Section 014 MWF 1:00 – 1:50 PM BR 106Class

InstructorLinda Smith Gurganus Web Page: http://people.uncw.edu/gurganuslOffice: OS 2012F Email: gurganusl@uncw.edu

Office Hours Mon – Fri 10:00 – 10:50 am Tue, Thu 1:00 – 2:50 pm Mon, Wed 2:00 – 2:50 pm

Course Overview

MAT 111 College Algebra is a 3 credit preparatory course for further mathematics in which students develop an understanding of algebraic concepts and learn how algebra can be used as a modeling language for real life problems. Students will solve equations and inequalities; understand basic functions and their graphs (linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic); use problem solving and mathematical modeling in applications to make connections to other fields of study; and integrate the graphing calculator in all course content. Prerequisite: Satisfactory performance on the UNCW mathematics placement test (3 or higher) or MAT 105. Satisfies University Studies Foundations: Mathematics and Statistics. Satisfies University Studies Critical Reasoning.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completing MAT 111, students should be able to: portray and evaluate functions and their inverses using a synthesis of graphical,

numerical, analytical, and verbal representations. (MS 1; CR 1 & 2) portray and evaluate polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions

(MS 1 & 2; CR 1) solve equations, inequalities, and systems of equations. (MS 1; CR 1) use correct mathematical syntax in both written and graphic forms. (MS 3) portray and synthesize the concepts of algebra to model a variety of applications and

analyze results. (MS 2 & 3; CR 1 & 2 & 3 & 4) use technology to help portray and evaluate functions, solve problems, analyze results,

and verify conclusions. (MS 1 & 2 & 3; CR 1 & 2 & 3) analyze and articulate the reasonableness of solutions, including sign, size, relative

accuracy, and units of measurement. (MS 2 & 3; CR 3 & 4)

Course Content

ALEKS with College Algebra and Trigonometry 1eby Julie Miller and Donna Gerken McGraw-Hill Education, 2017

Chapter Sections1: Equations and Inequalities 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.6, 1.72: Functions and Relations 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.83: Polynomial and Rational Functions 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 3.64: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.69: Systems of Equations and Inequalities 9.1

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Course Materials and Registering for ALEKSCourse Materials

1. ALEKS Access Code - Required www.aleks.com McGraw-Hill Education, 2017

2. TI Graphing calculator - Required TI-83, TI-84 suggested

3. Textbook – Optional College Algebra and Trigonometry, 1e Julie Miller and Donna Gerken McGraw-Hill Education, 2017

Registering for ALEKS

To register, go to www.aleks.com and select SIGN UP NOW!

You will need:

1. Your instructor’s 10-character course code: 6QEQA-EPV9G

2. A 20-character ALEKS Access Code from the bookstore OR a credit card or the

financial aid code: F2EF5-91B0F-4AE2A-3A325

Students will need to be registered and working in ALEKS by the first week of classes. Students can use the financial aid code for temporary access to ALEKS for a two-week period if they are waiting on financial aid or are unsure about the class and want to see how it goes for a few days.

Students who use the Financial Aid Access Code extend temporary access to full access by logging-in to their ALEKS account and clicking on "Extend access to this class.” DO NOT create a new account! Students will be able to continue their coursework where they left off previously.For assistance during registration, contact ALEKS Customer Support at http://support.aleks.com.

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ALEKS Purchasing Information

OPTION 1: Purchase an 18-week ALEKS Access Code online using a credit card. www.aleks.com

OPTION 2: Purchase an ALEKS Access Code from the UNCW Bookstore.

Students will complete all web-based assignments in ALEKS. Students will have access to the eBook and other

resources in ALEKS. Students are NOT required to get a hard copy of the

textbook. Students who want a hard copy of the textbook can purchase it online through ALEKS for $25 after

they register and log-in to their ALEKS course.

Course Grading

GradingAssignments Points Percentage Comments

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Homework Objectives 200 20% (Learning)

Scheduled Knowledge Checks 50 5% (Checking for Mastery)

Quizzes 50 5% (Prep for Tests)

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Lab Assignments 100 10% (In-Class Assignments)

Test 1 100

40% No make-ups.Test 2 100

Test 3 100

Test 4 100

Comprehensive Common Final Exam

200 20%Everyone must take the final exam during the scheduled time.

GRADING SCALEFinal grades will be rounded to the nearest whole number

and assigned using the following scale:

% Grade % Grade % Grade % Grade % Grade

92 – 100

90 – 91

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88 – 89 B + 78 – 79 C + 68 – 69 D +

82 – 87 B 72 – 77 C 62 – 67 D 0 – 59 F

80 – 81 B – 70 – 71 C – 60 – 61 D –

Course Online Components Web Page The syllabus and other course materials will be on my faculty web page.

ALEKS ALEKS is the online component for MAT 111. ALEKS is an adaptive learning system that helps students master goal topics for a course while also remediating gaps in prerequisite knowledge through personalized learning paths of assessment and practice. Students use ALEKS to complete on-line assignments. Students also access the eBook, gradebook, and other learning resources in ALEKS.

UNCW Email

Students are expected to check their UNCW email regularly. If I need to notify the entire class about something related to our course, I will send an email. If you need to contact me, send an email.

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Course Graded AssignmentsTests and the Final Exam

Students will have four tests during the semester. Students will also have a common final exam written by all MAT 111 faculty during the university’s designated exam time. Tests and the final exam are paper-and-pencil assessments that consist of open-ended questions where students are required to show all work. Partial credit can be earned on tests and the final exam. See the Course Calendar for test and final exam dates.

Final Exam Review Sessions will be held during the week before the final exam.

Previous final exams can be accessed on the University Learning Center website: http://uncw.edu/ulc/math/resources.html

Labs Lab Assignments are paper-and-pencil assessments that consist of open-ended questions where students are required to show all work. Partial credit can be earned on Labs. See the Course Calendar for dates.

ALEKS Knowledge Checks

An essential component of ALEKS is measuring and adapting student learning paths through assessments called Knowledge Checks. Knowledge Checks affect the number of topics students have to complete in their Homework Objectives. Students complete an Initial Knowledge Check at the beginning of the course to accurately measure their knowledge of the course material, so that they can begin with topics in their Homework Objectives that they are ready to learn. Students will also complete four graded Scheduled Knowledge Checks. Scheduled Knowledge Checks make sure students are assessed regularly and credit students with a grade for doing assessments in ALEKS. Students are asked to demonstrate retention and mastery of 20%, 40%, 60%, and 80% of course material on the four assessments, respectively. Students have a week around each test to complete the scheduled assessments. See the Course Calendar for due dates. Additional non-graded Automatic Knowledge Checks may be triggered by ALEKS based on students’ rate of progress and time spent working in the system. Automatic Knowledge Checks can occur anytime during the semester and students must complete these assessments before they can continue working on Homework Objectives.

ALEKS Homework Objectives

There are 15 Homework Objectives in ALEKS. HW 0 is non-graded and covers prerequisite topics. HW 1 through HW 14 are graded and cover goal topics for the course. A Homework Objective can be comprised of both prerequisite topics and goal topics, but only goal topics affect a student’s grade. The percentage of goal topics in a Homework Objective that a student completes by the due date is the student’s grade for that assignment.  A student can gain or lose topics in a Homework Objective based on Knowledge Checks, but the student’s grade for a Homework Objective will never change after its due date. Once a due date passes, any unlearned topics that are prerequisites will be carried forward into subsequent Homework Objectives, so completing Homework Objectives by the due date reduces the amount of work students have to do in future assignments. Homework Objectives are due at 11:59 p.m. See the Course Calendar for Homework Objective due dates.

ALEKS Quizzes

Students will have 4 online Quizzes in ALEKS. Quizzes are open for a week and due on test days at 11:59 p.m. Students have 90 minutes to complete each quiz attempt. Students can retake each quiz up to three times and the best score will be recorded. Instructors will not help students on quizzes. See the Course Calendar for quiz dates.

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Course Policies

Attendance Policy

Regular attendance is expected and will be monitored. Students who attend class have better grades!

Regardless of the reason for being absent, students are responsible to learn what they miss in class. If students are absent, they should get notes from a classmate and utilize the resources available in ALEKS to get caught up. Students may also attend one of my other sections during the week, if needed. I am happy to answer questions about material during office hours, but I will not reteach an entire lesson outside of class.

Make-up Policy

Test and Lab make-ups will only be granted for students who notify me prior to their missed test or lab with appropriate documentation from the university or respective party. Make-ups must be completed within 1 week of the missed assignment. Otherwise, students will receive a 0 for any test or lab that is missed.

Extensions for online assignments will be rare. Students are responsible for keeping up with online assignments, even if they miss class.

All students are required take the common final exam at the university scheduled time. There is no make-up final exam time.

Students with three exams should reschedule a different exam following university guidelines.

Your Final Exam Grade can be used to replace your lowest test grade.

Academic HonorCode

All members of UNCW’s community are expected to follow the academic Honor Code. Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated in this class in any form. We will adhere to the policies and procedures as stated in the UNCW Student Academic Honor Code, which can be found in the UNCW Student Handbook and available here: http://www.uncw.edu/odos/honorcode/

Electronic DevicesPolicy

I expect students to be ACTIVE LEARNERS in class, and this is not possible if attention is not on the material being learned. Students should silence cell phone sound and vibration during class. If students have a personal, urgent matter for which they need to use their cell phone, they should leave the classroom. Students should limit the use of electronic devices for note-taking purposes only. Students are not permitted to text or work on homework during class. If I notice a student using an electronic device for activity outside of note-taking, I may ask the student to leave class for the day.

Instructor OfficeHours

Students are encouraged to attend office hours. To best utilize office hours, students should come prepared with their notes, graphing calculator, a writing tool, and questions to be answered. Students are welcome to attend my office hours without making an appointment. If students need to see me individually or privately, they can email me with their availability to make an appointment outside of office hours.

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University Resources

UNCWMath Lab

The Math Lab is part of Math Services located in the University Learning Center (DePaolo Hall 1056). The Math Lab offers free drop-in tutoring by peer tutors who will answer questions and help guide students through the learning process. Thereare computers available at the Math Lab. The Math Lab also offers study skills sessions for MAT 111. Visit the Math Services website for Math Lab hours and additional resources. http://uncw.edu/ulc/math/

Disability Resource Center

The Disability Resource Center (DePaolo Hall 1033) has been designed by the university to guide, counsel, and assist students with disabilities. Students who anticipate needing accommodations of any type for this class must notify the Disability Resource Center at 910-962-7555, provide necessary documentation, and arrange for the appropriate authorized accommodations. Students with approved accommodations should identify themselves to me so we can implement the accommodations. I expect students requiring an accommodation for test-taking to communicate with me that they have made an accommodation request through the online portal that needs my approval no less than three days before each test. http://www.uncw.edu/disability/

UNCWStatementon Diversity

The University of North Carolina Wilmington represents a rich diversity of human beings among its faculty, staff, and students and is committed to maintaining a campus environment that values that diversity.  Accordingly, the university supports policies, curricula, and co-curricular activities that encourage understanding of and appreciation for all members of its community and will not tolerate any harassment or disrespect for persons because of race, gender, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, marital status, or relationship to other university constituents.

ZeroTolerancePolicy

UNCW practices a zero tolerance policy for violence and harassment of any kind.  For emergencies contact UNCW CARE at 910-962-2273; Campus Police at 910-962-2222; or Wilmington Police at 911.  For University or community resources visit:

http://uncw.edu/care/

http://uncw.edu/emergencyandsafety/

http://www.uncw.edu/crossroads/

http://uncw.edu/wsrc/crisis.html

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Course ExpectationsEngage in Learning Mathematics Inside the Classroom

Be an active learner during class. Attend every class and come prepared with a graphing calculator and note-taking materials. Engage with the instructor, participate, and ask questions.

Be fully present and respectful. Instruction is designed to implement the instructor’s best teaching practices as a commitment to the journey of learning and student achievement. Phones are a distraction and disrespectful. Phones should be on silent and out of sight. Limit use of electronic devices to what is relevant for class.

Take detailed, organized notes. Lecture outlines created by the instructor are available to print from Canvas and bring to class.

Commit to Doing Mathematics Outside the Classroom

Spend 3 or mre hours outside of class per week, in addition to homework, to learn and practice course material. A few hours of class per week is not sufficient time to learn the content for a collegiate math course. Therefore, ample learning should occur outside of class.

Lecture notes should serve as a primary study tool. Lecture notes allow students to connect in-class and out-of-class learning. Study lecture notes for conceptual and procedural understanding. Start by focusing on how to think and reason through the key ideas of the lesson. Then rework example problems by using precise mathematical language and notation to learn the logical steps for completing the problems.

Homework supplements in-class instruction by helping students gain and retain course material. An essential component of a collegiate math class is homework. Homework keeps students accountable for learning outside of class and serves as additional practice of course topics. Students who attend class regularly and keep up with the pace of the course generally do not have any difficulty completing the online Homework Objectives.

Mastering assessments requires practice and preparation. Preparing well for assessments builds confidence and helps alleviate anxiety. Preparing well means practice! Use your resources to create and take practice tests with an appropriate time constraint outside of class so that you are ready for those assessments during required lab hours.

Utilize the resources available in ALEKS on my web page. The eBook, videos, lecture materials, explanation pages, worksheets, and test resources are available in ALEKS and Canvas to enhance studying.

Take Responsibility of Your Role As A Student

Take advantage of instructor office hours, open lab hours, and the math lab on campus. Don’t be afraid to ask questions about course material to clarify understanding and prevent frustrations.

Get to know your classmates and develop study partners. Working and learning together is more fun!

Keep track of assignment deadlines. Good time management is essential in college and in life.

Read and reference the syllabus. A course syllabus allows instructors to communicate course design, policies, and expectations to students. No instructor should have to repeatedly recommunicate information from the syllabus that students are responsible for knowing, following, and capable of referencing when questions arise.

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Celebrate your knowledge and keep a positive attitude about your ability to succeed!

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MAT 111 Calendar Spring 2019 – MWF

Week & Date In Class Sections ALEKS Due Dates1 M Jan 14 Course Overview,

Module 1: Solving Equations and Inequalities1.1, 1.4, 1.6, 1.7 Initial Knowl Ck

W Jan 16 Module 1: Solving Equations and Inequalities 1.1, 1.4, 1.6, 1.7

F Jan 18 Module 1: Solving Equations and Inequalities 1.1, 1.4, 1.6, 1.7

2 M Jan 21 Martin Luther King, Jr. State Holiday. HW 0 - Prerequisites

W Jan 23Add/Drop

Module 2: Lines and Systems of Linear Equations 2.4, 2.5, 9.1

F Jan 25 Module 2: Lines and Systems of Linear Equations 2.4, 2.5, 9.1 HW 1 (1.1, 1.4, 1.6, 1.7)

3 M Jan 28 Lab 1

W Jan 30 Module 3: Applications with Linear and Rational Equations 1.2, 9.1

F Feb 1 Module 3: Applications with Linear and Rational Equations 1.2, 9.1 HW 2 (2.4, 2.5, 9.1)

4 M Feb 4 Lab 2

W Feb 6 Test 1: Modules 1-3 HW 3 (1.2, 9.1)Review Quiz (Mod 1-3)

F Feb 8 Module 4: Functions 2.3

5 M Feb 11 Module 4: Functions 2.3 Scheduled Knowl Ck 1

W Feb 13 Module 5: Transformations 2.6

F Feb 15 Module 5: Transformations 2.6 HW 4 (2.3)

6 M Feb 18 Lab 3

W Feb 20 Module 6: Analyzing Graphs of Functions 2.7 HW 5 (2.6)

F Feb 22 Module 6: Analyzing Graphs of Functions 2.7

7 M Feb 25 Module 7: Algebra of Functions 2.4, 2.8 HW 6 (2.7)

W Feb 27 Module 7: Algebra of Functions 2.4, 2.8

F Mar 1 Lab 4

8 M Mar 4 Test 2: Modules 4-7 Last day to Withdraw Tue Mar 5 HW 7 (2.4, 2.8)Review Quiz (Mod 4-7)

W Mar 6 Module 8: Linear and Quadratic Functions 2.4, 2.5, 3.1

F Mar 8 Module 8: Linear and Quadratic Functions 2.4, 2.5, 3.1 Scheduled KC 2

9 Mar 9 - 17 Spring Break

10 M Mar 18 Lab 5 HW 8 (2.4, 2.5, 3.1)

W Mar 20 Module 9: Polynomial Functions and Inequalities 3.2, 3.6

F Mar 22 Module 9: Polynomial Functions and Inequalities 3.2, 3.6

11 M Mar 25 Module 10: Rational Functions and Inequalities 3.5, 3.6

W Mar 27 Module 10: Rational Functions and Inequalities 3.5, 3.6 HW 9 (3.2, 3.6)

F Mar 29 Lab 6

12 M Apr 1 Test 3: Modules 8-10 HW 10 (3.5, 3.6)Review Quiz (Mod 8-10)

W Apr 3 Module 11: Inverse Functions 4.1 Scheduled Knowl Ck 3

F Apr 5 Module 12: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions 4.2, 4.3

13 M Apr 8 Module 12: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions 4.2, 4.3 HW 11 (4.1)

W Apr 10 Lab 7

F Apr 12 Module 13: Logarithmic Properties and Equations 4.4, 4.5 HW 12 (4.2, 4.3)

14 M Apr 15 Module 14: Exponential Equations and Applications 4.2, 4.5, 4.6

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W Apr 17 Module 14: Exponential Equations and Applications 4.2, 4.5, 4.6

F Apr 19 Good Friday State Holiday HW 13 (4.4, 4.5)

15 M Apr 22 Lab 8

W Apr 24 Test 4: Modules 11-14 HW 14 (4.2, 4.5, 4.6) Quiz (Modules 11-14)

F Apr 26 Review

16 M Apr 29 Review Scheduled Knowl Ck 4

W May 1 Review

F May 3 MAT 111 Final Exam: Modules 1-147-10 p.m. Location TBA

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