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 quiz three times. The highest of the three grades will be used to compute your homework average. The reasoning is this. The first time you take it you can find out which ones you do not understand. Make sure you understand how to do them the second time you take the quiz so you can be certain of a perfect score. You can ask Dr. Parks, (his office is BS 233) on Tuesdays and Thursdays for help, or you can come see me. The homework grade is 25% of your grade. If done properly it should be an easy 200 points. Here are the rules:
1. As you do your online quiz, do your calculations on binder paper.
2. In the top right hand corner of each page you must place:
your name
Math 112-1
Quiz #
3. The deadline for all quizzes assigned each week will be the following Monday at 11:00 PM.
4. You must turn in the work you did for these quizzes on Tuesday.
5. These will be checked for completion only, not for accuracy, and returned to you.
6. You will receive no credit for a quiz if you do not turn in these notes for that quiz on time.

VI. Evaluation Procedures:
4 100-point chapter tests 400 points 50%
Computer Assignments 200 points 25%
1 200-point comprehensive exam 200 points 25%

________________________

800 points 100%

Note: No make-up tests will be given. The lowest grade of the four chapter tests will be replaced by 1/2 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 1/2 the final exam grade. If a second test is missed, a zero will be assigned.

VII. Other Important Information:
1. Grading system: The ten point scale is used: 90% - 100% = A, 80% - 89% = B, etc.
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 below textbook homework assignments.)

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.

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

K.W. Nicholson's Schedule forSpring 2010

Monday & Wednesday	Tuesday/Thursday	Friday
8 - 10:40 Phy 217 & 214	7:30-8 Office	Office Hours by Appointment only
10:50 - 12:05 Mth 112 -2	8-9:15 Math 112-1
Monday 1-3 Phy 214 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