Text: College Algebra 5th edition, Robert Blizter

Description: This course is primarily for students who need to continue on in mathematics. Topics of study will include such topics as fundamental algebraic operations, radicals, inequalities, linear equations, quadratic equations, functions, inverse functions, systems of equations, higher degree polynomials, absolute values, logarithms, exponential functions, matrices, sequences, and the binomial theorem.

Prerequisite: Three years of high school mathematics (at the algebra and geometry level or beyond) with grades of B or better or the equivalent (Mth 0906 and 0907) and appropriate score on the math placement test.

Instructor: Thomas Tunnell
Office: E302
Phone: 224-0257
Office Hours:  TBA
Email: Thomas_Tunnell@ivcc.edu
 

MISSED TEST POLICY (IMPORTANT): 

You may make up a test if:
1) you know you will be absent on the day of a scheduled test and you arrange a time prior to the test to take it early.

2)Otherwise you may use your score on the final to replace the first missed exam. A second missed exam without a physician's  written excuse will result in zero for that exam.  Any other missed assignments  cannot be made up for any reason

Expected Learning Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental concepts of algebra.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of linear and quadratic equations and inequalities.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of functions.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of polynomial functions.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of other functions.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of systems of equations and inequalities.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of sequences, series, and the binomial theorem. 

• Hour exams (100 points each). See missed exam policy.
• Final Exam – cumulative based on material covered throughout semester (100 points)
• MYMATHLAB homework(100 points)
• Group exercises may be collected and graded.  They may include recently covered material. (points tba)
• Traditional quizzes may be given.
• You are expected to read the text to supplement information provided during my lectures. On average, you should spend 2 hours studying outside of class for each hour you are in class.
   

MYMATHLAB details:

Calculator: You will need at least a scientific calculator. You may use a graphing calculator if you want, but you must show all or your work. You may not store any information in the graphing calculator (see cheating below). A random check may occur during exams to check calculator memory. Please remove calculator covers before each exam.

School Closings and Class Cancellations:  In the event of inclement weather, please tune to a local radio station for possible school closings.  If an exam is scheduled for a day that the school is closed or class is cancelled, it will be conducted during the next scheduled class period.  Check IVCC's Class Cancellations (http://www.ivcc.edu/cancellations/) and class announcements at CourseCompass/MyMathLab (http://www.coursecompass.com)

Attendance: You are expected to attend all classes regularly. If absence is unavoidable, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed.

Policy: All IVCC student policies apply to this class.

Special Needs: If you are a student with a cognitive, physical or psychiatric disability you may be eligible for academic support services such as extended test time, texts on tape, note taking services etc..  If you are interested in receiving academic support services, please contact the Special Populations Office at 224-0284, office B-204.
 

Class Schedule: The following is a tentative class schedule. Every attempt will be made to keep on this schedule. However, unforeseen problems may arise requiring some adjustments.