INSTRUCTOR: Jim Ellis

web page: http://orion.math.iastate.edu/jsellis/index.htm

OFFICE Carver 386

PHONE: (515) 294 8184

OFFICE HOURS: 11:00 -1:00 M,T,R,F; 2:00-4:00 T-R.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Prereq: Satisfactory performance on placement exam, 2 years of high school algebra; 1 year of high school geometry. Coordinate geometry, complex numbers, quadratic and polynomial equations, functions, graphing, linear, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, inverse functions, linear inequalities, series and sequences.

Explanation of the lecture/recitation format: Lectures are Monday and Friday at 10:00 to 10:50AM in Design 0101. Recitations are:

Sections A (Carver 274) and B (Carver 0298) meet at 10:00AM Tuesday.

Sections C (Carver 0196) and D (Carver 0298) meet at 10:00AM Wednesday.

Sections E (Carver 0274) and F (Carver 0298) meet at 10:00AM Thursday.

REQUIRED TEXT: Algebra and Trigonometry (9^h edition) by Sullivan. Copyright 2012 by Pearson Prentice-Hall, Inc. Bring your text with you to class. Examples done in class are taken directly from text.

CLASS ATTENDANCE: You are expected to participate in all classes. You may be administratively dropped if you miss more than 6 class sessions. An absence is excused only if it is the result of an approved, school-related activity. Make-up tests and quizzes will not be given. Only an emergency should cause you to miss class or walk in late. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to catch up on missed work. Don’t ask, “Did you do anything when I was gone?” we did.

PLAGIARISM/CHEATING POLICY: If plagiarism or cheating occurs, you will be assigned a zero for that test or assignment, and you risk being withdrawn from the course. The tests and the final exam are proctored; they are closed-book; notes or formula cards are not permitted. Copying someone else’s work is cheating.

EVALUATION: Your grade will be based on a Final Exam, three unit tests, and daily work. The daily work grade is weighted the same as one unit test.

A 90–100%

Daily Work 100 points B 80–89%

Tests 300 points C 70–79%

Final Exam 200 D 60–69%

F Below 60%

UNIT TESTS/FINAL EXAM: No make-up tests will be given. Test dates are listed in the Schedule. If you know in advance about an absence, arrange to take the test prior to the scheduled test time. You will not be allowed to take a test after papers have been returned to the class. If an emergency should arise which causes you to miss a test unexpectedly, submit a written explanation of the emergency upon your return to school. If the absence is deemed justified, a score for the test you missed will be determined based on the corresponding material from the final exam.

All unit tests will be timed and supervised. On unit tests you will work individually without referring to books, notes, or formula cards. You will not be able to rework questions you miss for extra points on the unit test. It is important that you do your best work when you take the test; always double-check answers when time permits.

At the end of the semester you will be required to take a comprehensive final examination. Questions on this departmental exam should be similar to those you have already seen on the unit tests. Like the unit tests, you will work individually without referring to books, notes, or formula cards and you will not be able to rework questions you miss for extra credit.

HOMEWORK: The key to success in this course is doing your homework. Homework from the text will be assigned and discussed in class as time permits, and may be collected You will have an opportunity to ask questions about these assignments in class. You are responsible for your success in this course. Keep up with the assignments; topics in mathematics often build upon what you have already studied. Falling behind can have a devastating effect on your grades. If you have difficulty with a homework assignment you should get help promptly and then try the problems again. It is important that you take the initiative! Problems have been selected to reinforce mastery of a particular skill and represent the minimum number of exercises you should work. You are encouraged to work additional problems. For every hour in the classroom, you should spend at least 2 hours working outside of class. The time spent on homework should pay off since you can expect questions on the unit tests to be very similar to the homework problems. Keep all your papers organized for easy review since the tests will be based on these assignments. You are responsible for your success in this course. At the latest, work must be in my office by 3:00 of the day the assignment is due. You may leave the work under my office door if I am not there. Late papers will not be graded

SPECIAL NEEDS:

If a condition necessitates special test conditions, assistance with note-taking, or other accommodations, contact the Disability Resources (DR) office (515-294-6624). .

WITHDRAWAL FROM THE COURSE:

If personal circumstances or low grades necessitate withdrawal from this course, it is your responsibility to contact Student Services and complete the proper forms. Last day to drop is March 23. It is your responsibility to monitor your grades and decide if withdrawal is in your best interest. Be aware that dropping a course may affect your financial aid or insurance status. Talk to your advisor and instructor before dropping any course. Realize that a W on your transcript does not affect your grade point average, but numerous withdrawals on your transcript can create a negative impression.

SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION:

Tutoring and computer aided instruction are available. Further information is forthcoming