L.A. Pierce College Math 125 Intermediate Algebra Fall 2016

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1 L.A. Pierce College Math 125 Intermediate Algebra Fall 2016 Section: 0484 Units: 5 Lecture: MTWR Time: 9:35-10:45 pm Room: Math 1413 Instructor: Office: Office Hours: Daisy Lam lamd@piercecollege.edu Math 1409X Monday 1:00-3:30pm (IN THE CAS) Tuesday 2:00-3:00 Wednesday 1:00-3:30 pm (IN THE CAS) Thursday 12:20-2:00pm or by appointment Prerequisite: Math 115 Text: Intermediate Algebra with Applications and Visualization 4 th Edition by Rockswold (With MyMathlab Access Code Canvas Materials and announcements will be posted on Canvas. Follow the following instructions to log into Canvas: 1. Login URL: 2. Login instructions: Username = your student ID number, example: Password = 88mmdd or 88 + month + day you were born ( example for Jan 1 birthday ) Course Description: Math 125 includes linear equations and inequalities, systems of linear equations and Gaussian elimination, quadratic equations, polynomials and rational expressions, exponents and radicals. Math 125 includes functions and their graphs, including linear, quadratic and exponential functions; logarithms, polynomials and algebraic fractions. Also includes modeling and problem solving, conic sections, and complex numbers. 1

2 Materials: Access Code for MyMathLab (Required): A MyMathLab access code must be purchased for this class. MyMathLab is a program via the internet that we will be using for this class, which contains the materials needed for this course including an electronic version of your textbook. You will be working on any computer that is connected to the internet. All assignments and all your results will be monitored and logged via the internet maintained by MyMathLab. I will access this data regularly to monitor your progress and to compute your grade. Textbook (Optional): Intermediate Algebra with Applications &Visualization, 4th edition by Gary K. Rockswold. If you want a hard copy of the book you can buy it in Pierce's bookstore and it comes in a package that includes the MyMathLab access code. You can also purchase just the access code at our bookstore. Calculator: A scientific or graphing calculator is required for this course. You can rent a calculator from the math department but keep in mind they run out of these fast. Go to Math 1409C and get a form to rent a calculator ($27) from the secretary, Jonathan Gallay. He will then check out a calculator to you. You must return the calculator at the end of the semester (after the final). If you do not there is a hold placed on your transcript. Student Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the course the student will be able to perform a real-world task requiring Intermediate Algebra mathematics that demonstrates meaningful application of essential knowledge and skills. Examples of essential knowledge and skills at the Intermediate Algebra level may include but are not limited to: a) Representing and analyzing basic functions and their applications using tables, graphs, and equations. b) Using and interpreting function notation in both algebraic and graphical contexts. c) Writing and analyzing linear models for functions with constant rate of change. d) Graphing linear equations and interpreting slope as a rate of change in real world situations. e) Modeling problems involving two or more unknowns by writing and solving systems of equations or inequalities. f) Formulating and analyzing quadratic models, such as projectile motion, revenue functions, problems involving area or the Pythagorean theorem, and applications of conic sections, such as planetary orbits. g) Applying and interpreting exponential models such as population growth and compound interest, and logarithmic scales such as ph and earthquake magnitude. h) Using exponents and radicals to analyze power function models in applications such as direct and inverse variation and allometry (scaling in Physiology). 2

3 Course Objectives: 1. Solve linear equations and inequalities. 17. Graph exponential functions. 2. Write an equation for a linear model. 18. Solve exponential and logarithmic equations. 3. Graph linear equations. 19. Simplify expressions using the properties of logarithms. 4. Interpret the parameters of a linear 20. Use logarithmic models in model, including slope. applications. 5. Solve problems involving parallel and 21. Simplify expressions involving perpendicular lines. 6. Graph the solutions to a system of linear inequalities and find the vertices of the solution set. exponents or radicals. 22. Convert between exponential and radical notation. 7. Solve 2x2 and 3x3 systems of linear 23. Solve equations involving power equations functions. 8. Solve applied problems using systems of 24. Solve radical equations. equations. 9. Write an equation for a quadratic model. 25. Use the distance and midpoint formulas to solve problems. 10. Solve quadratic equations and 26. Perform operations on polynomials. inequalities 11. Graph quadratic equations. 27. Perform operations on algebraic fractions. 12. Recognize whether a table of values, a 28. Simplify complex fractions. graph, an equation, or a verbal description represents a function. 13. Describe variable relationships with 29. Solve equations involving algebraic function notation. fractions. 14. Read and interpret function values from 30. Graph simple rational functions and a graph. identify asymptotes. 15. Model direct and inverse variation. 31. Graph conic sections. 16. Model exponential growth and decay. 32. Formulate equations for conic sections. Grading (Weights) Total Percentage Your letter grade Homework 10% 100%-90% A Participation 5% 89%-80% B Quizzes 10% 79%-70% C Exams 40% 69%-60% D Final Exam 35% 59% -0% F 3

4 Attendance Regular attendance is necessary in order to be successful. Group activities and inclass projects will be done on a regular basis and cannot be made up if missed. Any student who accumulates more than 3 absences from lecture may be dropped. Any combination of three tardies or leaving early will count as one absence. If you choose to drop the class, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to submit the proper forms. Failure to drop may result in a grade of F. Homework Homework will be done online on MyMathlab. There are no extensions for homework. Please check the due dates. To login into mymathlab: Our Course ID: lam24855 Participation Group work is often done in class, especially on review days. A sign in sheet will be provided at the end of class to receive participation points on that day. Participation points may not be made-up if missed. Quizzes There will be several quizzes throughout the semester. Quizzes will be announced several days before in class. Exams There will be four written exams during the semester. Each exam will be over material covered in the lecture, homework, covered in the book, or worksheets. Planned dates and material to be tested are on the following schedule. Make Up There are no make-ups for any assignments. Under no circumstances will absences for any reason excuse the student from completing all work assigned in a given course. It is the student s responsibility to check/notify the instructor regarding the completion of missed assignments. 4

5 Final Exam / Math Exit Test (MET) The final comprehensive exam will be the MET scheduled on Saturday afternoon December 10, :00-3:15 pm. Room TBA. You will need to bring the following to the final exam: A MET Parscore Scantron (Available for purchase at the Pierce bookstore) A Pencil Scientific or Graphing Calculator A Pierce ID The final is cumulative. The final is mandatory and anyone not taking the final will automatically fail the course no matter how many points you have going into the final. **If applicable the final exam percentage will replace the lowest exam score. Standards of Student Conduct: This is a college course; mature and respectful conduct is expected. Everyone here has the right to a good education and students interfering with that process may be asked to leave the class. Respect for the instructor and other students are basic rules of conduct and are expected. Misconduct includes coming into class after the class has started or leaving class before it is over, talking or whispering during instructor explanations or student questions and any other disruptive behavior. If you choose not to listen that is your option, but you do not have the right to interfere with another student s ability to concentrate. Cell phones, ear buds, mp3 players, and any other electronic devices: To avoid all unnecessary interruptions in this class, all electronic devices must be turned off or put in silent mode and kept in backpacks, purses or pockets at all times. Calls and other interruptions will not be tolerated unless there is a documented emergency or previous arrangements have been made prior to the start of class. 5

6 Academic Honesty Policy: All students are expected to abide by ethical standards in preparing and presenting material which demonstrates their level of knowledge and which is used to determine grades. If you cheat in this class (i.e. knowingly or unknowingly participate in the submission of unoriginal work for any homework, quiz or test) the instructor is required to fill out an Academic Dishonesty Report form. This report will be forwarded to the Math Dept. Chairman, who will send it to the VP of Student Services for disciplinary action, which may result in suspension or exclusion. In addition to sending this report, I will assign a grade of zero for the homework, quiz or exam even if doing so results in the impossibility of the student to pass the class. Important Dates August 29: First day of class September 5: Labor Day, college closed September 11: Deadline to drop classes without a grade of W November 20: Deadline to drop classes with a grade of W November 24: Thanksgiving, college closed Center for Academic Success Take advantage of the FREE walk-in math tutoring available! Tutoring at the CAS is located on the first floor of the Library Building 5130 Hours: Monday -Thursday: 9:00-5:30pm Friday: 10:00-2:00pm Additional Information If you feel that you may have a disability that will inhibit your ability to perform mathematics in this class or use of the computers in this class, please seek assistance from Special Services. For more information, please call (818) or visit the website 6

Math 125 Tentative Schedule M T W R Week 1 08/29 09/01 Week 2 09/05 09/08 Week 3 09/12 09/15 Week 4 09/19 09/22 Week 5 09/26 09/29 Week 6 10/03 10/06 Week 7 10/10 10/13 Week 8 10/17 10/20 Week 9

7 Math 125 Tentative Schedule M T W R Week 1 08/29 09/01 Week 2 09/05 09/08 Week 3 09/12 09/15 Week 4 09/19 09/22 Week 5 09/26 09/29 Week 6 10/03 10/06 Week 7 10/10 10/13 Week 8 10/17 10/20 Week 9 10/24 10/27 Week 10 10/31 11/03 Week 11 11/07 11/10 Week 12 11/14 11/17 Intro 1.3 Labor Day No Class Review Exam 1 CH. 1 & Review Systems App. 5.1 Review Exam 2 Ch. 3 & and Review Review Exam 3 Ch. 5 & Review Week 13 11/21 11/24 Review Exam 4 Ch. 7 & Week 14 11/28 12/01 Week 15 12/05 12/ Review Review Review FINALS WEEK MET Final: Saturday December 10, :00-3:15 pm. Room TBA ***Schedule is subject to change. 7

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Please read this entire syllabus, keep it as reference and is subject to change by the instructor. Math 125: Intermediate Algebra Syllabus Section # 3288 Fall 2013 TTh 4:10-6:40 PM MATH 1412 INSTRUCTOR: Nisakorn Srichoom (Prefer to be call Ms. Nisa or Prof. Nisa) OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday at 6:40-7:40 PM