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COURSE SYLLABUS

MAT-1040-LE06

Intermediate AlgebraTR: 6:00PM-8:50PM

Fall 2009

CourseID: ali16955Class Room: BLAD204

Instructor: Mohammed Ali, Adjunct Professor

Email:

Website:

Office & Phone:CAT201B 301-322-0631

Office Hours:TR 5:30-6:00pm

Course Description:

A study of intermediate-level algebraic skills and problem solving including: solving, applying, and graphing of linear equations and inequalities in one and two variables, including absolute value; determining the slope and the equation of the line; solving and applying systems of equations and inequalities in two and three variables; understanding, interpreting, and applying functions and functional notation; simplifying polynomial and rational expressions, complex fractions, expressions involving radicals, expressions involving negative and fractional exponents, expressions involving exponentials and logarithms, and complex numbers; solving and applying polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic equations, and equations involving radicals; variation; solving, interpreting, and applying quadratic equations in one variable using factoring, completing the square, and the quadratic formula; using problem strategies of physical representations, guess and check, systematic list, unit analysis, draw a diagram, and patterns to solve applications.

Required Text: Sullivan, Struve, and Mazzarella. Elementary & Intermediate Algebra.

2nd Edition, Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall, Inc., 2007

Software: MyMathLab: is provided by new

book purchase or separately online

CourseID: ali16955 (required when you go to coursecompass.com to

register to do all your assignments/quizzes/tests)

Calculator:Every student is required to have a graphing calculator available for class work, homework, lab, and examinations. While any graphing calculator may be used, a TI-83, TI-83 PLUS, or TI-84 Plus is highly recommended.

Prerequisites:

Elementary high school algebra (parts I and II) and a score of at least 82 on Accuplacer, CP3, or a grade of P4 in DVM 007 or 008, AND reading placement score, DVR 006 completed or concurrent or the equivalent and CAP 103(0) completed or concurrent for first-time students.

Please Note:This course is equivalent to intermediate high school algebra. Its main purpose is to help students who have only completed elementary algebra, and those who have not achieved a satisfactory score on the Accuplacer, to prepare for all PGCC college-level math courses. MAT 1040 doesnot satisfy the PGCC mathematics requirement for graduation and doesnot transfer to most four-year institutions. All students must earn a grade of C or higher in MAT 1040 before continuing with their college-level math courses.

Suggested Syllabus:

Chapter 4: Sections 4.1 – 4.6

Chapters 5: [Omit all sections]

Chapters 6: 6.4 [Omit all other sections]

Chapter 7: Sections 7.1 - 7.8

Chapter 8: Sections 8.1 Review, 8.2 – 8.6, 8.7 (equations only)

Chapter 9: Sections 9.1 – 9.9

Chapter 10: Sections 10.1 – 10.3 [Omit 10.4 - 10.7]

Chapter 11: Sections 11.1 - 11.3 [Omit 11.4 - 11.5]

Appendix D and Supplements: Recognition/Best Fit model for quadratic and cubic, Unit Analysis

EXPECTED COURSE OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of the course a student will be able to use symbolic, numerical, and visual skills to find and verify solutions of algebra problems and algebra applications (of intermediate-level difficulty) in the following areas:

  1. Solve one-variable linear equations graphically.
  2. Solve one-variable quadratic equations symbolically and graphically.
  3. Solve one-variable absolute value equations symbolically and graphically.
  4. Solve one-variable rational equations symbolically and graphically.
  5. Solve one-variable radical equations symbolically and graphically.
  6. Solve simple linear inequalities symbolically, numerically, and graphically, writing solutions in algebraic, interval, and number-line notation.
  7. Solve compound linear inequalities symbolically, numerically, and graphically, writing solutions in algebraic, interval, and number-line notation.
  8. Graph linear inequalities in two variables on the coordinate system.
  9. Solve systems of linear equations in two variables.
  10. Solve systems of linear inequalities in two variables.
  11. Recognize linear, quadratic, cubic, absolute value, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions.
  12. Evaluate linear, quadratic, cubic, absolute value, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions with and without a graphing calculator.
  13. Graph linear, quadratic, cubic, absolute value, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions with and without a graphing calculator.
  14. Demonstrate the basics of functions and function notation.
  15. Factor the sum and difference of cubes.
  16. Factor expressions with negative exponents.
  17. Factor expressions with fractional exponents.
  18. Factor higher order polynomials in quadratic form.
  19. Simplify and perform arithmetic on radical expressions.
  20. Simplify and perform arithmetic on complex numbers.
  21. Simplify and perform arithmetic on expressions with negative and fractional exponents.
  22. Simplify and perform arithmetic on rational expressions.
  23. Simplify and perform arithmetic on expressions with complex fractions.
  24. Analyze and solve appropriate applications including curve fittingwith graphing calculators.
  25. Techniques of algebraic problem solving should be used throughout the course.

Student Responsibility:

  1. Attend all scheduled classes. Excessive absences are unacceptable.
  2. Finish all your assignments on time.
  3. Punctuality is required. Be courteous to your classmates and instructor.
  4. Questions are encouraged at all times, the more the better. Class participation, including active involvement in in-class group work is a must. I am here to help you!!

Tests, Quizzes, and the Final Exam:

There will be 4 to 5 semester Tests and a Final Exam, each composed of 100 points. No make-ups unless it is unavoidable, and the instructor must be contacted before the test date. Failure to do so, will receive a zero grade. Homeworks are assigned on daily basis and graded on course compass. Final Exam is cumulative and will be given on 6pm Thursday December 17, 2009 (no make-up for final exam).

Grading System:

Final grades will be based on the semester Tests, Quizzes, Homework, and the Final Exam. The Homework/Quiz/Test are all on the computer (on course compass) and is an essential part of this course. The Homework will have due dates which you will need to pay close attention. There won’t be any extension unless it is unavoidable. Do not fall behind on your assignments. The break down is as follows:

GradePercent

Semester Tests: 50% A90-100

Homework: 15% B80-89

Quizzes: 10% C70-79

Attendance 5% D60-69

Final Exam: 20% F<60

Total Grade: 100%

This is a tentative schedule, subject to change due to class pace, unexpected class cancellations and other factors.

Week / Sections / Content
1 / 8.1 – 8.4 / Graphs of Equations, Relations and Introduction to Functions
Functions and Their Graphs
2 / 8.5 – 8.7
Note omissions. / Linear Functions
[Omit Models from Data until Curve Fitting]
Compound Inequalities, Absolute Value Equations [only]
[Omit Absolute Value Inequalities]
3 / 4.1 - 4.3 / Solve Systems of Linear Equations by Graphing, Substitution and Elimination
4 / 4.4 - 4.6 / Solve Applications Using Systems
Solve Systems of Linear Inequalities
5 / 6.4, 7.1 - 7.3 / Factoring Special Products
Simplify, Multiply, Divide, Add and Subtract Rational Expressions
6 / 7.4 - 7.6 / Add and Subtract Rational Expressions
Complex Rational Expressions
7 / 7.7 - 7.8
Unit Analysis / Solve Rational Equations
Solve Applications Using Rational Equations
Unit Analysis
8 / 9.1 – 9.3 / Square Roots, nth Roots and Rational Exponents
Simplify Expressions Using Laws of Exponents
9 / 9.4 – 9.6 / Simplify Radical Expressions
Add, Subtract, and Multiply Radical Expressions
Rationalize Radical Expressions
10 / 9.7 – 9.9 / Radical Functions and Equations, Complex Numbers
11 / 10.1 – 10.3
[Omit 10.4 - 10.7] / Solve Quadratic Equations
12 / 11.1 - 11.2 / Composite and Inverse Functions
Exponential Functions
13 / 11.2 - 11.3
[Omit 11.4 - 11.5] / Exponential Functions and Logarithmic Functions
14 / 8.5, Appendix D, Supplement / Library of Functions, Families of Lines, Curve Fitting–Linear and Quadratic 8.5 Models from Data [Required]
15 / Final Exam 6pm Thursday Dec. 17, 2009 / Review and Catch-up

CODE OF CONDUCT

The Prince George's Community College Code of Conduct defines the rights and responsibilities of students and establishes a system of procedures for dealing with students charged with violations of the code and other rules and regulations of the college. A student enrolling in the college assumes an obligation to conduct himself/herself in a manner compatible with the college's function as an educational institution. Refer to the 2008-2009 Student Handbook, beginning on page 49, for a complete explanation of the Code of Conduct, including the Code of Academic Integrity and the procedure for dealing with disruptive student behavior.

CODE OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

The college is an institution of higher learning that holds academic integrity as its highest principle. In the pursuit of knowledge, the college community expects that all students, faculty, and staff will share responsibility for adhering to the values of honesty and unquestionable integrity. To support a community committed to academic achievement and scholarship, the Code of Academic Integrity advances the principle of honest representation in the work that is produced by students seeking to engage fully in the learning process. The complete text of the Code of Academic Integrity is in the 2008-2009 Student Handbook (pages 50-53) and posted on the college's website.

Learning Lab/Tutors:

The Learning Lab in M3104 (main campus). Students with special need should contact the offices of Disability Support Services, B-124, (301)-322-0838 or Students Support Services, M2056, (301) 322-0122. Remember the key here is to not get behind and to take advantage of all the support and services you can. They are all free for you.

CELL PHONES & PAGERS – Due to distractions caused by cell phones and pagers, all such devices must be turned off while the student in classroom or the learning lab.