Southern Arkansas University School of Science and Technology

Course Syllabus

Term Fall 2003

Course Number and Title: College Algebra, Math 1023

Instructor Information: Instructor: Paul L. Bailey

Office: Wilson 228

Office Phone: 235-4294

Email: plbailey@saumag.edu

Office Hours: MTWRF 11 am – 12 noon

MWF 1 pm – 2 pm

Mission Statement: It is the mission of the School of Science and Technology, in accordance with the mission of Southern Arkansas University, to educate students in the basic and applied natural sciences, mathematics, computer science, agriculture, and nursing to prepare them to enter industrial, governmental, and professional careers as well as advanced degree studies.

Course Description: A study of quadratic equations and inequalities, graphs of function relations and inequalities, systems of equations and inequalities, theory of equations, exponential and logarithmic functions, conic sections, natural number functions, and probability.

Textbook: Algebra: An Interactive Modular Approach

Fourth Edition

Wayne F. Mackey and William Feldman

Grading Policy: Tests are computerized.

Grade Percent

A 90-100%

B 80-89%

C 70-79%

D 60-69%

F 0 -59%

Academic Integrity: The University's policy on academic integrity, as stated in the Course Catalog, will be enforced in this course. Any evidence of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated.

Disability Support Services: It is the policy of Southern Arkansas University to accommodate students with disabilities, pursuant to federal law, state law, and the University’s commitment to equal educational opportunities. Any student with a disability who needs accommodation should inform the instructor at the beginning of the course. Students with disabilities are also encouraged to contact the Office of Disability Support Services, which is located in Nelson Hall, room 203, telephone 235-4145.

Course Outline: Modules 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13

Important Dates: Exam Deadlines: see attached

Final Exam Deadline: December 11, 2003