WESTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY

Course Syllabus

Course Name: Math Analysis/MTH 111

Year: Class Days: Class location: Credit Hours:
2019-2020 M/T/Th Room 109 3 credit hours

Teacher: Phone: E-mail:

Rosette Chen 503-399-3241 chen_rosette@salkeiz.k12.or.us

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Math 111 College Algebra:

Study of linear, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and power families of functions; representation of these
functions symbolically, numerically, graphically and verbally; develop regression and modeling for these function
families; use of inverse functions symbolically, numerically, graphically and verbally; and a rudimentary study of complex
numbers.

COURSE OUTCOMES:
Topic Objectives (section in WOU text)

1 Sets, Intervals, 1.1 Use set builder notation (1.3)

Features of Function
Graphs, Average 1.2 Use interval notation (1.3)
Rate of Change,
Difference Quotient, 1.3 Identify intervals where a function is increasing, decreasing, or constant (1.4)
Continuity
1.4 Compute the average rate of change over an interval (1.4)

1.5 Compute the difference quotient of a function (1.4)

1.6 Identify functions as continuous or not (2.4)

1.7 Identify a point of discontinuity (2.4)

1.8 Find extrema using the graph of a function (4.1)

2 Piecewise Functions 2.1 Evaluate piecewise functions (2.4)

2.2 Graph piecewise functions (2.4 and 4.2)

3 Graph Transformations
3.1 Identify and perform transformations in function notation (3.5)
&
3.2 Understand how transformations affect properties of functions (3.5)
Symmetry

Know the parent functions:

𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥, 𝑥 , 𝑥 , … 𝑥 for 𝑛 a natural number

𝑓(𝑥) = |𝑥|, 𝑓(𝑥) = √𝑥,

3.3
𝑓(𝑥) =

𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑏 , 𝑓(𝑥) = log 𝑥

(N/A)

3.4 Graph functions using transformations of the parent functions (3.5)

3.5 Prove whether or not a function is even, odd, or neither (4.1)

3.6 Understand the symmetry involved in even and odd functions (4.1)

4 Polynomials
4.1 Find the degree and leading coefficient of a polynomial (4.1)
(General)

Understand the relationship between the degree of a polynomial and the number of x-
4.2
intercepts and turning points (4.2)

Understand how the leading coefficient and degree affect the tail end behavior of
4.3
polynomials and find the tail end behavior (4.2)
 Use the Division Algorithm to rewrite polynomials as products and sums of ``lesser''
.4
polynomials (4.3)

4.5 Perform long and synthetic division (4.3)

4.6 Understand and use the Remainder Theorem (4.3)

5 Polynomials 5.1 Understand and use the Factor Theorem (4.4)

(Roots/Zeros)
5.2 Understand and use the concept of Complete Factored Form of a polynomial (4.4)

Use zeros, multiplicity, and behavior near zeros to graph polynomials in complete factored
5.3
form (4.4)

Use the Rational Roots/Zeros Test in conjunction with long or synthetic division to write
5.4
polynomials in complete factored form (4.4)

Understand the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra and what it implies about the number of
5.5
roots of a polynomial (4.5)

5.6 Understand and use the Conjugate Roots Theorem (4.5)

5.7 Completely factor any polynomial (4.5)

5.8 Find examples of polynomials satisfying specific conditions (4.5)

5.9 Solve polynomial inequalities: graphically and algebraically (4.7)

6 Rational Functions 6.1 Find vertical and horizontal asymptotes (4.6)

6.2 Find the domain of a rational function (4.6)

6.3 Find examples of rational functions satisfying specific conditions (4.6)

6.4 Graph rational functions by hand including horizontal/vertical asymptotes and holes (4.6)

7 Power Functions 7.1 Solve equations that involve any power of 𝑥 (4.8)

7.2 Solve radical equations: index 3 or higher (4.8)

 7.3 Graph power functions (4.8)

8 Function Operations
8.1 Find the domain of sum, difference, product, quotient, and composite functions (5.1)

8.2 Evaluate sum, difference, product, quotient, and composite functions algebraically (5.1)

Evaluate sum, difference, product, quotient, and composite functions using tables and
8.3
graphs (5.1)

8.4 Find sum, difference, product, quotient, and composite functions (5.1)

9 Inverses
9.1 Understand that an inverse undoes the actions of its inverse (5.2)

9.2 Determine whether a function is one-to-one (5.2)

9.3 Determine whether a function is invertible (5.2)

9.4 Use the Horizontal Line Test (5.2)

Understand the relationship between the domain and range of a function and its inverse
9.5
(5.2)

9.6 Determine whether two functions are inverses of each other (5.2)

9.7 Find the inverse of a given function (5.2)

9.8 Find the graph of the inverse function using the graph of the original function (5.2)

10 Exponential Functions
10.1 Recognize whether or not data is exponential (5.3)

Understand the relationship between the base and increasing or decreasing the input by 1
10.2
(5.3)

10.3 Know the graphs/properties of 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑏^𝑥 for 𝑏 > 1 and 0 < 𝑏 < 1 (5.3)

10.4 Graph exponential functions using transformations (5.3)

10.5 Determine whether data/a function is exponential growth or decay (5.3)

11 Logarithmic Functions
11.1 Understand the relationship between 𝑏 and log 𝑥 (5.4)

11.2 Find the domain of a logarithmic function (5.4)

11.3 Convert from exponential form to logarithmic form and vice versa (5.4)

11.4 Know the common logarithm and the natural logarithm (5.4)

11.5 Know the graphs/properties of log 𝑥 for 𝑏 > 1 (5.4)

11.6 Graph logarithmic functions using transformations (5.4)

Simplify logarithmic statements using the base to rewrite the expression inside the
11.7
logarithm (5.4)

11.8 Know and use the properties of logarithms (5.5)

11.9 Use the change of base formula

12 Exponential and
12.1 Solve logarithmic and exponential equations using the appropriate base (5.4)
Logarithmic Equations

Solve exponential equations using the common logarithm or natural logarithm and
12.2
properties of logarithms (5.6)

12.3 Solve logarithm equations using exponentials and properties of logarithms (5.6)

Understand that solutions should be checked to make sure that they lie within the domain
12.4
of the original equation (5.6)

13 Modeling 13.1 Solve problems involving direct variation (2.4)

13.2 Model with piecewise functions (2.4)

13.3 Model with rational functions (4.6)

13.4 Solve applications/problems involving variation (4.7)

 13.5 Model with power functions (4.8)

13.6 Compound interest for compounding annually, 𝑛 times a year, and continuously (5.3)

13.7 Construct a model given the half-life of a substance with and without the formula (5.3)

13.8 Solve word problems modeled by exponentials and logarithms (5.6)

13.9 Understand the difference between interpolation and extrapolation. (2.1)

GRADING POLICY:

High School Grade

Grade Category and Weight Grading Scale
Individual Chapter Tests/Quizzes: 60% A = 90 – 100%
Classwork/Homework/Team Tests 20% B = 80 – 89%
Final Exam: 20% C = 70 – 79%
D = 60 – 69%
Extra Credit: no more than 2% of overall grade F = Below 60%

College Grade
 Questions will be graded based on the WP Math 70/95/111/112 Rubric Value of S WOU Grade
 Students will need to achieve a “3” or a “4” on 75% or more of assessment 93 1 3 A
questions to earn credit 90 < S < 93 1 3 A-
 WOU grade to be assigned as follows: Calculate a weighted numerical average of 86 2 3 < S < 90 B+
scores on all 40 assessed questions, as follows. 83 1 3 < S < 86 2 3 B
80 < S < 83 1 3 B-
1. Assign percent scores to each assessed problem via: 76 2 3 < S < 80 C+
73 1 3 < S < 76 2 3 C
70 < S < 73 1 3 C-
4 = 100%
66 2 3 < S < 70 D+
3 = 85%
63 1 3 < S < 66 2 3 D
2 = 60% 60 < S < 63 1 3 D-
1 = 10% S < 60 F
0 = 0%

2. Take the arithmetic mean of all percent scores for the term, multiply by 100, and call the resulting number S.
Calculator Policy:
No TI-86, TI-89, nor any calculator with a computer algebra system, such as the TI-Nspire, is permissible for use in this
course.

Viewing Graded Problems:

To view graded Willamette Promise problems, students must schedule a one-on-one appointment with their teacher.

ASSESSMENT RUBRIC:
The intent of this rubric is to provide a common standard for grading student work.

The 4-point scale is aligned with many K-12 Oregon school districts’ mathematics grading standards and can also be used
for assigning credit or partial credit to exam items.

4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point 0 points

The student The student The student The student The student makes no
demonstrates a demonstrates demonstrates an demonstrates almost attempt to work the
complete conceptual adequate conceptual inadequate conceptual no conceptual and/or problem.
and procedural and procedural and procedural procedural
understanding of the understanding of the understanding of the understanding of the
problem. problem. problem. problem.

The answer is clearly The answer is clearly The answer is unclear The answer is missing
identified and exactly essentially correct. (If a or incorrect and there or incoherent with too
correct. minor error is pointed are some major flaws little work shown to be
out the student could in the process, but the able to evaluate the
easily correct it student displays some student’s
themselves.) Or the familiarity with understanding.
answer is correct, but concepts.
only some of the work
was shown or correct,
but the procedure
used was clearly
correct.

COURSE SCOPE AND SEQUENCE:

SEMESTER 1 TOPICS SEMESTER 2 TOPICS

Set, Intervals, Features of Function Graphs Power Functions (5 days)
& Function Operations (10 days) Inverse Functions (2-3 days)
Graph Transformations Exponential Functions (9 days)
& Piecewise Functions (10 days) Logarithmic Functions (9 days)
Polynomial Functions (10 days) Exponential and Logarithmic Equations (3-4 days)
Rational Functions (5-6 days) Regression Models (2-3 days)
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS:
It is Western Oregon University's policy to provide, on an individualized basis, accommodations to students who have
disabilities that may affect their ability to participate in course activities or to meet course requirements. Students with
disabilities are encouraged to contact their instructor to discuss their individual needs for accommodation. Please keep
in mind that accommodations are not retroactive and should be discussed as early as possible in the term. For more
information, please contact: Adam Whalen, Willamette Promise Manager at 503-385-4754 or adam.whalen@wesd.org.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
Students must adhere to WOU’s Code of Student Responsibility. Academic dishonest will not be tolerated in this course.
Any student who violates the policy will receive 0 points on the assignment, and MAY also be given a failing grade for
the course. Examples of inappropriate behavior includes doing assigned work for another student, sharing answers on
work assigned to be done individually, sharing or copying answers during an exam or portraying another person’s
writing as your own. If you have questions about what might be considered inappropriate, please contact Gretchen
Brunner, Willamette Promise Coordinator, at 503.540.4420.