Moraine Valley Community College Course Syllabus Date: 08/22/11 Course Title: College Algebra (Functions) Course Number:

MTH 141 Semester: Fall, 2011 I. A. B. C. D. E. F. G. Faculty Information Instructor: Office: Office Phone: Office Hours: Mailbox location: Instructors E-mail: Email Policy: Dr. Kristen R. Schreck D112 708-974-5614 M/W Noon 1:00 pm T/R 12:15 pm 1:15 pm Also by appointment. D108 schreckk@morainevalley.edu (note the extra "k") 1) Students must use the e-mail account provided by MVCC as the official means of email communication for all business related to this course. Any email that does not come directly from your MVCC (username@student.morainevalley.edu) account may be filtered as spam or junk mail or will be deleted. 2) The subject line of all emails to the instructor should begin with the course number and section: MTH 141-301 4 Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Since this is an online course, there are no on-campus class meetings for this course. However, students must take the four exams and the final exam on campus. 3 years of high school math, including advanced algebra, and appropriate placement test score, or MTH-098 with a grade of "C" or better. This functions approach to college algebra includes polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Effective and efficient use of graphing calculators will be an integral part of the course.

II. Course Identification A. Credit hours: B. Total contact hours: C. Class meetings:

D. Prerequisite: E. Catalog description:

III. Textbooks and Supplies A. Required Textbook (physical copy of textbook or e-book is acceptable): 1. Hornsby, Lial, and Rockswold, A Graphical Approach to College Algebra, 4th Edition, 2007. 2. Students Solutions Manual by Randy Krieger and Terry A. Krieger B. Required Supplies: 1. MyMathLab (MML) Access Code. The MML Access Code comes free with any new textbook purchased in the MVCC Bookstore for MTH 141 Section 301. Or, you may purchase the MML Access Code separately online and it will include the e-book (an online multimedia version of the textbook chapters can be printed). Logon to the MVCC BlackBoard MTH 141-301 course page and click on the My Math Lab button in the menu on the left for information and what you will need to purchase/register your MML Access Code. Note: The MVCC Bookstore does not sell the MML Access Code separate from the textbook. 2. Also required is a graphing calculator: TI-83/84 series. Note that the use of calculators may be restricted on quizzes and exams, including the final exam. IV. Learning Outcomes The student will: A. correctly interpret and manipulate the following basic functions by graphical and algebraic means: constant, linear, square, cubic, reciprocal, square root, cube root, absolute value, greatest integer, logarithm with base a > 1, natural logarithm, exponential with base a >1. B. find the domain, symmetries, zeros, intercepts, vertex, and asymptotes for functions of the following categories: quadratic, elementary higher degree polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions. C. sketch the graph for functions in these same categories. D. solve application problems which are modeled by functions in these same categories. E. find the inverse function for a one to one function and state the domain and range of both the function and the inverse function. F. solve exponential and logarithmic equations. G. use graphing calculators for graphing functions and fitting a regression line to a set of data points.

V. Classroom Policies/Procedures A. Attendance: This is an online course -- there are no regular on-campus class meetings. All exams will be taken on campus (see sections below on Testing Center and Grading Policies). As a student enrolled in this course, you are responsible for your own learning, specifically, you are responsible for the course material and assignments given on the MVCC MTH 141-301 BlackBoard website, following this Syllabus and the Course Schedule, reading the textbook, and completing the assignments given on the MyMathLab (MML) website. B. Cheating/Plagiarism: Mathematics Department Statement of Academic Integrity: The Department of Mathematics views upholding academic integrity as an integral part of student learning, classroom engagement, and ultimately, the production of studentgenerated work. The Mathematics Department believes adherence to the principles as stated in the MVCC Code of Academic Integrity preserves the value of assigned grades and other assessments. Instances of academic dishonesty compromise the development of problem-solving skills and other skills necessary for subsequent work in mathematics, depriving students of an authentic learning experience. Overall, we believe integrity in the mathematics classroom translates into ethical behavior beyond academia. Sanctions for violations of Academic Integrity in this MTH 141-301 course: Academic misconduct in the class includes, but is not limited to the following: Dishonest or deceptive behavior Inappropriate use of electronic devices Misuse of notes, books, etc. as defined by the instructor Violations of Academic Integrity will result in: Filing of the official Form for Academic Dishonesty form with the Dean of Science and Business A grade of zero will be recorded on that particular assignment/exam - this grade of zero is never dropped. A repeated violation of academic integrity in this course will result in failure of the course (i.e., a grade of F will be issued) Please read the MVCC Code of Academic Integrity (Cheating/Plagiarism): http://www.morainevalley.edu/studentlife/policies/admissions.htm#Cheating C. Student Conduct: Each student is responsible for adhering to the Code of Student Conduct which is found at: http://www.morainevalley.edu/studentlife/judicial/code.html

D. Course Withdrawal: A student who does not officially withdraw from this course will receive a grade of F which will become a part of the students permanent record. The course withdrawal date is listed in the General Information Sheet (see separate file). E. Testing Center: The Testing Center (B101) will be used for all exams. The test number for all exams in this course is #489 you must give this number to Testing Center personnel every time you take an exam. In addition, you are required to present your MVCC Photo ID in order to take an exam in the Testing Center. A driver's license will NOT be accepted. MVCC Photo IDs may be obtained in the Student Union. Pay close attention to the hours of operation of the Testing Center which can be found on the General Information Sheet. WARNING: Do not arrive close to the time when the Testing Center is closing, you will not be allowed to take the exam. SPECIAL NOTE: The Testing Center will be providing TI-83/84 calculators to use for all exams students must use the Testing Center calculators when taking an exam. No student may use his or her own personal calculator in the Testing Center when taking an exam. F. Resources/Tutoring: To be successful in this online course you need to be able to study on your own, carefully follow the Course Schedule, and submit all assignments on time. While such independent work can be very rewarding, online courses often demand more time than on-campus classes do. It is imperative, then, that you familiarize yourself with the structure of the course from day one to ensure that you do not get behind in your coursework It is your responsibility to see the instructor if you are having difficulties in mastering the course objectives. Please do not delay in seeking help. In addition, there is free tutoring by mathematics faculty and qualified students available in the Tutoring Center (L200) on a walk-in basis.

VI. Online Homework Assignments, Online Practice Exams, On-Campus Exams, On-Campus Final Exam, and Grading Policies A. Online Homework Assignments: At the end of this syllabus is a list of the textbook problems that have been assigned for the course. The Online Homework problems are taken from (are a subset of) this list of problems. Students are strongly encouraged to work through the textbook problems given in the list in addition to working through each Online Homework Assignment (and Online Practice Exams). The more problems you do, the more successful you will be in this course. To complete the Online Homework Assignments, students will logon to the MyMathLab (MML) website using the Access Code that either came with a new textbook purchased in the MVCC Bookstore or an access code that was purchased separately (See Section III. Textbooks and Supplies) Students should go to the MVCC MTH 141-301 BlackBoard course website set-up by the instructor and click on the My Math Lab menu button for detailed information on how to access and submit the Online Homework (and Online Practice Exams). There are 12 Online Homework Assignments. Each Online Homework Assignment is worth 12 points. The two lowest Online Homework scores will be dropped. Missed Online Homework Assignments will earn a score of zero. The sections covered in each Online Homework Assignment are listed in the following table. Due dates are given in the Course Schedule. Online Homework Assignment Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 13 Week 14 Week 15

Sections Covered 1.1, 1.2 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 1.6, 2.1 2.2, 2.3 2.5, 2.6, 3.1 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 3.5, 3.6 3.7, 3.8 4.1, 4.2 5.1, 5.2 5.3, 5.4 5.5, 5.6 5

B. Online Practice Exams: There will be four (4) Online Practice Exams also taken at MyMathLab. Each Online Practice Exam is worth 30 points. The lowest Online Practice Exam score will be dropped. Missed Online Practice Exams will earn a score of zero. The sections covered in each Online Practice Exam are listed in the table below. The due dates are given in the Course Schedule. Online Practice Sections Covered Exam 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1 2 2.2, 2.3, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 3 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 4.1, 4.2 4 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6

C. On-Campus Exams: There will be four (4) on-campus exams that cover the sections listed below. Each exam is worth 100 points. The lowest exam score (excluding the final exam) will be dropped. No make-up exams will be given. Missed exams will earn a score of zero. Exam 1 2 3 4 Sections Covered 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1 2.2, 2.3, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 4.1, 4.2 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6

D. Procedures for Taking the On-Campus Exams: The four on-campus exams must be taken on campus in the Testing Center (B101). You will have three days (Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday) to take an exam during each exam week (the days for the final exam are slightly different). The specific dates on which each exam is to be taken are given in the Course Schedule. Reminders of exam dates will be given on the Announcements page of the MVCC MTH 141-301 BlackBoard course website throughout the semester. The Testing Center number for this course is #489. An MVCC ID is required for the Testing Center do not go to the Testing Center without your MVCC Photo ID. The location and hours for the Testing Center are listed on the General Information sheet on the MVCC MTH 141-301 BlackBoard course website.

E. On-Campus Final Exam: The final exam is worth 150 points. The final exam is comprehensive and must be taken on campus during the final exam week the exact dates are provided in the Course Schedule listed below. There is no make-up if you miss the final exam. The final exam score is never dropped. If you miss the final exam for any reason, a zero will be recorded as the final exam score. F. Grades: The following grade scale will be used: Grade A B C D F Average 90% or above 80-89.9% 70-79.9% 60-69.9% Below 60%

Grade Distribution: Online Homework Assignments (best 10 of 12) Online Practice Exams (best 3 of 4) On-campus Exams (best 3 of 4) On-campus Final Exam

120 points 90 points 300 points 150 points

VII. Course Assignments The problems in the Online Homework and the Online Practice Exams are taken from problems similar to those listed in the table below. The following is a list of the sections to be covered in MTH 141 in the text, A Graphical Approach to College Algebra, 4th Edition. The answers to the oddnumbered exercises, all the Chapter Review Exercises, and the Chapter Tests are given in the back of the text beginning on page A1. Workedout solutions with stepbystep annotations can be found in the (optional) Students Solutions Manual. Remember: The more problems you do the more successful you will be in this course. Section Chapter 1 Linear Functions, Equations, and Inequalities 1.1 Real Numbers and the Rectangular Coordinate System 1.2 Introduction to Relations and Functions Read Pages 28 Do Exercises

1219 7

523 odd, 24, 2533 odd, 39, 40, 41, 43, 45, 55, 57, 59, 65, 67, 71, 75, 77, 81, 8593 odd (part a only), 107 16 all, 1561 odd

1.3 Linear Functions

2332

1.4 Equations of Lines and Linear Models 1.5 Linear Equations and Inequalities 1.6 Applications of Linear Functions Chapter 2 Analysis of Graphs 2.1 Graphs of Basic Functions and Relations; Symmetry 2.2 Vertical and Horizontal Shifts of Graphs 2.3 Stretching, Shrinking, and Reflecting Graphs 2.5 PiecewiseDefined Functions 2.6 Operations and Composition

3645 5155 6669 90 100 103108 113121 138 143 149156

1, 3, 5, 9, 1321 odd, 22, 23 33 odd, 34, 35, 3945 odd, 47 54 all, 5561 odd, 6568 all, 6983 odd 19 odd, 10, 1149 odd, 6369 odd, 7176 all 19 odd, 10, 1117 odd, 2139 odd 33, 35, 53, 55 110 all, 1145 odd, 4973 odd 19 odd, 1119 all, 2126 all, 2741 odd, 4346 all, 4755 odd, 61 121 odd, 22, 2359 odd, 63 73 odd, 87, 89, 91 17 odd, 912 all, 16, 2124 all, 33, 35, 37, 41, 43 16 all, 719 odd, 2127 odd (omit domain), 29, 31, 33, 45, 49, 5763 odd (omit domain), 6568 all, 7174 all, 77,79 127 odd, 4161 odd, 6974 all, 8597 odd 14 all, 537 odd, 3942 all, 4759 odd 959 odd, 67, 69, 7789 odd, 103, 117

Chapter 3 Polynomial Functions 3.1 Complex Numbers 3.2 Quadratic Functions and Graphs 3.3 Quadratic Equations and Inequalities

174179 181189 194201 (review chart for Quadratic Equations only) 208211 218 226 231238 240246

3.4 Further Applications of Quadratic Functions and Models 3.5 HigherDegree Polynomial Functions and Graphs 3.6 Topics in the Theory of Polynomial Functions (I) 3.7 Topics in the Theory of Polynomial Functions (II)

1, 2, 3, 5 (omit part d), 6, 725 odd 17, 21, 2535 odd, 3740 all, 4165 odd 1349 odd, 5371 odd 1, 3, 5, 1335 odd, 3744 all, 4755 odd, 75

3.8 Polynomial Equations and Inequalities

251256 53 & 54 (omit part d), 56 Focus on Ex.1 (a)(b), Ex.2(a), Ex.3(a)(b), Ex.6

Chapter 4 Rational, Power, and Root Functions 4.1 Rational Functions and Graphs 4.2 More on Graphs of Rational Functions Chapter 5 Inverse, Exponential, and Logarithmic Functions 5.1 Inverse Functions 5.2 Exponential Functions 5.3 Logarithms and Their Properties 5.4 Logarithmic Functions 5.5 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations and Inequalities 5.6 Further Applications and Modeling with Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

271275 277286

117 odd, 19-33 odd (omit draw sketch by hand), 3538 all 18 all, 917 odd, 18, 1963 odd, 7175 odd, 81, 83, 89, 90

339345 350359 363371 374380 384390 394398

165 odd, 7397 odd, 103109 odd, 113, 115 1318 all, 1963 odd, 6569 odd (part a only), 77, 79, 81, 86, 87 195 odd, 23, 29-95 odd 113 odd, 23, 25, 26, 28, 29, 3138 all, 3947 odd, 5359 odd, 65, 67, 69 1 and 3 (part a only), 551 odd, 5561 odd, 7174 all, 77, 83, 87, 89 19 odd, 15, 21, 23, 24, 39, 50, 52, 53