PVCC: Dr. Stephen J. Nicoloff

Stephen J. Nicoloff
e-mail: [email protected]
web page: http://www2.pvc.maricopa.edu/~nicoloff
Phone: 602-787-6676
Office Hours: MWF 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
TR 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Office: Building Q, Room 254

TEXT and REQUIRED MATERIALS:

College Algebra with Modeling and Visualization 5th Edition Gary Rockswold
ISBN-13: 978-0-321-90046-3
My Math Lab ISBN: 978-1-256-94659-5
(Course ID: nicoloff93733)

OTHER RESOURCES:

Learning Support Center (LSC) Building E, Room 180
Q Building Math Center
Hours: M-R 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Drop-in and individual Tutoring

MAT 108. This course provides structured tutorial assistance and math study skills to help students achieve success in a mathematics course in which they are concurrently enrolled. Mathematics study skills are emphasized. This course may be repeated for a maximum of 10 credits.
Co-requisites: Concurrent enrollment in MAT151.

On-line chat, Skype, etc.
Scheduled weekly office hour.

Khan Academy
Just Math Tutorials
Math is Power 4 U

CLASS LOCATION:

Building Q, Room 208

SECTION NUMBER:

11416

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Analysis and interpretation of the behavior and nature of functions including polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, power, absolute value, and piecewise-defined functions; systems of equations, modeling and solving real world problems. Additional topics may include matrices, combinatorics, sequences and series, and conics. Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT120, or MAT121, or MAT122, or equivalent, or satisfactory score on District placement exam.

COURSE COMPETENCIES: Upon successful completion of this course, you will have mastered the following basic competencies:

Analyze and interpret the behavior of functions, including end behavior, increasing and decreasing, extrema, asymptotic behavior, and symmetry.
Solve polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic equations analytically and graphically.
Find real and complex zeros of polynomial functions analytically and graphically.
Graph polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, power, absolute value, and piecewise-defined functions.
Determine domain and range of polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, power, absolute value, and piecewise-defined functions.
Use transformations to graph functions.
Perform operations, including compositions, on functions and state the domain of the resulting function.
Determine whether a relation is a function when represented numerically, analytically, or graphically.
Determine whether a function is one-to-one when represented numerically, analytically, or graphically.
Determine the inverse of a relation when represented numerically, analytically, or graphically.
Classify functions by name when represented numerically, analytically, or graphically.
Determine regression models from data using appropriate technology and interpret results.
Read and interpret quantitative information when presented numerically, analytically, or graphically.
Justify and interpret solutions to application problems.
Compare alternative solution strategies.
Calculate and interpret average rate of change.
Model and solve real world problems.
Solve systems of three linear equations in three variables.
Solve systems of linear inequalities.
Communicate process and results in written and verbal formats.

PVCC General Education Learning Outcome: Problem Solving

This course will help you meet PVCC’s General Education Problem Solving Outcome by enabling you to define problems, collect and analyze quantitative information, develop reasonable interpretations and appropriate mathematical models to solve problems, compare alternative solution strategies, and communicate process and results. Your ability to use quantitative methods to analyze information and solve problems will be measured using PVCC’s cross-discipline rubric which measures the following dimensions of problem solving:
1. Define the problem.
2. Develop a plan to solve the problem.
3. Collect and analyze appropriate information.
4. Interpret findings to determine plausible solutions.
5. Evaluate the effectiveness of the problem-solving process and the results obtained.
6. Communicate the results.

PVCC MATHEMATICS DIVISION EXPECTED
STUDENT BEHAVIOR FOR SUCCESS AND STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

As a college student you need to discipline yourself as to your study habits and classroom behavior. Get to class at least a couple of minutes early. You are expected to at least be on time for each class and remain seated for the entire class. If you must leave early, it is considered only common courtesy to leave quietly and to have informed your instructor beforehand. Please leave iPads, iPods, tablets, laptop computers, cell phones and other electronic devices off. Inattentiveness, disruptiveness or extensive tardiness or absences may affect a student's grade.
If for some reason you decide to drop this course, you are advised to discuss it first with your instructor. If you are having difficulties, please see your instructor before giving up or dropping the class. A grade of W will be assigned if you drop before the withdraw date that is in your student center in my.maricopa.edu. After that date, you will be withdrawn from the class with a grade of W, for excessive absences, or by student request. Excessive absences will be the equivalent of missing 2 weeks of class without the instructor's knowledge. If you are still on the class roster at the end of the semester, you will be assigned a grade of A, B, C, D or F, based on your class average.
Undergraduate study is time consuming. You can anticipate spending two or more hours of study, reading and research for every hour you spend in the classroom. To earn three hours of academic credit, classes must meet for a minimum of forty-five (45) classroom hours. You should expect to spend an additional 6 hours per week outside of class for study, reading and research, for a total of (90) additional hours per semester. Take these demands seriously as you plan your academic schedule.
Have your homework completed before class starts. Please feel free to contact me whenever you run into difficulty, and make use of the LSC.
Have questions ready from the previous night's homework and be seated when class begins.
Continuously self-test.
Make it a goal to attend all classes and stay the entire class period. There is a high correlation between regular class attendance, punctuality, and good grades. Even though you are absent for any reason, you are still responsible for all homework and material covered in class. Get notes from another student for classes missed.
Ask questions – participate, don't wait for someone else to ask questions.
Be prepared as if you expect a quiz every day.
It is the student's responsibility to understand and follow all of the policies found in the Paradise Valley Community College Catalog and Student Handbook.
The student is responsible for all information contained in the syllabus.
Students are PROHIBITED from digitally recording classes without Dr. Nicoloff�s permission.
Your [email protected] e-mail account is the official form of communication between PVCC and you. You are responsible for reading college messages and responding accordingly.
Make note of Section 2.5.1, Section A, paragraph 4, pages 145 and 146 in the PVCC Student Handbook regarding the college’s policy on the misuse of computer technology.
Make note of the district and college policy on the student code of conduct located here: Maricopa County Community College District Student Code of Conduct.
Students with disabilities who believe that they need accommodations in this class are encouraged to contact Disability Resources and Services in the Gina Kranitz Student Center, Room 1207 or call 602–787–7171

ALL PROVISIONS IN THIS SYLLABUS ARE SUBJECT TO REVISION BY THE INSTRUCTOR. SUCH REVISIONS, IF ANY, WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN CLASS AND POSTED ON THE INSTRUCTOR'S WEBSITE AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
https://www2.paradisevalley.edu/~nicoloff/changes.html

COURSE WORK:

You are expected to spend 4 hours per week on the computer doing your lessons. All parts of the Homework and Videos must be done by the required due date. (See the tentative schedule section) One (1) point may be deducted from your homework grade for each hour less than the recommended 4 hours per week.

CLASS ATTENDANCE:

This class is a 4 credit hour course. As such, attendance in this class will be determined by being online to do course work a minimum of 4 hours per week. Additionally, this hybrid class requires attendance at every in class session. Since there are two optional classes during the term, an absence can be made up by attending one of those classes. If a class is missed, and not made up with attendance at an optional session, the student may be dropped.

You will also be required to make contact with your instructor at least once a week as part of you attendance. This requirement may be in 3 different ways:

An email with a comment on your progress,
An office visit, or
Participating in the weekly on-line chat

ASSIGNMENTS:

Assignments will be worth 100 pts. toward the final grade. Do the online homework problems only after you have done the Section Video on the computer! Late homework will not be accepted.
The due dates are on the page with the schedule. Extenuating circumstances will be allowed only with prior approval from the instructor.

TESTING:

There will be five tests, worth 100 pts. each, 10 quizzes worth 100 points (10 pts. each) and a final exam worth 150 pts. All of the lessons for each topic covered on the tests must be done completely before the test is taken.

Tests must be taken on Tuesday of the week given!! Special consideration may be made if Tuesday is not possible. But no test may be taken after Friday of that week.

GRADING:

Homework	100	A=90-100%	765-850 pts
Tests	500	B=80-89%	680-764 pts
Quizzes including Regression Assignments	100	C=70-79%	595-679 pts
Final Exam	150	D=60-69%	510-594 pts
Total	850

WEEK OF	SECTIONS TO BE COVERED	TOPICS TO BE COVERED	ASSIGN # DUE DATE
TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE
8/20	1st Class Meeting Introduction 1.1 1.2 1.3	Introduction Numbers, Data, and Problem Solving Visualizing and Graphing Data Functions and Their Representations	#1 8/27
8/27	1.4 2.1 2.2	Types of Functions and Their Rates of Change Equations of Lines Linear Equations	#2 9/3
9/3	2nd Class Meeting 2.3 2.4 2.5	Linear Inequalities More Modeling with Functions Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities	#3 9/10
9/10	TEST I	CHAPTER 1 & Sections 2.1 & 2.2
9/10	3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5	Quadratic Functions and Models Quadratic Equations and Problem Solving Complex Numbers Quadratic Inequalities Transformations of Graphs	#4 9/17
9/17	3rd Class Meeting 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4	More Nonlinear Functions and Their Graphs Polynomial Functions and Models Division of Polynomials Real Zeros of Polynomial Functions	#5 9/24
9/24	TEST II	Sections 2.3-2.5 & CHAPTER 3
9/24	4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8	The Fundamental Theorem of Algebra Rational Functions and Models More Equations and Inequalities Radical Equations and Power Functions	#6 10/1
10/1	4th Class Meeting 5.1 5.2	Combining Functions Inverse Functions and Their Representations	#7 10/8
10/8	TEST III	CHAPTER 4
10/8	5.3 5.4	Exponential Functions and Models Logarithmic Functions and Models	#8 10/15
10/15	5th Class Meeting 5.5 5.6 5.7	Properties of Logarithms Exponential and Logarithmic Equations Constructing Nonlinear Models	#9 10/22
10/22	6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4	Functions and Systems of Equations in Two Variables Systems Inequalities in Two Variables Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables Solutions to Linear Systems Using Matrices	#10 10/29
10/29	TEST IV	CHAPTER 5
10/29	7.2 7.3	Ellipses Hyperbolas	#12 11/5
11/5	7th Class Meeting 8.1 8.2	Sequences Series	#13 11/12
11/12	5th Class Meeting	REVIEW
11/19	TEST V	CHAPTERS (6, 7 & 8)
11/26	8th Class Meeting Review	REVIEW
12/3	FINAL EXAM	FINAL EXAM

STUDENT INFORMATION/SYLLABUS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM
Course Prefix & Number______________	Semester__________________________
Lecture Section Number______________	Phone # (_____)-___________________
e-mail address_________________________________
I have received a copy of the syllabus, and I understand the following:

A) The instructor contact information and the most appropriate way to use this information.
B) I am responsible for all course material and preparation for class.
C) All of the policies and procedures for this course, especially the Grading, Attendance and Withdrawal Policies.
D) I am responsible for knowing all of the information that pertains to my legal rights that are contained in the current Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC) Student Handbook and College Catalog.
E) In order to receive any special accommodations for this class I must register myself with the PVCC Disability Resource Center.
F) The class syllabus is subject to change, and it is my responsibility to know the changes.

__________________________________________________________________ Student Printed Name
__________________________________________________________________ Student Signature	____________________________ Date

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COLLEGE ALGEBRA HYBRID MAT 151 COURSE SYLLABUS FALL 2013

COLLEGE ALGEBRA HYBRID
MAT 151 COURSE SYLLABUS
FALL 2013