SYLLABUS Spring 2015

School:
Course:

Department of Arts and Sciences

MAC 1105 College Algebra 200582
Rm: D218
R 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Credit Hours:
3 credit hours
Length of Course: 15 Weeks
Prerequisite:
MAT 1033

Mueller Campus

Contact Information
Instructor Name: Christine McDonald
e-mail:

cmcdonal@irsc.edu Use the course mail in Blackboard for all

communications.

Office Hours: see http://cmcdonal-irsc.weebly.com/my-schedule---spring2015.html

Course Description
This course covers the following topics: functions and functional notation; domains
and ranges of functions; graphs of functions and relations; operations of functions;
inverse functions; linear, quadratic and rational functions; absolute value and
radical functions; exponential and logarithmic functions, their properties and their
graphs; systems of equations and inequalities; applications.
Program Learning Outcomes
MAC 1105 is a General Education core course in Area 3 Mathematics
The student will be able to:
Make use of technology to organize, acquire and convey information
Use appropriate technology to enhance mathematical thinking and understanding
and to solve mathematical problems and judge the reasonableness of the results.
Apply critical thinking skills through problem solving
Apply arithmetic, algebraic, geometric, and higher-order thinking skills to modeling
and solving real-world situations.
Represent and evaluate basic mathematical information verbally, numerically,
graphically, and symbolically.

Expand mathematical reasoning skills to develop convincing mathematical

arguments
Interpret mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics, and
draw inferences from them.
Develop the view that mathematics is an evolving discipline, interrelated with
human culture, and understand its connections to other disciplines.
Course Learning Outcomes /Objectives
COURSE-LEVEL STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR MAC 1105
The student will be able to:
Compare and contrast relations and functions
Identify domain and range of functions
Perform operations on linear, quadratic, rational, exponential, logarithmic, radical
and absolute value functions
Create and interpret linear, quadratic, rational, exponential, logarithmic, radical and
absolute value functions from data
Find roots, solutions, intercepts, and vertices of linear, quadratic, rational,
exponential, logarithmic, radical and absolute value functions
Graph linear, quadratic, rational, exponential, logarithmic, radical and absolute
value functions
Interpret graphs of linear, quadratic, rational, exponential, logarithmic, radical and
absolute value functions
Interpret growth and decay functions
Identify that exponential growth is unsustainable
Use functions to answer application problems
Identify inverse functions and explain their relationship

Course Resources
Textbook(s) - (available at IRSC bookstore):
Custom College Algebra with MathXL (4e), by Blitzer ISBN 978-0-321-95356-8
This course requires an access code to MathXL (publisher software accompanying
the book). How to register, enroll into MathXL and other instructions are listed in
Blackboard.
Additional Resources: Calculator (available at bookstore): A graphing calculator is
required for this course. The TI-83 or TI-84 is recommended. (Other graphing
calculators are acceptable; however, no TI-89s or CAS are permitted during testing)

*note-on the day of an exam, memory in all calculators must be cleared-please

make arrangements for backing up information stored on your calculator if
necessary
Course Requirements
This course consists of weekly written homework assignments, written homework
corrections, online homework assignments in MathXL, 10 online quizzes in
MathXL, 4 tests in class and a cumulative final exam.
Grades and Grading Scale
Assignment of letter grades is based on a percentage of points earned. The letter
grade will correspond with the following percentages achieved. All course
requirements must be completed before a grade is assigned.
A
B
C
D
F

100
80
70
60
59

90
89
79
69
and below

Assignment Name
Written homework
Homework corrections
Online homework
Online quizzes
Blackboard sign-ons
In class tests
In class Final Exam

Point Value/Percent of Course Grade

100/10%
50/ 5%
100/10%
100/10%
50/ 5%
400/40%
200/20%

Course Policies
Specific Course Policies
If a test is missed the final exam grade will count twice, if there is more than one
missed test a 0 will be assigned for that test.
Written homework is accepted only on the due date. It will be accepted at the
beginning of class in hand only. It will not be accepted early, late or electronically.
The three lowest (or missed) assignments will be dropped. They are 10 points each,
there will be 13 due dates.

Homework corrections will be due one week after the graded assignments have
been returned. It will be accepted at the beginning of class in hand only. It will not
be accepted early, late or electronically.
There is no time limit for the online HW or Quiz assignments. The due dates (the
night before the exam) can be seen in MathXL. HW assignments have unlimited
attempts per question within the due date. Homework assignments may be worked
after the due dates for partial credit. Quizzes have a maximum of 3 attempts per
quiz within the due date (the entire quiz must be retaken). Quizzes may not be
worked after the due dates.
Blackboard must be checked weekly by each student. Each week it is not checked
the blackboard grade will decrease by 3.3 points. It is important for each student to
be aware of any communication posted in blackboard, and be aware of their current
grade in the class.
All instructor correspondence must be conducted within your course email in
Blackboard. Please do not use your IRSC e-mail account because it is difficult to
identify the student.
Attendance/Participation
Preparation for class means reading the assigned readings before the topic is
covered in class and reviewing all information required for that week. Attendance
means physically being present at every scheduled class, and participating in the all
of activities that class period. It is highly unlikely that a student that misses class
will successfully complete the course.
Studying and Preparation Time
The course requires you to spend time preparing and completing assignments. For
every credit hour you should expect to spend at minimum of three (3) hours
working on the course. Therefore, a 3-credit course would require approximately 9
hours of time, per week.
Subject to change notice
All material, assignments, and deadlines are subject to change with prior notice. It is
your responsibility to stay in touch with your instructor, review the course site
regularly, or communicate with other students, to adjust as needed if assignments
or due dates change.

Laptops, tablets and cellphones

Will NOT be permitted to be used during class time. They must be
turned off and put away.
IRSC Policies

Cell Phone Usage

The use of cell phones is prohibited during class at IRSC. All cell phones must be set
on silent or vibrate during the class period. Any student who uses a cell phone to
make or answer a call, or send and read text messages or emails, other than IRSC
emergency messages during class time, may be asked to leave and may be
considered absent for that class. No student has the right to disturb the teaching and
learning process.

Academic Resources
Academic Support Center:
Located in the A-Building, the ASC provides free walk-in academic tutoring support.
Please utilize this wonderful resource to help you to be successful in your courses!!
They are open Monday through Thursday 8 am 8pm, Friday 8 am 2 pm and
Saturday 9 am 2 pm.
Office Hours:
My posted office hours are to make myself available to my students for any
questions or additional assistance needed. Please do not hesitate to join me during
that time.

Technical Requirements
Course Specific Technology Requirements
All students must have a computer or regular access to a computer with all plugins
required for Blackboard to work. This is consistent for the MathXL website to work
as well.
Accessibility Statement
In compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504, and the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990, professional disability specialists and support staff at the Student
Disability Services (SDS) facilitate a comprehensive range of academic support services and
accommodations for qualified students with disabilities.
IRSC offers many disability resources at on-campus labs. The SDS works with online
students to ensure accessibility. A quick link is located to the SDS in the Start Here folder.
Students who wish to request an accommodation for a documented disability should
contact the SDS immediately at 772-462-7782 or 772-462-7808.

Syllabus Disclaimer
The instructor views the course syllabus as an educational contract between the instructor
and students. Every effort will be made to avoid changing the course schedule but the
possibility exists that unforeseen events will make syllabus changes necessary. The
instructor reserves the right to make changes to the syllabus as deemed necessary. Students
will be notified in a timely manner of any syllabus changes in the course Announcements or
course e-mail.

Miscellaneous

Cheating: Any form of academic dishonesty will result is a zero for the assignment,
and you may possibly be taken before the Academic Review Board for dismissal
from school.
Withdrawals are the responsibility of the student to complete before the
withdrawal date (March 24, 2015).
Instructor withdrawals are only granted under the following conditions:
1. Student submits a written request via Rivermail; and
2. Student is current with all assignments, tests, and attendance; and
3. One of the following:
A) A documented emergency or hardship prevents the student from
completing the course; or
B) The student attends, participates, and completes all assignments except
the final exam, but has no chance of passing the course with a C or higher.
If you are experiencing difficulty in your course, your first obligation is to work
directly with your instructor to resolve the issue. If you are unable to settle your
concerns with the assistance of your instructor, you can contact the Department
Chair Dr. Rita Lindsay 772-226-2534, who will assist you or advise you about
contacting the Academic Dean Dr. Paul Horton, or Vice President, Dr. Anthony
Iacono.
Book HW List : Not Collected; for practice(which is necessary for the learning
process.) See the written homework list for assignments to be collected and
their due dates.
From:Custom College Algebra with MathXL (4e), by Blitzer ISBN 978-0-321-95356-8

Chapter 1
1.1 #13, 17, 21-31 odd, 41-47 odd, 51, 55

1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7

#7, 11, 21, 25, 35, 43, 49, 61, 63, 69, 71, 74, 99
#5, 7, 9, 19, 21, 25, 27, 33, 37, 39, 45, 59, 63, 67
#1, 3, 9, 13, 15, 19, 23, 27, 29, 35, 39, 43, 49
#3, 7, 9, 17, 19, 23, 27, 37, 47, 51, 61, 65, 71, 85, 87, 99, 105, 107
#1, 3, 5, 7, 11-21 odd, 31, 35, 41 - 55 odd, 61-75 odd, 105,107
#3, 5, 7, 11, 27, 31, 35, 41, 53, 57, 59-73 odd, 79-85 odd, 103,
123, 143

Chapter 2

2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5

#1, 3, 7, 11-21 odd, 25-35 odd, 39, 45, 51-89 odd, 105
#1-37 odd, 43, 47, 51-59 odd, 83-87 odd, 107
#1, 5-11 odd, 15, 23, 27, 31, 35, 41, 45, 49, 51, 61, 67
#1-11 odd, 37
#1, 5, 9, 17, 25, 27, 37, 41, 47, 53, 59, 63, 65, 67, 71, 73, 79, 81,
83, 89, 93, 97, 103, 113, 115, 117, 123, 125, 127, 145, 147
2.6 #1-11 odd, 17-29 odd, 31, 35, 39, 43, 47, 53, 55, 57, 61, 71a,
73a, 99
2.7 #3, 11, 15, 17, 23, 29-47 odd, 69, 77, 81, 83
2.8 #1-9 odd, 19-23 odd, 31-57 odd
Chapter 3

3.1 #1-35 odd, 39, 41, 45-59 odd, 65, 97

3.2 #3, 5, 7, 11-31 odd, 41, 45, 55-67 odd, 79, 83, 95, 97
3.3 #1, 3, 9, 11, 19-37 odd, 41-47 odd
3.4 #1-27 odd, 39-53 odd, 73
3.5 #1-7 odd, 21, 23, 37-43 odd, 49, 55, 57, 61, 67, 69, 77
3.6 #3, 5, 9, 11, 17, 29, 31, 37, 43-49 odd, 55, 57, 71, 73, 87, 89

Chapter 4
4.1 #1-13 odd, 19-31 odd, 35-43 odd, 51, 53, 55, 61, 65, 67, 81
4.2 #1-39 odd, 47, 53, 55, 59, 63, 65, 71-77 odd, 81-91 odd,
101-107 odd, 131, 133, 147, 149
4.3 #1-29 odd, 33, 41-61 odd, 71-81 odd, 91-101 odd, 113
4.4 #1-41 odd, 49-79 odd, 83, 87, 89, 93, 103, 107-113odd, 125, 127
4.5 #1-11 odd, 15, 19, 35