COURSE DESCRIPTION

Provides students with the opportunity to gain algebraic knowledge needed for many fields such as engineering, business, science, computer technology, and mathematics. Graphical and numerical methods support the study of functions and their corresponding equations and inequalities. Students will study linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, inverse, composite, radical, and absolute value functions; systems of equations and inequalities; modeling applied problems; and curve fitting techniques. Previous credit in any MAC class precludes credit in MAC 1105.

PREREQUISITES

MAT 1033 with a grade of at least “C” or a required score on the HCC Placement test.

OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES* USED

OpenStax Intermediate Algebra Text options at https://openstax.org/details/books/college-algebra
HippoCampus Videos
Instructor’s Solutions

*Open Educational Resources are provided at no additional cost to the student.

MATERIALS

Students will need a large notebook or paper to take notes throughout the semester. A pen may be used to take notes but all tests and homework should be done in pencil. A calculator is recommended. Only the following calculators are allowed: TI-30Xa, TI-30XIIS, Casio FX-260, FX-300 MS Plus. For exam proctoring, students will also need a computer, a working webcam, microphone and a stable Internet connection.

GRADING SYSTEM

The grade for this course will be calculated according to the following point system:

Midterm 30%

Final Exam 30%

Homework 15%

Module Quizzes 15%

Participation 10%

Students should keep track of their grades and report discrepancies to the instructor. The grading scale is:

A 90% - 100%

B 80% - 89%

C 70% - 79%

D 60% - 69%

F 0% - 59%

"I" (incomplete) - requires that the student has completed AT LEAST TWO-THIRDS of the course requirements and HAS HAD A DOCUMENTED EMERGENCY. The student must work out a contract with the instructor and it must be approved by the dean. “I” grades must be removed before the end of the eighth week of the following term (excluding summer term) or they will be changed to “F” grades on the students’ permanent records.

"W" (withdraw) - requires the student to withdraw in Webadvisor or go to student services and complete the necessary forms by 3/23/2024. This grade still counts as an attempt of the course by the student.

MODULES

Modules will be found in Canvas. In order to get full credit, all parts of the module must be complete by the due date noted in Canvas. Student will complete the homework as assigned in the form of a Canvas quiz. Each homework quiz has two attempts. Students will then take a quiz for each module that can only be attempted once. Students will participate in a discussion for each module as well. NO LATE WORK IS ACCEPTED. Module work must be submitted to the correct assignment area in Canvas. Only assignments that are available may be completed. Please see Module 0 for more details.

TEST POLICY

Students will have a midterm and a final exam. The midterm exam is available to be taken after the due date. Late submissions will receive 10% off the grade for each day late. The final exam must be completed by the due date so that grades can be reported. Tests must be taken using Honorlock. Complete Module 0 for more information.

ATTENDANCE/PARTICIPATION POLICY

Students prove attendance by taking the syllabus quiz by the indicated due date. Students that do not complete the quiz may be dropped from the course for non-attendance. The participation grade is given based on the module discussions. Students must do an original posting and respond to two students for full credit.

RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES

HCC will reasonably accommodate the religious observances, practices, and beliefs of students in its admissions, class attendance and examination policies, and work assignments. Students must notify instructors in writing one week prior to a religious observance.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY POLICY

The Mathematics Department at the Brandon campus follows the zero-tolerance policy on cheating as described in the HCC Student Handbook. This includes cheating on any work that contributes to your grade. Students found violating this policy will receive a zero on that assignment that cannot be replaced and may be referred to Student Services for disciplinary actions.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS

Any student whose disability falls within the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and requires accommodations should contact the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities. The Brandon office is located in the Student Service Building Room 109. You may also reach the office by phone at (813) 253-7914. Requests for accommodations should be submitted to the instructor as soon as possible. Tests taken in the testing center must be taken before or during your normal class time. Accommodations cannot be applied retroactively.

STEM CENTER

The STEM Center is located in BLRC 200. The phone number is 259-6598. All services are free to HCC students! The STEM Center will be open to all students on a walk-in basis, but each student will need to sign in every time they enter the lab. In order for students to receive consistent instruction, students need to bring with them their class notes when requesting assistance. Currently online tutoring is available! For more information, please see: https://hccfl.mywconline.net/

Also available to students is SmarThinking: a 24/7 online tutoring service provided free to students at Hillsborough Community College. Access can be found on the course site.

RECORDING OF CLASS SESSIONS

Students may, without prior notice, record video or audio of a class lecture for a class in which the student is enrolled for their own personal educational use. A class lecture is defined as a formal or methodical oral presentation as part of an HCC course intended to present information or teach enrolled students about a particular subject. Recording class activities other than class lectures, including but not limited to lab sessions, student presentations (whether individually or part of a group), class discussion (except when incidental to and incorporated within a class lecture), clinical presentations such as patient history, academic exercises involving student participation, test or examination administrations, field trips, private conversations between students in the class or between a student and the faculty member, and invited guest speakers is prohibited. Recordings may not be used as a substitute for class participation and class attendance and may not be published or shared without the written consent of the faculty member. Failure to adhere to these requirements may constitute a violation of the HCC Student Code of Conduct.

SAFETY AND SECURITY

Students who notice situations that represent potential or real safety or security problems should notify the HCC Public Safety Office: • 253-7911 •

EQUITY/EQUAL ACCESS POLICY

Hillsborough Community College is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. HCC does not discriminate based on race, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. Should you require assistance or an accommodation due to disability contact the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities (OSSD) at your campus. If you feel you have been discriminated against, you may contact Elina “Tina” Bivins, Manager, Equity and Title IX at (813) 253-7591, or Cheryl Seals Gonzalez, Chief Diversity Officer at (813) 253-7043.

For more information regarding equity and diversity at HCC, please visit http://www.hccfl.edu/about-us/equity-and-diversity/equity-hcc

SCHEDULE MAC 1105

Course Dates	Material
1/8-1/14	Module 0
1/15-2/4	Module 1
2/5/-2/25	Module 2
2/26-3/10	Review for Midterm (covers Modules 1 and 2)
3/10	Midterm Exam Due
3/11-4/7	Module 3
4/8-4/21	Module 4
4/22-4/30	Review for Final Exam (covers Modules 3 and 4)
5/5	Final Exam Due

MAC 1105 OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:
1. Functions and Graphs
a. Define and identify relations and functions.
b. Find the domain and range of relations and functions.
c. Use function notation
d. Evaluate and simplify the difference quotient of a function.
e. Identify linear functions and solve applied problems with linear functions.
f. Perform operations with functions, including composition.
g. Understand characteristics an properties of the graphs of functions, including symmetry, extrema, and intervals of increasing, decreasing, constant.
h. Graph basic functions.
i. Apply graphical transformations to functions
j. Find the inverse of a function algebraically and graphically
k. Solve absolute value equations and inequalities in one variable.
2. Polynomial Functions
a. Graph quadratic functions and solve optimization problems involving quadratic functions.
b. Use characteristics of polynomial functions to graph, including end behavior and multiplicity of zeros.
3. Rational Functions
a. Graph rational functions including intercepts, vertical and horizontal asymptotes, and end behavior.
b. Solve application problems involving rational functions.
4. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
a. Convert between exponential and logarithmic form.
b. Evaluate logarithmic and exponential expressions.
c. Use and apply the properties of logarithms, including change of base.
d. Graph exponential and logarithmic functions.
e. Solve exponential and logarithmic equations.
f. Solve applications of exponential growth and decay.
5. Systems Of Equations and Inequalities
a. Solve systems of linear equations in 3 variables by elimination/substitution.
b. Solve a system of non-linear inequalities graphically.
c. Solve application problems using systems of equations

Category	Weight
Quizzes	15%
Homework	15%
Midterm	30%
Participation	10%
Final Exam	30%
Total	100%