Internet College Algebra Syllabus

MAT 117 Online

Spring 2008

This Internet course will run from January 14 to May 3, 2008.

Instructor: Douglas Williams	On-line hours: TTH 12:00 nn to 2:00 pm
Email Address: williams@math.asu.edu	Phone Number: 480-965-0117

Please note: The best way to contact the instructor is by email. Calling the office and leaving a message will result in a delayed response.

Other Phone numbers:
Undergraduate office phone: 480 - 965-7195
Distance Learning Office: 480-965-6738

Important Web Addresses to Bookmark:
Your Online Account: http://my.asu.edu
Direct Connection to Homework: http://webwork.asu.edu
Instructor's Web Page: http://math.asu.edu/~williams
Alternate Access to all Course Materials (all links under the Resource Button on BlackBoard): http://math.asu.edu/fym/Courses/mat117_web/
Distance Learning Web Site: http://asuonline.asu.edu
ASU Online Tutorials: http://asuonline.asu.edu/StudentSupport/ REALLY HELPFUL

Important dates:

Drop Back Deadline: - this is the last day a students can move to either a lower level class (MAT 106) or a College Algebra class that is not on-line. Go to PSA 211.

Course Withdrawal Deadline: check date on-line ;“ this is the last day a student can withdraw from a single class. You may complete the form on-line at https://sec.was.asu.edu/rwapp/servlet/SemesterSelectServlet

Complete Withdrawal: check date on-line - this is the last day a student can withdraw from all ASU classes. You may complete the form on-line at https://sec.was.asu.edu/rwapp/servlet/SemesterSelectServlet

Suggested Topics and Assignment Schedule:

All work are due by 11:59 pm on the given day and date.

Week

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Jan 14

Jan 18

14 January

Today's Topic:

Today's Topic:

Today's Topic:

Due Today:

Introduction to WeBWorK;

Syllabus Quiz

Jan 21

Jan 25

Martin Luther King Holiday

Today's Topic:

1. Cartesian Plane

Due Today:

Algebra Review I

Today's Topic:

2. Graphs of Equations

Due Today:

Algebra Review II

Jan 28

Feb 1

Today's Topic:

3. Lines in the Plane

Due Today:

Algebra Review III

Today's Topic:

4. Linear Modeling

Due Today:

Homework 1

1 February

Today's Topic:

Review for Web Test 1

Due Today:

Homework 2

Feb 4

Feb 8

Today's Topic:

5. Functions

Due Today:

Homework 3

Start Today:

Web Test #1

Today's Topic:

6. Graphs of Functions

Due Today:

Web Test #1

Homework 4

Today's Topic:

7. Transformation of Functions

Due Today:

Feb 11

Feb 15

Today's Topic:

8. Algebra of Functions

What to Complete Today:

Homework 5

Today's Topic:

9. Inverse Functions

What to Complete Today:

Homework 6

Today's Topic:

10. Quadratic Functions

What to Complete Today:

Homework 7

Feb 18

Feb 22

Today's Topic:

review for WebTest 2

Due Today:

Homework 8

Today's Topic:

11. Higher Degree Polynomial Functions

Due Today:

Homework 9

Start Today:

Web Test #2

Today's Topic:

11. Polynomial Division

Due Today:

Web Test #2

Feb 25

Feb 29

Today's Topic:

13. Real Zeros of Polynomials

What to Complete Today:

Homework 10

Today's Topic:

14. Rational Functions

What to Complete Today:

Homework 11

Today's Topic:

Review for Web Test 3

What to Complete Today:

Homework 12

Mar 3

Mar 7

Today's Topic:

Review for the Webtest 3

Due Today:

Homework 13

Start Today:

Review for the Midterm

Web Test #3

Today's Topic:

Review for the Midterm

Due Today:

Web Test #3
Homework 14

Start Today:

Comprehensive Midterm Exam

Today's Topic:

Due Today:

Comprehensive Midterm Exam

Mar 10

Mar 14

Spring Break

Mar 17

Mar 21

Today's Topic:

15. Exponential Functions

Today's Topic:

16. Logarithmic Functions

Today's Topic:

16. Logarithmic Functions

Mar 24

Mar 28

Today's Topic:

17. Laws of Logarithmic Function

Due Today:

Homework 15

Today's Topic:

17. Laws of Logarithmic Function

Due Today:

Homework 16

Today's Topic:

18. Exponential and Logarithmic Equations

Due Today:

Homework 17

Mar 31

Apr 4

Today's Topic:

19. Exponential and Logarithmic Models

Due Today:

Homework 18

1 April

Review for Web Test 4

Today's Topic:

Review for Web Test 4

Due Today:

Homework 19

Start Today:

Web Test #4

Today's Topic:

Due Today:

Web Test #4

Apr 7

Apr 11

Today's Topic:

20. Systems in Two Variables-Substitution

Today's Topic:

21. Systems in Two Variables-Calculator

Apr 14

Apr 18

Today's Topic:

22. Linear Systems in Two Variables - Elimination and Applications

Today's Topic:

Review for Web Test 5

Due Today:

Homework 20

Today's Topic:

Review for Web Test 5

Due Today:

Homework 21

Apr 21

Apr 25

Today's Topic:

Review for Web Test 5

Due Today:

Homework 22

Start Today:

Web Test #5

Due Today:

Web Test #5

Today's Topic:

Review for Final

Start Today:

End of Semester Turn in Homework Set

Apr 28

Apr 29

Today's Topic:

Review for Final

Due Today:

Optional Final Review

(not for credit)

Last Day of Classes at ASU

Due Today:

End of Semester Turn in Homework set

due by 5:00 pm

Reading Day

1 May

Final Exam

Saturday

May 3^rd 2008

Assignment Schedule:

All homework assignments are submitted on-line using a program called WeBWorK. This can be accessed through BlackBoard under the Resources Button . The assignments can also be accessed directly through the website http://webwork.asu.edu in the case that myASU is down. The homework assignments are broken down into 22 problem sets. The topics covered in each set and the due date is listed in the table below. All homework assignments must be submitted by 11:59 pm on the due date given in the table.

Homework/Webtest Makeup Policy: Homework assignments and Web Tests are due by the date and time listed in the syllabus. NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED for any personal excuses or personal computer problems. Make-ups for the assignment are given at the discretion of the instructor and only in the case of verified medical or other appropriate documented emergencies. Notify your instructor before the deadline time/date of the assignment. The instructor is not required to accommodate you.

Test Schedule:

There are five tests taken on the Web. Each web test is typically available for a 48 hour period, as indicated in the table below. After that time has elapsed, if no work is submitted, a score of zero is automatically entered into the grade book for that exam. All Web Tests are submitted on-line using a program called WeBWorK. This can be accessed through BlackBoard under the Resources Button .

Homework/Webtest Makeup Policy: Homework assignments and Webtests are due by the date and time listed in the syllabus. NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED for any personal excuses or personal computer problems. Makeups for the assignment are given at the discretion of the instructor and only in the case of verified medical or other appropriate documented emergencies. Notify your instructor before the deadline time/date of the assignment. The instructor is not required to accommodate you.

Web Test Number	Topics Covered	Dates Available
Web Test #1	· The Cartesian Plane · Graphs of Equations · Lines in the Plane · Linear Modeling	12:01 am, Tuesday, Feb. 5 through 11:59 pm, Wednesday, Feb. 6
Web Test #2	· Functions · Graphs of Functions · Transformation of Functions · Algebra of Functions · Inverse Functions	12:01 am, Thursday, Feb. 21 through 11:59 pm, Friday, Feb. 22
Web Test #3	· Quadratic Functions · Polynomial Functions · Polynomial Division · Real Zeros of Polynomials · Rational Functions	12:01 am, Tuesday, Mar. 4 through 11:59 pm, Wednesday, Mar. 5
Web Test #4	· Exponential Functions · Logarithmic Functions · Laws of Logarithms · Exponential and Logarithmic Equations · Exponential and Logarithmic Models	12:01 am, Thursday, Apr. 3 through 11:59 pm, Friday, Apr. 4
Web Test #5	· Systems in Two Variables - Substitution · Systems in Two Variable - Calculator · Linear Systems in Two Variables - Elimination and Applications	12:01 am, Wednesday, Apr. 23 through 11:59 pm, Thursday, Apr. 24

In Person Test Schedule:

Both the MIDTERM and the FINAL are taken in person. See the table below for more information.

MIDTERM EXAM:

BRING WITH YOU:

TOPICS:

Thursday, March 6 and Friday, March 7, 2008.
You have your choice of Thursday or Friday.

Location: If you live in Central Arizona: ASU Main Campus, Math Testing Center, located in PSA21

Fall Testing Center Hours of operation: The testing center hours for the fall are: Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM- 8:00 PM, last exam 6:25 PM.- Subject to available seats. Fridays, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, last exam 3:25 PM. -Subject to available seats.

URL: http://fym.la.asu.edu/~fym/TestingCenter/tstcenter.shtml

IMPORTANT: If you live elsewhere;“ make arrangements by completing the on-line proctor request form no later than Friday, February 22, 2008--see statement below

Makeup Exam Policy: Makeups of exams (i.e. the midterm) are given at the discretion of the instructor and only in the case of verified medical or other documented emergencies. Notify your instructor before the test is given. The instructor is not required to accommodate you.

· ASU Sun Card ID

· Graphing calculator

· Sharpened pencils and erasers (no ink pens please!)

The exam format is: HOW YOUR WORK; NOT MULTIPLE CHOICE.

· The Cartesian Plane

· Graphs of Equations

· Lines in the Plane

· Linear Modeling

· Functions

· Graphs of Functions

· Transformation of Functions

· Algebra of Functions

· Inverse Functions

· Quadratic Functions

· Polynomial Functions

· Polynomial Division

· Real Zeros of Polynomial