Course Syllabus for MAT122 Course Information: Title: Intermediate Algebra, section 51988 When and Where: Monday & Wednesday from 9:00 am to 10:15 am in CM463 Credit Hours: 3 credits Prerequisites: Grade of "B" or better in MAT090, or MAT091, or MAT092, or MAT093, or equivalent, or satisfactory score on district placement exam. Instructor Information: Name: Keith Worth, Office in CM409 Availability: E-mail: keith.worth@sccmail.maricopa.edu Telephone: 480-423-6707 Office Hours: MW: 3:30 pm 4:30 pm, TR: 11:00 am 12:30 pm, F: by appt. only Instructional Materials: Required Text: Mathematics in Action, 3 rd Ed., A Custom Edition for, bundled with MyMathLab Instructional Software. Other supplies: A graphing calculator (a TI-83 or TI-84 is strongly recommended for this). Access to a PC and an EMAIL address: You will need regular access to a PC computer in order to complete the online homework for this course. If you don t have a computer at home, your online homework can be completed using the SCC computer labs or the Math/Science Center. You will also need a working EMAIL address to register online for the MyMathLab software. Course Description: Quadratic, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions and equations; graphs of quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions; equations quadratic in form; operations on rational expressions, and complex numbers; rational exponents; applications. Course Objectives: 1. Use function notation. 2. Solve quadratic equations by factoring, completing the square, and the quadratic formula. 3. Solve equations quadratic in form. 4. Solve rational and radical equations. 5. Perform operation on complex numbers. 6. Perform operations on radical and rational expressions. 7. Simplify radical and rational expressions. 8. Simplify expressions involving rational exponents. 9. Graph quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions. 10. Identify the domain of quadratic, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions. 11. Rewrite logarithmic expressions using properties of logarithms. 12. Evaluate formulas involving exponential and logarithmic expressions. 13. Model and solve real-world problems using quadratic, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic equations. 1
Course grading: Ranges: A: 100-90, B: 89-80, C: 79-70, D: 69-60, F: below 60 20% of grade: homework (done online with MyMathLab Software). 20% of grade: daily, in-class quizzes. 50% of grade: five Tests worth 10% each. 10% of grade: comprehensive Final Exam 100% of your total grade. Policy regarding missed work due to absence: Attendance & withdrawal: Regular attendance is essential. You may be withdrawn if you have two absences in a row without keeping in contact with me. If you are sick or unable to attend class, it is absolutely essential that you should let me know by phone or email. Regarding your online homework: Your MyMathLab course ID is worth46912. I have attached an instruction sheet for MyMathLab. Please refer to these instructions and the key code that comes with your new textbook s shrink-wrapped software to setup your MyMathLab account. Each week I will assign new lesson homework in MyMathLab for you to do. Regarding the daily, in-class quizzes: Each quiz must be taken on the day and at the time everyone else takes it. No makeup quiz will be allowed. Instead I will drop the lowest three scores. Regarding each of the five Tests: You can take each original test on or before the date this test is scheduled in the course calendar. The time to take the original test can be extended only until I have graded and handed back this original test to the rest of the class. If an emergency arises, you must call or email me on or before the day of the test. Regarding the Final Exam: The Final Exam is also essential to your course grade and therefore must be taken by you. You must take the Final Exam on or before the date this test is scheduled in the course calendar. If an emergency arises, you must email me on or before the day of the Final Exam. If you miss the Final Exam for any reason, your final course grade will automatically be lowered one letter grade. Absolutely no exceptions! If you are in section 51988 your final exam is Wednesday, May 11 from 7:30 am to 9:20 am. Academic honesty: Every student in this class is expected to produce his/her own original work. Plagiarism is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Plagiarism can result in being dropped from the course with a failing grade and will result in a letter to the SCC Dean for further action. 2
Statement of Civility: To establish a positive learning environment for this class: As an instructor: I am expected to be professional, courteous, respectful, and empathetic to students and to Begin and end class on time, Be prepared for each class session, Provide academic feedback and grade assignments in a timely manner, Be available for individual consultation, and Clarify assignments and inform students of any adjustments to the class schedule. As a student: you are expected to be reflective, courteous, respectful, and empathetic to classmates, instructor, and other College staff assisting you in your learning and to Be in class and be on time, Be prepared for class sessions, Participate in class activities, Follow instructions and complete assignments, Keep up with and turn in assignments by the due dates, Put forth your best effort, Ask questions when you don t understand, Maintain knowledge of your grade status, Contact instructor right away about concerns or situations that interfere with your success in the class, and Comply with policies found in College catalog and student handbook. Please refer to the catalog and Student Handbook which addresses specific policies required of all students (and faculty): Attendance (AR 2.3.2) Sexual Harassment (AR 2.4.4 & 5.1.8 17) Copyrights (AR 2.4.5 & 3.2) SCC General Education Statement: General Education enhances students abilities in critically analyzing and effectively communicating in Written, Oral, Visual, and Numerical form. General Education is WOVeN through the curriculum and co-curricular experiences at. Disability Resources and Services: It is a college policy to provide reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities. If you would like to request accommodations due to a physical, mental, or learning disability, please contact the Disability Resources & Services office, SC-144, (480) 423-6517. 3
Acknowledgment of Receipt of Syllabus Please check-off, fill-in, sign, and return the following acknowledgment to me in class: I have received my MAT122 syllabus (including course objectives, policies, requirements and schedule) and have read and understand all the enclosed materials. I understand that my instructor can contact me by phone and/or email regarding issues relating to this class in general or my performance in this course in particular. My preference for being contacted by my instructor is by (check one): phone message or email message My reasons for taking this course are: My previous experiences with mathematics are: I would also like to be contacted by the instructor regarding any of the following concerns related to this course: Phone:. Email address:. Printed Name:. Your Signature:. Date:. 4
Course Calendar & Homework DATE Monday Wednesday INTRODUCTION & SYLLABUS; Orientation-Tutorial; 1.1; JAN. 17 MLK HOLIDAY JAN. 24 JAN. 31 1.7; 1.8; 1.2; 1.3; Ch. 1 How Can I Practice? 1; FEB. 7 TEST#1; FEB. 14 2.4; Ch. 2 How Can I Practice? 1; 2.5; FEB. 21 PRESIDENTS DAY HOLIDAY 1.5; 1.6; 1.9; Ch. 1 How Can I Practice? 2; 2.1; 2.3; 2.7; 2.6; TEST#2; FEB. 28 3.1; MAR. 7 MAR. 14 3.2; Ch. 3 How Can I Practice? 1; 3.8; MAR. 21 3.11; 3.12; MAR. 28 TEST#3; APR. 4 4.3; 4.4; Ch. 4 How Can I Practice? 1; APR. 11 4.7; 5.1; APR. 18 5.3; 5.7; APR.25 5.8; MAY 2 TEST#5; MAY 9 NO CLASS ON MONDAY 3.3; 3.7; 3.9; 3.10; SPRING BREAK 3.13; 4.1; 4.2; 4.5; 4.6; TEST#4; 5.4; 5.5; 5.9; Final Review; Final Exam, WED., MAY 11 7:30 am 9:20 am 5