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MATH 171 – College AlgebraFall 2022 (CRN: 82035)Course SyllabusMathematics DivisionInstructorInformation INFORMATIONINSTRUCTORInstructor:Stacey McMillenEmail:Office:smcmill9@jccc.eduCLB 232Phone:(913) 469-8500, ext. 4959Division Fax: (913) 469-2537Office Hours:In lieu of scheduled office hours, students are encouraged schedule individual meetings (in-personor Zoom) with me for assistance. Meetings can be scheduled here: calendly.com/smcmill9.I do my best to answer emails promptly. However, emails received after 5 pm or on the weekendwill not receive a reply until the next business mathematics/self-paced.htmlOther Self-Paced Math Instructors:Phil VeerMelissa Westonpveer@jccc.edumweston5@jccc.eduCLB 233CLB 230ext. 4700ext. 4215CourseInformationINFORMATIONCOURSE 3 credit hours Prerequisite RequirementMATH 116 with a grade of “C” or higher or appropriate score on the math placement test (NextGeneration ACCUPLACER). Required MaterialsAn active MyMathLab access code is required to complete homework assignments and utilize afull e-book.A scientific and/or graphing calculator is required for this course. A graphing calculator isrecommended. Students are NOT allowed to use calculators with computer algebra systems suchas TI-89 and TI-92. Cell phones, tablets, and smart watches are not appropriate substitutes for acalculator and are not allowed on exams. TextbookBlitzer, Robert. College Algebra. 7th ed., Pearson, 2018.A physical copy of the textbook is not required since your MyMathLab subscription includesaccess to the full text digitally.1

Kansas Board of Regents Guaranteed TransferThis course is approved by the Kansas Board of Regents for guaranteed transfer among all Kansaspublic postsecondary institutions.KRSN Course: MAT 1010 Course DescriptionThis course focuses on the study of functions and their graphs, techniques of solving equationsand applications. Students will analyze and graph functions, including constant, linear, quadratic,piecewise-defined, absolute value, square root, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmicfunctions and non-functions; solve equations and inequalities, including polynomial equations,absolute value equations, radical equations, rational equations, exponential equations, logarithmicequations, systems of linear and non-linear equations and systems of linear inequalities; and applyfunctions in real-world situations. Course ObjectivesCourse Objectives1. Analyze functions and their graphs.2. Sketch the graphs of functions, including constant, linear, piecewise-defined, absolute value,square root, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic.3. Solve equations including polynomial, exponential and logarithmic equations.4. Solve systems of equations and systems of linear inequalities.5. Create mathematical models to solve application problems and make predictions.The Content Outline and Competencies can be found online #MATH 171.Gradingand EvaluationGRADING& EVALUATION AttendanceAttendance is recorded through your participation in the course. Failure to engage with thematerial on a consistent basis could result in instructor withdrawal from the course. Students mustcomplete at least up to Unit 2 Exam by the end of the 13th week to avoid withdrawal. Student isresponsible for communicating with Professor if extenuating circumstances are occurring. Allnotices and warnings will be sent to the student’s JCCC email.Note: Withdrawal from a course could have a negative impact including, but not limited to, thefollowing areas: current and future financial aid, athletics eligibility, international student visastatus, and enrollment in other courses. Online HomeworkThere are 32 homework assignments required to be done online using MyMathLab. There is nolimit to how many times an assignment may be attempted. Practice is crucial to learningmathematics and the online homework may not be enough to master the material. Additionalproblems for practice may be requested from the instructor for more practice. Testing LocationsALL exams for this class will be taken in the JCCC testing center (SC 334). Contact yourinstructor right away if you will be unable to come to JCCC for testing. Arrangements may bemade for distance testing at an approved testing site.2

ExamsThere are 5 unit exams worth 100 points each. Each unit exam may be taken twice and only thehighest of the two scores will be counted in your overall grade.You will receive an email from your instructor, usually within 2 business days though weekendand holidays will have a longer response time. Before retaking an exam, you are encouraged toschedule an appointment with your instructor to review your first attempt at the exam. Final ExamThe self-paced class will conclude with a comprehensive final exam worth 150 points. The finalexam may be taken only once and signifies completion of the course. All homework, unit exams,and their retakes must be completed before taking the final exam. The final exam must be taken onthe JCCC campus unless arrangements are made with another approved testing center. Grading is based on the following point system: 32 Online Homework (MyMathLab)100 points5 Unit Exams100 points eachFinal Exam150 pointsTotal Points750 pointsAcademic IntegrityAll JCCC math students are expected to follow the Student Code of Conduct and the policies ofthe Division of Mathematics and Sciences. The student code of conduct may be found ml. Grade penalties may be assessed for incidents of academic dishonesty andfurther action may be taken based on the severity of the incident.ImportantDatesIMPORTANT A 90% 80% B 90% 70% C 80% 0% D 70% F 60%DATESAugust 16, 2022 by 6 pm:Last day to pay without being dropped.After this date, you must pay at the time of enrollment. Waiver Date:The official start of a self-paced course. The waiver date isthe date that all the papers are signed. 2 weeks from Waiver Date:Last day to drop with 100% refund.Student must request a refund from the Bursar’s Office. 6 weeks from Waiver Date:Last day to drop with no grade on your transcript. December 9, 2022:Last day to complete the course without an “Incomplete.”Caution: Incompletes can affect financial aid. 6 months from Waiver Date:Last day to drop with a withdrawal “W” on transcript.Last day to request a pass/fail grade option. 9 months from Waiver Date:Last day to successfully complete self-paced math course.Extensions require extenuating circumstances, substantial completion ofthe course, and the approval of the Dean of Mathematics and Sciences.3

Assistanceand EncouragementASSISTANCE& ENCOURAGEMENT You may reach out to the instructor by email, Zoom, or phone for assistance. Appointments arerecommended for individual assistance and reviewing previous tests. Remember that yourinstructor is here to help and wants to see you be successful. Math Resource Center (MRC)The MRC, located in LIB 104, offers free tutoring to students enrolled in a math class at JCCC.They also offer extra assistance including online tutoring, calculator rentals, DVDS and CDs, printtextbooks, solutions manuals, computers, and group help sessions. Free online tutoring is currentlyavailable at https://jccc.zoom.us/my/mrconline. Online AssistanceYour MyMathLab subscription includes the e-book along with a multitude of multimediaresources. Embedded in the MyMathLab homework is an “Ask Your Instructor” button for you toutilize when you encounter particularly difficult problems.There are section notes, videos, and practice tests for each unit on Canvas(canvas.jccc.edu). Access ServicesJCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educationalprograms and activities. If you are a student with a disability and if you need accommodations orservices, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services and make a formal request. Toschedule an appointment with an Access Advisor or for additional information, you can contactAccess Services at 913-469-3521 or accessservices@jccc.edu. Access Services is located on the2nd floor of the Student Center (SC 202).CampusSafetyCAMPUSSAFETYInformation regarding student safety can be found at /. Classroom and campus safety are of paramount importance at Johnson County CommunityCollege and are the shared responsibility of the entire campus population. Please review thefollowing: ReportEmergenciesto CampusPolice24(availableReport Emergenciesto CampusPolice (availablehours a day) 24 hours a day)o In person at the Carlsen Center (CC 115)o Call 913-469-2500 (direct line) – You should program this number into your cell phone.o Phone App – download the free JCCC campus safety app, Guardian (jccc.edu/guardian)which includes an instant panic button and texting capability to Campus Policeo Anonymous reports to KOPS-Watch through www.jccc.edu/kops or 888-258-3230 Be AlertBe Alerto You are an extra set of eyes and ears to help maintain campus safetyo Trust your instinctso Report suspicious or unusual behavior/circumstances to Campus Police (see above) Be PreparedBe Preparedo Identify the red/white stripe Building Emergency Response posters through campus andonline that show egress routes, shelter, and equipment4

Continued from page 4.o View A.L.I.C.E. training (armed intruder response training – Alert, Lockdown, Inform,Counter, and/or Evacuate) at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v kMcT4-nWSq0o Familiarize yourself with the College Emergency Response retosent ions/alerts (emergenciesandinclementweather)are sentall to allemployees andand ntsusingusingemailmessagingo Students are automatically enrolled, see JCCC Alert-Emergency Notification Weapons PolicyWeapons Policyo Effective July 1, 2017, concealed carry handguns are permitted in JCCC buildings subjectto the restrictions set forth in the Weapons Policy. Handgun safety training is encouragedof all who choose to conceal carry. Suspected violations should be reported to JCCC PoliceDepartment 913-469-2500 or if an emergency, call 911.5

Self-Paced College Algebra UnitsSectionTopic1.21.31.41.51.61.7Linear Equations and Rational EquationsModels and ApplicationsComplex NumbersQuadratic EquationsOther Types of EquationsLinear Inequalities and Absolute Value InequalitiesUnit 1 Exam (Chapter 1)2.12.22.32.42.52.62.72.8Basics of Functions and Their GraphsMore on Functions and Their GraphsLinear Functions and SlopeMore on SlopeTransformations of FunctionsCombinations of Functions; Composite FunctionsInverse FunctionsDistance and Midpoint Formulas; CirclesUnit 2 Exam (Chapter 2)3.13.23.33.43.53.6Quadratic FunctionsPolynomial Functions and Their GraphsDividing Polynomials; Remainder and Factor TheoremsZeros of Polynomial FunctionsRational Functions and Their GraphsPolynomial and Rational InequalitiesUnit 3 Exam (Chapter 3)4.14.24.34.44.5Exponential FunctionsLogarithmic FunctionsProperties of LogarithmsExponential and Logarithmic EquationsExponential Growth and Decay; Modeling DataUnit 4 Exam (Chapter 4)Systems of Linear Equations in Three VariablesSystems of Nonlinear Equations in Two VariablesSystems of InequalitiesMatrix Solutions to Linear SystemsInconsistent and Dependent Systems and Their ApplicationsMatrix Operations and Their ApplicationsMultiplicative Inverses of Matrices and Matrix EquationsUnit 5 Exam (Chapters 5 & 6)5.25.45.56.16.26.36.4COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM6

the JCCC campus unless arrangements are made with another approved testing center. Grading is based on the following point system: 32 Online Homework (MyMathLab) 100 points 5 Unit Exams 100 points each Final Exam 150 points . Total Points . 750 points Academic Integrity.