Section 101 – CRN: 21274 (TR): 8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.; Room: CB-1501
Section 105 – CRN: 21279 (TR): 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 a.m.; Room: CD-2170
Section 109 – CRN: 21283 (TR): 2:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.; Room: CC-1220

Credit Hours: 3

Instructor: Mr. John Weber
Office: CH-3266
email: john.weber@gpc.edu
Office Phone: 678.891.3693
Mathematics Department Phone: 678.891.3710
First Day of Class: 17 August 2009
Midpoint of Semester: 12 October 2009
Last day of Classes: 4 December 2009

• MW: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.; 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• TR: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.; 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Other Hours by Appointment

Please note that this syllabus provides a general outline for the semester; changes or adaptations may be required.

I encourage you to take advantage of office hours. Often there is not sufficient time in class to ensure that every student understands the material presented. Clearing up a small problem early will often avoid much confusion later on. Please do not hesitate to contact me for assistance. If office hours are not convenient for you, please email or call me. I am often able to answer questions over the phone and it is no inconvenience to me. I would like to help you pass this course, but I cannot help if you do not ask.

A significant time commitment on your part is necessary in order to be successful in this course. I encourage you to form 'study groups'. These groups can help you understand the homework assignments and to prepare for tests. Further assistance can be obtained from the Learning and Tutoring Center (see www.gpc.edu/~claiss for hours of operation), located in CB-1207, which offers free tutoring.

Prerequisites: Placement into college-level mathematics.

Text: Larson, R., Hostetler, R. & Edwards, B. H. (2008) College Algebra: A Graphing Approach, 5^th Ed. Boston: Houghton Mifflin. ISBN: 0-618-85188-7 (Required).

Other Materials: TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator (Required).

Course Description: This course is a functional approach to algebra that incorporates the use of appropriate technology. Emphasis will be placed on the study of functions and their graphs, (linear, quadratic, piece-wise defined, rational, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic functions) as well as inequalities. Systems of equations (linear and nonlinear) will be solved using matrices and/or algebraic techniques. Non-function parabolas and circles will be studied as shifted graphs. Appropriate applications will be included.

Course Evaluation: Tests, exams, quizzes, assignments and the final grade of the course will be calculated as follows:

^*Note: The lowest test score will be dropped only if it results in a higher final grade.
^**Note: The lowest three (3) quiz grades will be dropped. Quizzes will cover material from the previous 2-3 classes.
^***Note: The Final Exam grade will be worth either 150 points (21% of overall grade) or 250 points (31% of overall grade) whichever results in a higher final grade.

Grading Scales:

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Tentative Project Due Dates:

29 Sept.
19 Nov.

Tentative Test Dates:

8 Sept.
1 Oct.
27 Oct.
24 Nov.

Final Exam Dates:

Section 101: Thursday, 10 December 2009, 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Section 105: Thursday, 10 December 2009, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Section 109: Thursday, 10 December 2009, 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Assignments and Projects:
You should read the appropriate section of your text prior to class. Homework assignments are DUE at the beginning of class on every Tuesday. Late homework assignments will NOT be accepted.

Daily Schedule and Assignments
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Make-up Work:
You are responsible for all work. If you are absent on any particular day, you will need to obtain any notes from a classmate.

Missed Test/Quiz Policy:
Make-up tests will NOT be given for ANY reason. The first missed test will be your drop test. The second missed test will be given a grade of zero. Any other missed test will be given a grade of zero. No make-up quizzes will be given for ANY reason.

Exceptions for H1H1 virus:
If you are diagnosed with the H1N1 virus, then you may hand in homework assignment(s) late. If you already used your drop test/quizzes options, then you may request a make-up test/quiz. Medical documentation will be required.

Behavior Policy:
You are expected to demonstrate generally accepted classroom behavior. The Student Handbook gives a detailed description of acceptable behaviors. You are expected to know and follow these guidelines.

Attendance Policy:
Student's academic success is the major priority of the College. Because regular participation enhances the learning process, students are expected to adhere to the attendance policy set forth by the College and individual faculty members. Differences in content and teaching styles exist among courses, which can impact students' learning. Therefore, students are strongly encouraged to attend all classes to better prepare them for assignments, tests, and other course-related activities. Students are accountable for assignments and material covered during an absence

Attendance will be taken at each class meeting. The instructor will NOT withdraw you from this class, regardless of the circumstance. To receive a W you must withdraw on or before the midterm date.

Withdrawal:
Students are expected to withdraw themselves if they feel they cannot complete the course. Withdrawal forms are available in the Registrar's Office. Withdrawals must be completed before the above stated midpoint date to receive a grade of "W" from the class.

Expected Educational Results:
As a result of completing this course, students will be able to:

1. Understand the definition of a function.
2. Determine the domain, range, and where a function is increasing, decreasing or constant for each type of function studied in the course.
3. Students will be able to interpret the slope and y-intercept of a line as an average rate of change and an initial amount, respectively. Students will be able to interpret and apply these ideas in applied settings.
4. Graph transformations (vertical and horizontal shifts, vertical stretching and compressions, and reflections) of basic functions.
5. Graph quadratic functions of the form y = a⁢x² + b⁢x + c by determining the vertex and intercepts. Students will be able to interpret and apply these ideas in applied settings.
6. Identify and graph power functions, transformations of power functions, and polynomial functions where the polynomial is factorable. Students will be able to describe the end behavior of polynomials and the relationship between end behavior and the degree of the polynomial. Students will be able to determine intercepts of factorable polynomials exactly. Students will be able to use technology to approximate x-intercepts and turning points of polynomials.
7. Identify and graph transformations of y = 1/x and y = 1/x². Students will be able to recognize and determine vertical and horizontal asymptotes, end behavior, and behavior near vertical asymptotes.
8. Relate algebraic solutions to the following types of equations to the graphs of corresponding functions and applications:
   1. Linear
   2. Quadratic
   3. Factorable Polynomial
   4. Rational
   5. Radical (involving only one radical)
   6. Equations of the form xⁿ = k
9. Graph piece-wise defined functions.
10. Students will be able to determine the symmetry of functions algebraically and graphically.
11. Compose two functions and determine the domain of the composite function.
12. Define an inverse function, get a rule for an inverse function, and graph an inverse function.
13. Graph exponential functions of the form y = a^x and their transformations. Students should also be able to graph the inverse function of y = a^x.
14. Solve simple exponential equations both graphically and using logarithms.
15. Apply exponential functions to problems involving exponential growth or decay.
16. Define a logarithm, convert between logarithmic and exponential form, and understand the inverse relationship between logarithmic and exponential functions.
17. Use properties of logarithms to solve logarithmic equations and use logarithms in application problems.
18. Use function graphs to determine solutions to the following types of inequalities and apply these solutions to concepts related to functions and other applications:
    1. Linear
    2. Quadratic
    3. Factorable Polynomial
    4. Rational
    5. Exponential
19. Solve non-linear systems of equations analytically and graphically.
20. Solve linear systems of equations using Gaussian elimination and matrices.
21. Graph parabolas and circles whose equations are given in general form by completing the square.

Cheating Policy:
All student work must be that of the student submitting the work unless otherwise noted. Projects completed with partners or as small groups should be so noted with all names indicated on the papers. No phones, PDAs, notecards, notes, texts, or other outside assistance during tests or quiizes. According to college policy, you may NOT share calculators during a test or quiz. The giving or receiving of help from notes or another person during exams or tests may result in a grade of zero for this work and/or a grade of "F" in the course, and/or referral to the campus disciplinary committee for penalty, which may include suspension for the College. See the Mathematics Department Academic Honesty policy below.

Academic Honesty Policy
As a community committed to learning, Georgia Perimeter College recognizes and specifies that students, whether working as individuals or in a group, shall always present to the instructor their own work for an honest grade assessment. Academic Honesty Procedures have been established by Georgia Perimeter College to insure due process in cases of cheating. A copy of procedures is in the Student Handbook. Cheating of any kind may result in a penalty ranging from a grade of zero for the work in question to a grade of "F" in the course AND will be referred to the College Court for assignment of penalty that may include suspension from the College. Referral to the College Court is required whether the student admits or denies the violation. Unless specifically authorized by the instructor, the following are examples of cheating. This is not an exhaustive list.

1. On a test or quiz:
   1. Looking at or copying from another student's work.
   2. Allowing another student to look at or copy your work.
   3. Having a copy of the test before actually taking the test.
   4. Sharing a calculator.
   5. Communicating with anyone except the student's instructor using any form of communication including all forms of electronic communication.
   6. Accessing unauthorized material whether it be student notes, printed material, or material accessed electronically.
2. On homework or other out-of-class assignments:
   • Interpersonal:
   1. Copying work or answers from another student.
   2. Copying work or answers from a book.
   3. Having another person do work for you.
   4. Allowing another student to use your work as his or her own.
   5. Presenting the work of another as your own (plagiarism).
   • Computer Related:
   1. Submitting the programs, documentation or program results of another person as one's own.
   2. Obtaining or attempting to obtain unauthorized access to information stored in electronic form.
   3. Submitting false results of a program's output for a class assignment or falsifying the results of program execution for the purpose of improving a grade.
3. For late work or tests:
   • Providing false information or documents in order to be allowed to make up a missed test, quiz, or homework.

Americans with Disabilities Act Statement
If you are a student who is disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and requires assistance or support services, please seek assistance through the Center for Disability Services. A CDS Counselor will coordinate those activities.

Equal Opportunity Statement
No person shall, on the basis of age, race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin or disability, be excluded from participation in, or be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity of Georgia Perimeter College.

Affirmative Action Statement
Georgia Perimeter College adheres to affirmative action policies designed to promote diversity and equal opportunity for all faculty and students.

I have read and fully understand the syllabus, the Expected Educational Results of this course, the attendance policy and all other policies and acts attached to this syllabus. I understand that I am responsible for knowing about all announcements, changes in the syllabus, changes in course requirements, changes in test dates, etc. made in class.

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