Intermediate Algebra. Fall Intermediate Algebra, 11th Edition, Marvin Bittinger, Addison Wesley, Copyright MathXL Registration Code

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1 Intermediate Algebra Fall 2010 Textbook: Required Supplement: Calculator: Intermediate Algebra, 11th Edition, Marvin Bittinger, Addison Wesley, Copyright 2011 MathXL Registration Code Scientific Calculator is required for completing this course. A graphing calculator is allowed, but is subject to inspection prior to use on an exam. Instructor Information Name: Twitter: Facebook: Website: Dylan Faullin dfaullin@dc3.edu Office: SM 208 Office Phone: Grades A student's grade in this course will be determined by a weighted system. Homework: 10% Quizzes: 10% Projects: 10% Exams: 55% Final Exam: 15%

2 Description of Grade Categories Homework There will be a homework assignment for each section of the book covered. The homework will be done online at MathXL. Results from the homework will be discussed in class. Quizzes There will be an in-class quiz for just about each homework assignment. This will be an opportunity to see how ready you are for the exam and to get further feedback. Projects Periodically, a project will be assigned. Projects are designed to apply concepts learned in order to expand on textbook material. There will be 3-4 projects this semester. Exams An in-class exam will be given for each Unit of the course. The units are described below. A calculator is allowed, but graphing calculators may be inspected by the instructor prior or during the exam. Final Exam A comprehensive final exam will be given at the end of the course. It will be administered during the scheduled final exam time (tbd). Academic Integrity Any behavior which diminishes the academic integrity of the class will NOT be tolerated. Anything a student does to diminish the academic integrity of the class will diminish his/her own integrity. Such behavior includes: Cheating Disrupting Class Harassment of any kind Abusive Use of Cell Phone Distracting Other Students Most of these type of situations will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. However, all cases of cheating will be treated the same. Policy on Cheating 1st Offense- Zero on that particular assignment/exam 2nd Offense - F for the course, name will be reported to the Dean for disciplinary measures, cannot return to class NO EXCEPTIONS!

3 Attendance Policies Attendance is mandatory. That being said, here are two facts about attendance in this course: 1. Attendance will be taken daily. 2. Attendance does NOT count towards your grade in this course. I will not keep track of excused vs unexcused absences. I do appreciate when students let me know about their absences in advance, however. IMPORTANT RULE ABOUT ATTENDANCE You MUST let me know, IN ADVANCE, when you will be ABSENT on an EXAM DAY. Make-Up Policy There is no valid excuse for taking a late exam. If you are going to miss the day of an exam, I will ask that you take it early (the day before). The penalty for taking a late exam is determined from the following table: 1 day late 10% Penalty 2 days late 20% Penalty 3 days late 30% Penalty 4 days late 40% Penalty 5 days or more 0 on Exam *Late Projects follow the same penalty rule. **Quizzes cannot be made up. Instead, your exam score will be used as your quiz score.

4 Withdrawals At the end of the semester, if your name is on my roster, I have to assign you a grade. If you just quit coming to class, your grade will be an F. If you 'quit' and do not want a grade from my class, you must fill out a form to officially withdraw your name from my roster. Please see your advisor or the record's office to start this process. IMPORTANT RULE ABOUT WITHDRAWING You can WITHDRAW FROM MY CLASS any time up UNTIL the LAST DAY OF CLASSES. This means you must withdraw before Final Exam week. Course Content Unit 1 Properties of Exponents Section: R.7 Page: 54 Objective: I-D Formulas and Applications Section: 1.2 Page: 88 Objective: II-B Sets, Inequalities, and Interval Notation Section: 1.4 Page: 113 Objective: II-A Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities Section: 1.6 Page: 141 Objective: II-G Unit 2 Graphs of Equations Section: 2.1 Page: 160 Functions and Graphs Section: 2.2 Page: 174 Objective: I-I, IV-C Finding Domain and Range Section: 2.3 Page: 188 Objective: IV-D Linear Functions: Graphs and Slope Section: 2.4 Page: 195 Objective: III-A More on Graphing Linear Equations Section: 2.5 Page: 206 Objective: III-A Finding Equations of Lines Section: 2.6 Page: 218 Objective: IV-A

5 Unit 3 Systems of Equations in Two Variables Section: 3.1 Page: 244 Objective: II-C Solving by Substitution Section: 3.2 Page: 253 Objective: II-C Solving by Elimination Section: 3.3 Page: 259 Objective: II-C Solving Applied Problems: Two Equations Section: 3.4 Page: 268 Objective: II-H Systems of Inequalities in Two Variables Section: 3.7 Page: 299 Objective: III-A Unit 4 Introduction to Factoring Section: 4.3 Page: 347 Objective: I-A Factoring Trinomials: x^2+bx+c Section: 4.4 Page: 354 Objective: I-A Factoring Trinomials: ax^2+bx+c Section: 4.5 Page: 362 Objective: I-A Special Factoring Section: 4.6 Page: 370 Objective: I-A Factoring: A General Strategy Section: 4.7 Page: 382 Objective: I-A Applications of Polynomial Equations Section: 4.8 Page: 387 Objective: II-D Unit 5 Rational Expressions and Functions: Multiplying, Dividing, and Simplifying Section: 5.1 Page: 412 Objective: I-B LCMs, LCDs, Addition, and Subtraction Section: 5.2 Page: 424 Objective: I-B Complex Rational Expressions Section: 5.4 Page: 443 Objective: I-E Solving Rational Equations Section: 5.5 Page: 452 Objective: II-E Applications and Proportions Section: 5.6 Page: 460 Objective: II-H Formulas and Applications Section: 5.7 Page: 474 Objective: II-B Variation and Applications Section: 5.8 Page: 478 Objective: II-H Unit 6 Radical Expressions and Functions Section: 6.1 Page: 500 Objective: I-E Rational Numbers as Exponents Section: 6.2 Page: 511 Objective: I-E Simplifying Radical Expressions Section: 6.3 Page: 518 Objective: I-E Addition, Subtraction, and Multiplication Section: 6.4 Page: 527 Objective: I-E Division of Radical Expressions Section: 6.5 Page: 535 Objective: I-F Solving Radical Equations Section: 6.6 Page: 540 Objective: II-F Applications Involving Roots Section: 6.7 Page: 551 Objective: IV-B The Complex Numbers Section: 6.8 Page: 558 Objective: I-H

6 Unit 7 Basics of Solving Quadratic Equations Section: 7.1 Page: 580 Objective: II-D Quadratic Formula Section: 7.2 Page: 594 Objective: II-D More on Quadratic Equations Section: 7.4 Page: 613 Objective: I-A Graphing f(x)=a(x-h)^2 + k Section: 7.5 Page: 624 Objective: III-B Graphing f(x)=ax^2+bx+c Section: 7.6 Page: 633 Objective: III-B Course Description This course covers real numbers, linear equations and inequalities, applications of linear equations and inequalities, systems of linear equations, polynomials, radicals, quadratic, rational, and radical equations and their applications, and rules of exponents. The course develops the topic of graphing in the coordinate plane with analysis of equations and graphs with applications. Development and solutions of mathematical models include variation, mixture, motion, work and geometrical applications. This course meets five hours a week and will not transfer to a major four-year college or university. Prerequisites: This is a course designed for students who fit at least one of the following descriptions: 1. have passed the Elementary Algebra course with a C or above 2. have placed into Intermediate Algebra through Dodge City Community College's official placement exam 3. have earned a score on the ACT which places them in Intermediate Algebra. Course Competencies (as set forth by the Kansas Core Outcomes Project): It is assumed students entering an Intermediate Algebra course will have the outcomes and competencies from prerequisite courses. Students will be expected to use appropriate technology as one tool to achieve competency in Intermediate Algebra I - Arithmetic and Algebraic Manipulation A. Factor quadratic, quadratic forms, special forms, and grouping. B. Perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division on rational expressions. C. Simplify complex fractions. D. Apply the laws of exponents to simplify expressions containing rational expressions. E. Apply the laws of radicals to perform addition, subtraction, and multiplication. F. Rationalize denominators containing radicals. G. Simplify radicals containing negative radicands. H. Perform operations with complex numbers. I. Evaluate functions using function notation.

7 II - Equations and Inequalities A. Solve linear inequalities in one variable showing solution on a number line and in interval notation. B. Solve literal equations including those that require factoring. C. Solve systems of linear equations in two variables. D. Solve equations by factoring and the quadratic formula. E. Solve equations containing rational expressions. F. Solve equations containing radicals. G. Solve linear absolute value equations and inequalities in one variable. H. Develop and solve mathematical models including variation, mixture, motion, work, and geometrical applications. III - Graphs on a Coordinate Plane A. Graph linear equations and inequalities. B. Graph quadratic functions. IV - Analysis of Equations and Graphs A. Determine an equation of a line given two points, perpendicular to a given line through a specified point, parallel to a given line through a specified point. B. Calculate the distance between two points. C. Distinguish between functions and non-functions using the vertical line test. D. Identify the domain and range of a function given its graph. DCCC Official Attendance Policy (Approved Summer 2006) Regular attendance and prompt completion of class work are necessary for maximum success in college. Each student is expected to be present at all classes in which he/she is enrolled. In the event of an absence, the student is responsible for making up the course work. Absences for college-sponsored activities will be recorded as excused if the following steps are completed: 1) The activity sponsor notifies each instructor at least three school days prior to the day(s) the student will be absent (or as soon as possible if the event is rescheduled). 2) The student contacts the instructor and makes definite arrangements for all work at least three school days prior to the absence. 3) The instructor designates assignments as required by the instructor. (College-sponsored activities include academic competition, music and drama events, official athletic events, field trips, convocations and other college-sponsored events as approved by the Dean of Instruction.) For all absences other than those for college sponsored activities, each instructor shall establish the attendance requirements for his/her class. Commonly, a student is allowed the same number of absences as the credit hour value of the course. For example, a student would be allowed three absences during the semester for a one-hour day class which meets three times a week. For a three-hour night course, the number of allowable absences would be one class session during the semester. The individual instructor may allow additional absences at his/her discretion. It is recommended that if a student misses more than the credit hour value of the class, the instructor would contact the student directly and discuss his/her standing in the course. The instructor would also inform the registrar s office as to the student s status in the course. No statement in this policy shall preclude attendance polices that would meet the requirements of an accrediting or governmental agency.

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

Grading Policy/Evaluation: The grades will be counted in the following way: Quizzes 30% Tests 40% Final Exam: 30% COURSE SYLLABUS FALL 2010 MATH 0408 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA Course # 0408.06 Course Schedule/Location: TT 09:35 11:40, A-228 Instructor: Dr. Calin Agut, Office: J-202, Department of Mathematics, Brazosport