CLASSROOM LOCATION: TA310
INSTRUCTOR: BARBARA LEITHERER 
SEMESTER: Sp 2003
PHONE: (410) 780-6434 
EMAIL: bleitherer@ccbcmd.edu 
WEBPAGE: http://faculty.ccbc.cc.md.us/~bleither/index.htm 
OFFICE: S 412
OFFICE HOURS: Mon 10-11am, Tues 9:30–10:30am and 12:00–12:30pm, Thurs 2:10-2:40pm, Fri 8:30-9am and 10:00-10:30am

COURSE DESCRIPTION: 
Prepares students for pre-calculus and calculus; covers factoring, rational expressions and equations, graphs of linear equations, systems of linear equations, matrix operations, exponential notation, radicals, quadratic equations, inequalities, absolute value, calculator applications, introduction to exponential and logarithmic functions, and an introduction to right angle trigonometry. 

REQUIREMENTS: 

3 tests at a total of 275 points	55 percent
Projects/quizzes/homework at a total of 100 points	20 percent
FINAL (comprehensive) at a total of 125 points	25 percent
Total of 500 points	100 percent

GRADING POLICY:

Grade in Percent	Letter Grade
90 – 100	A
80 - under 90	B
70 - under 80	C
60 - under 70	D
Below 60	F

ATTENDANCE POLICY FOR THIS COURSE:  Students are expected to attend ALL scheduled classes from the beginning through the end. Without excellent attendance it will be extremely unlikely to successfully complete the course. Any material missed is your own responsibility. Make-up tests will be provided for serious matters only (serious illness, religious holidays, or participation in official college functions). I may ask for documentation from an employer or physician, including a phone number for verification. If you must miss a test, you must notify me before the scheduled test, and any make-up test must be taken within 5 working days after the original test date to assure student progress in the course. If these conditions are not met, your score on the test will be zero.

EQUIPMENT: TI-83, TI-83+, OR TI 89 GRAPHING CALCULATOR RECOMMENDED

TEXT:  Algebra & Trig Enhanced with Graphing Utilities   by Sullivan    Edition 2 
             Prentice Hall publisher

SPECIAL SERVICES: Students, don't wait till the last minute to ask for help, if your grades show that you need help. There is some student and faculty tutoring available. Interested in online tutoring? Directly link to ELMO from my web site or follow the instructions from the attached pages. 

COMMENTS: Pagers and cell phones must be turned off during class! (Not just set to vibrating mode)

NETWORKING:
Name of Contact:                                        Phone:                                          e-mail:
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CALENDAR:

Friday             Feb. 21	50% Refund Period Ends
Monday          April 7	Last day to withdraw with W grade or Audit on transcript
Mon-Tues.      April 14-21	CCBC Essex closed--Spring Break
Friday             May 16	Last day of classes

TENTATIVE LIST OF DATED ASSIGNMENTS:

TIME	SECTIONS and CRITICAL DATES
02/03 through 02/14	1.5 - 1.6 and 2.1 - 2.4
12/17 through 02/28	4.5 and 3.1 - 3.3
March 3	Exam 1
03/04 through 03/25	3.4, 4.1 - 4.4 and 4.6 - 4.8
March 10	Project due
03/27 through 04/07	5.1 - 5.4
April 8	Exam 2
04/10 through 04/22	5.5, 5.6 (short) and 5.7
04/24 through 05/02	7.1, 7.2, 7.3 and 7.4
April 29	Project due
May 5	Exam 3
05/06 through 05/13	6.1 - 6.5
May 15 and 16	Review days for Final

FINAL:
May 20, 8-10am Comprehensive Final, Section DB1

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon successfully completing the course students will be able to:
 1. Produce and compare graphs of absolute value and piecewise-defined functions.  (I, IV, 1,3, 4)
 2. Perform matrix operations.  (I, IV, 1, 3, 4, 5)
 3. Solve systems of linear equations using matrices.  (I, IV, 1, 2, 4, 6, 7)
 4. Solve inequalities in one and two variables.  (I, IV, 1, 4)
 5. Solve absolute value inequalities in one variable.  (I, IV, 1, 4)
 6. Model numerical data using quadratic functions to further analyze data and predict values. 
(I, III, IV, VI, 1, 2, 4, 6, 7)
 7. Perform operations with functions.    (I, IV, 1,3, 4)
 8. Produce and compare graphs of exponential and logarithmic functions.  (I, IV, 1, 4)
 9. Solve problems using exponential and logarithmic functions.   (I, III, IV, V, VI, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7)
10. Produce and compare graphs of polynomial functions.  (I, IV, 1, 4)
11. Identify the zeros of polynomial functions; apply the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra.  (I, IV, 1, 3, 4, 5)
12. Apply the Binomial Theorem to determine the coefficients of a polynomial.  (I, IV, 1, 3, 4, 5)
13. Solve rational equations.  (I, IV, 1, 4)
14. Produce graphs of rational functions.  (I, IV, 4)
15. Determine the sin, cos, tan, cot, sec, and csc of angles measured in degrees.  (I, IV, 1, 4, 5)
16. Solve right triangles and apply the methods to solve real-world problems.  (I, IV, V, VI, 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
17. Determine arc length and radian measurements of angles.  (I, IV, 1, 3, 4, 5)
18.  Construct a solution to real world problems using problem methods individually and in groups. (II, III, V, VI, 2, 3, 7)
19.  Examine the mathematical contributions made by people from diverse cultures throughout history. (V, 5)
20.  Articulate a solution to mathematical problems. (II, 2)
21.  Apply appropriate technology to the solution of mathematical problems (IV, 4, 5);

MAJOR TOPICS:
 I. Linear Functions 
A. Slopes and Equations of a Line (Review) 
B. Function Notation (Review)
C. Domain and Range
D. Absolute-value and Piecewise-defined Functions
II. Matrices and Systems of Linear Equations
A. Introduction to Matrices
B. Multiplication of Matrices
C. Inverses of Matrices
D. Solutions of Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables Using Matrices
E. Linear Systems in Three or More Variables
III. Inequalities in One and Two Variables
A. Inequalities in One Variable (Review)
B. Compound Inequalities in One Variable
C. Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities in One Variable
D. Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
E. Systems of Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
IV. Quadratic Functions
A. Quadratic Functions, Function Notation, and Their Zeros (Review)
B. Mathematical Models
C. Roots of Quadratic Equations (including Complex Roots)
V.  Functions
A. Operations on Functions; Composite Functions; One-to-One Functions
B. Inverse Functions; Square Root Function
VI. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
A. Exponential Functions
B. Applications of Exponential Functions
C. Logarithmic Functions
D. Modeling with Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
VII. Polynomial Functions
A. Power Functions
B. Polynomial Functions and Their Zeros
C. Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
D. Binomial Theorem 
VIII. Rational Functions
A. Solving Rational Equations
B. Graphing Rational Functions
IX. Right Triangle Trigonometry
A. Pythagorean Theorem, Degree Measure, Special Triangles (30, 45, 60)
B. Sine, Cosine, & Tangent for Right Triangles 
C. Solving Right Triangles
D. Arc Length and Radians

RATIONALE:
College Algebra for Calculus is the first course in the Calculus track.  The students will be introduced to the basics of linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, basic polynomial and rational functions, transcendental functions, systems of equations and basic matrix operations.  This course is a pre-requisite for Pre-Calculus and will lay the ground work for the more intensive topics covered in that course.

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