College Algebra, MATH 1340

Department of Mathematics

University of Texas-Pan American

Class Information

Instructor: Dr. Maria Cristina Villalobos


Lecture: T/Th 1:10-2:25pm in MAGC 2.210


Text: College Algebra, 4th edition by Mark Dugopolski


Office: MAGC 3.718


Office Hours: MWF 11am-12pm; Th 2:30-3:30 in MAGC 3.530; or by appointment. Please email me if you wish to make an appointment.


Email: mcvilla@utpa.edu

Prerequisites

MATH 1334, Intermediate Algebra with a grade of at least a C or appropriate placement scores:

• ACT score greater than or equal to 20 or
• THEA greater than or equal to 260 or
• College Level Math Accuplacer score greater than or equal to 70

Content

Topics include nonlinear and absolute value inequalities, functions, complex numbers, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, and systems of linear and nonlinear equations.

Course Policies

Attendance: Attendance is mandatory and is taken daily; arriving 15 minutes late is considered an absence.

Homework: Homework will be issued on a regular basis through the online homework system WeBWorK. You are allowed to work in groups to complete the homework, but the assignment must be written solely by you and entered into the computer solely by you. Any type of academic dishonesty will be handled by the instructor or by the appropriate administration. Late assignments requiring WebWork will be accepted with a 50% penalty and will be accepted only one day after the original due date.

Exams: Three exams will be administered plus a final exam, which will be comprehensive.

Make-Up Exams No make-up exams unless the absence is excused by a University-sanctioned event, the observance of a religious holiday or by an exceptional and unavoidable circumstance.

Grading:

• Homework 20%
• Exams (3) 60%
• Final Exam 20%

UTPA Help/Tutoring Centers

• MAGC 3.530 (Faculty Math Lab)
• MAGC 3.510 (Student Math Lab)
• LAC Room 100, voice: 956.381.2585

Student Resources for College Algebra

Student Resources in Mathematics

• Thinking of a Career in Applied Mathematics?
• Summer Mathematics Programs
• Scholarships for Undergraduates
• Fellowships for Graduate School

Contact information

• E-mail: mcvilla@utpa.edu
• Phone: (956) 381-2123 (voice)
• Fax: (956) 384-5091 (fax)
• Address:
  Department of Mathematics
  University of Texas-Pan American
  1201 W. University Drive
  Edinburg, TX 78539-2999
  

Revised August 23, 2007