Northeastern State
University
College of Science and
Health Professions
Department of
Mathematics and Computer Science
Tahlequah, OK
INSTRUCTOR:
Mr. William G. King
Office: NET 327
Office Hours:
MWF 8:00 a.m. and MWF 1:00 p.m. and TTh 9:00
Telephone: 918-444-5840
FAX: 918-458-2325
E-mail: kingw@nsuok.edu
URL: http://arapaho.nsuok.edu/~kingw
Course Title
and Number: Class
Days and Time:
College Algebra - Math 1513 MWF 9:00-9:50 a.m.
PREREQUISITES: A mathematics ACT score of 19 or above
OR a score of 75 or above on CPT OR a grade of C or better in Math 0133 OR a
score of 15 or higher on BAT.
CATALOG
DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: Linear
and quadratic equations and inequalities; relations, functions, inverse
functions; exponential and logarithmic functions; systems of equations; zeros
of polynomials and determinants; permutations, combinations and the binomial
theorem, as well as other selected topics.
INSTRUCTIONAL
MATERIALS:
$
(Required
Textbook)
Algebra
by Mark Dugopolski, Addison Wesley Publishing 2007 (4th Edition).
$
Scientific
Calculator
STUDENT
PERFORMANCE ACTIVITIES: (Attendance/Punctuality)
Regular class
attendance is expected. The instructor
reserves the right to reduce a students grade for excessive absences. The policy is a letter grade reduction for
each four absences. Students with valid excuses such as sickness or death in
the immediate family will be excused.
Students are expected to arrive to class on time and be ready to take
notes. Students are expected to
participate in classroom discussion when appropriate.
STUDENT
EVALUATION:
There will be
three hour exams and one final exam.
The break down of points is as follows:
|
Three
Hour Exams (100 points each) |
300
points |
|
Homework
Notebook |
100
points |
|
Final
Examination |
100
points |
|
Total
Points |
500
points |
Each student=s
final grade will be determined by their total points acquired based upon the
following scale:
GRADING SCALE
A ................ 90%
B ................ 80%
C ................ 65%
D ................ 55%
Home Work
Notebooks: Students will
maintain a notebook for homework assignments.
The notebook will be taken up each week and will be graded. The notebook should be a simple thin
folder containing only new assignments and not previously graded assignments or
classroom notes.
Exam
Replacement Policy: If
the student= score on the Final Exam is higher than
the lowest regular Exam score, the Final Exam score will replace their lowest
Exam score in determining the student= final grade.
Withdrawal
Policy: April 7th
is the ALast Day to Drop with automatic W@. Last Day to drop a single class or withdraw
form NSU is May 2nd.
Final Exam: Final Exam will be given Monday, May 5th at 9:00 a.m.
ADA
Compliance:
If any member of
the class feels that he/she has a disability and needs special accommodations ,
the instructor will work with you and the University=s
Office of Student Affairs to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure that
you have a fair opportunity to perform in this class. Please advise the instructor of such
disability and desired accommodations at the first class attended.