Course Description:  Exponents, factoring, equations, inequalities, functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, polynomial functions, zeroes of polynomials, remainder and factor theorems  Prerequisite:  PDEV 100 or MDEV 127 or a minimum ACT Math score of 23 or a minimum Math ACCUPLACER scores of EA 75.50 and CLM 49.50.  Some prior knowledge of algebra is expected.

Course Objectives and Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to do the following:

• Evaluate complex relations using symbolic abstraction and generalization.
• Demonstrate problem solving using symbolic representation and manipulation.
• Demonstrate an ability to apply algebraic ideas to real-life situations.
• Find all rational zeroes of a polynomial.

• GRADING:
• There will be three one hour exams, four scheduled quizzes and a final exam.. Each of the one hour exams will be worth 100 points, while the final exam will be worth 200 points The quizzes will be worth a total of 100 points. At the discretion of the professor, supplemental problems may be assigned for credit.  These problems will be distributed in class and the due date will be announced at that time.  Each student is responsible for obtaining, completing and submitting such assignments by the due date.  Grading will be based on total points and the following percentages, although pluses or minuses may also be used.
• A         100 – 90
• B           89 – 80
• C           79 – 70
• D           69 – 60
• F            59 –   0

• Course Outline:
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• The majority of the material in Chapters P, 1, 2 , 3, 4 and 8 in Blitzer’s text, ALGEBRA & TRIGONOMETRY, 4^th EDITION (custom)
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• Attendance Policy:
•              Students will take exams as scheduled and submit any graded assignments when due. 
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• Academic Honesty:
•              See policy in the Student Handbook
•             http://web.mnstate.edu/bring/AcademicDishonesty.htm
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• Calculators: No graphing calculators or calculators on cell phones can be used during exams. Neither caps nor listening devices may be worn during exams or quizzes  A mathematical calculator with logarithmic and exponential functions is required.
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• Please turn CELL PHONES OFF during class.
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•  Special Accommodation:
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• Students with disabilities who believe they may need an accommodation in this class are encouraged to contact Greg Toutges, Coordinator of Disability Services, at 477-5859 (phone) or 1-800-627-3529  (MRS/TTY), CMU 114 as soon as possible to ensure that accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion.