STLCC MATH 140 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA

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1 STLCC MATH 140 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA COURSE TITLE: ACP Intermediate Algebra SCHOOL YEAR: TEXT: Beginning & Intermediate Algebra, Pearson Edition for STLCC COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in algebra, graphing, and problem-solving skills and it is a transition from elementary algebra into college level math courses. Topics include, but are not limited to: solving equations involving linear, quadratic, rational and radical expressions; performing arithmetic operations on rational expressions, complex numbers and radical expressions; evaluating functions and determining domain and range; graphing quadratic, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions; solving systems of non-linear equations; simplifying expressions involving rational exponents; solving right triangle trigonometric problems; and appropriate applications of each of these topics. INSTRUCTOR: Maria Gazi Room: E226 Phone: Ext gazim@jenningsk12.org PREREQUISITES: The course is for college bound Juniors and Seniors with GPA 2.5 or above after successful completion of Algebra 2 and Geometry. STRUCTURE OF THE COURSE ATTENDANCE: Once you are in the classroom, please turn off all your pagers or cell phones. Use of cell phones is forbidden during the class. HOMEWORK: Doing homework is your chance to practice new skills without the threat of failure. As a result, your homework will constitute a completion grade, and it will make up 10% of your overall grade. Remember that doing your homework is an essential condition of learning mathematics. Not doing your assignments is like trying to build muscles by watching someone else work out. Cheating on homework is like copying your friend s workout journal after he or she finished exercising and saying you worked out. Both scenarios are similarly pointless. The assumption is that Intermediate Algebra class is a college class. While in college, you will be expected to spend 2-3 hours outside of class studying for every hour you spend in class. Of course, those study times are based on taking about 4-5 classes per semester, not 8. So if we divide that study time by 2, we get hours of outside study time for every one hour in class. Thus, I believe the 1-hour policy is a reasonable requirement. QUIZZES: Upon reviewing the homework assignment from the previous class, we may or may not have a brief, timed quiz consisting of problems similar or identical to the ones from the homework. Over 1 2 lessons. You may use your completed homework assignments or your notes on the quiz, but they will probably only slow you down. What you need is a well-practiced mind. Also, there will be previously announced quizzes over 2-3 lessons on which there will be no notes allowed. You have to show your work for the quizzes. Problems without supportive work will be counted incorrect. TEST REVIEWS: Before each test you must complete the Test Review assignment. Your grade for this review will count as a homework grade and you MUST have it completed. The test review is posted one week prior to the test. NOTE: The review is a long assignment and you should start working on it as soon as possible. TESTS: The tests are very similar to the homework, worksheets, quizzes and the review for the test. You have to show your work for the exams. Problems without supportive work will be counted wrong.

2 RULES FOR IN-CLASS QUIZZES AND TESTS: When you are done, raise your hand so Mrs. Gazi can come and take your test. You must SHOW ALL OF YOUR WORK when taking quizzes and tests. If a specific method is asked for, you must use that method to solve the problem. POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM YOUR SCORE if you do not show the appropriate work for a problem, even if your answer is correct. ALL answers require sufficient supportive work. The best feedback is going over the problems that you have done incorrectly. Please make sure do the following items for each quiz/test: o o Attempt the problems that you have done incorrectly and ask questions if you can t figure it out. Reviewing the quizzes prior to the tests is a great way to improve your test grade. FINAL EXAM: The mandatory FINAL EXAM will be comprehensive and worth 20% of your grade each semester. The final exam will contain some multiple-choice and some constructive response questions. There will be practice exam questions provided prior to the final exam. COURSE GRADE: Your course grade will be based on: 80% Semester Grade: Homework 10% Quizzes 25% Tests 65% 20% Final Exam Grading Scale: % A 90 92% A % B % B 80 82% B % C % C 70 72% C % D % D 60 62% D- 59% and bellow F ALL PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES MUST BE TURNED OFF IN THE CLASSROOM! ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: When one takes credit for another s work or uses unauthorized devices in the course, when they are expressly forbidden, it is cheating. This may occur during in class exams/quizzes or take-home exams/quizzes in this course. According to the University s Collected Rules and Regulations (Chapter 200: Student Conduct), the term Cheating includes but is not limited to: (i) use of any unauthorized assistance in taking quizzes, tests, or examinations; (ii) dependence upon the aid of sources beyond those authorized by the instructor in writing papers, preparing reports, solving problems, or carrying out other assignments; (iii) acquisition or possession without permission of tests or other academic material belonging to a member of the University faculty or staff; or (iv) knowingly providing any unauthorized assistance to another student on quizzes, tests, or examinations. When cheating is determined, a zero grade will be given on the specific exam/quiz and the student(s) who is/are involved in the cheating will be reported to the Department of Mathematics and the Office. Having a formula sheet, a cell phone during the test is cheating.

3 List of Topics in Intermediate Algebra Upon successful completion of the course, the students will know or understand: SEMESTER 1 A. Module 1: Chapter 3: Graphing Definition of a function Graphs of Linear Equations Function Notation B. Module 2: Chapter 8: More on Functions and Graphing Graphs of Nonlinear Functions Graphs of Piece-wise Functions Shifts and Reflections of graphs Variation and Problem Solving C. Module 3: Chapter 7: Rational Expressions Rational Expressions and Functions Rational Equations Applications involving Rational Equations Complex Rational Expression D. Module 4: Chapter 10: Rational Exponents, Radicals, and Complex Numbers Radicals Radical Functions and Their Graphs Rational Exponents SEMESTER 2 E. Module 5: Chapter 10: Rational Exponents, Radicals, and Complex Numbers Radical Expressions Radical Equations Problem Solving Complex Numbers -

4 F. Module 6: Chapter 11: Quadratic Equations and Functions Quadratic Equations Nonlinear Inequalities in One Variable Quadratic Functions and Their Graphs G. Module 7: Chapter 12: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions Composite Functions Inverse Functions Exponential functions Logarithmic functions Properties of logarithms Exponential and logarithmic equations Problem Solving Upon successful completion of the course, the students will demonstrate the ability to: Module 1: Chapter 3: Graphing & Chapter 8: More on Functions and Graphing Identify Functions and Use Function Notation Find Domain and Range of a Function Graph Nonlinear Functions by plotting points and using intercepts Module 2: Chapter 8: More on Functions and Graphing Graph Piece-wise Functions Shift and Reflect Graphs of Functions Solve problems involving Direct, Inverse and Joint Variations Module 3: Chapter 7: Rational Expressions Simplify, Add, Subtract, Multiply and Divide Rational Expressions Divide Polynomials using Non-monomial Divisor Determine Rational Domains Solve Rational Equations Model Applications involving Rational Equations Simplify Complex Rational Expression

5 Module 4: Chapter 10: Rational Exponents, Radicals, and Complex Numbers Simplify Radicals Graph and Identify Domain of Radical Functions Use exponent Laws to simplify expressions with Rational Exponents Use Rational Exponents to Simplify Radicals E. Module 5: Chapter 10: Rational Exponents, Radicals, and Complex Numbers Simplify, Add, Subtract, Multiply and Divide Radical Expressions Solve Radical Equations and their Applications Simplify, Add, Subtract, Multiply and Divide Complex Numbers - F. Module 6: Chapter 11: Quadratic Equations and Functions Solve Quadratic Equations by Factoring, The Square Root Method, Completing the Square, and the Quadratic Formula Solve Applications involving Quadratic Equations Solve Equations that Lead to Quadratic Form Solve Nonlinear Inequalities in One Variable Graph Quadratic Functions G. Module 7: Chapter 12: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions Add, Subtract, Multiply and Divide Functions Construct Composite Functions Find and Graph the Inverse of a Function Graph Exponential functions and Logarithmic functions Use Properties of Logarithms to Simplify Expressions Solve Exponential and Logarithmic Equations Model with Exponential and Logarithmic Equations

7 Student s Name: I have read this Syllabus and understand it. I will honor it while in Room E226. Signature Date Parent s Name: My child has discussed the walkthrough with me. I understand and will support it. Signature Date Preferred method of contact during school hours: o Home phone: o Cell phone: o To grant permission to use as a source of contact between parent and teacher concerning student s behavior and academic progress, please send a message to me at gazim@jenningsk12.org. Showing me this bottom portion will count as your first assignment. Students with only their signature will receive 70%, and those with both a student and a parent signature will receive 100%. Maria Gazi (314) Ext gazim@jenningsk12.org Room E226 HONOR STATEMENT: I,, pledge to uphold a high standard of academic integrity in accordance with my choice to study the advanced coursework. I pledge to work cooperatively and independently at the appropriate times. I pledge to make the difficult choice to refuse requests of academic dishonesty in the face of insurmountable peer pressure. Finally, I pledge to work diligently and consistently to be successful in this class, making an effort to attend tutorials as I need them. Signature Date

Math 098 Intermediate Algebra Spring 2018

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