MAT 1033 2927 – INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA
SYLLABUS---Spring 2015
Mo We 12:30 P.M. – 1:45 P.M.
NM 158
INSTRUCTOR Ramez Guirguis
OFFICE HOURS Monday 9:30 A.M. – 10:30 A.M.
Monday 4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
at the Learning Support Center – Clearwater Campus
CONTACT INFO
DEAN OF MATHEMATICS Jimmy Chang
LOCATION SP SA 215B
CONTACT INFO (727)
DEPARTMENT CHAIR Joy Moore
LOCATION Clearwater Campus, NM 120
CONTACT INFO (727) 791-2542
TEXT Intermediate Algebra, Aufmann, Lockwood, Custom Edition for St. Petersburg College
ISBN Number: 9781285100104
COURSE PREREQUISITE MAT 0028 (Developmental Mathematics II) or satisfactory score on College Placement Test
Last day to DROP with refund: January 16, 2015
COURSE DESCRIPTION
MAT 1033 extends the algebraic skills of MAT 0028 (Developmental Mathematics II) to prepare students for College Algebra (MAC 1105). Advanced work with polynomials, radicals, equations, and graphing make up the major part of the course. Three credits.
Course objectives
1. The student will be able to learn the skills and concepts of algebra needed to successfully complete MAC 1105.
2. The student will be able to use real number properties in the simplification of algebraic expressions.
3. The student will be able to know fundamental approaches to the solution of linear and quadratic equations.
4. The student will be able to understand the use of graphing as an effective means of understanding fundamental relationships between two variables.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
TESTING: There will be five (5) tests throughout the semester. NO MAKE-UP TESTS WILL BE GIVEN. The lowest test grade will be dropped. A comprehensive final examination will be given during the final examination week at the end of the semester and it is mandatory for all.
QUIZZES: Students may expect a quiz every class meeting on the assigned exercises for that class meeting. All work must be shown for credit. Quizzes will be over the assigned HW.
HOMEWORK: Homework will be assigned for each section. It is highly recommended that you keep up with the homework and do all the problems assigned. The quizzes will be based on the homework assignments. See assigned homework problems at the end of the syllabus.
Calculator Policy: A scientific and or graphing calculator (up to a TI 84) is permitted for this course. TI-89 or higher calculators are NOT permitted. Cell-phone calculators will NOT permitted. Some pre-programmed calculators will not be permitted on tests because students are required to be able to perform these tasks by hand.
GRADING POLICY: The average of the four tests will comprise 60% of the course grade. NO MAKE-UP TESTS WILL BE GIVEN. The quizzes will comprise 15% of the grade. The final exam is comprehensive and compulsory and will comprise 25% of the final grade. The grading scale is:
90 – 100 = A
80 – 89 = B
70 – 79 = C
60 – 69 = D
Below 60 = F
Last day to change to Audit or withdraw with a grade of “W” is March 25, 2015.
Final Exam
Monday, May 4, 2015
1:00 P.M. – 2:50 P.M.
College Closed
MLK Jr. Day: 1/19/2015
Spring Break: 3/8 - 3/14/2015
Spring Holiday: 4/3 – 4/5/2015
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS
If you wish to receive special accommodations as a student with a documented disability, please make an appointment with the Learning Support Specialist.
Disability Resources (727)791-2523
ATTENDANCE AND WITHDRAWAL POLICY
Students are expected to attend class regularly and on time. The college wide attendance policy is included in the Syllabus Addendum: http://www.spcollege.edu/addendum/#attend. The policy notes that each instructor is to exercise professional judgment and define “active participation” in class (and therefore “attendance”), and publish that definition in each syllabus.
An active participant of this class will have not missed more than the equivalent of two weeks of class. Furthermore, a student will attend class for the entire allotted class time. If a student is excessively late and/or leaves class early, he or she may be considered to not be an active participant. Emergencies happen, if one is to arise, please communicate with your instructor to come up with an appropriate attendance plan.
Students who are not actively participating in class as defined in an instructor's syllabus will be reported to the Administration during the week following the last date to withdraw with a “W” (as posted in the academic calendar on the college’s web site). A grade of “WF” will be assigned to students who are not actively participating during the week following the last day to withdraw with a W grade.
Absences for religious reasons – Students are to notify instructors in advance of an anticipated absence to observe religious holidays. There is no penalty for such absences. Students are responsible for making up work covered during such an absence and should be given a reasonable amount of time to do so. Major class assignments, exams and official ceremonies should be scheduled at times that do not conflict with major religious holy days when possible.
IMPORTANT COLLEGE POLICY REGARDING COURSE DROP-ADD PERIOD AND AUDIT INFORMATION
Students CANNOT add a course following the 1st day the class meets. Students CAN drop a course during the 1st week of class and be eligible for a refund. (See a counselor/advisor to finalize your schedule, so you won’t be left without the classes you want or need). Students may not change from credit to audit status after the end of the first week of classes.
COLLEGE CALENDAR
http://www.spcollege.edu/calendar/
EXTRA HELP: All students are encouraged to participate and ask questions during scheduled class time; however, if a student has questions relating to content material outside of class, he or she is encouraged to contact me via email or during office hours.
FREE TUTORING: The Learning Support Commons provides free math tutoring on the Clearwater Campus in LA-100. The following link provides further information: http://www.spcollege.edu/tutoring/#tab=1
LIBRARY SERVICES
There are libraries at various SPC sites. You may choose the one that is most convenient for you. You also can access library services online at http://www.spcollege.edu/central/libonline/
ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT
St. Petersburg College has an Academic Honesty policy. It is your responsibility to be familiar with the policies, rules, and the consequences of violations. There is no tolerance for cheating and academic dishonesty. Discipline can range from a zero on a specific assignment to expulsion from the class with a grade of F. Note that copy/pasting published information, whether it's from your textbook or the Internet, without citing your source is plagiarism and violates this policy. Even if you change the words slightly the ideas are someone else's so you still have to cite your sources. Cheating, plagiarism, bribery, misrepresentation, conspiracy, and fabrication are defined in Board Rule 6Hx23-4.461.
Student Affairs: Academic Honesty Guidelines, Classroom Behavior. http://www.spcollege.edu/AcademicHonesty/
SEXUAL OFFENDER STATEMENT
Federal and State law requires a person designated as a “sexual predator or offender” to register with the Florida department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). The FDLE then is required to notify the local law enforcement agency where the registrant resides, attends or is employed by an institution of higher learning. Information regarding sexual predators or offenders attending or employed by an institution of higher learning may be obtained from the local law enforcement agency with jurisdiction for the particular campus, by calling the FDLE hotline (1-888-FL-PREDATOR) or (1-888-357-7332), or by visiting the FDLE website at WWW.fdle.state.fl.us/sexual_predators. If there are questions or concerns regarding personal safety, please call the Provost, Associate Provost, Campus security Officer or Site Administrator on your campus.
CAMPUS SAFETY AND SECURITY
For information on campus safety and security policies please contact 791-2560. If there are questions or concerns regarding personal safety, please contact the Provost, Associate Provost, Campus Security Officer, or Site Administrator on your campus.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
In the event that a hurricane or other natural disaster causes significant damage to St. Petersburg College facilities, you may be provided the opportunity to complete your course work online. Following the event, please visit the college Web site for an announcement of the college’s plan to resume operations.
You should familiarize yourself with the emergency procedures and evacuation routes located in the buildings you use frequently. Located in each classroom is an Emergency Response Guide (flip-chart) that contains information for proper actions in response to emergencies. You should be prepared to assess situations quickly and use good judgment in determining a course of action. You should evacuate to assembly areas in an orderly manner when an alarm sounds or when directed to do so by college faculty or staff or emergency services personnel. In face to face courses your instructor will review the specific campus plans for emergency events.
MAT 1033, Intermediate Algebra
Aufmann, Lockwood 8th Edition
Homework Problems (EOO: every other odd)
SECTION Starting Page PROBLEMS
1.1(Review) P 9 103 – 117 Odd
1.2(Review) P 19 61 – 83 Odd
1.3(Review) P 30 51 – 73 Odd, 87 – 109 Odd
1.4(Review) P 38 45 – 125 EOO
1.5(Review) P 46 1 – 37EOO
2.1 P 61 5, 7, 11, 19 – 87 Odd, 93, 99
2.2 P 70 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 15, 19, 21, 23, 29, 31, 33, 37, 41, 43
2.3 P 79 1, 3, 9, 11, 13, 15, 21, 23, 25, 29, 31, 35, 41, 45
2.4 P 90 3, 5, 11, 13 – 41 EOO, 51, 52, 53, 55, 57 – 93EOO, 97, 101, 105, 111
3.1 P116 3, 5, 9, 10, 11 – 21 Odd, 25 – 49 Odd
3.2 P 129 1, 3, 7, 9, 15, 19, 23, 29 – 113 EOO, 115
3.3 P 144 3, 5, 9 – 65 EOO, 71, 73, 89, 91
3.4 P 156 1, 3, 7 – 31 Odd, 35 – 51 Odd, 73, 77
3.5 P 165 5, 6, 7 – 55 EOO, 59, 63, 69, 73, 75
3.7 P 178 5, 7, 9 – 27 Odd
4.1 P 192 1, 3, 5 – 8 All, 11 – 25 Odd, 31 – 67 Odd
4.2 P 202 7 – 39 Odd, 71, 76
4.4 P 225 1, 5, 9, 11, 15, 23, 25, 31, 39
4.5 P 231 1, 5 – 23 Odd, 29, 33
5.1 P 250 1 – 117 EOO, 121, 123, 131
5.2 P 261 1, 2, 3, 7, 9, 13, 15, 19, 21, 23, 25, 41 – 67 Odd
5.3 P 270 3, 4, 7 – 33 Odd, 37 – 93 EOO, 97 – 117 EOO, 127, 133
5.4 P 281 1 – 49 EOO
5.5 P 288 1 – 69 EOO, 71, 73
5.6 P 296 1, 3, 7 – 35 Odd, 45 – 75 Odd
5.7 P 303 3, 17 – 49 Odd, 59 – 77 Odd, 83 – 139 Odd
5.8 P 311 3, 7 – 59 Odd, 66, 71, 75, 77
6.1 P 326 3, 9 – 37 EOO, 47 – 79 EOO, 84
6.2 P 337 9 – 37 Odd, 43 – 49 Odd, 52, 53 – 93 EOO, 97, 99
6.3 P 344 3, 9 – 35 Odd, 39, 46, 47
6.4 P 352 3, 5, 9 – 37 Odd, 45, 49, 71, 75, 79, 85
6.6 P 369 2, 3, 4, 7 – 33 Odd, 37
7.1 P 385 1, 5, 7, 13, 17 – 81 EOO, 89 – 113 EOO, 121 – 153 EOO
7.2 P 396 1 – 15 Odd, 21 – 43 Odd, 49 – 133 EOO, 139, 143 – 187 EOO, 195,
197
7.4 P 411 1, 5, 7, 11 – 35 Odd, 53, 55, 63, 67, 69, 73
7.5 P 420 1, 5, 6, 9, 13 – 37 EOO, 43 – 55 EOO, 59, 65 – 89 EOO, 97, 99, 103,
107, 113, 115, 121, 125
8.1 P 435 1, 3, 9, 11, 15 – 43 EOO, 49 – 69 EOO, 77 – 105 EOO, 113
8.2 P 446 1, 5, 7, 11 – 51 EOO, 63, 69 – 101 EOO, 111 – 117 Odd, 125, 127, 133
8.3 P 455 39 – 50 All, 59 – 73 All
8.4 P 461 1, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 21, 25
8.5 P 472 1, 3, 7, 9, 15, 17, 19, 20, 21, 23, 29, 33, 37, 41, 45, 49, 61, 65, 73, 75