Collin College
http://iws.collin.edu/rkhoury
MayMester 2019

Catalog Description: In-depth study and applications of polynomial, rational, radical, exponential and logarithmic functions, and systems of equations using matrices. Additional topics such as sequences, series, probability, and conics may be included. Lab required.

Required Textbook and Supplements: College Algebra, Custom 2nd Edition by Julie Miller available Only at Collin’s Bookstores, McGraw-Hill.

Course Measurable Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this course the student should be able to:

1.     Demonstrate and apply knowledge of properties of functions, including domain and range, operations, compositions, and inverses. (Critical Thinking and Communication Skills)

2.     Recognize and apply polynomial, rational, radical, exponential and logarithmic functions and solve related equations. (Empirical/Quantitative, Critical Thinking and Communication Skills)

3.     Apply graphing techniques.

4.     Evaluate all roots of higher degree polynomial and rational functions. (Empirical/Quantitative)

5.     Recognize, solve and apply systems of linear equations using matrices. (Empirical/Quantitative, Critical Thinking and Communication Skills)

Course Requirements: It is highly recommended to read each section before I cover it in class. You are expected to copy the lecture notes and use them to study for each exam. Also, you are expected to work all homework problems as assigned in the calendar for each section; and most of all, it is highly recommended to finish your lab before taking each exam. All exams are similar to the homework problems, lectures, and Labs. You are expected to use the Math Lab located in D203 while working your homework problems and labs.

Grading Policy: Students will receive a zero grade on every missed exam. No makeup is allowed under any circumstances. Otherwise, grades will be assigned based on the average of the following tasks.

15% Online homework in Connect Math https://www.connectmath.com/login (Use Course Code: 3MGMU-GLUCX)
15% Lab assignments to be taken in connect Math
40% Four Exams (Drop one lowest exam grade) to be taken in the testing center in connect Math
20% Comprehensive Final Exam to be taken in the testing center in connect Math

90-100 = A              80-89 = B              70-79 = C             60-69 = D                 0-59 = F

Homework is open on May 20 - June 4 in Connect Math and due on May 4. All 4 Labs, 4 Exams, and Final are in Connect Math and due as follows:
Lab 1 is due on May 22 in connect Math by Midnight
Exam 1 is open on May 22 in the testing center, 10-12 PM
Lab 2 is due on May 24 in connect Math by Midnight
Exam 2 is open on May 24 in the testing center, 10-12 PM
Lab 3 is due on May 29 in connect Math by Midnight
Exam 3 is open on May 29 in the testing center, 10-12 PM
Lab 4 is due on June 3 in connect Math by Midnight
Exam 4 is open on June 3 in the testing center, 10-12 PM
Final is open in the testing center on June 4 in the testing center, 10-12 PM

You are only allowed a TI-84 graphing calculator on the exam. Nothing else. A testing center employee will offer you blank scratch papers to be turned in before you leave. Also, you should only login to connect Math and do not open any other tabs beside the exam or any browsers or use any other devices.

Makeup Policy: Every student is responsible for any assignment given during his/her absence. Students are required to participate in class and take all exams. No makeup is allowed without proper written documentation prior to the exam date and a zero grade will be assigned to every missed exam or lab. Students cannot retake any of the exams or the final. Your grade will be assigned based on the average of the above tasks.

Late Assignment Policy: Students who do not turn in their Labs on time will suffer a 25% daily deduction in their Lab grades.

Withdrawal policy: Under section 51.907 of the Texas Education Code, students may not withdraw from more than six courses including any course a transfer student has withdrawn from at another Texas institute of higher education. For exemptions, visit http://www.collin.edu/gettingstarted/register/withdrawal.html. Please see your instructor before you withdraw and the current Collin Registration Guide for the last day to withdrawal.

Course Withdrawal: To drop this class, you need to do the following:

1.     Attain a Drop/Add sheet from the registrar’s office;

2.     Turn in the completed form to the office of Admission and Records 972-881-5710 on or prior to the drop deadline date

3.     All students will receive an F if they do not finish this class and do not withdraw on or prior to the drop deadline date.

4.     Make sure your course withdrawal satisfies the college withdrawal policy.

Resource Material: Any student enrolled in Math 1314 has access to the Math Lab located in D203, 972-881-5921. The Lab is staffed with faculty and tutors; in addition, it offers free tutorial help, graphing calculators, and computer assistance. Collin students may arrange for tutoring with the ACCESS office (D140). Please call 972-881-5898 for scheduling and availability.

Religious Holy Days: In accordance with section 51.911 of the Texas Education Code, the college will allow a student who is absent from class for the observance of a religious holy day to take an examination or complete an assignment scheduled for that day within a reasonable time. Please refer to the current Collin Student Handbook.

ADA Statement: It is the policy of Collin College to provide accommodations for qualified individuals who are students with disabilities.  This college will adhere to all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations as required to afford equal educational opportunity.  It is the student’s responsibility to contact me and the ACCESS office, located at the Spring Creek Campus in D140, in a timely manner to arrange for appropriate accommodations. (972-881-5898 or TDD- 972-881-5950).

Evaluation of Instructions: Collin College seeks to improve the learning experience of all students. To assist in evaluating courses, students will be requested to complete an evaluation of instruction form near the end of the semester.

Academic Ethics: The college may initiate disciplinary proceedings against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, statements, acts, or omissions related to applications for enrollment or the award of a degree, and/or the submission of material as one’s own work that is not one’s own. Scholastic dishonesty may involve one or more of the following acts: cheating, plagiarism, collusion, and/or falsifying academic records. Cheating is the willful giving or receiving of information in an unauthorized manner during an examination, illicitly obtaining examination questions in advance, using someone else’s work for assignments as if it were one’s own, copying computer disks or files, and any other dishonest means of attempting to fulfill the requirements of a course. Plagiarism is the use of an author’s words or ideas as if they were one’ s own without giving credit to the source, including, but not limited to, failure to acknowledge a direct quotation. Contact the Dean of Students at 972-881-5604 for the student disciplinary process and procedures or consult the Collin College Student Handbook.

Academic penalty for scholastic dishonesty: Students will receive a zero on those assignments where they were found guilty by the Dean of Students for scholastic dishonesty, i.e., cheating, collusion, etc. as stated above; also, for repeated occurrences of these incidences, students will receive a failing grade in this class section.

I reserve the right to change any term on this  syllabus at any time during the semester.

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