Grading Policy/Evaluation: The grades will be counted in the following way: Quizzes 30% Tests 40% Final Exam: 30%

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1 COURSE SYLLABUS FALL 2010 MATH 0408 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA Course # Course Schedule/Location: TT 09:35 11:40, A-228 Instructor: Dr. Calin Agut, Office: J-202, Department of Mathematics, Brazosport College Calin.Agut@brazosport.edu Phone: Office Hours: (TBA) Electronic Syllabus: Course Description/Overview The Intermediate Algebra course is one of the basic and fundamental courses in Mathematics. It provides a development of mathematical reasoning and problem-solving abilities with an intent to prepare a student for college-level work in mathematics. The course includes concepts of intermediate algebra and other topics required for preparation for college-level mathematics. Credits: 4 (3 + 2). Textbook The course textbook is Algebra, Beginning and Intermediate,, 2 nd Edition by R.N. Aufmann, V.C. Barker and J.S. Lockwood; Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning. Format The Intermediate Algebra course is designed as a regular course. During the classes the student will perform regular activities, asked by the instructor. The corresponding lesson/work will be taught at this time. The students will be allowed to work on the previous topic(s); the work may be done individually or in small teams. Also, the time is set for discussions, homework questions (only if the time permits), related topic debates. Because of the time assigned for the class, a short break may be taken as per instructor decision. Assessments: During the Semester there will be several unannounced quizzes, projects, challenge exercises, Tests and one Final Exam. The homework will not be collected but part of it will be included in quizzes and/or tests/exams. Any written open-answer assessment must contain all the steps performed in order to get the solution and must be presented in a mathematical methodical manner. All written assessment will be time limited and must be performed as instructed. Grading Policy/Evaluation: The grades will be counted in the following way: Quizzes 30% Tests 40% Final Exam: 30% Final Exam The Final Exam is mandatory and comprehensive. It is scheduled for Thursday, December , in the regular classroom, from 8:00 to 10:00. Any possible change will be announced in class and is the student s responsibility to be informed. Missing the Exam might be reflected as failure of the course. No make-up is allowed for the Final. Homework: The instructor will regularly assign homework (see attach). Even the homework will NOT be collected, it is the students responsibility to practice on all of the assigned exercises. Some of the questions on any Quiz, Class Assignment or Exam will be chosen from the homework sets, or similar.

2 COURSE SYLABUS FALL 2010 MATH 0408 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA Course # Quizzes: Unannounced quizzes from the homework or related topic can be given at any time during the class. No make-up for quizzes is allowed. Test The tests will be administrated in the regular class. If the tests will be open-answer tests then the students are required to show all the work performed on the tests paper in a methodical manner. The dates for the Tests are stated on the Schedule (see attached), as tentative; the instructor will announce the exact date and time in the class, prior. For this reason, no make-up test is allowed, unless extraordinary circumstances. If so, the make-up must be completed within 3 days after the regular date for the test (in LAC). Grading Scale: Unless an announced in changes is made, the following scale will be applied for this course: A: ; B: 80-89; C: F: < 70. Attendance: The students are strongly encouraged to attend every lecture class. Each class meeting is considering as an entity. After 3 absences the instructor will consider excessive absences and may fail or drop the student. To avoid unnecessary class disruptions, the students are expected to arrive on time and remain seated until the class is dismissed. If a student is coming late in or is leaving earlier the class, the instructor may consider it as an absence. The time spent in the class, the student will follow the instructor s directives and will respect the School s student conduct (including Academic Honesty). Dropping policy In terms of the Brazosport College calendar, the last day to withdraw from class is November 5. It is your responsibility to initiate a dropping process by that date. If you have excessive absences before the withdraw date, the instructor may drop you from the course. To be eligible for a reinstatement, the student must bring official documents and have an average of at least 70% in his/her class participation. Time requirement: Taking into account the volume of the information and the homework assigned, a minimum of 8 hours a week outside of class is required. Students with disabilities: Please address any request to the School Staff so that we can arrange for proper accommodation. It is my policy and priority to allow equal opportunity for every student. Miscellaneous No electronic recording device is allowed in the class. The students may only take written notes from the lecture. No cell phones are allowed to be used during the class, quizzes, tests or exams. Please turn off any electronic device which may disturb the class activity. No food is allowed to be brought into the class and be consumed, at any time. No other electronic device, including laptop, palm, ipod is allowed to be brought and used in class, at any time. If the student does not comply with those requirements, an academic action may be immediately taken by the instructor (mark absent for the entire meeting, grade of 0 for the assignment, invite to leave the class, etc). IMPORTANT:

3 COURSE SYLABUS FALL 2010 MATH 0408 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA Course # Any further information will be presented in class by the instructor and is the student s responsibility to be informed. Because of the possible schedule conflict, the office hours will not be available during the Exam week unless special request by student(s).

4 GENERAL INFORMATION MATH 0408 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA Course Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to: 1. Describe a set of real numbers in interval and set builder notation. 2. Find the intersection and union of two sets. 3. Solve a linear equation. 4. Solve a literal equation. 5. Solve a linear inequality and describe the solution in interval notation. 6. Solve an absolute value equation. 7. Set up and solve a linear application. 8. Find the slope and equation of a line. 9. Graph the equation of a line. 10. Graph a linear inequality. 11. Solve a system of linear equations. 12. Simplify monomial expressions with integral exponents. 13. Multiply and divide two polynomials. 14. Factor an expression in quadratic form. 15. Use the factor by grouping technique. 16. Factor a binomial using the sum or difference of cubes. 17. Add or subtract two rational expressions. 18. Multiply or divide two rational expressions. 19. Simplify a complex fraction. 20. Solve equations involving rational expressions. 21. Simplify expressions with rational exponents. 22. Simplify radical expressions. 23. Add or subtract radical expressions. 24. Multiply or divide radical expressions. 25. Solve a quadratic equation. Academic Honesty: Brazosport College assumes that students eligible to perform on the college level are familiar with the ordinary rules governing proper conduct including academic honesty. The principle of academic honesty is that all work presented by you is yours alone. Academic dishonesty including, but not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, and collusion shall be treated appropriately. Please refer to the BC Student Guide for more information, this is available online at click on the link found on the left side of the homepage. Students with disabilities: Brazosport College is committed to providing equal education opportunities to every student. Brazosport College offers services for individuals with special needs and capabilities including counseling, tutoring, equipment, and software to assist students with special needs. Please contact Phil Robertson, Special Populations Counselor, for further information. Your course on WebCT: Other student Services Information: Information about study skills and tutoring for math, reading, writing, biology, chemistry and other subjects is available in the Learning Assistance Center (LAC), see or call The Student Services provides assistance in the following: Counseling and Advising Financial Aid Student Activities To reach the Information Technology Department for computer, , or other technical assistance call the Help Desk at

5 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA MATH 0408 LESSONS/HOMEWORK SUMMARY Lesson Homework Schedule (Tentative) Review Chapter R Week Week Week Week Week Week Week Week Week Week Week (2n+1) Week 1-15 Review Chapters 2 and 3 Will be provided Week 1-15 Test 1 The Test may be open answer or multiple choice 9/28/ Week Week Week Week Week Week Week Week Week Week Week Week 1-15 Review Chapters 4 and 5 Will be provided Week 1-15 Test 2 The Test may be open answer or multiple choice 10/21/ Week Week Week Week (2n+1) Week Week Week Week Week Week Week 1-15 Review Chapters 6-9 Will be provided Week 1-15 Test 3 The Test may be open answer or multiple choice 12/2/2010 Final Review Will be provided Week 15 Final Exam 12/16/2010

6 The exercises for all the homework are those numbered 6n+1, unless specified. Note: start with n=0 For 6n+1: 1,7,13,19,25,31,37,43,49,55,61,67,73, Note: All the sections/lessons are form the book: "Algebra, Beginning and Intermediate ", 2nd Edition The Schedule for the Tests and Final Exam is just a tentative. The instructor may operate changes at any time.

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