COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Number: MATH1000
Course Title: COLLEGE ALGEBRA
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: High school geometry and second year high school algebra.
Corequisite: 

Objectives: 
To develop student mathematical and analytic skill with particular emphasis on establishing student skills at algebraic manipulation.  To give students the background and preparation necessary for core mathematics. Does not satisfy the core requirement in mathematics.

Schedule and Outline of Course Content: 
Fundamental concepts of algebra ( 3 weeks). 
Equations and inequalities ( 3 weeks).
Functions and graphs ( 5 weeks).
Polynomial and rational functions ( 4 weeks).

Possible textbooks:
Algebra and Trigonometry, 9th edition by Swokowski and Cole, 1997, Brooks/Cole.

Sample Grading and Evaluation Procedures: 

Students will be expected to have prepared the daily homework assignments.  Homework will occasionally be collected. This will be part of the participation grade.

Grade Calculation
Participation grade 
(includes: blackboard presentation and classwork, attendance, homework):		10%
Quizzes (quizzes are approximately 10-minutes long and may be announced or unannounced):	10%
Hour Tests (four tests at 12 % each):								48%
Final Exam:										32%

Tentative Test Schedule
Hour tests are given approximately every three weeks and will be announced a week ahead of time.  Quizzes may or may not be announced; at least four quizzes will be given in the course of the semester.  Friday is typically a good day for quizzes. 

Sample Statement Re: Accommodations

	Students who need accommodations are asked to arrange a meeting during office hours the first week of classes, or as soon as possible if accommodations are needed immediately.  If you have a conflict with my office hours, an alternate time can, be arranged.  To set up this meeting, please contact me by E-mail.  Bring a Copy of your Accommodation Memo and an Instructor Verification Form to the meeting.  If you do not have an Accommodation Memo but need accommodations, make an appointment with The Program for Students with Disabilities, 1244 Haley Center, 844-2096 (V/TT).  (Note: Instructor office room, office hours and email address will be made available on the course syllabus and on the first day of class.)

JUSTIFICATION

The course will be used in conjunction with the mathematics placement test and is designed to bring students to the level of preparation which will enable them to take core mathematics courses.