Northeastern State University

College of Mathematics, Science and Nursing

Department of Mathematics

Tahlequah, OK

INSTRUCTOR:

Ms. Gayle A. Farmer, Instructor

Office: Sc 123.

Telephone: 918-456-5511 ext. 3836.

FAX: 918-458-2325

E-mail: farmer@nsuok.edu

COURSE TITLE AND NUMBER:                                    

MATH 1513 College Algebra 

PREREQUISITES:

            Placement and enrollment in this course is based on ACT and/or CPT scores, or a combination of ACT and high school grades in mathematics.

CATALOG DESCRIPTION OF COURSE AND COURSE PURPOSE:

            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.

            This course provides the mathematical development of the concept of a function, examines the basic types of functions ( linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential , logarithmic) and provides examples from a wide variety of applications ranging from business to the social sciences as well as in education and the natural sciences. The universal usefulness of this concept in most fields of study is why College Algebra is a required course for most majors.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: (Required Textbook)

            Dugopolski,Mark. College Algebra (Third Edition). Reading, Massachusetts:Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, 2003.

STUDENT PERFORMANCE ACTIVITIES: (Attendance/Punctuality)

            Regular class attendance is required. The instructor reserves the right to lower students grade one level for each occurrence of three absences. Plan to get notes and handouts from other students if you are unable to attend a class. Students are not permitted to leave and return to class during a class period. Students who leave or arrive after roll has been taken must notify the instructor. Students are not permitted to bring food or drink to class. No visitors without instructor’s prior consent. The student may seek assistance from the Mathematics Department tutor, SC125B, and/or in Haskell Hall, Room 203.

EVALUATION OF STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT:

            Five 100 point exams, including a comprehensive final, will be administered. The comprehensive final exam will be administered during finals week according to the NSU printed schedule. No make-up exams will be administered. Students who miss an exam or exams may count their score on the comprehensive final for one missed exam. Students who arranged their other activities around test schedules and complete each exam when administered will be allowed to replace their lowest exam score with the score on their comprehensive final. Grades will be computed on the following scale:                   A: 90% - 100%

                                                B: 80% - 89%

                                                C: 70% - 79%

                                                D: 60% - 69%

                                                F: 0% - 59%

of the “HIGH” total. The “HIGH” total is found by adding the highest score made on each exam. Students are advised that the last date to drop a course with an automatic “W” , to drop a single class or completely withdraw from NSU is published in the NSU schedule. A “W” or “F” will be assigned depending if the student was passing or failing at the time of withdrawal.

ADA COMPLIANCE:

            If any member of the class feels that he/she has a disability and needs special accommodations, please advise the instructor of such disability at the first class attended.

INCLEMENT WEATHER / DISASTER POLICY:

            The following are basic premises for the inclement weather policy at Northeastern State University:

            1.         Classes are expected to be held if at all possible.

            2.         It is the student's responsibility to receive the information when weather is questionable.

            3.         Neither students nor faculty are expected to risk life or limb.

            4.         Faculty members are obligated to hold classes if the University is not closed, unless the faculty member is unable to get to campus.

Policy:            During times of inclement weather, decisions concerning day classes will be made by 6:00 a.m. in order for the media to be notified and for students to receive the announcement before they leave home. Decisions concerning night classes will be made by 3:00 p.m.

The following media will be notified regarding closing of the campus:

                        Radio Stations:                                             Television Stations:

                        KRMG 740 AM         Tulsa                           KJRH Channel 2       Tulsa

                        KAYI  107 FM           Tulsa                           KOTV Channel 6       Tulsa

                        KTLQ 1350 AM         Tahlequah                   KTUL Channel 8        Tulsa

                        KEOK 102 FM           Tahlequah                   KFSM Channel 5       Fort Smith

                        KBIX  1490 AM        Muskogee                   Cable Channel 96      Tahlequah

                        KMMY 97 FM           Muskogee

                        KVOO 1170 AM        Tulsa

The automated attendant message on 918-456-5511 will be modified to include information concerning campus operations during inclement weather.