Course Prerequisites: All core mathematics courses in Alabama must have a minimum prerequisite high school Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II with an appropriate mathematics score. An alternative to this is that the student should successfully pass with a C or higher in Intermediate College Algebra (popularly known as Math 100).

I. Course Description:
This course emphasizes the algebra of functions - including polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. The course also covers systems of equations and inequalities, quadratic inequalities, and the binomial theorem. Additional topics may include matrices, Cramer's Rule, and mathematical induction.

II. Aims and Objectives:
As a result of completing this course, the student should be able to:
1. Solve linear equations and systems of linear equations.
2. Solve linear inequalities and absolute value equations and
inequalities.
3. Solve quadratic equations and inequalities.
4. Graph linear and circular functions.
5. Determine the inverse of a function.
6. Solve and graph polynomial functions.
7. Find the real zeros of a function.
8. Graph exponential functions and solve exponential equations.
9. Graph logarithmic functions and solve logarithmic equations.

III. Content and Organization:
(See pacing chart - attached)

IV. Textbook and Supplementary Materials:
Pre-Calculus: Fourth Edition by Mark Dugopolski.
A graphing calculator is not required for this class. However, you are allowed to bring whatever you can afford to buy and know how to use.

V. Required Computer Assignments:
Each homework assignment has 10 multiple choice questions. You may retake each homework assignment three times to improve your grade. The highest of the three grades will be used to compute your homework average. It is recommended that you work each problem on notebook paper and keep this paper as an aid in studying for a test.

There are two ways to approach submitting the answers to each question. The student may submit each answer as the problem is worked or may wait until all ten problems have been worked and submit the entire quiz at once. It is recommended that the student submit after each problem is worked. It is important to remember that if a student does not submit the problems individually and leaves the computer, the answers will be lost.

All problems are multiple choice with four solutions. If the student gets the answer right on the first attempt, he or she will earn 1 point for that problem and should move to the next problem. If the student answers incorrectly, he or she will be penalized 0.1 of a point. If on the second attempt, the answer is correct, the student may proceed to the next problem. If the second attempt is incorrect, the student will be penalized an additional 0.1 of a point. If on the third attempt, the answer is correct, the student may proceed to the next problem. If on the third attempt, the answer is incorrect, the student will be penalized an additional 0.1 of a point. If the answer is correct, the student can proceed to the next problem. Of course, there is only one choice left for the fourth attempt. The lowest score a student can earn on an individual problem is 0.7 of a point.

Note: The purpose of deadlines on Homework is to insure that you do homework several times a week, instead of the night before an exam. Hence, DO IT ON TIME OR ZERO IT, NO EXCEPTIONS! All homework assignments due 120 hours after moment assigned.

VI. Evaluation Procedures:
4 100-point chapter tests 400 points 50%
Computer Assignments 200 points 25%
1 200-point comprehensive exam 200 points 25%
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800 points 100%
Note: No make-up tests will be given. The lowest grade of the four chapter tests will be replaced by _ the final exam grade, (if it is higher). If a student is absent on a test day, that test grade will be automatically replaced by _ the final exam grade. If a second test is missed, a zero will be assigned.

VII. Other Important Information:
1. Grading system: See the grading system in the catalog on page 46.
2. Attendance will be recorded for each class. Regular attendance is essential for success in mathematics classes. Classes will begin and end on time. You must remain for the duration of a class unless you have permission to leave. Cell phones and headphones are not allowed.

VIII. Office Hours:
(See attached)

IX. Important! If you have a disability that may prevent you from meeting the course requirements, contact the instructor before the end of the first week of classes to file a student disability request and to discuss a reasonable plan. Course requirements will not be waived but accommodations may be made to assist you in meeting the requirements, provided you are timely in working with the instructor to develop a reasonable accommodation plan.

X. Statement of Harassment/Discrimination: The College and the Alabama State Board of Education are committed to providing both employment and educational environments free of harassment or discrimination related to an individual's race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, or disability. Such harassment is a violation of State Board of Education policy. Any practice or behavior that constitutes harassment or discrimination will not be tolerated.

MTH 112

Note! This pacing chart is subject to change at any time.

K.W. Nicholson's Schedule for Fall 2009

Monday & Wednesday	Tuesday/Thursday	Friday
8 - 10:40 Phy 216 & 213	7:30-8 Office	Office Hours by Appointment only
10:50 - 12:35 Phy 201 Wed 3-4 Phy 205	8-9:15 Math 112
Monday 1-3 Phy 213 Lab Wednesday 1 - 3 Phy 201 Lab	10:50 - 12:35 Math 125
	12:35 - 1:00 Lunch 1 - 3 Office

Chapter 1

P-2 p. 22 1,3,5,19,29 31,41,45,51
P-3 pp. 35-36 1,3,7,13,15:21,23,27,33,35,41,49,55,57,63,65,67,71,77,79,83
P-4 p. 44 9,11,19,23,25,31,33,43,51,57,61,69,75
1-1 pp. 95-96 7,11,15,19,23, 25,29,35, 37,59,63,83
1-2 pg. 106 1 - 16
1-3 pp. 120-122 1,3,9,11,15,27,31,35,39,45,51,55,61,71,77
1-4 pp. 134-136 1,5,9,11,13,19,23,27,37,39,49,57,59,63,65,70
1-6 pp. 157-158 1,3,9,15,19,23,25,31,35,41,47,49,85
1-7 pp. 170-172 9,13,17,29,33,35,37,39,41,43,45,47,53,57

Chapter 2

2-1 pp. 194-195 11,13,15,17,19,25,29,33,35,37,45,51,55,61
2-2 pp. 207-208 9,11,26,28,33,35,47,49
2-3 pp. 224-225 1,5,7,17,19,21,23,25,27,35,37,47
2-4 pp. 235 1,5,21,35,37,49,61,63,71,73
2-5 pp. 248-249 7,9,19,21,23,25,27,29,31,33,39,41,45,53,55,63,65
8-1 pp. 663-664 1,3,5,7,9,17,31,33

Chapter 3

3-1 pp. 276-277 1,5,7,13,15,21,23,33,37,39,45,49,51,69,71
3-2 pp. 290-291 1,3,7,9,11,15,19,23,25,31,33,35,37,43,45,49,51,53,61
3-3 pp. 300-301 1,3,7,11,19,21,27,33
3-4 pp. 312 1,3,11,15,27,31,35,49,59
3-5 pp. 325-326 1,3,5,7,13,15,17,19,27,29,45,47,49,51,55,59,63
3-6 pp. 341-342 1,3,9,13,17,19,21,33,39,57,59,61,69

Chapter 4

4-1 pp. 365-367 1,3,5,11,13,17,22,25,31,33,37,47,51,53,55,63,75,85,87,91,95
4-2 pp. 378-379 1,5,9,11,13,15,19,21,43,45,47,49,51,53,55,57,59,73,75,79,81,
83,103,105,107
4-3 pp. 392-393 1,3,5,9,11,13,15,17,19,21,23,25,27,29,31,41,49,51,59,61
4-4 pp. 403-404 1,3,5,15,17,27,29,31,59