Mathematics & Natural Sciences Department

Syllabus

Course Number: MAC 1105

Course Title: College Algebra I
Instructor: Lena Carlos
e-mail: lcarlosblanco@fnu.edu
Course Credits: 3 credits
Prerequisite: Intermediate Algebra (MAT 098) or College Success Test with the adequate score.

TEXT AND MATERIALS:

REQUIRED TEXT: College Algebra, 7 Edition

AUTHOR: Robert Blitzer
PUBLISHER: Pearson
CODE: ISBN 13: 978-013-4469-164

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Study of fundamental topics of Algebra: Complex Numbers, Functions, domain and range of a function, graphs of functions and
relations algebra of functions, composite and inverse functions, linear, quadratic, and rational functions, absolute value and
radical functions and equations, exponential and logarithmic functions and equations, systems of linear equations, mathematical
modeling and applications involving the above listed topics.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
This course has 3 credits. There will be one Midterm evaluation, 6 Quizzes, a Final Exam, and other evaluations to work over the
Critical Thinking, Time Management, Note Taking Strategies, Mindfulness, etc. The student must work on an assignment every
week.

COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Operations with Complex Numbers.

2. Solve a Quadratic Equation considering Real and Complex Solutions.
3. Graphing and analysis of Linear Functions.
4. Graphing and analysis of quadratic functions.
5. Operations with Functions. Composition of functions. Inverse functions.
6. Graphing and analysis of Rational Functions
7. Graph Exponential Functions.
8. Operations using the properties of the Logarithms
9. Solve Exponential and Logarithmic Equations.
10. Solve Systems of Two Linear Equations in Two Variables.
11. Define the students’ current uses of time in daily life.
12. Identify the benefits of participating in a mindfulness session, discuss the participation or observation of a mindfulness
session.
13. Learn and develop the practical skills of mindfulness meditation, including methods for: a) deepening concentration, b)
responding skillfully to physical pain, stress, and difficult emotions and though patterns.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1) Complex Number System and Solution of Quadratic Equations in Complex Numbers System. (1, 2)
2) Understanding mathematical functions and its applications. (3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
3) Solution of Exponential and Logarithmic Equations, and System of Linear Equations. (8, 9, 10)
4) Create a schedule (11).
5) Learn the benefits of participating in a mindfulness session, discuss the participation or observation of a mindfulness
session (12)
6) Learn and develop the practical skills of mindfulness meditation, including methods for: a) deepening concentration, b)
responding skillfully to physical pain, stress, and difficult emotions and though patterns (13).

COURSE OUTLINE

Week Chapter Section Page Topics Evaluations

Quiz # 1
Assignment: Cornell
Notes Taking
1.4 137 Complex Numbers
1 1 System
1.5 144 Quadratic Equations
Assignment: Time
Management,
Due date 01/09
2.1 210 Basics of Functions and Their Graphs Quiz # 2
2.2 229 More on Functions and Their Graphs Assignment:
2.3 244 Linear Functions and slope Mindfulness
2 2
meditation
Discussion Board 1
01/16
3.1 330 Quadratic Functions Quiz # 3
3
2.5 270 Transformation of Functions Assignment: Test
3 2
2.6 109 Combination of Functions. Composite Functions taking strategies
2
Due date 01/23
MID-TERM EXAM
4 2 Mid-Term Exam
Due date 01/30
2.7 300 Inverse Functions Quiz # 4
3
5 3.5 391 Rational Functions and Their Graphs Discussion Board 1
4
4.1 442 Exponential Functions Due date 02/06
4.2 455 Logarithmic Functions Quiz # 5
6 4 4.3 469 Properties of Logarithms Lab Assignment
4.4 479 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations Due date 02/13
Quiz # 6
7 5 5.1 516 Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables Discussion Board 2
Due date 02/20
FINAL EXAM
8 Review and Final Exam
Due date 02/24

ALL TESTS AND FINAL EXAMS ARE MANDATORY

Students should take their assignments every week and observe the due dates. Any assignment that is not taken by the last day
of the course receives a ZERO. If a student misses the Final Exam, he or she receives a WF (College Level Course) or WU
(Remedial Course) depending on the class he or she is taking.

Lockdown Browser and the Respondus Monitor could be required, by the Instructor, to take the Midterm and the Final Exams. To
use a Respondus Monitor you need a webcam. Take the Respondus Lockdown Browser Practice Test available in the class to
make sure your computer works properly while using the Respondus Lockdown Browser.
GRADING CRITERIA
DISCUSION BOARDS, TIME MANAGEMENT, CORNELL NOTE TAKING SYSTEM, TEST TAKING
STRATEGIES, MINDFULNESS, ………………………. 5 points
LAB ASSIGNMENT …………………….. 5 points
MIDTERM …………………………………. 20 points
QUIZZES……………………………………. 50 points
FINAL EXAM……………………………... 20 points

GRADING SYSTEM
90 - 100 ….………………….... A
85 - 89.………………………. B+
80 - 84.………………………… B
75 - 79 ………………………. C+
70 - 74.………………………... C
60 - 69 …………….………… D
0- 59 …………….…………. F

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institution's Student Information System, which becomes part of the student’s permanent academic record.
Penalties for Submitting Plagiarized Material
First Incident: The first incident of an assignment containing plagiarized material will result in the student receiving an automatic
"F” for that assignment. The numeric value of the “F” grade will be equal to 0% of the points allotted for the assignment and
remediation with the course instructor.
Second Incident: The second incident of an assignment containing plagiarized material will result in the student receiving an “F”
for the course. This will require notification and approval from the Program Director, Department Head, or Division Head. This
incident will also be documented in the student’s permanent academic record.
Third Incident: The third incident of an assignment containing plagiarized material, in any subsequent course, will result in the
student being dismissed from the University. This will require notification and approval from the Vice President of Academic
Affairs.
Penalties for Cheating
First Incident: The first incident of cheating will result in the student receiving an "F" for that assignment. The numeric value of
the “F” grade will be equal to 0% of the points for the assignment and remediation with the course instructor.
Second Incident: The second incident of cheating will result in the student receiving an “F” for the course. This will require
notification and approval from the Program Director, Department Head, or Division Head. This incident will also be documented
in the student’s permanent academic record.
Third Incident: The third incident of cheating will result in the student’s dismissal from the University. This will require
notification and approval from the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
Penalties for Copying/Downloading/Purchasing Written Assignments
First Incident: The first incident of a student downloading, purchasing, or otherwise copying 25% or greater of a paper and
turning it in as their own work will result in the student earning an automatic “F” in the class and remediation with the course
instructor.
Second Incident: The second incident of a student downloading, purchasing, or otherwise copying 25% or greater of a paper and
turning it in as their own work will result in the student’s dismissal from the University. This will require notification and approval
from the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
Self-Plagiarism
Students are not permitted to submit their own work, from a prior class, for academic credit. This is considered self-plagiarism.
The only exception is when the student obtains written permission from the involved instructor, allowing the submission.
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Revised: 12/08/2021