MATH 35
INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA
SUMMER 2017
Instructor: Ernesto Reyes
E-mail: Website: http://websites.rcc.edu/reyes/
Phone: (951) 222 – 8461 Office: MTSC 125
Course reference number: 45784
Days & Time: MTWTh 6:00 p.m.— 9:35 p.m.
Room number: MTSC 102
REQUIRED TEXT
Intermediate Algebra, fifth edition by Alan S. Tussy and R. David Gustafson
PREREQUISITE
Math-52 or qualifying placement level
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The concepts introduced in beginning algebra are presented again, but in greater depth.
In addition to the basic operations, determinants, logarithms, exponential equations,
systems of linear and nonlinear equations, the binomial theorem, the complex number
system, and sequences and series are included. 90 hours lecture.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
1. Apply the basic operations of algebra on the set of real and complex numbers, polynomials, rational and radical expressions.
2. Solve linear, rational, quadratic, exponential, radical, logarithmic, absolute value equations, and systems of equations.
3. Solve inequalities.
4. Graph equations of lines and linear inequalities; graph basic functions; identify conic sections.
5. Recognize and determine the distinctions between functions and relations; apply basic operations on functions and find inverse functions.
6. Find terms of sequences. Find sums of series.
Attendance
Summer courses are very intense, for this reason, attendance is imperative in order to be successful in this course. A planned family vacation does not constitute a valid excuse for not attending class. It is important that you understand that I will be taking attendance at every lecture. If you miss 2 or more class sessions, you will be dropped from the course and other students will be given the opportunity to take your spot. However, it is your responsibility to make sure that you are officially dropped from the class by logging in to WebAdvisor. Note that if you miss a class, you will be responsible for any announcements made on that day. Therefore, I strongly suggest that you exchange your contact information (e-mail) with another student so that you do not miss out on important information.
Arriving Late/Leaving Early
It is also important that you come to class on time to avoid any disruption or distraction among your fellow classmates. Arriving late and leaving early is not going to be tolerated, if you cannot make it to class on time or unable to stay for the whole class period, then you may want to find another course that works out with your schedule. Note that arriving late or leaving early will count as absences.
Classroom Code of Ethics
Many of your classmates are making great sacrifices to achieve their academic goals. Therefore, be respectful of your classmates so that everyone is invested in each other’s learning and success in mathematics. Disrupting the instructor or holding conversation while the instructor is lecturing will not be tolerated. Additionally, to maintain a learning environment for the whole class, it is important that you understand the rules for any electronic devices you might bring to class e.g. cell phones, tablets, or laptops.
1. Turn off any electronic device or put it on silent mode (cell phone) before you come to class.
2. Place you device in your pocket or backpack. Please DO NOT place your cell phone on your desk or lap.
3. You may use your device during break time but DO NOT forget to turn it off once lecture resumes.
The following statements are part of the RCC policy regarding class disruption and suspension:
· Any student who disrupts the orderly operation of a District campus, or who violates the standards of student conduct, is subject to disciplinary action. Such action may be implemented by the Chief Executive Officer of the College or designee.
· This suspension is invoked by a classroom instructor due to student misconduct in the classroom. The student may be removed from class the day of the occurrence and the subsequent class period. If such suspension occurs, the instructor will immediately notify the appropriate Department Chairperson and/or College Dean of Instruction who will, in turn, notify the College Dean of Student Services.
RCC regulation is that no eating, drinking or smoking is allowed in the classroom
Homework
Assignments are worth 15% of your overall grade and will be collected once a week, Monday. Staple your homework altogether and make sure your name, chapter and section numbers are clearly labeled on the homework set you are turning in (there is not a stapler available in this classroom). Homework will not be accepted if it is not stapled. Moreover, you must show your work clearly in order to receive full credit for the homework you are turning in. Since I assign mostly odd numbers for the homework, the answers are found in the back of the book for self-check. You will NOT receive any points if you do not show any work. No late homework will be accepted under any circumstances!!
Class Participation
Class participation is an important component of this class for it will help you to develop your communication, cognitive, social, and physical skills. Therefore, you are expected to participate in all in-class activities. This is another reason why attendance is pivotal in this class.
Quizzes
Quizzes will be announced in advance.
Tests
There will be NO make-up tests in this course, however, your lowest test score will be replaced with the final exam score, only if it helps. Also, ONLY students who turn in homework assignments and have good attendance will be granted the opportunity for a test redo, if there is one.
Final Exam
Failure to take the Final Exam will result in an automatic F grade for the course.
Disability Resource Center
“If you have a physical, psychiatric/emotional, medical, or learning disability that may impact your ability to carry out assigned course work, I urge you to contact the staff in the Disability Resource Center, in Administration 121, or call at (951) 222-8060. DSP&S will review your concerns and determine, with you, what accommodations are necessary and appropriate. All information and documentation is confidential.”
Cheating
If you get caught cheating, you will be given an “F” grade for the particular assignment, test or quiz, and disciplinary action will be taken. So, DO NOT do it.
Grading
You will be able to check your current grade online by accessing my websites, http://websites.rcc.edu/reyes/. This website is not the same as Blackboard. Final grade will consist of participation, homework, handouts, quizzes, three tests and a final exam. Yes, the final exam is cumulative and your grade will be calculated as follows:
Percentage / Points / Grade90%-100% / 900-1000 / A
80%-89% / 800-899 / B
70%-79% / 700-799 / C
60%-69% / 600-699 / D
Less than 60% / 0-599 / F
Tests / Points / Your Points
Test 1 / 200 pts.
Test 2 / 200 pts.
Test 3 / 200 pts.
Homework / 150pts.
Handouts/
Participation / 50 pts.
Final Exam / 200 pts.
Total Possible Points / 1000 pts.
*This schedule is subject to change without notice.
Section / Write this on the upper right corner of your paper.Jane Doe ß Your first & last names
Math 35 ß Your class
2.3 ß The assignment section(s
eoo means every other odd
Introduction
2.2 / 1-7, 11,17,15,19,24,30,39, 59,69,73,78,83, 101*, 104*
2.3 / 1-6, 11,13, 19, 33, 35,45,51,55,59, 73*,75*
2.4 / 1-7, 17,21,29, 33,37,45,55,65,57, 66,73, 85, 94,98,113*
2.5 / 1-6, 8,13,14,21,25,29,31,43,45,57,65,73,81, 108, 123*, 124*
2.6 / 1-4, 5, 11,15,19,23,27,39,44,54, 69,82, 93, 95*, 97*
3.1 / 1-4, 5,11,15, 23,25,27,31,51,61,70, 77, 85*
3.2 / 1-4, 6,10,17,21,25,41,47,51,55,61,72,73,79, 80*
3.3 / 1-6, 8,12,15,23, 33,35,47,53,71*
3.6 / 1,2,3,5,9,11,13,20, 31,44,51, 53, 57, 73*
3.7 / 1,2,3,15,17,18,24,28
4.1 / 1-6, 9,10,12, 13,19,27,35,39,43,47,57,68,75,83, 96, 113*
4.2 / 1-4, 5,7,10,11,19,25,31,41,43,53,55,67,75, 80, 97*
4.3 / 1-6, 13,15,17,29,37,43,53,57,65,69,71,101,103,109, 115.
4.4 / 1-4,6,10,15,22,29,43,52,61
Test#1 / June 30
5.1 / 1-6,11,17,25,33,41,49,57,65,69,73,77,81,97,105,109,113*, 133*
5.2 / 1-6,7,17,19,27,29,41,51,59,67,74,75,81,83
5.3 / 1-8, 10,12,13,15,21,26,31,36,39,47,51,59,65,77,83,109
5.4 / 1-10, 17,22, 29, 33, 37, 41, 47, 62, 65, 70, 103, 111, 127*, 129*
5.5 / 1-6, 17, 21, 29, 45, 49, 51, 59, 65, 69, 73, 81, 82, 105, 113* 115*, 122*, 126*
5.6 / 1-4, 9, 11, 19, 29, 33, 41, 49, 59, 69, 77, 111, 115*, 123*
5.7 / 1-8, 11, 17, 27, 33, 37, 45, 49, 55, 59, 63, 86, 103, 115*, 124*, 125*, 128*
5.8 / Handout
5.9 / 1-12, 14,29, 35, 45, 49, 51, 63, 77, 81, 89, 104, 113*, 119*
6.1 / 1-13,15,17,23, 25, 33, 37, 45, 50, 55, 63, 88, 110*, 112*
6.2 / 5,6,7,9,10, 21, 25, 29, 31, 41, 45, 57, 59, 63, 67, 85, 103*
6.3 / 1-4, 12, 17, 25, 33, 41, 45, 55, 63, 69, 85, 93, 105, 125*
6.4 / 1-9, 15, 23, 33, 37, 41, 51, 55, 63, 67, 70,71, 86*, 88*
6.5 / 3,6,7,9,10, 17, 25, 33, 37, 44, 49,53, 87, 102*
6.6 / 2,5,6,7, 12, 17, 20, 25, 33, 35, 40, 45, 53, 61, 63, 67, 97*
6.7 / 1-6, 7,13, 17, 21, 25, 32, 35, 41, 43, 47, 49,85, 91, 105*
6.8 / 1-8, 12, 15, 19, 20, 27, 35, 36, 39,
6.9 / 1-8, 23, 27, 39, 43, 51, 61, 77, 81,
Test#2 / July 12
7.1 / 1-18, 21, 23, 31, 39, 48, 51, 55, 63, 77, 87, 93, 97, 139*
7.2 / 1-8,17, 33, 36, 43, 49, 57, 61, 67, 79, 85, 89, 101, 103, 137.
7.3 / 1-11, 13,21, 24, 31, 37, 47, 57, 60, 67, 77, 109, 112, 118, 131*
7.4 / 1-7,11,13,23, 37, 35, 41, 47, 51, 55, 63, 67, 75, 85, 91,127, 131, 141*
7.5 / 1-14, 21, 27, 31, 35, 43, 51, 67, 77, 83, 101, 107, 114*, 115*128*
7.6 / 1-4, 15,23,31, 35, 43, 51, 57, 62, 66, 78*,79*
7.7 / 1-17,21, 35, 37, 43, 49, 57,61, 69, 77,81, 89, 117, 129*, 130*
8.1 / 1-4,11,15, 19, 23, 27, 33, 37, 41, 45, 51, 57, 61, 69, 99, 109, 120*
8.2 / 1-6, 9, 13, 19, 25, 33, 39, 41, 47, 55, 57, 67, 75, 88, 92, 110*
8.3 / 1-8, 17, 19, 25, 29, 33, 37, 43, 47, 57, 79, 85, 91, 100*
8.4 / 1-5,13,23,25,31,35,39,45, 51, 57, 67, 75, 85, 91, 106*
8.5 / 8, 9, 21, 25,47, 53, 55, 57, 61, 63, 73*
9.1 / 3-9, 13, 15,19, 25, 35, 41, 47, 53, 59, 67, 71, 75, 81, 85, 95*
9.2 / 1-11, 13,14, 25, 31, 35, 37, 45, 56, 63, 75, 76, 83*, 86*
9.3 / 1-7, 9, 17, 19, 25, 27, 29, 31, 40, 53, 55, 57, 75*, 76*
9.4 / 1-10, 17, 21, 23, 31, 37, 41, 49, 55, 65, 77, 81, 83, 101, 107, 121, 131*, 132*
9.6 / 5,6,11,12,16, 21,23, 35, 39, 41, 47, 57, 61, 67, 77, 81, 85, 103, 124*, 125*
9.7 / 1-16, 27, 31, 35, 39, 45, 49, 52, 55, 61, 71, 85,106, 114, 129*
Test#4 / July 25
11.2 / 1-11, 13, 15, 21, 24, 27, 31, 37, 41, 43, 51, 53, 59, 61, 67, 71, 94, 95, 109*
11.3 / 1-14, 17, 22, 25, 30, 35, 41, 45, 51, 57, 59, 71, 85, 97*,98*
10.1 / 1,2,5, 10, 11, 13, 19, 25, 33, 37, 41, 47, 49, 81, 87, 91, 104*
10.2 / 1-10,14,17, 25, 31, 37, 47, 51, 55, 57, 52, 73
10.3 / 1-9, 17, 25, 31, 34, 35, 39, 47, 57, 61, 81*
10.4 / 1-6, 15,27,31,35, 55, 57.
Final Exam / Date: July 27
Day: Thursday
“The only way to learn mathematics is to do mathematics.” Paul Halmos
“I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.” Confucius
“If I were again beginning my studies, I would follow the advice of Plato and start
with mathematics.” Galileo Galilei
“Study without desire spoils the memory, and it retains nothing that it takes in.”
Leonardo Da Vinci
HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN A MATH COURSE
· State of Mind: Come to class with a positive (learning) attitude and focus on your strengths.
· Attendance: show up on time to every lecture day and take good notes on the material that is being presented
· Ask Questions: If you have any math questions during class time, do not hesitate to ask me for additional explanation. I strongly encourage you to ask me questions on any topic that your do not fully understand.
· Tutoring: Free walk-in tutoring is available at the Math Learning Center which is located on the third floor in the MLK building. There is also free tutoring at the Tutorial Services located on the second floor of the MLK building.
· Priority: Do Not leave things at the last minute. DO your homework as soon as it is assigned.
· Study Groups: I recommend that you get together and form a study group of 2 or 3 maximum. Remember; more than two brains are better than one.
HAVE A SUCCESSFUL SEMESTER!!!!!