Syllabus (Intermediate Algebra)

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SyllabusINTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA

MATH 101

MTWR 1:30 3:30pmCenter for Access and Academic Success 2215

SUMMER ENRICHMENT ACADEMY, 2011

Instructor: Troy Banks, Ph.D.

Required Textbook:Elementary & Intermediate Algebra by Michael Sullivan, III, Katherine R.Struve & Janet Mazzarella (Custom Edition), Pearson, 2009 with use of My Mathlab on the

computer for doing homework.

Contact Information:Email: [email protected]

Prerequisite: Basic skills in mathematics computation and mathematics concepts and

application.

Course Description:

Topics included for study are the algebra of signed numbers, solving linear equations and

inequalities, solving quadratic equations, operations on algebraic expressions and graphing.

Chapter 1: Operations on Real Numbers and Algebraic Expressions (1.1 1.8).

Chapter 2: Equations and Inequalities in One Variable (2.1 2.8).

Chapter 3: Graphing and Equations of Lines (3.1 3.6).

Chapter 5: Exponents and Polynomials (5.1 5.6).

Chapter 6: Factoring Polynomials (6.1 6.7).

Chapter 7: Rational Expressions and Equations (7.1 7.7).

Chapter 8: Functions (8.3 8.7).

Chapter 9: Complex Numbers and Polar Coordinates (9.1 9.6).

Chapter 10: Quadratic Equations and Functions (10.1 10.2).

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Course Outcomes:

1. Use a problem solving approach to investigate and understand mathematical content.

2. Use mathematical vocabulary, notation and structure to represent ideas, describerelationships, and model situations.

3. Read and write presentations of mathematics with understanding.

4. Use and analyze algorithms.5. Apply mathematical content and processes to model and solve problems from situations

within and outside mathematics.

6. Develop understanding of and appreciation for biographical and historical developmentof mathematics.

Evaluation Procedures:

There will be four tests and a comprehensive final along with several weekly homeworkassignments. Some of the homework problems will be taken from the assigned list. On all

problems, you must show your work. No work, no credit (even for correct answers). This

applies to exams as well. There will be no make up exams. The final grade for the course will be

calculated in this fashion: Homework 30%, Tests 40%, Final 20%, Attendance 10%. If yourgrade on the final exam is higher than on one of your other test scores it will replace the lowest

test score.

Grading Scale:

90-100% - A

80-89.9% - B70-79.9% - C

60-69.9% - D

0-59% - F

Homework:

Homework will be assigned, collected and graded on a regular basis. You are encouraged towork together on the homework, however the paper you turn in should reflect your personal

preparation. Homework assignments will usually be due two days after they are assigned.

Arithmetic Skills Test:

Successful completion (14 correct out of 20) of the Arithmetic Skills Test is required for students

to receive a passing grade in Intermediate Algebra. The Arithmetic Skills Test will be

administered by each instructor periodically (at least three times) throughout the summer session.

Attendance:

Instructors will take attendance daily. The role will be taken at the beginning of each class.Students must be in class when their name is called to be considered in attendance. Students are

also required to attend Math lab and individual student/teacher conferences on Friday up to 12

noon.

Support Services:

At the first sign of difficulty, students are encouraged to seek assistance from their instructor

during the posted office hours scheduled on Fridays.


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Classroom Conduct:

Students are expected to demonstrate respect for their classmates, their instructors and

themselves at all times. Disrespect will not be tolerated. Students are expected to turn off cellphones and ipods during class and attend to personal needs before class begins.

Academic Dishonesty:Students are expected to secure, read, and understand their rights and responsibilities relative to

academic honesty under the UMES Student Code of Conduct: Student Judiciary Manual

(http://www.umes.edu/students/UMESStudentCode2003.pdf). Any student that is found guilty ofacademic dishonesty such as cheating, plagiarism or collusion will receive the zero grade on

every test or assignment involved. Students may appeal the decision of their instructor. This will

require the instructor to register the incident formally to the Office of the Vice President for

Student Affairs in accordance with established University policy and procedure.

Dates of Tests (subject to change):

Test 1 June 30

Test 2 July 7Test 3 July 14

Test 4 July 21Final Exam July 28

Other Important Dates:

Monday, June 20: First Day of ClassMonday, July 4: No Class


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Course Schedule:

Class Date Class Topic

Reading

Material Examination

Mon, June 20, 2011

Introduction to Course; Fractions, Decimals, Percents; Sets,

Number System, Real Number Line, Review of AST Sec 1.1, 1.2, 1.3

Tues, June 21, 2011 Operations on Integers and Rational Numbers Sec 1.4, 1.5

Wed, June 22, 2011

Properties of Real Numbers; Exponents and Order of

Operations Sec 1.6, 1.7

Thurs, June 23, 2011 Simplifying Algebraic Expressions, Linear Equations Sec 1.8, 2.1 AST Exam

Mon, June 27, 2011 Solving Linear Equations Sec 2.2, 2.3

Tues, June 28, 2011 Evaluating and Solving Formulas, Problem Solving Sec 2.4, 2.5, 2.6

Wed, June 29, 2011

Problem Solving, Solving Inequalities, Rectangular Coordinate

System Sec 2.7, 2.8, 3.1

Thurs, June 30, 2011 Graphs, Review for Exam Sec. 3.2, 3.3 Exam 1

Mon, July 4, 2011 Independence Day, No Class

Tues, July 5, 2011 Graphs and Linear Equations Sec 3.4, 3.5, 3.6

Wed, July 6, 2011 Linear Inequaties, Operations on Polynomials Sec 3.7, 5.1

Thurs, July 7, 2011 Operations on Polynomials; Review for Exam Sec. 5.2 Exam 2

Mon, July 11, 2011 Operations on Polynomials Sec 5.3; 5.4, 5.5

Tues, July 12, 2011 Factoring Sec 5.6; 6.1

Wed, July 13, 2011 Factoring Sec 6.2, 6.3, 6.4

Thurs, July 14, 2011 Factoring; Review for Exam Sec 6.5 Exam 3

Mon, July 18, 2011

Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring, Completing the

Square, Quadratic Formula Sec 6.6, 6.7, 10.1

Tues, July 19, 2011 Operations on Rational Expressions Sec 10.2, 7.1, 7.2Wed, July 20, 2011 Operations on Rational Expressions Sec 7.3, 7.4

Thurs, July 21, 2011 Operations on Rational Expressions; Review for Exam Sec 7.5 Exam 4

Mon, July 25, 2011 Rational Equations, Functions and their Graphs

Sec 7.6, 7.7, 8.4,

8.5, 8.6

Tues, July 26, 2011 Inequalities, Absolute Value Equation & Inequalities Sec 8.7, 9.1, 9.2

Wed, July 27, 2011 Operations on Radical Expressions Sec 9.3, 9.4, 9.5

Thurs, July 28, 2011 Final Exam in Class Final Exam

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Review Exercises:

Section Problems

1.2 1-159 odd, 160, 169, 170, 173

1.3 1-91 odd, 94-96, 97, 100, 101, 105

1.4 1-139 odd, 144 150, 157-159

1.5 1-167 odd

1.6 1-75 odd

1.7 1-125 odd

1.8 1-127 odd

2.1 1-117 odd, 122

2.2 1-93 odd, 962.3 1-119 odd

2.4 1-97 odd, 102

2.5 1-91 odd, 96

2.6 1-69 odd, 72

2.7 1-49 odd

2.8 1-125 odd, 126

3.1 1-83 odd3.2 1-127 odd, 130

3.3 1-73 odd, 86

3.4 1-101 odd

3.5 1-85 odd

3.6 1-99 odd

3.7 1-79 odd

5.1 1-129 odd

5.2 1-97 odd, 103

5.3 1-145 odd

5.4 1-143 odd, 145, 148

5.5 1-93 odd


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Section Problems

5.6 1-101 odd

6.1 1-109 odd, 114, 117

6.2 1-93 odd, 97, 99, 101

6.3 1-99 odd

6.4 1-103 odd

6.5 1-93 odd, 101

6.6 1-107 odd

6.7 1-39 odd

7.1 1-85 odd

7.2 1-85 odd

7.3 1-97 odd

7.4 1-69 odd

7.5 1-101 odd

7.6 1-65 odd

7.7 1-87 odd

8.4 1-57 odd

8.5 1-55 odd

8.6 1-109 odd

8.7 1-127 odd

9.1 1-75 odd

9.2 1-137 odd

9.3 1-87 odd

9.4 1-149 odd

9.5 1-103 odd

9.6 1-83 odd

10.1 1-97 odd

10.2 1-77 odd


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