Math1400-04
COLLEGE ALGEBRA
Instructor: Benito Chen-Charpentier
Schedule: MWF 11:00-11:50 BU107
Prerequisites: Either a placement level III, an ACT Math score ≥23, a previous grade in Math1400
or Math1450 of D or better, or a passing grade in Math 0925.
Text: A Graphical Approach to College Algebra by Hornsby, Lial and Rockswold, Fourth Edition.
Calculator: A graphics calculator is required. I suggest a TI-82, TI-83, TI84 or TI 86. I will use a
TI-84.
Office: Ross Hall 211
Telephone: 766-2280
e-mail: bchen@uwyo.edu
Office Hours: MW 10:00-10:50, R 2:00-3:00 and by appointment
Course Syllabus: 1. Linear functions, equations and inequalities
2. Analysis of graphs of functions.
3. Polynomial functions.
4. Rational, power and root functions.
5. Inverse, exponential and logarithmic functions
Homework:
Homework problems will be assigned at the end of very section. The homework will be done online using WebWork. There will be five quizzes, about one per chapter. The quizzes are
Online using WebWork and are open book and open notes, but you should prepare a one page of notes. This page should not have the answers to the homework problems but rather helpful general-purpose formulas. No help from anybody is allowed on the quizzes.
Classwork:
We will use CPS in class. It is a student response system. There is a file with instructions.
Exams:
There will only be a final exam. Again it is open book and open notes, and the one page notes that you prepared for the quizzes. The final exam will be comprehensive, but will not be a common final with the other sections. Calculators can be used during the exam and quizzes. No help from anybody is allowed.
I will give more information about the homework, quizzes and exam in class.
Grading Policy: Homework 20%
Classwork, up to 10 extra points
Five quizzes, 10% each, 50% total
Final Exam 30%
90 or more points A
between 80 and 89 at least B
between 70 and 79 at least C
between 60 and 69 at least D
Available resources: Additional help is at the Math Lab (Ross Hall 29, in the basement) M-Th 9-5, F 9-1 and TWTh evenings. The schedule will be posted on the door of Ross 29.
With Mathematics, as with other disciplines, it is very important that you do not fall behind. You should review each section as it is completed in class. Doing problems is very useful. If you don’t get it right the first time, keep trying. Practice makes perfect.
If you have a physical, learning, or psychological disability and require accommodations, please let me know as soon as possible. You will need to register with, and provide documentation of your disability to, University Disability Support Services (UDSS) in SEO, room 330 Knight Hall, 766-6189, TTY: 766-3073.
Important note: You must earn a grade of C or better to enroll in Math1050, Mat2350, Math1405 or Math2200. Should you withdraw from Math1400 (or receive an F) and you enrolled based on a placement score, you will need a valid placement score or appropriate ACT score to re-enroll in M1400 (Department policy states that placement scores expire after one year).
Read carefully the Student’s Guide to Webwork.
If need arises, this syllabus and course guidelines may be revised.