MAT 140 Generic Course Syllabus

MAT 140 GENERIC COURSE SYLLABUS

Effective Date: Spring 2001

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Course Prefix

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Lab

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140

College Algebra

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Prerequisites:

MAT 053 or geometry proficiency; and MAT 120 or the equivalent with a grade of C or better, or an appropriate score on the Oakton's Mathematics Assessment Test.

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Course Description:

Course surveys algebraic and exponential functions. Content includes polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and special functions; systems of equations and inequalities, sequences and series, and the binomial theorem.

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Course Objectives:

A. Understand the concepts of relation and function.
B. Understand the use of function notation.
C. Understand the relationship between a function and its inverse.
D. Graph and recognize the basic characteristics for the following functions: linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic.
E. Solve systems of linear and nonlinear equations and inequalities.
F. Apply the concepts of sequence and series.
G. Use technology for graphing and evaluating functions.
1. Generate the complete graph for the elementary functions.
2. Solve equations involving elementary functions.

Academic Integrity:

Students, Faculty and administration at Oakton Community College are required to demonstrate academic integrity and follow Oakton's Code of Academic Conduct. This code prohibits:

cheating,
plagiarism (turning in work not written by you or lacking proper citation),
falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
helping others to cheat,
making unauthorized changes in official documents,
pretending to be someone else or having someone else to pretend to be you,
making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and any other behavior that violates academic integrity.

There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton's policies and procedures provide students with a fair hearing if a complaint is made. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.

Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.

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Outline of Topics:

A. Functions and their graphs

1. Operations on functions: combinations
2. Graphing techniques
3. Translations
4. Inverse functions

B. Polynomial Functions: Graphs and Zeros

1. Quadratic functions
2. Polynomial functions of higher degree
3. Remainder and Factor Theorems
4. Complex zeros of polynomial functions
5. Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
6. Applications

C. Rational Functions and Conic Sections

1. Rational functions and their graphs
2. Conic sections
a. Center at origin
b. Translations

D. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

1. Exponential functions and their graphs
2. Logarithmic functions and their graphs
3. Properties of logarithms
4. Solving exponential and logarithmic equations
5. Applications

E. Systems of Equations and Inequalities

1. Linear systems
2. Nonlinear systems
3. System of linear and nonlinear inequalities
4. Applications

F. Sequences and Series

1. Fundamentals of sequences and series
2. Arithmetic sequences
3. Geometric sequences
4. Binomial Theorem
5. Applications

G. Technology

1. Generate the complete graph of each elementary function including setting a proper window, tracing and zooming.
2. Graphically locate the x-intercepts, the relative extrema and determine asymptotic behaviors.
3. Solve equations graphically, numerically and/or symbolically.

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Methods of Instruction:

(To be completed by instructor)

Methods of presentation can include lectures, discussion, demonstration, experimentation, audiovisual aids, group work, and regularly assigned homework.
Calculators / computers will be used when appropriate.

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Course Practices Required:

(To be completed by instructor)

Methods of presentation can include lectures, discussion, demonstration, experimentation, audiovisual aids, group work, and regularly assigned homework.

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Instructional Materials:

Required Textbook:

Dugopolski - Custom College Algebra 4/e
ISBN: 0-536-52915-9
Publisher: Addison Wesley

Required Materials: A graphics calculator is required. A TI-83 or higher numbered model will be used for instructional purposes.

Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:

(To be determined and announced by the instructor)

Evaluation methods can include assignments, quizzes, chapter or major tests, individual or group projects, computer assignments and/or a final examination.

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Other Course Information:

Individual instructors will establish and announce specific policies regarding attendance, due dates and make-up work, incomplete grades, etc.

If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the ASSIST office in Instructional Support Services. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.

Effective Beginning Term:	Spring	2001	Ending Term:
	(term)	(year)		(term)	(year)
Prepared by:	Chair: N. Ressler; R. Diprizio; P. Boisvert; A. Legere; C. Murphy; S. Stock			Date: 8/2000
Reviewed by Department /Program Chair	Rudy Maglio			Date: 8/2000
Approved by Dean:	Ed Garcia			Date: 8/2000