analyze and explain issues in quantitative terms.
This semester will assess
By the end of the semester, students will be able to analyze algebraic, logarithmic, and exponential functions by algebraic and graphical methods.
By the end of the semester, students will be able to use appropriate theorems to determine critical information about zeros of, and to analyze graphs of, polynomial functions
Attendance: Attend every class! If you must miss class, make arrangements to get class notes from another student. Attendance will be taken at each class meeting. A student may be dropped due to excessive absences (the seventh absence means you may be dropped). If you miss two classes in the first two weeks, you may be dropped and another student added.
Drops: If you decide to drop this class and stop attending, it is your responsibility to turn in a drop card to the Admissions Office. The last day to drop without a “W” is Sep. 9. Last day to drop with a “W” is Nov 18. “Due to enrollment demand, a student may be dropped by the instructor when not appearing at the first class meeting…” (College Catalog 12/13, pg. 21).
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Examinations:
There will be four 100 point tests. All tests are closed book, one hour long.
Attendance on exam days is mandatory. There will be no make-up exam. If you miss an exam, you
will be given a 0. Your lowest exam score will be replaced by the percentage on your final exam (if
this improves your grade.)
Final Exam (200 points) will be comprehensive and occurs Wed. May 23, from 8:00 PM - 10:05 PM.
Quizzes:
There will be nine or ten 10 point quizzes, generally occurring between tests.
There will be no opportunity to make up any quizzes.
Student Honesty:
There will be several opportunities for collaborative activities in this class, however collaborating on
class tests or quizzes will not be tolerated. Anyone seeking help from or providing assistance to
another student on a test or quiz will receive a zero.
Test Rules: No looking at another students desk or paper.
No sharing of supplies.
No talking (the instructor can’t tell if you are discussing math or music.)
Homework:
Homework will be collected on test days only. Late homework cannot be accepted.
The homework collected is to include all work assigned since the previous collection
day. The maximum score on each collection of homework is 20 points.
Homework will be graded mainly on work completed and neatness, and three or four
problems will be randomly selected and scored. I will be looking for more than just the
answer, so show that you have worked on the problem.
Supplies: A non-graphing scientific calculator (TI-30 or TI- 36 or equivalent). You may not use any electronic device other than a calculator in class. You may want to acquire: a highlighter (not yellow), colored pen or pencil and graph paper.
Grades: Grades will be based on your percentage of total points possible. You need approximately 90% of the total points for an A (702-780pts), 80% for a B (624-701pts), 70% for a C (546-623pts), and 60% for a D (468-545pts). Below 60% is an F (0-467pts).
Tests 400 pts
Quizzes 100 pts
Homework 80 pts
Final 200 pts
Total 780 pts
Academic Honesty Policy Information
Refer to Standards of Student Conduct, BP5201, in Student Handbook (2012-2013) pg 33.
Introduction
Students at Santa Ana College are expected to be honest and forthright in their academic endeavors. To falsify the results of one’s research, to steal the words or ideas of another, or to cheat on an examination, corrupts the essential process by which knowledge is advanced. Academic dishonesty is seen as an intentional act of fraud, in which a student seeks to claim credit for the work or efforts of another without authorization, or uses unauthorized materials or fabricated information in any academic exercise. As institutions, we also consider academic dishonesty to include forgery of academic documents, intentionally impeding or damaging the academic work of others, assisting other students in acts of dishonesty or coercing
students into acts of dishonesty.
Procedures
In cases where a violation of academic honesty is discovered, the faculty member is encouraged to file an “Academic Misconduct Incident Report” form and distribute the form to the appropriate offices listed.
There are two categories of sanctions: Limited and College-wide. Limited sanctions include an academic action such as assigning a lower grade or a grade of “F” for the assignment, project, or test. College-wide sanctions include any sanction that will affect a student’s standing with the college-at-large, up to and including suspension or expulsion from the College. In matters relating to academic honesty violations, the primary responsibility for disciplinary proceedings rests with the instructor and the academic division where the violation allegedly occurred. The Dean of Student Affairs will assist in all College-wide sanctions.
Student Honesty: Academic dishonesty or cheating is defined as an intentional act of fraud in which a student seeks to claim credit for the work or efforts of another without authorization. This includes assisting other students in acts of dishonesty or coercing students into acts of dishonesty, whether it is in coursework or on exams. There is absolutely NO tolerance for cheating in this class. Any student caught cheating or assisting another student in the act of cheating will receive an “F” grade for the assignment. There will be several opportunities for collaborative activities in this class, however collaborating on class tests or quizzes will not be tolerated. Anyone seeking help from or providing assistance to another student on a test or quiz will receive a zero.
Test Rules: Tests and Quizzes are closed book and closed notes.
No looking at another student’s desk or paper.
No sharing of supplies.
No talking (the instructor can’t tell if you are discussing math or music.
The use of any electronic devices (i.e. cellular phones, pagers, electronic dictionaries/translators, Palm Pilots, etc.) other than approved calculators during class tests and exams is prohibited. A violation of this policy may result in the filing of an Academic Honesty Incident Report with the Dean of Students.
ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT:
A student with a disability, who would like to request an academic accommodation, is responsible for identifying herself/himself to the instructor and to the Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS). To make arrangements for academic accommodations, contact the Learning Disabilities Program in Johnson Center, U-103, or phone (714) 564-6264, TTY (714) 564-6284 for a referral to the appropriate DSPS Department.
Veteran’s Center
There is support available for veterans in the Veteran’s Center located in U 103.
Guidelines and Standards for Student Conduct
Guidelines and Standards for Student Conduct can be found in College Catalog pages 27-28.
Disciplinary Action
Violations to any tenets within the
standards of student conduct are subject to
a possible: warning, reprimand, probation,
suspension or expulsion. Disciplinary actions
may be imposed singly or in combination.
How to survive this course:
- A) Keep this overview and notify me of any trouble you are having in the course.
- B) You are required to read all sections in the text to supplement the lecture, because it is impossible to cover all the material in class. Class lectures make more sense if you have read the material before the date on the schedule. Plan also to reread each section after it is discussed in class. Take notes of the lectures so that you can review them later.
- C) There are videos in the library which accompany the text available at the library for you to check out over night. (A great idea, if you must miss a lecture.)
- D) Give yourself plenty of time outside of class to review your notes, read the text, work homework problems, and study. If possible set up a study group of 1 – 5 other students. Studying with others can help you through any questions and force you to communicate solutions to other students. The best way to learn a subject is to teach it.
- E) Focus on vocabulary!!
- F) Don’t let yourself get behind. Keep a positive attitude. Get help when you need it.
- G) Further assistance is available at the Math Center and the Tutorial Learning Center located on the second floor of Building L, the library building. Video tapes are available in the Library and a CD Rom is packaged with the book.
Names & phone numbers of three classmates, those you don’t already know:
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- _____________________________________ _______ - ____________
- _____________________________________ _______ - ____________
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Math 140 Daily Class Schedule Fall 2018 |
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1.1 , 1.2 |
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1.3, 1.4 |
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1.5, 1.6 |
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1.7, 2.1 |
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2.2, 2.3 |
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2.4 |
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Exam 1 |
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3.1, 3.2 |
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3.3., 3.4 |
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3.5, 4.1 |
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4.2, 4.3 |
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4.4, 4.5 |
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5.1, 5.2 |
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Exam 2 |
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5.3, 5.4 |
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5.5, 5.6 |
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6.1, 6.2 |
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6.3, 6.4 |
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6.5, 6.6 |
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Nov |
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6.7, 6.8 |
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Review |
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Exam 3 |
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7.1, 7.2 |
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7.3, 7.4 |
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8.1, 8.2 |
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Holiday |
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27 |
8.6, 8.7 |
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9.1, 9.2 |
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9.3 |
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Dec |
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Exam 5 |
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11 |
Review |
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Final Exam |
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Homework problems for Math 140
1.1 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 10 11, 12, 13, 14, 35, 41, 43, 57, 61, 71, 75,77, 81, 83, 93
1.2 1- 11 all, 17, 37, 41, 47, 49, 53, 55, 61, 71, 77, 89, 95, 99,
1.3 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 17, 25, 31, 27, 33, 35, 37, 39, 49, 57, 61, 65, 67, 69, 79, 83, 95
1.4 1 -11 all, 15, 21, 23, 29, 33, 35, 37, 53, 59, 65, 77, 79, 89, 91
1.5 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 13, 17, 25, 31, 33, 35, 47, 55, 61, 67, 71, 73, 83, 87, 91, 93, 129
1.6 1 – 9 all, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 35, 43
1.7 2 – 9 all, 11, 12, 13, 23, 31, 39, 45, 57, 59, 67, 79, 81, 85, 87, 91, 99, 101, 111, 127
2.1 2 – 19 all, 13, 15, 33, 39, 45, 53, 55, 79
2.2 1 – 12 all, 13, 15, 19, 21, 25, 27, 37, 39, 41, 47, 51, 59, 79, 53, 73, 91, 93, 99, 105, 107, 113, 119, 123
2.3 1 – 9 all, 15, 17, 25, 29, 31, 39, 41, 49
2.4 3, 4, 5, 11, 13, 17, 21, 23, 31, 33, 36, 41
3.1 1 – 19 all, 21, 23, 27, 33, 37, 43, 49, 55, 61, 65, 67, 69, 79, 81, 93, 97
3.2 1 – 10 all, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 27, 31, 39
3.3 1 – 13 all, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 43, 45, 49, 53, 65, 69, 71, 77, 81
3.4 1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 23, 27, 31, 35, 37, 43, 47, 51
3.5 1 – 5 all, 6, 7, 9, 11, 15, 17, 19, 23, 27, 31, 35, 39, 43, 45, 47, 49, 55, 63, 67, 71
4.1 1 – 13 all, 21, 25, 29, 35, 37, 39, 45, 47, 49, 51
4.2 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 17,
4.3 1 – 13 all, 23, 25, 33, 39, 43, 49, 57, 63, 75, 79, 91, 93
4.4 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 13
4.5 1, 2, 3, 7, 13, 29, 33, 35
5.1 3, 5 – 16 all, 17, 21, 27, 29, 35, 39, 55, 57, 65, 69, 73, 77, 117
5.2 1 – 10 all, 11, 15, 21, 29, 33, 51, 59, 63, 69, 75, 83, 87
5.3 1 – 7 all, 17, 25, 33, 39
5.4 1 – 15, 17, 27, 29, 35, 45, 47, 49
5.5 1 – 7 all, 9, 15, 17, 33, 51
5.6 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9 17, 23, 25, 27, 33, 35, 39, 77
6.1 1 – 9 all, 8, 9, 11, 13, 27, 29, 35, 39, 41, 51, 55, 63
6.2 1, 2, 3, 5 – 12 all, 13, 15, 17, 21, 27, 31, 35, 39, 45, 47, 53, 61, 67, 75, 77, 79, 87, 95
6.3 1 – 14 all, 15, 25, 27, 29, 33, 35, 45, 43, 49, 51, 55, 57, 65, 67, 69, 75, 81, 89, 91, 99, 105, 107, 111
6.4 1 – 10 all, 11, 17, 19, 25, 27, 29, 31, 39, 41, 47, 51, 55, 61, 65, 69, 73, 81, 89, 101, 119, 123, 129, 133
6.5 1 – 12 all, 15, 17, 19, 23, 29, 37, 41, 45, 51, 57, 61, 63, 71, 73, 75
6.6 1, 2, 7, 13, 17, 21, 25, 31, 33, 43, 47, 49, 53, 61, 95, 105
6.7 1 – 6 all, 7, 13, 15, 31, 33, 35, 41, 45, 51, 55
6.8 5
7.1
7.2 1 – 13 all, 15, 17, 21, 27, 29, 31, 35, 41, 43, 45, 51, 57, 61, 69, 79
7.3 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 15, 17, 21, 27, 29, 69, 71
7.4 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 29, 31
8.1 1 – 8 all, 11, 15, 21, 25, 27, 31, 35, 39, 45, 47, 49, 57, 61, 3, 65, 73, 79, 81
8.2 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, 15, 19, 27, 29, 39, 49, 55, 57, 77, 81
8.6 1, 2, 4, 13, 15, 29, 33, 39, 67, 73, 79, 85
8.7 1 - 10 all, 13, 15, 17, 23, 29, 31, 37, 39, 45, 57, 59
9.1 1, 5 – 9 all, 13, 15, 19, 21, 29, 35, 37, 41, 45, 53, 63, 65, 75, 77, 83, 87, 89
9.2 1 – 6 all, 9, 17, 19, 21, 25, 29, 31, 39, 43, 55, 59, 61, 67, 69
9.3 1 – 8 all, 11, 15, 19, 23, 27, 31, 35, 37, 41, 53, 59, 65, 71, 73, 79, 87, 89, 91, 101
Course Summary:
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