Math 0310 – Intermediate Algebra Course Syllabus

Instructor contact information

Name: Troy Holleman

Phone: 281-577-2800, ext 5212Email:

Website:

Tutoring times: Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, 3:50-4:20 PM

Fridays afternoons, by Appt only

Course overview

Description

Topics for all formats include basic algebraic operations, solving linear equations and inequalities, laws of integer exponents, factoring, rational expressions, the Cartesian coordinate system, graphing lines, finding equations of lines and solving linear systems. This course carries institutional credit but will not transfer and will not be used to meet degree requirements.

Textbook for Math 0310

Introductory Algebra and Intermediate Algebra with P.O.W.E.R Learning

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Sherri Messersmith, Lawrence Perez, and Robert S. Feldman
Paperback, McGraw-Hill; 1stedition, Custom text for Lone Star College - Kingwood

ISBN: 9781259413049

Math 0310Outcomes

  • Define, represent, and perform operations on real and complex numbers.
  • Recognize, understand, and analyze features of a function.
  • Recognize and use algebraic (field) properties, concepts, procedures (including factoring), and

algorithms to combine, transform, and evaluate absolute value, polynomial, radical, and

rational expressions.

  • Identify and solve absolute value, polynomial, radical, and rational equations.
  • Identify and solve absolute value and linear inequalities.
  • Model, interpret and justify mathematical ideas and concepts using multiple representations.
  • Connect and use multiple strands of mathematics in situations and problems, as well as in

the study of other disciplines.

  • Solve quadratic equations and applications using methods including the quadratic formula,

factoring, completing the square, and extracting roots.

Instructor guidelines and policies

Attendance:

Be present and on time!! Work assigned during your absence and due the next class meeting is due for you as well.

Classroom Etiquette:

Our classroom will have an environment conducive to learning. Examples of disruptive behavior include, but are not limited to, talking while the instructor is teaching, discussing non-mathematical issues during class, coming to class late, leaving class early, using profane language, sleeping, not turning off electronic devices, using food, and/or tobacco products, etc.

Make Up/Late work policy:

FOR WORK ASSIGNED DURING YOUR ABSENCE FROM CLASS, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO OBTAIN THE ASSIGNMENT (MY WEBPAGE CALENDAR, OTHER STUDENTS IN CLASS, ETC.) AND TURN IT IN THE NEXT CLASS PERIOD YOU ATTEND. LATE WORK IS/WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED, AND THERE IS NO CREDIT FOR LATE WORK.

Evaluation Method:

The grade for this course will be based on:

  1. Homework, Classwork, Quizzes, Etc. (20%) –
  1. Tests (60%) – Five tests will be given this semester which includes a mid-term exam. Partial credit may be given. The more correct work you show, the more credit possible! Each student is required to take all tests and the final exam. No re-tests will be allowed.
  1. Final Exam (20%)–The final will be a comprehensive exam. A comprehensive final exam is mandatory for all students.

NOTE: There is NO provision for earning extra credit in this course. You MUST receive a 75 average or better, and a 50 or better on the finalexam in order to proceed to the corresponding college level course at participating institution.

There are two requirements to pass the course -

1)an average of 75or better in the course,

and

2)a grade of 50 or better on the final exam.

Remember that a student who makes below a 50 on the final examis eligibleto retake the final examIF when the original final exam grade is averaged in with the other grades for the semester, the student has an average of 75or better. The student may then retake the final exam to attempt to improve the final exam grade to 50 or better in order to meet the second requirement.