El Paso Community College

Syllabus, Part I

Math 1314, Revised Spring 2013

El Paso Community College Syllabus Instructor’s Course Requirements Summer 2013 I.

Course Number and Instructor Information Pre-Calculus I, Math1314/ 30496, at A2114 from 5/27 to 8/2 and from 11:00am to 12:20pm College Algebra and Geometry (Prerequisite: Math 0305 with a “C” or better, or by placement test.)

INSTRUCTOR'S NAME:

Jorge Viramontes

CAMPUS AND OFFICE NUMBER:

Valle Verde Campus B242

TELEPHONE AND E-MAIL:

915-831-2617 and [email protected]

OFFICE HOURS:

Thursdays from 8:45am to 10:45am

II.

Text and Materials B.

Required Text Robert Blitzer, Precalculus, 4th edition. Pearson Prentice Hall; Adopted 2010.

C.

Materials A Student Solutions manual (optional). A scientific calculator is necessary; a graphing calculator would be useful.

III.

Course Requirements

A. Grading Scale: The Course grade will be determined by taking the total points earned dividing by the total possible number of points a student can earn, rounding to the nearest unit, and assigning a letter grade based on the following scale.

Grade Average 90-100 80-89 70-79 60-69 Below 60

Grade A B C D F

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B. Exams: There will be four exams and one comprehensive final exam. The four exams give you 50% (12.5% each) of your final grade. The final exam gives you 20% of your final grade. There will be no retakes on exams, and no exam grade will be dropped. C. Quizzes: There will be several quizzes during the course. The quizzes give you 15% of your final grade. There will be no retakes on quizzes, and no quiz grade will be dropped. D. There is a Math Lab associated with this class. Your Lab grade will give you 15% of your final grade.

IV.

Instructor’s Policies B.

Honor’s Credit: This course may be taken for Honors Credit, see your instructor for more information.

C.

Drop Date: Friday, July 5, 2013 is the last day a student can withdraw with a “W”. If you wish to withdraw from this course it is your responsibility to complete all the necessary paperwork.

D.

Incomplete: I (incomplete) grades are assigned whenever the appropriate assignments and deadlines are met. To be eligible for an incomplete grade, a student must have at least 80% of the course work completed with at least a 75% average.

E.

Cheating: High ethical standards are prerequisites for successful careers and reflect on a person’s character. All graded work must be the student’s own work. Situations involving cheating (giving and receiving answers on test) will be handled according to the student code of conduct published in the EPCC Catalog (page 72) and EPCC 7.05.01.10 Student Disciplinary Procedure.


V.

CALENDAR FOR MATH 1314 (approximate)

Week

Dates

Sections Covered

1

1.1, 1.2, 1.3

2

1.4, 1.5, 1.6

3

1.7, 1.8

Section Titles

Review, EXAM II, 3.1

1.1-Graphs and Graphing Utilities 1.2-Basics of Functions and Their Graphs 1.3-More on Functions and Their Graphs 1.4-Linear Functions and Slope 1.5-More on Slope 1.6-Transformation of Functions 1.7-Combinations of Functions; Composite Functions 1.8-Inverse Functions 1.9-Distance and Midpoint Formulas; Circles 2.1-Complex Numbers 2.2-Quadratic Functions 2.3-Polynomial Functions and Their Graphs 2.3- Polynomial Functions and Their Graphs 2.4-Dividing Polynomials; Remainder and Factor Theorems 2.5-Zeros of Polynomial Functions 2.5-Zeros of Polynomial Functions 2.6-Rational Functions and Their Graphs 2.8-Modeling Using Variation 3.1-Exponential Functions

Spring Break

Spring Break

9

3.2, 3.3, 3.4

10

3.4, 3.5

3.2-Logarithmic Functions 3.3-Properties of Logarithms 3.4-Exponential and Logarithmic Equations 3.4-Exponential and Logarithmic Equations 3.5-Exponential Growth and Decay; Modeling Data 7.1-Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables 7.2-Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables 7.4-Systems of Nonlinear Equations

4

June 14

1.9, Review, EXAM I

5

2.1, 2.2, 2.3

6

2.3, 2.4, 2.5

7

2.5, 2.6, 2.8

8

11 12

July5

July 26

Review, EXAM III,7.1 7.2, 7.4, 7.5


13

8.1,8.3,8.4

14

8.5 Thanksgiving Holiday Review, Exam IV

15 16

July 31

in Two Variables 7.5-Systems of Inequalities 8.1-Matrix Solutions to Linear Systems 8.3-Matrix Operations and Their Applications 8.4-Multiplicative Inverses of Matrices and Matrix Equations 8.5-Determinants and Cramer’s Rule

Final Exam Week

The date of the Final Exam for this course is: Friday, August 2 2013 during class time

Math 1314; Revised Fall 2012

El Paso Community College Syllabus Part II Official Course Description SUBJECT AREA

Mathematics

COURSE RUBRIC AND NUMBER

MATH 1314

COURSE TITLE

Precalculus I College Algebra and Geometry

COURSE CREDIT HOURS

I.

3 Credits

3 Lec

:

1 Lab

Catalog Description Provides 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. Prerequisite: MATH 0305 with a "C" or better, or ME05, or by placement exam. (3:1).

II.

Course Objectives Upon satisfactory completion of the course, the student will be able to solve mathematical problems that relate to: A.

Unit I – Equations, Inequalities, Modeling, Functions and Graphs: 1. Equations in One Variable) 2. Equations and Graphs in Two Variables 3. Constructing Models to Solve Problems 4. Quadratic Equations 5. Linear, Absolute Value, Quadratic and Rational Inequalities 6. Functions, Relations and their Graphs 7. Families of Functions 8. Operations with Functions; Constructing Functions; Finding Inverse Functions.

B.

Unit II – Polynomial and Rational Functions: 1. Linear and Quadratic Functions 2. Complex Numbers 3. Zeros of Polynomial Functions 4. Theory of Equations 5. Graphs of Polynomial and Rational Functions

C.

Unit III – Exponential and Logarithmic Functions: 1. Exponential Functions and Their Applications 2. Logarithmic Functions and Their Applications 3. Properties of Logarithms 4. Equations and Applications of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

D.

Unit IV – Systems of Equations and Inequalities, and using Matrices to Solve these Systems: 1. Systems of Linear Equations in Two and Three Variables 2. Nonlinear Systems of Equations

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3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

III.

Partial Fractions - optional Systems of Inequalities in Two Variables Solving Linear Systems Using Matrices Operations with Matrices and Finding Inverses of Matrices Using Determinants to Solve Linear Systems - optional

Evaluation It is suggested that four (4) unit tests be given. Quiz grades and homework grades may also be used in the evaluation of the final grade, if the instructor so chooses. A laboratory is required, and the average of all the lab grades will be equal to one unit test, and is used in compiling the final grade for the course. A comprehensive final exam is mandatory for all students. The homework grade will be weighted no more than the weight of one exam; the comprehensive final exam will be weighted at least as much as one exam. The final exam cannot be dropped. Grades will be assigned according to the following scale: Average Grade 90-100 A 80-89 B 70-79 C 60-69 D 0-59 or for cheating F A challenge exam is available for this course. There is a $20 fee, payable at the cashier’s office. This exam must be taken before the 12th day of class. I and W Grades: The student is responsible for completing the necessary forms for I or W (except as noted below). I and W grades may be assigned whenever appropriate deadlines are met. To be eligible for an I, the student must complete 80% of the course with at least a 75% average. The proper forms must also be signed by both the student and the instructor before being submitted to the registrar.

IV.

Disability Statement (American with/Disabilities Act [ADA]) EPCC offers a variety of services to persons with documented sensory, mental, physical, or temporary disabling conditions to promote success in classes. If you have a disability and believe you may need services, you are encouraged to contact the Center for Students with Disabilities to discuss your needs with a counselor. All discussions and documentation are kept confidential. Offices located: VV Rm C-112 (831-2426); TM Rm 1400 (831-5808); RG Rm B-201 (831-4198); NWC Rm M-54 (831-8815); and MDP Rm A-125 (831-7024).

V.

6 Drop Rule Students who began attending Texas public institutions of higher education for the first time during the Fall 2007 semester or later are subject to a 6-Drop limit for all undergraduate classes. Developmental, ESL, Dual Credit and Early College High School classes are exempt from this rule. All students should consult with their instructor before dropping a class. Academic assistance is available. Students are encouraged to see Counseling Services if dropping because exemptions may apply. Refer to the EPCC catalog and website for additional information.

.Revised by Discipline: Fall 2012