College Algebra Online Syllabus - Faculty & Staff, Georgia Perimeter ...

Spring 2008
MATH 1111-005
CRN: 34720
Mrs. Andrea Hendricks, Associate Professor of Mathematics
CONTACT INFORMATION
Email: Please use Vista email. This is the quickest and best way to reach me for a quick response.
(If you are unable to access Vista, you may email me at ahendric@gpc.edu.)
Office phone: 678.891.3721 Office: GPC Clarkston, H3265
Online Office Hours: Mondays 9:00 p.m.— 11:00 p.m.
Tuesdays 10:30 a.m.— 12:30 p.m.
Wednesdays 9:00 p.m.— 11 p.m.
Thursdays 10:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m.
Fridays 10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
Online Availability: I will respond to your Vista emails within 24 hours, excluding the weekends.
I am available for online chat by appointment.
GEORGIA PERIMETER COLLEGE, CLARKSTON CAMPUS, DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
College Algebra Online Syllabus
General Course Information
Credit hours: 3 credit hours
Prerequisites: MATH 0098 with a C or better or a COMPASS placement score of 37 or higher
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, inequalities,
and linear, quadratic, piece-wise defined, rational, polynomial, exponential, and
logarithmic functions. Systems of equations (linear and nonlinear) will be solved using
matrices and/or algebraic techniques. Circles and non-function parabolas will be studied
as shifted graphs. Appropriate applications will be included.
Required Materials
WebCT Vista access. If you are reading this syllabus, you probably have Vista access. If not,
go to http://www.gpc.edu/webct and get your Vista login.
MyMathLab Access Code. A MyMathLab (MML) Access Kit can be purchased at GPC campus
bookstores. This access kit should be bundled for free with the purchase of a new textbook or it
may be purchased separately. You may also purchase the access kit online at http://
www.mymathlab.com. To register with MML, use Course ID: hendricks35942.
TI-84 Graphing calculator. You are required to have access to a TI-84. (The TI-83 calculator
is also acceptable for this course.) A TI-89 or TI-92 calculator is not permitted for this course.
Textbook (optional but recommended). Because an electronic version of the textbook is
available in MyMathLab, you do NOT have to purchase a textbook unless you choose to do so
though I strongly recommend it. The textbook is A Graphical Approach to College Algebra
by Hornsby, Lial, and Rockswold, 4th edition, Pearson Addison Wesley.

Attendance & Participation Policy
You must post one message each week to the Vista discussion board to record your attendance.
There will be a given topic for you to discuss. Each attendance post will be available
Monday through Sunday.
You are expected to log into Vista a minimum of 3 days per week. All course updates will be
given through Vista, so it is imperative that you log in regularly.
Discussion Board postings count 5% of your grade.
Vista Course Calendar
The official course calendar is located in Vista. It contains a suggested study schedule as well as the availability &
due dates for exams, quizzes, and homework.
Click the Calendar icon on the toolbar in Vista to access the calendar. Once in the Calendar,
click on the numerical date to view more detailed information.
I used a TR schedule to pace your studies, but naturally you can complete the material
on the combination of days that that works for you. The important thing is that you
complete the sections in a timely manner so that you are prepared to complete your
quizzes and exams by the specified due dates. Pace yourself so that you are not overwhelmed
and do not fall behind.
Print a copy of the calendar so that you can refer to it offline. To print, click the Calendar icon in your Vista course, select
the Create Printable View. Set the start date to Jan 7th and the end date to May 9th. Make certain to update your
printed copy if modifications are made to the calendar during the semester.
Makeup Work
Technical Difficulties
Quite simply, makeup work is neither
given nor accepted. If you submit an assignment
after it is due, you will be given a
grade of “0” for the assignment.
The availability of the
assignments and their due “It is your responsibility to check
dates are listed in the Vista
the Vista calendar and to turn in
course calendar. It is your
responsibility to check the
your work on time.”
Vista calendar and to turn in
your work on time.
Due dates will NOT be extended because of technical difficulties.
You will have 5—7 days to complete each assignment.
Do not wait until the last minute to complete an assignment in
case a technical problem should arise!
If your home PC is inoperable, you should utilize an appropriate
GPC computer lab, library, or another appropriate
location. MyMathLab plug-ins are needed to complete
online homework.
If Vista is unavailable for an extended period of time, please
check my GPC website for instruction.
If MML is unavailable, you may complete your homework
assignments at http://www.mathxl.com/mmllogin.htm.
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COLLEGE ALGEBRA ONLINE SYLLABUS

Assessments/Course Evaluation
Exams (45%). You will have three
exams. Test 1 and Test 3 are exams
to be completed in Vista from your
personal computer. Test 2 is a proctored
exam.
Test 1 in Vista: 10%
Test 2 Proctored: 25%
Test 3 in Vista: 10%
The proctored exam must be taken
at a testing center. You may NOT
use your notes, textbook or seek help
on the proctored exam.
Although you will be permitted to use
notes on the other exams, you are
NOT to work with anyone on the
exam.
See the Vista calendar for dates of the
exams.
Discussion Board Postings (5%).
Each week you are required to post to
the discussion board in WebCT. Discussion
boards requiring mathematical
content will be graded for accuracy.
Others will be given credit for
adequate participation.
Homework (5%). There will four
homework grades, each comprised of
sections of MyMathLab homework.
You may complete the HW using any
computer with the needed MML plugins.
The sections for each HW assignment
are outlined below:
HW1—The average of your top FIVE
grades of MML Homework from 1.2 -
1.6, 2.1 - 2.3 (Due by Feb. 4th)
HW2— The average of your top FIVE
grades of MML Homework from sections
2.4 - 2.6, 3.2 - 3.5 (Due by Feb.
29th)
HW3— The average of your top FIVE
MML Homework grades from sections
4.1 - 4.5, 5.1 - 5.3 (Due by April 7th)
HW4—The average of your top FOUR
MML Homework grades from sections
5.4 - 5.6, 6.1, 7.1 - 7.3. (Due by April
30th)
Testing Center Information
Test 2 must be taken at a GPC Testing Center, or a testing center of an accredited college
near you. (There is no charge for GPC Testing Centers. There may be a charge to
take a test at schools outside of GPC.)
I will send you an email approximately one week before each exam instructing you to contact the
GPC Testing Center of your choice to make an appointment for your exam.
Information and the hours of the GPC Testing Centers can be found at the following website:
http://www.gpc.edu/~gpctest/distance_learning. (Note: The Testing Center at Lawrenceville Campus
is now part of Georgia Gwinnett College, not GPC. You will be charged $50 to take a test there.)
Remember - your final exam must be taken on Clarkston Campus with me (i.e., NOT at a testing center).
Midpoint of the Semester and Information about Withdrawals
Quizzes (20%). There will be 4 quizzes
given during the semester. The
quizzes are to be completed in Vista
using any computer with internet access.
You will have 2 attempts to complete
each quiz. I recommend you
NOT use notes for your first attempt
so you can ascertain your understanding.
Then, use your notes for your 2nd
attempt. Only the highest of the two
scores will be counted in your overall
average. See the calendar for the
dates of the quizzes.
Final Exam (25%). The final exam will
be a cumulative exam. The final exam
will be given on May 1st and May 2nd.
I will have several testing times to
choose from for you to take your exam
with me on Clarkston Campus. Exact
times and dates will be available soon.
NOTE: WebCT Vista is used for all
assessments except for homework.
The final exam may also have a
written component not in WebCT.
The midpoint of the semester is March 11, 2008. This is the last day that you can withdraw from the
course with a W. If you withdraw after March 11th, you will receive a WF in the course.
The instructor will not withdraw you from the course for any reason. You must complete the
appropriate paperwork to be withdrawn from the class. If you do not withdraw and you stop
attending, you will receive a grade of F.
SPRING 2008
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Course Grades
A = 90-100
B = 80-89
C = 70-79
D = 60-69
F = 0-59
W = Withdrawal by mid-term
WF = Student-initiated withdrawal after mid-term
Regent’s Test Policy
Students are required to take the Regent’s test. Each student has two attempts to pass this test before he or she accumulates
45 hours of collegiate credit. After two attempts, or after reaching 45 hours, a student will be required to take
classes to prepare for the test. These classes are three credit hours each. (The test is free; the courses require tuition
payment.) After accumulating 45 or more credit hours, a student may not take any collegiate level courses until he or
she completes the preparation classes and passes the Regent’s test. Students should sign up for the test when enrolled
in or immediately following the completion of ENbGL 1102 and prior to accumulating 45 credit hours.
GPC LEARNING & TUTORING
CENTERS
Free on-campus tutoring (and some online
tutoring)
for GPC students
Please take advantage of this resource if you
need help with your studies.
Dunwoody Campus:
http://www.gpc.edu/~duniss
Clarkston Campus:
http://www.gpc.edu/~claiss
Decatur Campus:
http://www.gpc.edu/~deciss
Newton Campus:
http://www.gpc.edu/newton-ltc
College Policies
Lawrenceville Campus:
http://www.gpc.edu/~lawiss
CHEATING/ PLAGIARISM POLICY. 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. Click on the following link for detailed information on what constitutes cheating:
http://www.gpc.edu/~mcse/policy/Revised%20Policies_2006_04/Academic%20Honesty%20Policy.htm.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT STATEMENT. If you are a student with a disability as defined under the
Americans with Disabilities Act and your require assistance or support services, please seek assistance through the Center
for Disability Services. You must notify the instructor within the first week of the semester that you have
a disability and provide documentation to Clarkston’s Center for Disability Services.
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.
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This syllabus is subject to change at the instructor's discretion.
Any changes will be announced by Vista email, and you are responsible for keeping track of any such changes.

Homework from textbook (Optional - Work for extra practice)
Section
Problems
1.2 1 - 78
1.3 1 – 84
1.4 1 – 76 (Omit Correlation 74 – 76)
1.5 5 – 90, 93, 94, 107 – 110
1.6 1 – 80
2.1 1 - 74
2.2 1 – 66
2.3 1 – 24, 27 - 92
2.4 1 - 47, 67 - 76 parts b & c, 77 - 90, 95 – 104, 91 - 94 optional
2.5 1 - 62
2.6 1 – 36, 45 – 76
3.2 1 - 16*, 17 - 32, 39 – 46, 53 - 67 (*Completing the square is optional in this section.)
3.3 13 – 66, 77 – 99, 101-112
3.4 1 - 30
3.5 1 - 16, 25 - 36, 51 - 73
Supplementary problems: Sketch the following functions by hand and solve f(x) = 0, f(x) >
0, f(x) < 0, f(x) ≥ 0, and f(x) ≤ 0:
f(x) = (x+1)(x-2)(x+3) f(x) = -x 3 + 5x 2 - 6x f(x) = (x+1)(2-x)(x+3)
f(x) = (x-1)(2x-5)(x+2) f(x) = x(x+2)(x-5)(x-1) f(x) = -3x(x+2)(x-5)(x-1)
1 – 18, 19 - 38 (Also describe the behavior of the function as x approaches infinity and negative
4.1 infinity and as x approaches its vertical asymptote from the left and from the right.)
4.2 3, 9, 10, 17, 46, 47
4.3 1 – 13, 15- 26, 37 - 66 Equations must be solved analytically.
69 – 78 Solve inequalities analytically or graphically.
4.4 1 – 50, 59 – 86
4.5 1 – 22 parts a – c, 29 – 36, 71 - 82
5.1 1 - 110, 114
5.2 3, 5, 8, 11, 13 – 18, 25 - 62
5.3 1 – 56, 65 – 96
5.4 1 – 14, 25 – 60, 67 – 70 (15-24 is optional)
5.5 1 – 69
5.6 21 - 28
6.1 1 – 62, 75 – 80, 87 - 120
7.1 11 – 44, 51 – 71, 77 - 96
7.2 5, 19, 23, 26, 36, 38 (After learning 7.3, work problems 45 – 65)
7.3 1 - 52, 55 - 73 Do with calculator.
Solutions to the odd numbered problems can be found in the back of your textbook. There is a
Student Solution Manual available in MyMathLab as well.
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