Riverside City College Intermediate Algebra /Math 35 (45376), Spring 2015 MTSC 105-MTWTh: 12:00PM - 01:10PM

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1 Riverside City College Intermediate Algebra /Math 35 (45376), Spring 2015 MTSC 105-MTWTh: 12:00PM - 01:10PM Instructor: Jesús Magaña Jesus.Magana@rcc.edu Welcome to Mathematics: The concepts introduced in beginning algebra are presented again, but in greater depth. In addition to the basic considerations, logarithms, exponential equations, systems of linear and nonlinear equations, Cramer s Rule, the Binomial Theorem, the complex number system, sequences and series are included. Student Learning Outcome: According to the official course outline, the learning outcomes for this course are stated as follows: 1. Apply the basic operations of algebra on the set of real and complex numbers, polynomials, rational and radical expressions at an intermediate algebra level. 2. Solve linear, rational, quadratic, exponential, radical, logarithmic, absolute value equations, and systems of equations. 3. Solve inequalities in one or two variables. 4. Graph equations of lines and linear inequalities; graph basic functions; identify conic sections. 5. Recognize and determine the distinctions between functions and relations; apply basic operations on functions and find inverse functions. 6. Calculate terms of sequences. Calculate sums of series. Use CurricUNET at website to find the complete document. Pre-requisite: Math 52 with a C or better or qualifying placement level. Please notice that you will not be starting this course from scratch. You need not only to have your official pre-requisite but to be able to vouch for it. The following page will take you to the Math department exam reviews. You are liable for the contents of Math 52. Please visit the following page to find out what is expected of you and take all the exams under Math 52. If you are not able to pass each exam with an 80% you are NOT ready for this class. Your first exam will be on the contents of these exams. Registration: In order to be completely enrolled in this class, you must: 1) Officially enrolled in Math 65 at RCC 2) Attend the 2 nd day of class Text: Intermediate Algebra, 5th edition, by Allan S. Tussy, R. David Gustafson ISBN: Note: A printed textbook may be use for the class. If you choose to use an earlier edition, then it is up to you to match up the pages and exercises numbers. 1

2 Calculators: A simple calculator is required but note that no graphing calculators are allowed. THE USE OF ANY COMMUNICATION DEVICE AS A CALCULATOR IN NOT ALLOWED. THIS INCLUDES CELL PHONES. Important Note: If you have a documented disability requiring accommodation for this class, please see me and contact the office of Disabled Students Programs and Services at on the Riverside City Campus. Grading: Class participation 5% Homework: 10% Final exam: 35% Quizzes: 10% Exams: 40% (4 midterms, 10% each) Grading scale: % 80-<90% 70-<80% 60-<70% Below 60% A B C D F Grades are allocated based on points not on attendance or perceived effort Classroom Policies: 1. Respect is fundamental. Respect includes not disrupting the class in any manner. 2. Please turn off any electronic devices (including cell phones) before coming to class and put it away). 3. Absolutely no eating, drinking, or smoking in class. 4. Persons not enrolled in the course are not allowed to be in the class while the class is in process. 5. I reserve the right to ask you to leave if your behavior becomes disruptive. Each student has a unique learning process, so respect each other as well. Sharing ideas through discussions is encouraged, however, at appropriate instances. Students are expected to participate and contribute to the classroom environment. Each student brings his/her unique mentality and personality into the classroom, and your input will be necessary. In learning any new skill, we all make mistakes. It is of utmost importance that you learn from your mistakes. It is like when you first ride a bike, it is probable that you will fall. Pick yourself right up, dust yourself off, and continue to ride. In mathematics, everyone will make mistakes. (Even top mathematicians make mistakes!) What is crucial is to do your best, continue to ride, continue to learn, and continue to grow. Attendance: It is extremely important that you attend every class session. Attendance not only includes your physical presence, but also your mental alertness. You need to be ready to answer when being called upon. Participation is definitely mandatory. An attendance roster will be distributed in every class meeting. You are responsible for indicating your presence with your signature. If you fail to sign the attendance roster, you are considered absent for the day. Leaving early or arriving late is disrespectful and disruptive. Arriving late or leaving early for more than 5 minutes will count as absence. Any student with three consecutive absences or a total of four absences may be dropped from the course. Don t assume that you will automatically be dropped. If you miss any lecture, you will be responsible for the material or any announcements(s) presented on that day. 2

3 Instructor s right: The instructor has the right modify this syllabus. Any changes will be announced during a class session. Those students that are absent are responsible for any changed to the syllabus. READ YOUR TEXT! In this course there will be a lot of information packed into several chapters. For a comprehensive understanding, you must read your text and be able to follow through book examples as well. For your benefit, I strongly encourage you to at least skim each lesson before class. I guarantee it will make my lectures much more interesting and much more useful. Academic Honesty: Plagiarism is presenting someone else s work as your own. Plagiarism/cheating will result in your forfeiting credit for the assignment that includes plagiarism and may result in your receiving an F for the course. I expect every student to do their own work. Any student handing in copied work (exams, quizzes and homework, etc.) taking credit for another s work, ideas, or copying for the internet will receive no points for that assignment. This offense is very serious and may result in expulsion. Expectation of students to be successful in learning Mathematics: Attend every class meeting, come on time and stay the whole time physically and mentally. Complete every homework assignment in a manner that will contribute or lead to the learning and understanding of the material covered in class and on the syllabus. Complete each assignment immediately after the class on that topic. Participate in the classroom lectures and activities. Take notes during class and keep an organized notebook with notes, homework, etc.. Ask questions in class when the material in unclear, or just to make sure you understand the material. Study at least 8-15 hours outside of class per week. Do not spend 8 hours on Sunday night to catch up! It is not likely that you can study for this class the last few days before an exam and hope to pass. You need to have a consistent daily routine that includes studying mathematics. Organize and participate in study groups outside of class. Convey a positive attitude. Failure to have a positive attitude may result in not learning mathematics and thus not passing the class. Turn your cell phone in silent mode Have fun Help Policy: Students are allowed to discuss homework problems with each other, but are required to write up their solutions individually. NO help is allowed on quizzes or exams, and any instance of cheating will be reported. Take advantage of the Math Learning Center (MLC) in MLK 305/308. Study sessions in the MLC are also available during the week. Check with the MLC for the days and time. All the above services are FREE. Do not hesitate to come to me if you have any questions or are experiencing any difficulties. 3

4 Homework: No late homework will be collected under any circumstances. Homework will be assigned every class meeting and collected every Monday. Each homework assignment is worth 10 points and three problems will be chosen at random and graded, each worth one point. The remainder seven points will be for completion. The lowest two assignments will be drop. Since quizzes and exams are based off the homework, it is strongly recommended that you attempt and complete every problem assigned. Due to the short class time, questions will only be answered if time permits. For this reason, I suggest to visit MLC for help on a regular basis. All work done by the student must be legible and neatly organized. It is not the instructor s job to hunt for answers and/or the corresponding supporting work. All homework assignments must be stapled together and I will not grade loose papers, multiple packets, paper-clipped, dog-eared, etc from any student. Quizzes/Test: There will be a total of four short quizzes throughout the semester. You will be notified a week in advance prior to a quiz to allow adequate time to prepare. There will be four midterms and a final cumulative exam. You will not be given extra time if you are late. No make-up on quizzes and exams. I will replace the lowest test score with the final exam score if it is greater. Final Exam: Final Exam is cumulative. It is schedule on: _Thursday, June 11, 2015 from 11:30am to 1:30pm Contact information: Exchange contact information with at least two of your classmates so that you can exchange notes, assignment information, or other information you may need. Name phone# ( ) Name phone# ( ) Name phone# ( ) 4

5 Class schedule (tentative) Week 1-3: Real Numbers (Summery & Review Chapter 1, pages ) Graphs, equations of lines, and functions (Ch. 2) Systems of equations (Ch. 3) Exam 1 Week 4-7: Linear equations and inequalities(ch. 4) Exponents, polynomials, and polynomial functions (Ch. 5) Exam 2 Week 8-10: Rational expressions and equations (Ch. 6) Radical expressions and equations (Ch. 7) Exam 3 Week 11-14: Radical expressions and equations (Ch. 7) Quadratic equations / functions and their graphs (Ch. 8) Exponential and logarithmic functions (Ch. 9) Exam 4 Week 14-15: Conic sections (Ch. 10) Sequences and series (Ch. 11) Week 15-16: Sequences and series (Ch. 11) Final exam Note: Holiday: Classes not in session March 31 April May 25 5

6 Chapter Sections Homework Ch Every Odd Number (EOO) , odds,37,38,43, , 17, 21, odds, 53,55,59,61,65,78, 81b, 82,85,89, ,8,9,10,11 a,b, 12,25-45 odds, 52,55, , 13,14,16,17,19,23,24,26,31,32,35,36,37,39-53 odds,76,88,107,108, , 9,13a, 14-19, 23,35-55 odds,71,73,75,79,81,93,103,117,119, ,2,4,5-11,13b,15,17-19,21-37 odds, odds, 65-72,82,83,87, ,12,13,15,21-27 odds , eoo (every other odd), 68,69, , odds, 43,45,51,62,63, , odds, 55, 57, 59, ,9,12,15-57 eoo, ,2,4-11,13,15,19,23,27,38,39,43,51, ,3,7,8,12,17,21,23, , 910, 19,21,29-67 eoo, 77, 94, 96, , 13, 14, odds, 79, 89, odds, odds, eoo 103, eoo ,19-59 eoo, odds, , 7,8, 9-71 eoo, 77,84, , 10-13, odds, 57, 59, 77, 79, 85, 89, , eoo, , 10, ods , 6, 9, 10, odds, , odds , odds, , odds, odds, 100, ,15,17,19-65 eoo, odds, ,6,7,9,10, eoo, , eoo, ,2, eoo 6.5 3,6,7,9,11, eoo, ,5,6,7, eoo, odd, 73, , 9-91 eoo,38,71, , odd odd , odds,39-66 odds, odds, ,11-16, eoo, odd, eoo, 133, , , 106, ,11,13,14, eoo , eoo, 111, 115, , 15,23,31, , eoo, 125 6

7 ,11,13, odds , 1-69 eoo , 1-81 eoo ,13,23,25,31,35,39,41-53 odds , odds, 71, odds , 9, 17,19-33 odds, 41,53, ,20-22,23-85 odds,123, ,6,11,12,19-29 odds, odds, odds, , 13ab, 14,18,21-35 odds,41-85 odds ,2,5ab,6,11,15-47 odds, odds ,14,17-55 eoo , eoo,41,45,49,59, , 15,27,31,35, ,12,16,25,29,33,35,41,45,47,57,61,67,77, ,23-71 odds , eoo, eoo 7

Instructor: Matthew Wickes Kilgore Office: ES 310

MATH 1314 College Algebra Syllabus Instructor: Matthew Wickes Kilgore Office: ES 310 Longview Office: LN 205C Email: mwickes@kilgore.edu Phone: 903 988-7455 Prerequistes: Placement test score on TSI or