Math 1402 College Algebra 120/121 Fall 2024 PDF

MATH 1402 College Algebra 08/19/24 – 12/03/24 Math 1402 – College Algebra Section 120/121 Course Instructor Deysi Delgado [email protected] The instructor will respond to email inquiries within 24-48 hours. Faculty Profile: https...

MATH 1402 College Algebra 08/19/24 – 12/03/24 Math 1402 – College Algebra Section 120/121 Course Instructor Deysi Delgado [email protected] The instructor will respond to email inquiries within 24-48 hours. Faculty Profile: https://www.uta.edu/academics/faculty/profile?username=delgadode Office: PKH 446 Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday 11:00AM to 12:00PM Tuesday and Thursday 9:30AM to 10:30AM 5:00PM to 7:00PM Lab Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 12:30PM to 1:50PM Textbook and Materials This course is participating in a new program to provide digital course materials on or before the first day of class at a reduced cost. The cost for your digital materials will be charged to your UTA student account, and you will have access to the materials through Canvas. Course fees are associated with course registration. Digital Access and eText Bundle (Required Course Materials): Your course materials included in the $70-course fee contain the e-version of the course text as well as ALEKS course access (ALEKS Higher-Ed Math with McGraw Hill eText for Miller/Gerken College Algebra 3rd edition), which is designed to enrich student success by providing instant feedback on your assignments plus on-demand access to personalized learning plans, multimedia lesson helps, and more. For more information about this program, please see the Course Resources page in your Canvas course, and then for further questions, contact your campus bookstore at [email protected] or 817-272-2785. Additional Materials and Associated Costs for This Course 1. Workbook (Required): Guided notetaking and example problems to support your time spent in class. College Algebra with Review Student Workbook, Banda, S. E. (2021), Cincinnati: Van-Griner Learning, ISBN 9781617405907. $40.00 2. Scientific Calculator: You may use a scientific calculator. Prices range from $9 to $22 for various models. See the Calculator Policy section for allowable models. Students may also use an electronic calculator from within the tests for free. 3. Additional materials for this course may range in cost depending on the project and or topic you choose to work on. 4. Web-Enabled Device: Use your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or other device to check in at lectures for required attendance and take in-class quizzes and earn Algebra Coins toward extra credit. 5. 3”x5” Index Cards: In the event of a UTA Network disconnection during a lecture, index cards may be used as a backup for the web-enabled device. 1 MATH 1402 College Algebra 08/19/24 – 12/03/24 Calculator Policy Students may choose to use a scientific, non-graphing calculator on all assignments, including unit exams and the final exam. If so, it MUST be one of the following models explicitly: Texas Instruments 30X series: TI-30XA, TI-30XIIS, TI-30XIIB, TI-30XS Multiview No variation of model will be accepted. Plus or Pro versions are not allowed. Software and System Requirements Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome are the recommended and supported browsers for this course. Please check your Canvas course for other course requirements. Course Elements Scheduled Meeting Times and Locations Lecture: Tuesday and Thursday 8:00AM to 9:20AM Lab: Tuesday and Thursday 12:30PM to 1:50PM Recording of Classroom and Online Lectures Faculty maintain the academic right to determine whether recording of classroom and online lectures is permitted by students. Recordings of classroom lectures, if permitted by the instructor or pursuant to an ADA accommodation, may only be used for academic purposes related to the specific course and may not be used for commercial purposes or shared with non-course participants except in connection with a legal proceeding. As the instructor of this course, I elect to prohibit recording of classroom or online lectures. Attendance Policy Attending class sessions is a critical predictor and indicator of student success. The University of Texas at Arlington does not recognize a single attendance policy but encourages faculty to establish class-specific policies on attendance. As the instructor of this section, attendance for this course will be monitored using the Attendance+ app on Canvas. Each class day, your instructor will provide a unique code that you must submit to receive attendance credit for that day. By submitting the code, you confirm your in-person attendance for the entire class session. If you intend to leave early, do not submit the attendance code for that day unless you have permission from your instructor. Random attendance checks can occur at any time throughout the semester. Any student who submits an attendance code but is absent during a random attendance check will be reported for a code of conduct violation and will receive a zero for semester attendance. Do not share attendance codes with others or post them online. Any student found doing so will also be reported for a code of conduct violation and will receive a zero for semester attendance. The lecture session meets 2 days per week for 1.33 hours, and students will be required to enter an instructor-provided code in Canvas to log their attendance. The lab session meets 2 days per week for 1.33 hours in the Math Learning Resource Computer Lab, PKH 308. Upon entry into the lab, you will be required to log into an attendance tracking system using your MavID card. You will also be required to sign out when leaving the lab. 2 MATH 1402 College Algebra 08/19/24 – 12/03/24 o Over the course of the semester, you are required to complete 30 hours of lab attendance/study time within the Math LRC Computer Lab. Lab hours should be completed throughout the course of the semester. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS HOURS to earn 100% Possible 100% for Attendance Lecture Attendance Miss no more than 4 lectures Worth 50% of Attendance Lab Hours At least 30 hours Worth 50% of Attendance The attendance requirement is 5% of your overall course grade. The lecture is 2.5%, and the lab is 2.5%. Lecture Attendance Point Deductions: After missing 4 lectures –25 pts After missing 6 lectures –50 pts After missing 8 lectures –75 pts After missing 10 lectures –100 pts Lab Attendance = 0 or 100: 100 if you earn at least 30 hours, and zero if you earn less than 30 hours. You are solely responsible for your own attendance. If you miss a lab time, you will be allowed to make up your time during open lab hours over the course of the semester. You will be provided with a lab schedule and information on how to check and keep up with your own hours. The U.S. Department of Education requires that UT Arlington have a mechanism in place to verify Federal Student Aid recipients’ attendance in courses. UT Arlington instructors are expected to report the last date of attendance when submitting students’ final course grades; specifically, when a student earns a course grade of F, instructors must report the last date a student attended their class. For on-campus classes, last date of attendance can be based on attendance rosters or on academic engagements—a test, participation in a class project or presentation, or Canvas-based activity. The last date of attendance is reported to the U.S. Department of Education for federal financial aid recipients. Schedule of Lessons and Exams You must complete all assignments and exams by the due dates. Due dates are listed in ALEKS, and the Course Summary, which is located in the Canvas Syllabus. All deadline times are in Central Time. Readiness Assignments are personalized based on the Initial Knowledge Check results and are due at 11:59 PM Central Time. Homework and Quiz Assignments are due at 11:59 PM Central Time. All Unit Exams are taken in the Mathematics Learning Resource Computer Lab (PKH 308) during your regularly scheduled lab time. It is advised to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the testing time. The doors of the Computer Lab lock 15 minutes after the start of the exam, and late testing is not allowed. The Final Exam will also be held in PKH 308 at a time based on the University schedule. Please check below for the date and time. 3 MATH 1402 College Algebra 08/19/24 – 12/03/24 Assessment Assignment Description Due Date & Time Readiness Module Preliminary 30 questions Thursday, August 22nd 12:30PM to 1:50PM Knowledge Check 20 questions, Exam 1 Thursday September 26th 12:30PM to 1:50PM 75 minutes Readiness Module 30 questions, Final Knowledge Thursday, October 10th 12:30PM to 1:50PM Goal is 90% of topics correct Check 20 questions, Exam 2 Thursday, October 24th 12:30PM to 1:50PM 75 minutes Signature Assignment Reflection and Create-Your- Thursday, October 31st 11:59PM Essay Draft Own Problem 20 questions, Exam 3 Thursday, November 21st 12:30PM to 1:50PM 75 minutes Signature Assignment Reflection and Create-Your- Tuesday, December 3rd 11:59PM Essay Final Draft Own Problem 30 questions, Final Exam Tuesday, December 10th 11AM to 1:30PM 140 minutes Grade Calculation Assignments and Course Requirements Percent of Grade Attendance/Participation 5% Lab Activities 5% Homework 10% Quizzes 10% Readiness Module (Knowledge Checks + Pie Progress) 15% Unit Exams (Average of 3 Exams) 30% Signature Assignment 10% Comprehensive Final Exam 15% Total: 100% IMPORTANT: The grade calculation, as shown above, is not reflected in ALEKS. Please refer to the Grades page in Canvas only for your correct course average. Students are expected to keep track of their performance throughout the semester which Canvas facilitates, and seek guidance from available sources (including the instructor) if their performance drops below satisfactory levels; see “Student Support Services,” below. Your lowest 2 homework grades will automatically be dropped from the Canvas homework average (as they occur). In the event you are not satisfied with one of the three unit exam scores, you may redeem Algebra Coins to replace your lowest exam score with your score on the final exam. See Extra Credit for more details. 4 MATH 1402 College Algebra 08/19/24 – 12/03/24 Grading Scale Grades will be computed based on the following distribution. Grades are rounded up accordingly. Percentage Letter 90 — 100% A 80 — 89% B 70 — 79% C 60 — 69% D Below 60% F Using ALEKS Math We will be utilizing McGraw Hill’s ALEKS Math integrated directly into Canvas for all readiness work, homework, quizzes, and tests. This automated system will provide feedback on assignments immediately upon submission. You can access all assignments through links in the Canvas Modules. Your e-Textbook and all assignments are accessed through ALEKS Math. There are links to individual assignments in the Canvas Modules. For the Readiness Module, you will work in your Learning Path, accessed from your ALEKS dashboard or the main ALEKS menu under Learn. ALEKS will present the topics you need to review based on the order in which you are most ready to learn them. Use the learning page to review the topic, then work on problems to practice. Fill in the progress bar to mark the topic as learned in your Learning Pie. For the homework assignments, you have three attempts at each question. To gain access to the next attempt, once a question is marked wrong, simply select the “Try Another” button at the bottom of the assignment screen. All readiness and homework assignments contain learning aids to help you through the material. Clicking the resource buttons on the right side of the question screen will give you options for seeing an example, being shown how to solve the problem, or opening the textbook. You may review all completed assignments through the ALEKS review mode. Quizzes and Exams will only show the learning aids in review mode. Be careful not to become overly dependent on these aids, or you may not perform well on the tests. A LockDown Browser program is required for the Knowledge Checks and Quizzes. Be sure that you either complete these in the Math Computer Lab (PKH 308) or have administrative rights to the computer you are using to install this program. The program is a free download and is easily installed through the ALEKS application. The LockDown Browser will not work with Chromebooks or mobile devices. Readiness Unit This course is designed to assist students with prerequisite material as the course progresses. The Readiness Module contains topics that should represent a review of previously learned material. Your first assignment is a Preliminary Knowledge Check. This does not count toward your overall average but will determine the amount of readiness work you need to complete, therefore it is advised to take this 30-question assessment seriously. Upon completing the Preliminary Knowledge Check, you will have a Readiness Module to complete to prepare you for the next Knowledge Check. 5 MATH 1402 College Algebra 08/19/24 – 12/03/24 The Readiness Module topical learning activities do not count toward your homework average. These assignments are personalized based on your Preliminary Knowledge Check performance. Completing topics successfully on the Preliminary Knowledge Check will result in topics being marked as learned or mastered in your Learning Pie. The ALEKS system will then guide you in working through the rest of the topics in the order you are most ready to learn them. You do not need to wait until the due date to complete the work in the module. Please take these assignments seriously and do your best, as it is possible to gain or lose progress in your ALEKS Learning Pie based on your performance on the Knowledge Check. Calculators are NOT allowed on Knowledge Checks, unless the calculator option shows up on the ALEKS screen. Readiness Knowledge Checks are proctored and will be taken in the lab during your scheduled lab time. You will receive two types of grades based on the Readiness Module: Pie Progress grades based on showing items as learned in your Learning Pie and the grade from the scheduled Knowledge Check. Your learning goal as you work through your Learning Pie is as follows: o Final Knowledge Check: 90% Homework and Quizzes All electronic homework and quiz assignments are available to you on the first class day. There is a homework assignment covering each section of material and 10 total quizzes: a syllabus quiz and 9 ten question content quizzes. A 24-hour grace period is enabled for all homework and quiz assignments, which allows you to submit those assignments up to 24 hours past any due date listed in Canvas/ALEKS. Beyond this grace period, NO late homework or quizzes will be accepted, so watch the due dates on the calendar. You will receive a zero for any assignments not submitted. Homework assignments are set for unlimited access up until the due date. You may complete homework assignments a question at a time, and you have 3 attempts per question. However, it is important to save your progress at least once an hour so that your session does not time out. You have two attempts at each quiz with a 50-minute time limit that must be completed in their entirety once opened. Quizzes cannot be saved and resumed later. Exams There will be three computerized, proctored unit exams throughout the course of the semester, plus a comprehensive, proctored final exam, all found within Canvas using ALEKS. (Please reference the exam schedule above and the Course Summary in the Canvas Syllabus for exact dates.) You must have your MavID or valid photo ID with you on exam day and will be required to sign in/out upon entering and exiting the lab. You may use your own approved calculator (see list of approved calculators in Materials section), or use the one provided within ALEKS in the Instructor Created Resources. Formula sheets and scratch paper will be provided in the lab. No additional materials are allowed. Exams cannot be opened, saved, and returned to at a later time. You may not leave the room during an exam. 6 MATH 1402 College Algebra 08/19/24 – 12/03/24 Partial credit forms will be available for Unit Exams. At a designated time after each exam, you will be allowed to review your answers. At that time, you may fill out a partial credit form and request partial credit on up to 5 questions by turning the form in to your instructor or a lab assistant in the Computer Lab. You cannot earn credit for any problems not originally attempted and answered during the exam. See the Testing information in the Getting Started module in Canvas for forms and additional details. Partial credit is not available on the final exam. Use of any unauthorized electronic devices, notes, or other resources during an exam will result in a grade of ZERO. Signature Assignment Write-Up During this course, you will be required to develop your own algebra problem based on your major. This Signature Write-Up assignment will consist of a two-page essay on how you can use College Algebra skills in your major and describing the necessary skills and the process for accurately completing your custom problem. Specific emphasis will be placed on your ability to draw conclusions and effectively communicate your methods. Essays must link skills learned in this course to your real-world application. This assignment will assess the following skills: Critical Thinking Skills - to include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry and analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of information. Communication Skills - to include effective development, interpretation, and expression of ideas through written, oral, and visual communication. Empirical and Quantitative Skills - to include the manipulation and analysis of numerical data or observable facts resulting in informed conclusions. The write-up essay will be submitted electronically through Canvas. An initial draft submission of the paper will require a peer review so that you can work with classmates and receive feedback to strengthen your submission. Your participation in the peer-review process, rough draft of your essay, and final submission of your write-up essay will be graded. Additional details will be provided within Canvas. Learning Communities Join math department faculty and your peers for one-hour workshops during various weeks throughout the semester. These sessions will give you extra support in math and help you create a connection with your classmates and our university. The workshops are designed to strengthen your study skills and help you find success in your math course through individual support and group activities. Plus, snacks will be provided, and you can earn extra credit! The session schedule will be announced during the second week of classes, and information will be provided in Canvas. Extra Credit: Algebra Coins You can earn Algebra Coins throughout the semester that you can use for extra credit in a variety of ways at the end of the semester. Instructions for redeeming the Algebra Coins will be provided toward the end of the semester, and extra credit will be applied at the end of the semester. Coins can only be earned or redeemed in integer values. The last day to earn coins is the last official day of class. Redemption of coins cannot result in earning additional coins. 7 MATH 1402 College Algebra 08/19/24 – 12/03/24 Ways to Earn Algebra Coins For each additional hour in the LRC or Math Clinic ABOVE the required 30 lab 1 coin per hour hours (Max 30 extra hours) Earning ≥ 70% on any Unit Exam 15 coins per exam Earning ≥ 60% but < 70% on any Unit Exam 10 coins per exam Earning ≥ 85% Homework Average 25 coins Earning ≥ 90% on a Challenge Assignment 7 coins per assignment Earning ≥ 90% on an Exam Review (includes Final Exam Review score at Algebra 5 coins per review Coins deadline) Ways to Redeem Algebra Coins – Extra Credit Options Replace lowest Unit Exam score with Final Exam score if Final Exam score is 25 coins higher Bonus points on any Unit Exam (max 7 points per exam) 3 coins per point Bonus points on Final Exam (max 7 points) 5 coins per point Replace required hours in the lab 5 coins per hour Replace lecture attendance 5 coins per day Replace a Quiz grade with 100% (max 2 quizzes) 10 coins Challenge Assignments This course contains various related concept assignments, each containing advanced questions related to the lesson topics. These assignments will address the learning objectives and outcomes listed in the course objective section of your syllabus. Completion of the challenge assignments is optional, but you will earn Algebra Coins. Strategies and Lab Rules The primary methods for course content delivery will be lectures and lab work. You should bring your workbook and notes with you to class and lab. You will be guided through the notes, and the course material will be explained. Additional content material, videos, and notes can be found in the unit modules in Canvas and within the ALEKS resource library. The first half of lab time will be dedicated to class instructional time and concept activities. The remaining time will consist of lab activities, group work, and individual instructional time. Lab participation is required, and you are only allowed to work on College Algebra material while in the lab. Any violation of this rule will result in a student being asked to leave the lab, and an absence will be recorded for that day. The lab time will give you an opportunity to obtain one on one tutoring and 8 MATH 1402 College Algebra 08/19/24 – 12/03/24 guidance for your homework and quizzes. While in the lab, students must work on the designated computers within the Math Computer Lab. Students may continue to work through their homework and quiz assignments outside of lab time since the ALEKS program through Canvas is accessible from any source with an internet connection. Beyond the time required to attend each class meeting, students enrolled in this course should expect to spend at least an additional 9 hours per week of their own time in course-related activities, including reading required materials, completing assignments, preparing for exams, etc. Students must log in and have their MyMav ID upon entering and exiting the lab. No food or drinks are allowed in the lab. Makeup Policy In addition to the policy that NO late homework or quizzes will be accepted (see Homework and Quizzes), there are no make-up exams. If you know ahead of time that you will miss class for a legitimate reason, it is your responsibility to inform me and make the necessary arrangements. If you have a conflict with a scheduled exam due to a school-sponsored or excused event, you MUST have documentation, and you MUST arrange to take the exam BEFORE you leave. To request an alternate exam date because of an approved conflict, please fill out the Alternate Exam Date Request Form, which can be found on the Testing page in the Getting Started module in Canvas. You must either submit the forms directly to me during class or office hours or email the form along with the necessary documentation at least two weeks prior to the first exam. A request for a rescheduled exam will only be considered in rare, documentable, and verifiable instances. The decision to grant an alternate exam date will be at the sole discretion of the instructor and/or course coordinator. Announcements: Found in Canvas and TEAMS Students are responsible for all information found in these announcements. Students should check for new announcements at least twice a week. Help for Students If you have trouble completing the assignments, please seek some form of tutoring and/or see your instructor for assistance. Face to Face Tutoring through the UTA Math Learning Resource Center. Free daily tutoring is offered in the Math Computer Lab – Pickard Hall (PKH) Room 308 http://www.uta.edu/math/LRC/ and the Math Clinic – Pickard Hall (PKH) Room 325 http://www.uta.edu/math/LRC/clinic/ Free online tutoring through the UTA Math Learning Resource Center is available via TEAMS. Join us online and post a question. Tutors will provide problem-solving assistance via chat and live tutoring sessions. University Tutoring Service offers free tutoring by appointment, Central Library Office 415 http://www.uta.edu/utsi Additional Online Course Help: https://www.khanacademy.org/ UTA CARE Team UT Arlington is committed to the safety, success, and well-being of our students. To support our community, UTA has created a CARE Team, which is a dedicated group of campus professionals responsible for helping 9 MATH 1402 College Algebra 08/19/24 – 12/03/24 students who could benefit from academic, emotional, or psychological support, as well as those presenting risk to the health or safety of the community. If you know of someone experiencing challenges, appearing distressed, needing resources, or causing a significant disruption to the UTA community, please submit a CARE Referral by visiting the Behavior Intervention Team (https://www.uta.edu/student-affairs/dos/behavior-it) page. You may also submit a referral for yourself if you would like additional support. NOTE: If a person’s behavior poses an immediate threat to you or someone else, contact UTA Police at 817-272- 3303 or dial 911. If you or someone you know needs to speak with a crisis counselor, please reach out to the MAVS TALK 24-hour Crisis Line (https://www.uta.edu/student-affairs/caps/crisis)at 817-272-8255 or the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (https://988lifeline.org/) at 988. Course Objectives Description of Course Content This course is designed as preparation for higher-level mathematics courses. Topics include the study of linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, radical, absolute value, logarithmic, and exponential functions, relations, and inequalities; graphs, basic characteristics, and operations on functions; real and complex zeros of functions; graphing techniques; systems of equations and matrices. The use of mathematical software and calculators is required. Prerequisite Student Learning Outcomes The following competencies will be reviewed during this course: R1.0 The learner will accurately factor, simplify, add, subtract, multiply, and divide algebraic expressions containing exponents, fractions, and radicals. R2.0 The learner will successfully solve and apply algebraic equations and inequalities, including linear, quadratic, rational, radical, and absolute value, as well as verify that the solution(s) is accurate. Student Learning Outcomes After completing the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following outcomes: 1.0 The learner will accurately interpret graphs using the rectangular coordinate system, identifying characteristics such as slope and relating graphs to their equations. 2.0 The learner will successfully apply functions both procedurally and conceptually, as well as represent functions graphically, numerically, algebraically, and verbally. 3.0 The learner will accurately evaluate, graph, solve equations, and determine characteristics related to polynomial and rational functions. 4.0 The learner will successfully evaluate, graph, solve and apply equations, and determine characteristics related to logarithmic and exponential functions. 5.0 Using various algebraic methods, the learner will accurately solve and apply systems of equations and inequalities, interpret the meaning of the solution(s), and demonstrate graphical solution techniques when appropriate. They will also perform matrix operations and calculate matrix determinants. Institutional Policies UTA students are encouraged to review the below institutional policies and informational sections and reach out to the specific office with any questions. To view this institutional information, please visit the Institutional 10 MATH 1402 College Algebra 08/19/24 – 12/03/24 Information page (http://www.uta.edu/provost/administrative-forms/course-syllabus/syllabus-institutional- policies.php) which includes the following policies, among others: Drop Policy Academic Integrity Disability Accommodations Student Feedback Survey Title IX Policy Final Exam Schedule Academic Integrity It is the philosophy of The University of Texas at Arlington that academic dishonesty is a completely unacceptable mode of conduct and will not be tolerated in any form. This course includes a zero-tolerance policy for academic dishonesty, and students are expected to adhere to the UT-Arlington Honor Code: I pledge, on my honor, to uphold UT-Arlington’s tradition of academic integrity, a tradition that values hard work and honest effort in the pursuit of academic excellence. I promise that I will submit only work that I personally create or contribute to group collaborations, and I will appropriately reference any work from other sources. I will follow the highest standards of integrity and uphold the spirit of the Honor Code. Per the UT System Regents’ Rules and Regulations, Series 50101, Section 2.2, Scholastic dishonesty includes but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, collusion, the submission for credit of any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person, taking an examination for another person, any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student or the attempt to commit such acts. Suspected violations of university’s standards for academic integrity (including the Honor Code) will be referred to the Office of Student Conduct. Violators will be disciplined in accordance with University policy, which may result in the student’s suspension or expulsion from the University. Students found guilty of cheating may receive a grade of “F” for the course. Additional information is available at https://www.uta.edu/conduct/, http://libguides.uta.edu/copyright/plagiarism, and http://library.uta.edu/plagiarism/. Student Support Services The Academic Success Center (ASC) includes a variety of resources and services to help you maximize your learning and succeed as a student at the University of Texas at Arlington. ASC services include supplemental instruction, peer-led team learning, tutoring, mentoring, and TRIO SSS. Academic Success Center services are provided at no additional cost to UTA students. For additional information, visit: Academic Success Center. To request disability accommodations for tutoring, please complete this tutoring request form. Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) is also available to all students to help increase their understanding of personal issues, address mental and behavioral health problems, and make positive changes in their lives. Contact CAPS through their web portal at www.uta.edu/caps/ or call 817-272-3671. Everything you need to make the most of your time as a student (and beyond) is all on campus. Below are a few resources to get you started. Student Services Home 11 MATH 1402 College Algebra 08/19/24 – 12/03/24 Student Access and Resource (SAR) Center Military and Veteran Services Health Services Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Activities and Organizations Recreation Grievances If you experience a conflict with your instructor, first try and resolve the matter with your instructor. For issues that remain unresolved after this contact, including grade discrepancies or complaints, a grievance may be filed with the Mathematics Department by completing the departmental Grievance form at go.uta.edu/mathgrievance. Students not satisfied with the departmental decision may appeal to the College of Science. It is imperative for students to follow the proper procedure for their grievance to be reviewed. Face Covering Policy Face coverings are not mandatory; all students and instructional staff are welcome to wear face coverings while they are on campus or in the classroom. Emergency Phone Numbers In case of an on-campus emergency, call the UT Arlington Police Department at 817-272-3003 (non-campus phone), 2-3003 (campus phone). You may also dial 911. We further recommend that you enter the UTA Police Department’s emergency phone number into your own mobile phone. For non-emergencies, contact the UTA PD at 817-272-3381. Emergency Exit Procedures Should we experience an emergency event that requires us to vacate the building, students should exit the room and move toward the nearest exit. When exiting the building during an emergency, one should never take an elevator but should use the stairwells. Faculty members and instructional staff will assist students in selecting the safest route for evacuation and will make arrangements to assist individuals with disabilities. See next page for In-Class Discussion Schedule 12 MATH 1402 College Algebra 08/19/24 – 12/03/24 In-Class Discussion Schedule Unit 1 – Exam 1 Material – Preparation for Quizzes 1 and 2 Day of the Week Lecture Date(s) Activity/Section Covered Tues/Thurs Aug 20th/22nd Functions and Function Notation Tues Aug 27th Graphing Linear Equations and Functions Thurs Aug 29th Slope and Rate of Change Tues Sept 3rd Equations of Lines Thurs Sept 5th Additional Functions Tues Sept 10th Graphing Techniques Thurs/Tues Sept 12th /17th Function Operations and Composition Unit 2 – Exam 2 Material – Preparation for Quizzes 3 and 4 Day of the Week Lecture Date(s) Activity/Section Covered Thurs/Tues Sept 19th /24th Quadratic Functions Thurs Sept 26th Dividing Polynomial Functions Tues Oct 1st Zeros of Polynomial Functions Thurs/Tues Oct 3rd /8th Graphing Polynomial Functions Thurs/Tues Oct 10th /15th Rational Functions Unit 3 – Exam 3 Material – Preparation for Quizzes 5 and 6 Day of the Week Lecture Date(s) Activity/Section Covered Thurs Oct 17th Inverse Functions Tues Oct 22nd Exponential Functions Thurs Oct 24th Logarithmic Functions Tues Oct 28th Common and Natural Logarithms Thurs/Tues Oct 31st / Nov 5th Exponential and Logarithmic Equations and Applications Thurs Nov 7th Systems of Linear Equations in Two and Three Variables Tues Nov 12th Determinants and Cramer’s Rule Additional Assignments – Preparation for Final Exam Day of the Week Lecture Date(s) Activity/Section Covered Thurs/Tues Nov 14th /19th Matrices and Matrix Operations Thurs/Tues Nov 21st /26th Systems of Inequalities and Linear Programming Tues Dec 3 rd Review/Wrap-Up As the instructor for this course, I reserve the right to adjust this schedule in any way that serves the students' educational needs. Therefore, all dates and assignments are subject to change. Students will be notified in advance of any changes or adjustments. – Deysi Delgado 13