Montana Tech of The University of Montana

M 121
College Algebra
Fall 2021



COURSE SYLLABUS

Description: Covers standard topics of college algebra including linear and quadratic functions, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions.

Prerequisites: Pre-requisite: M 095 or required test score. In addition, I expect you have the following skills before entering the classroom: Solving linear equations, Graphing points and equations, understanding of the slope of a line, Slope-intercept form of a line, Interval Notation, how to compute square roots and nth roots, Area and perimeter formulas for rectangles, triangle, and circles.

Instructor: Brent Donoven
bdonoven1@mtech.edu
Office: Museum 102
Office hours: MF 1:00-2:00, W 11:00-11:50, or by appointment
Classes: Monday 10:00 - 10:50am Lecture S&E 113
Wednesday 10:00 - 10:50am Lecture S&E 113
Friday 10:00 - 10:50am Lecture S&E 113

Resources: Textbook College Algebra, Seventh Edition, by Stewart, Redlin, and Watson. ISBN: 9780357381250
Consult resources tab for book access instructions
Class Website http://katie.mtech.edu/classes/M121/
Moodle (for grades and assignment submission) Moodle

Evaluation: attendended class > 80% Test 1 20%
Test 2 20%
Test 3 20%
Test 4 20%
Test Average or Final 20%
Staff discretion (participation and extra-credit) ±?%

Evaluation: attendended class < 80% Test 1 20%
Test 2 20%
Test 3 20%
Test 4 20%
Final 20%
Staff discretion (participation and extra-credit) ±?%

Letter Grades:
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+
A 90.00-92.99 93.00-100.00
B 80.00-82.99 83.00-86.99 87.00-89.99
C 70.00-72.99 73.00-76.99 77.00-79.99
D 60.00-62.99 63.00-66.99 67.00-69.99
F 0.00-59.99

Late Policy: Exams must be taken at the scheduled date and time.
If you are unable to take the exam at the scheduled time, for a very valid reason, contact me in advance and we will work it out.

See the assignments page for the late policy regarding assignments.

NOTE: Assignment due dates are listed on the assignments page.

Academic
Honesty:
Cheating will not be tolerated and can result in failure of the course. Exams are to be strictly your own effort. No electronic devices are allowed in written exams.

General:

Any student who may need an accommodation due to a disability, please make an appointment to see me during my office hours. A letter from a Montana Tech Disability Coordinator authorizing your accommodations is needed.

I prefer that the class is interactive, so if you have questions or comments, please interrupt. If you have a question, chances are very good that others have the same question. And if I don't explain a concept clearly, stop me and I'll try again.

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Page last updated: January 10, 2022