SECTION 03, 3 CREDIT HOURS, Spring 2006
Monday-Wednesday-Friday, 10:20 to 11:20am
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Carol Lawrence
OFFICE 114 Braswell
OFFICE HOURS MWF 8:30-10:00am or by apt.
OFFICE PHONE 985-5183
BUILDING AND ROOM PC274
WEB SITE http://faculty.ncwc.edu/clawrence/
EMAIL clawrence@ncwc.edu
TEXT: INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA – CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS, 7th ed., Bittinger/Ellenbogen, Addison Wesley Publishing Company, 2006.
PREREQUISITE: Placement or MAT 090.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Basic concepts, linear equations and inequalities, graphing linear equations, systems of linear equations and inequalities, polynomials, factoring, and quadratic equations.
OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE: In general, the course is designed to develop an understanding of algebraic language, reasoning and skills necessary for success in college mathematics courses. Intermediate Algebra provides an intense review of high school algebra.
OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE: Specifically, the student will develop algebraic language and skills that include but are not limited to simplifying algebraic expressions, solving linear equations and inequalities, solving systems of linear equations and inequalities, graphing linear equations, performing operations on polynomials (including factoring of polynomials), performing operations on radicals, and use the quadratic formula in application situations. The student will use these skills to solve application problem-solving situations.
TEACHING METHODS: Learning mathematics is "doing" mathematics. Therefore, classes will consist of modeling of examples by both instructor and students. Opportunities for group and individual skill development and problem solving will be provided. Instructor/student and student/student interaction is encouraged.
LATE ASSIGNMENTS: Any assignment turned in past the specified due date and time will receive a grade lowered by one letter grade per each school day late.
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GRADING |
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Homework and Quizzes |
15% |
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Chapter Tests |
60% |
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Attendance |
5% |
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Final Exam |
20% |
I will assign homework each class period. Quizzes may be announced or unannounced. The final exam will be comprehensive. A 10-point grading scale will be used. You will frequently be asked to explain your thinking on various exercises/problems orally and in written format.
FINAL EXAM — Monday, May 1, 9:00-11:00am
CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM: A scholar is characterized by his/her honesty and fairness. Therefore, a scholar neither gives nor receives "information illicitly with intent to deceive the instructor in his or her effort to grade fairly any academic work" (NCWC Catalog, p. 68). Also, a scholar does not take credit for someone's work without giving credit to the creator. The violation of these principles is academic dishonesty and will not be tolerated. The instructor will adhere strictly to the plagiarism and cheating policy as stated in the NCWC 2005-2006 catalog on pages 68-69.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:
Students with disabilities who believe that they may need
accommodations in this class are encouraged to contact the Office of Disability
Support Services (DSS) at 985-5269 as soon as possible to coordinate and
implement accommodations in a timely fashion. The Office of DSS is located in
the Student Support Center, PC 188.
MATH 092: INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA
| DATE | CHAPTER /SECTION |
TOPIC |
| 1/11 | 1.1 |
Some Basics of Algebra |
| 1/13 | 1.2 |
Operations and Properties of Real Numbers |
| 1/18 | 1.3 |
Solving Equations |
| 1/20 | 1.5 |
Formulas, Models, and Geometry |
| 1/23 |
1.4 |
Introduction to Problem Solving |
| 1/25 |
1.6 |
Properties of Exponents |
| 1/27 |
1.6 |
Continue Properties of Exponents |
| 1/30 | Review for Test 1 | |
| 2/1 | Test 1 on Chapter 1 | |
| 2/3 | 2.1 |
Graphs |
| 2/6 | 2.2 |
Functions |
| 2/8 | 2.2 |
Functions continued |
| 2/10 |
2.3 |
Linear Functions: Slope, Graphs and Models |
| 2/13 |
2.4 |
Another Look at Linear Graphs |
| 2/15 |
2.5 |
Other Equations of Lines |
| 2/17 | Review for Test 2 | |
| 2/20 | Test 2 on Chapter 2 | |
| 2/20 | 3.1 |
2/22 3.1 Systems of Equations in Two Variables |
| 2/23 | 3.2 |
2/24 3.2 Solving by Substitution or Elimination |
| 2/25 | 3.3 |
2/27 3.3 Solving Applications: Systems of Two Equations |
| 3/1 |
4.1/4.4 |
Inequalities and Applications/Inequalities in Two Variables |
| 3/3 | 4.2 | Intersection, Unions, and Compound Inequalities |
| 3/13 | 4.3 | Absolute-Value Equations and Inequalities |
| 3/15 | 4.3 | Continued |
| 3/17 |
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Review for Test 3 |
| 3/20 |
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Test 3 on Chapters 3 and 4 |
| 3/22 | 5.1-5.2 | Introduction to Polynomials and Polynomial Functions/Multiplication of Polynomials |
| 3/24 | 5.3 | Common Factors and Factoring by Grouping |
| 3/27 | 5.4 | Factoring Trinomials |
| 3/29 | 5.5-5.6 | Factoring Perfect–Square Trinomials and Differences of Squares/Factoring Sums or Differences of Cubes |
| 3/31 | 5.7 | Factoring: A General Strategy |
| 4/3 | 5.8 | Application of Polynomial Equations |
| 4/5 | No Class (Institutional Assessment until 1:00pm) | |
| 4/7 | Continue Applications | |
| 4/10 | Review Test 4 | |
| 4/12 | Test 4 on Chapter 5 | |
| 4/17 | No Class | |
| 4/19 | 7.1 | Radical Expressions and Functions |
| 4/21 | 7.8 | The Complex Numbers |
| 4/24 | 8.1/8.2 | Quadratic Equations/The Quadratic Formula |
| 4/26 | Review for Final Exam |
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