College Algebra Spring 2022 MATH 1314-01-WC Online
Instructor: Amanda Whisenant e-mail: awhisenant@hillcollege.edu
Textbook and Materials:
*College Algebra 7e by Blitzer AND access code for MyMathLab (online program)
*A computer with internet access is required to read the e-book and to complete the assignments.
*A calculator with log is required; I highly recommend the graphing calculators, the CAS calculators are not allowed
COURSE ID is: whisenant97306
*The online access is required – it is the program that you will be submitting your work in, to purchase it:
1) from the Hill College bookstore as access code only
2) from the Hill College bookstore as access code bundled with a physical book
3) directly online at www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com you will put in the course ID, enter your information and then rather than entering the pre-purchased access code you will enter your credit/debit/PayPal info.
Exams: We will have four chapter tests, a midterm and a final. All the tests will be done through the online “MyMathLab” program they are password protected to prevent accidental opening. Passwords for the regular tests are: onlinetest1, onlinetest2, onlinetest3, onlinetest4
The chapter exams are to be done on the honor system *no cheating which means no use of books, notes, cell phones, other websites, etc* blank scratch paper and a non CAS calculator are allowed.
The midterm and final exam must be proctored, you have three options:
1) Hill College has two testing centers that are free of charge to use *Note the hours by calling, they are practicing social distancing and you must make an appointment before you can take the test. One center is located at the campus in Hillsboro, TX and the other is located at the campus in Cleburne, TX,
2) Locate a college/university near you that proctors correspondence tests. Most other school testing centers will change you a testing fee which you will be responsible for. You will need to let me know what college/university you choose and get me their testing center contact information so that I can get in contact with them to ensure that they follow the guidelines we require for testing – then I will get them the test information and you can take the exam at their location. **HIGH SCHOOLS MAY OFFER TEST PROCTORING FOR DUAL CREDIT STUDENTS
3) Online from your own computer *you must have a working web cam and mic* you can go to ProctorU.com, create an account, schedule your exam, and take it online from your computer. They will guide you through what is required software/hardware wise and will discuss payment options for their services.
Quizzes: The quiz grade will come ONLY from the quizzes. The homework is provided for practice only and does not affect the grade. Each HW question has a "view example", a "show me how to work this problem", and an "ask my instructor". Also each HW question can be re-done by choosing similar exercise. The quiz questions do not have the help links and can only be done once BUT each quiz can be re-done as many times as you want. I suggest taking the quiz to see what you know and what you need work on – then do the homework to practice the problems you need to work on – then re-take the quiz (repeat if necessary to attain the grade you want).
MyMathLab: The access code for “MyMathLab” can be purchased with or without the physical textbook in the bookstore or it can be purchased online through the website www.PearsonMyLabAndMastering.com (using credit/debit or PayPal online).
The Course ID for this class is: whisenant61392
Grading System: Regular Exams: 30% Quizzes: 25% Midterm: 20% Final Exam: 25%.
Grading Scale: 90-100 A, 80-89 B, 70-79 C, 60-69 D, 0-59 F
Academic Conduct: Students guilty of academic dishonesty, cheating, or plagiarism in academic work shall be subject to disciplinary action. If you are found to be cheating you will receive a grade of zero and if it occurs a second time you will automatically fail the course.
Student Responsibilities: The student is solely responsible for:
♦ Completing each assignment by the specified due date.
♦ Utilizing, as needed all available study-aid options (including meeting with the instructor) to resolve any questions that they might have regarding homework, course material, or assignments.
♦ Giving as much of an effort as it takes to pass this course.
Disabilities/ADA
Reports of discrimination based on disability may be directed to the ADA/Section 504 coordinator. The College District designates the following person to coordinate its efforts to comply with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, which incorporates and expands the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended:
Name: Lizza Trenkle
Position: Vice President Student Services
Address: 112 Lamar Drive, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Telephone: (254) 659-7601
Students with qualified and documented disabilities may request accommodations which will enable them to participate in and benefit from educational programs and activities. Students should contact the Academic Advising and Success Center for more details at 254-659-7650 for Hill County Campus, 817-760-5650 for Johnson County Campus, or 817-295-7392 for Burleson Center
Title IX
Reports of discrimination based on sex, including sexual harassment or gender-based harassment, may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator. The College District designates the following person to coordinate its efforts to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended:
Name: Jamie Jaska
Position: Director of Human Resources
Address: 112 Lamar Drive, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Telephone: (254) 659-7731
The College District prohibits discrimination, including harassment, against individuals on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in the administration of its educational programs, activities, or employment policies. Retaliation against anyone involved in the complaint process is a violation of College District policy and is prohibited.
Notes: All items contained in this syllabus are subject to change as the semester progresses. Students will be notified in advance of any changes.
College Algebra Proposed Schedule for Spring 2022
This is a guideline, you should try to stay caught up to this or ahead BUT all due dates are set at the end of the semester so that you can work at your own pace.
Class Day Proposed Topics__________________________________
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
February 14th *Test 1 chapter 1-2*
Chapter 3
March 7th *Test 2 chapter 3*
March 10th *Midterm chapters 1-3* This must be scheduled and proctored
**March 14-18 Spring Break Campus closed**
Chapter 4
April 11th *Test 3 chapter 4*
** April 18th is the last day to drop the course**
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
May 5th *Test 4 chapter 5-6*
May 10th Final Exam chapters 1-6
This is a guideline to keep you on track. All quizzes and tests are due by 5/10. The midterm and final exam must be taken in a proctored testing center by the end of May 10th . You need to make your appointment, be sure to take your photo ID and non CAS calculator to the test. You need to let me know which testing center you will be going to a few days before so that I can ensure they have the exam information/passwords (Even if you choose ProctorU you need to make an account, schedule your exams, and let me know). **IF YOU ARE AT A HIGH SCHOOL, I WILL NEED TO HAVE CONTACT WITH YOUR HS CONTACT (usually the counselor) SO THAT I CAN ARRANGE WITH THEM FOR TEST PROCTORING.
The contact information for the Hill College testing centers: Cleburne: 817-760-5815 Hillsboro: 254-659-7814