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Course number, name, CRN number, and credit hours: Math 1111, College Algebra, crn 20176 (MW 11:00 am) or 20175 (TR 11:00 am), and 3 credit hours

Meeting Days & Times: Mondays & Wednesdays 11:00 am -12:15 pm, room 226, Cartersville Campus or Tuesdays & Thursdays 11:00 am -12:15 pm, room 324, Cartersville Campus

Mid-Term Date (Last day to withdraw with a “W”): The last day to drop the class and possibly receive a "W" is Thursday, March 4, 2010. After this date, a "W" may be issued only in cases of documented hardship (which does not include performing poorly in this class). Applications for hardship withdrawal may be obtained in the center office.

Prerequisites, if any: Satisfactory placement scores and two years of high school algebra/Math 0099

Course Description (from GHC Catalog): Math 1111 is College Algebra. This course is a functional approach to algebra that incorporates the use of appropriate technology. Emphasis will be placed on the study of functions and their graphs, inequalities, and linear, quadratic, piece-wise defined, rational, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Appropriate applications will be included. Students cannot get credit for both Math 1001 and Math 1111.

Instructor Name, Phone number, E-mail address, office number and office hours Laura Ralston, 678-872-8115 Cartersville, Room 337, lralston@highlands.edu;

Other office hours are available by appointment. Office hours are subject to change without notice. Students are strongly encouraged to schedule a meeting with the instructor whenever necessary to discuss course policies or course material

Days	Time
Mondays	1:15 pm -4:00 pm
Tuesdays	No office hours
Wednesdays	8:30 am - 9:15 am and 1:15 pm -4:00 pm
Thursdays	8:30 am -9:15 am and 1:15 pm -3:00 pm

Course Outcomes or Objectives: The student will be able to demonstrate the ability to apply mathematical thought and methods:

The mission of the Georgia Highlands College (GHC) Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) is to create a curriculum-wide culture of information competency (IC) among students, which will be demonstrated through writing or other modes of communication.

Grading System: Three or four exams and a comprehensive final exam will be given during the semester. The exams have varying point values and the final exam will count 200 points. In addition, students are required to complete two or three take-home projects (typically technology-related) Failure to complete the take-home projects can hamper your ability to be successful in this course.

Students' averages for the semester will be based on a total of 700-750 points. The usual grading scale(90%-100% is an A, 80%-89% is a B, etc.) will apply.

Students who simply quit attending class without officially withdrawing will receive a grade of F in the course.

Attendance Policy: Students are expected to attend each and every scheduled class session. Since lectures begin promptly at the scheduled time, students are encouraged to avoid arriving late to class. Roll will be taken at each class session. There is no distinction between "excused" and "unexcused" absences.

Extended Absence Policy: Students, who have circumstances that prevent them from continuing to attend classes over an extended period of time, sometimes request that the faculty member permit them to submit work in absentia to receive credit to complete the course. If the concurrent absences will constitute more than 15% (5 class meetings) of the class sessions for the term, then written permission from the Division Chair is required before any course assignments can be completed while missing class. The student must be in good academic standing in the course to make the request. All approved coursework must be completed by the end of the semester in which the course was begun (NOTE: If a program has a more stringent absence policy than this, then the program policy prevails.

Exam Make-Up Policy: Students absent for an exam will not be allowed to make up the exam unless they contact the instructor BEFORE the exam. Students will be allowed to make up the work only under extreme circumstances and no make-up exams will be administered if students do not contact the instructor IN ADVANCE of the originally scheduled exam date. Make-up exams will be administered on the following dates in room 166 on the Cartersville campus at 9:00 am:

At the end of the semester, all students have the option of replacing their lowest exam grade (including any missed exams) with their percentage average on the comprehensive final exam. At most one exam grade will be replaced. If a student misses an exam without making arrangements with the instructor, in advance, that exam grade will be replaced by the final exam average. Students will receive a grade of zero for additional missed exams (i.e. for exams missed beyond the first one without making arrangements with the instructor in advance). The take-home project grades will NOT be replaced under any circumstances. Therefore, any uncompleted take-home projects will count as a zero in the calculation of the students' grade.

Note: Bundle is not required for Mrs. Ralston's class. Only textbook is required.

Course Outline (Course Contents): This course will cover Chapter 1: Functions and Graphs, Chapter 2: Polynomial and Rational Functions, and Chapter 3: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions.

Assignments: Assignments will be given in class, e-mailed to you, and provided on the web as a separate document, at the discretion of the instructor. You are expected to STUDY, to work problems, to read the assigned material, to become familiar with and use your CD-ROM, and to come prepared to class. An opportunity to ask questions will be provided each class meeting.

Policies on student conduct and academic integrity: Cheating (or even the appearance of cheating) will not be tolerated in this course. If the instructor suspects a student of cheating, the instructor will notify the student of the allegations outside of class. Then, the allegations will be referred to the Director of Student Life for appropriate action. The procedures and penalties implemented both by the instructor and the Director of Student Life shall be in accordance with the college's Academic Integrity Policy, which can be accessed at the following URL:

Disability Statement: If you feel that you need accommodation(s) due to a disability, please feel free to discuss this with me early in the semester. Georgia Highlands College has resources available for students with certain disabilities. Accommodations (such as providing materials in alternative formats, assuring physical access to classrooms, or being sensitive to interaction difficulties that may be posed by communication and/or learning disabilities) may be made through Student Support Services (SSS) on all campuses. For more information, please contact 706-295-6336.

Financial Aid Statement: This message applies only to students receiving financial aid: Federal regulations state that if a student did not attend classes and received failing grades, then the grades were not earned and financial aid needs to be reduced accordingly. Please be advised that any student receiving a 0.00 GPA will be required to prove that the 0.00 GPA was earned by attending classes or completing requirements for each class. Students who earned at least one passing grade for the semester will not be affected by this regulation. If a student has properly withdrawn from all classes, the student’s financial aid should be adjusted from the time they signed the withdrawal form.

Children on Campus Policy: Children of currently enrolled students are allowed on campus only with the direct supervision of that parent. Children will not be allowed to roam the campus or be left unattended by their parent at any time nor at any location. Children may be present in an academic class or lab only with the advanced permission of the instructor. The attending parent will assume responsibility for the behavior of the child. Children are to follow the same conduct rules of reasonable behavior that apply to regular Georgia Highlands students.

No Weapons Policy: Georgia Highlands College prohibits all persons who enter the college property from carrying a handgun, firearm, or prohibited weapon of any kind onto the property regardless of whether the person is licensed to carry the weapon or not. The only exceptions to this policy are police officers, or other law enforcement persons who are on duty, in uniform and or performing in an official capacity. Additionally, this policy also prohibits weapons at any College sponsored functions such as parties or picnics. Prohibited weapons include any form of weapon or explosive restricted under local, state, or federal regulation. This includes all firearms, illegal knives, or other weapons covered by the law. (Legal, chemical-dispensing devices such as pepper sprays that are sold commercially for personal protection are not covered by this policy.) You are responsible for making sure that any potentially covered item you possess is not prohibited by this policy. If you have a question about whether an item is covered by this policy, or if you become aware of anyone violating this policy, please report it to Security or Human Resources immediately.

Note: We will have a lot of material to learn in this course and we will have to move swiftly. Do NOT fall behind. Be sure to take advantage of the tutorial if you need it. Other classmates will also prove to be valuable resources.

The instructor reserves the right to change the above plans as circumstances warrant.

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