MATH 1314 – COLLEGE ALGEBRA (MW FALL 2010)

 Instructor:  Kristin Spizzirri                               Text: College Algebra, 10^th Edition

                   (972)563-4934 (work)                                Lial, Hornsby, Schneider

   kspizzirri@tvcc.edu                                             Book - Optional

                                                                                   My Math Lab Access Code

                                                                                                          Mandatory

Office:        TVCC Terrell Campus

                   A-120

 Supplies:

1.       Calculator (Scientific or graphing)

2.       My Math Lab Access Code - Mandatory

3.       Textbook (optional)

4.       Graph paper (optional)

5.       Spiral or notebook paper for note-taking

6.       Pen/Pencil – All assignments turned in for grading must be completed in blue or black

ink or pencil.  No exceptions.

NO CELL PHONES ARE ALLOWED IN CLASS!!

 Evaluation Method

1.       Major Exams – There will be five major exams given during the semester, as indicated

          on your syllabus.    Major Exams will be 50% of your course grade.

2.       Final Exam – There will be a comprehensive final exam given at the end of the             semester.            It will count for 25% of your course grade.  In addition, the grade on the final may           replace your lowest major exam grade if it will help your course grade.

3.       Homework/Class Participation/ Quizzes/ Projects – This category of work will be 25% of your course grade.  Homework will be assigned during each class meeting.  All homework will be due at the beginning of the day of that chapter exam.  In addition to homework, there will be announced as well as unannounced quizzes over material covered in prior class meetings.  Also, there will be group activities and projects that will be completed outside of class as well as during class time.  Since there will be class participation activities, attendance is importance.  NO MAKE-UP quizzes or class participation will be allowed.  Homework and project will not be accepted late – no exceptions. 

NOTE:       NO MAKE-UP EXAMS will be given.  If you know you are going to miss class on the day of an exam, you may arrange to take the test before the scheduled day of the test.  Otherwise, the final will replace the missed exam.  WARNING:  The final may replace no more than one exam.

 Cell Phone Usage:         TVCC policy is that cell phones are not allowed to be used during class.  If your cell phone goes off during class after a warning, the phone w ill be taken and turned into the Dean’s office.  You must meet with the dean to have your phone returned.  IF you have an emergency that requires your phone being on, please discuss with me BEFORE class.  This includes text messaging.  Basically turn your phone off and put it up prior to the start of class –don’t have it out at all!  Cell phones will not be used for calculators. 

Academic Dishonesty

          Any student that has been caught cheating will receive a 0 on that assignment.  If that 0 is a test, it may not be replaced by the final exam.  Any student caught cheating a second time, will automatically receive an F for the class and be reported to the Dean.

 All students are expected to adhere to all TVCC’s polices as outlines in the TVCC catalog.  This includes dress code and food and beverage policy.

DATE        TOPIC                                                                                            

8/30                 Course Introduction

                        My Math Lab Registration Procedures

9/1                   1.1 – Linear Equations

                        1.2 – Applications of Linear Equations

 9/6                   No Class – Labor Day Holiday

9/8                   Quiz

1.2 – Applications of Linear Equations

 9/13                 1.3 – Complex Numbers

9/15                 Quiz

                        1.4 – Quadratic Equations

                        1.5 – Applications of Quadratic Equations

 9/20                 Quiz

                        1.6 - Other Types of Equations

9/22                 Chapter 1 Review

 9/27                 Chapter 1 Exam

9/29                 2.3 – Functions

                        2.4 – Linear Functions

10/4                 Quiz

                        2.5 – Equations of lines

10/6                 2.6 – Graphs of Basic Functions

                        2.7 – Graphing Techniques

 10/11               Fall Break

10/13               Chapter 2 Exam

 10/18               3.1 - Quadratic Functions and Models

10/20               3.2 - Synthetic Division

 10/25               Quiz

                        3.3 - Zeros of Polynomial Functions

10/27               Chapter 3 Review

 11/1                 Chapter 3 Exam

11/3                 4.1 - Inverse Functions

                        4.2 - Exponential Functions

 11/8                 Quiz

                        4.3 - Logarithmic Functions                                                   

                        4.4 - Evaluating Logarithms: the Change-of-Base Theorem

11/10               Chapter 4 Review

 11/15               Chapter 4 Exam

11/17               5.7 – Properties of Matrices

 11/22               5.2 -  Gauss-Jordan Method

11/24               No Class – Thanksgiving Holiday

 11/29               5.2 – Gauss-Jordan Method

12/1                 Chapter 5 Exam

 12/6                 Final Exam Review

12/8                 Final Exam – See Schedule

 12/13               Final Exam – See Schedule