Welcome to the home page for Fall 2024, MAT1275: College Algebra and Trigonometry! Instructor: Prof. Shang-Huan Chiu Email: shang-huan.chiu40[at]citytech[dot]cuny[dot]edu Lecture Time: 10:00 am - 11:40 am on Tuesdays and Thursdays Room: Namm Hall N-602A Office Hours: 1:30 pm - 3:30pm on Tuesdays or by appointment Textbook: College Algebra and Trigonometry- Expressions, Equations, and Graphs by Holly Carley and Ariane Masuda Workbook: MAT 1275 Workbook by Holly Carley and Ariane Masuda Course Description: MAT1275 is an intermediate and advanced algebra course which builds a bridge to connect the knowledge of Math from high school level to college level. This is your first college Math class and it will help you to not only get the rhythm of learning in higher education but also get ready for the future classes. There are two parts of MAT1275: Expressions and Equations. Topics include quadratic equations, systems of linear equations, exponential and logarithmic functions; topics from trigonometry, including identities, equations and solutions of triangles. Prerequisites: Completion of a high school math course of at least Algebra 1 with a score of at least 70 OR NYS Regents Algebra 1 score of at least 75 OR NYS Regents Geometry score of at least 70 OR permission from the Mathematics Department. Evaluation: Your final grade will be calculated as: Three in-class tests (50% total) + one in-class Final Exam (25%)+ in-class quizzes (15%)+ class participation (10%). Three in-class tests (50%): There will be three exams. If you miss a test for a verifiable reason (for example, illness or family emergency), you must notify me as soon as possible and provide a written verification from an appropriate authority (not a family member), otherwise you will score 0 for that test. Personal travel is not a valid excuse. Your lowest test grade will NOT be dropped, but it will only count for 10% while the other two grades will count for a total of 40% of your final grade. You are expected to take all tests. There will be no make-up test under any circumstance. Any missing test will be counted as zero. No extra time will be given in tests to students who arrive late. One in-classFinal Exam (25%): The final exam will be a one-session exam based on the whole term. It will be given on the last day of classes, Thursday, December 19, 10:00 am - 11:40 am. It is the responsibility of each student to be available at the time of the examination. You must take the final exam in order to pass the course. In-class quizzes (15%): The quiz will be given in the first 10 - 15 mins of each lecture when it is not a test or exam day. The grade will be evenly distributed over all the quizzes. There will be no make-up quiz under any circumstance. Any missing quiz will be counted as zero. No extra time will be given in quizzes to students who arrive late. Class participation (10%): Class participation will count for 10% of the final grade. The purpose of these discussions is to gain practice at analyzing problems and communicating effectively. You will get a classwork sheet in each class and you will finish the sheet and turn in the sheet to the instructor at the end of class. Homework: You can find the Homework questions on Workbook and the selected question numbers and schedule on Course Outline. The homeworks will not be collected but you will need to finish them in order to answer the questions in quizzes or class participation. You also can find extra questions on the WeBWorK (Please use the Guest login) if you need more practices. Attendance policy: You are expected to attend all classes and are responsible for all the material covered. Attendance is required and will be taken at the beginning of each class. Lateness and students leaving before the end of the class period will be recorded. Available help: • You are encouraged to come to my office hours for help. • The MAT 1275 course hub contains lots of resources including solved problems, class notes and videos. Special Accommodations: If you need any accommodation, please take your request to the Center For Student Accessibility. Please visit their website for more information. Academic Integrity: Academic integrity is an important component of any academic set up. Any work that you submit must be your own. Any student who uses devices, software, websites, or resources other than the ones permitted on this syllabus and /or on specific assignments will be found in violation of CityTech’s Academic Integrity Policy and will be reported to the Academic Integrity Committee. Consequences may include probation, failing grades, suspension and expulsion. Please check City Tech Student Handbook for more information.
Resources and quick links Syllabus Course Outline Workbook Textbook WeBWorK (Please use the Guest login) Final Exam Review Desmos Calculator Classwork, Quiz, and Homework Academic Calendar Perkins Virtual tutoring schedule
