INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION Ryan Buschert: (775) 304 3078 Email: ryanb@gwmail.gbcnv.edu MATH 096 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA GREAT BASIN COLLEGE Fall 2006 3 CREDITS DEVELOPMENTAL COLLEGE SKILLS REQUIRED MATERIALS Textbook: INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA, 5th EDITION, by D. Franklin Wright Computer with internet access for completing some of the homework. This can be at home or in the computer lab (Room 110) Floppy Disk (or other media) for saving your access key for the software and the completed homework certifications Scientific Calculator (suggested) CATALOG DESCRIPTION This is a second course in Algebra for students who have completed one elementary Algebra course. The topics covered include polynomials, rational functions, linear equations and inequalities, absolute value inequalities, exponents and radicals, quadratic equations, relations and functions, systems of equations, and applications. This is a developmental course. PREREQUISITE MATH 095 within two years, satisfactory placement exam, or SAT/ACT score. LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon completion of this course, the successful student will be able to: 1 Solve linear equations and inequalities, including those that involve absolute values. 2 Graph linear equations and inequalities, relations, and functions. 3 Solve systems of linear equations using a variety of techniques including the elimination method, the substitution method, Gaussian elimination, and Cramer s rule. 4 Solve systems of linear inequalities. 5 Identify numbers that belong to the different number sets: natural numbers, integers, rational numbers, irrational numbers, real numbers, and complex numbers. 6 Perform operations with polynomials including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and factoring. 7 Simplify expressions with radicals and rational exponents. 8 Solve equations with radical expressions. Syllabus Math 096 W02 Fall 2006 Page 1 of 5
LEARNING OUTCOMES (continued) 9 Perform operations with complex numbers including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. 10 Solve quadratic equations and inequalities. 11 Solve a variety of applied problems involving linear, quadratic, rational, and polynomial expressions. 12 Calculate determinants. 13 Determine when a relation is a function. 14 Communicate mathematical concepts in writing. 15 Communicate mathematical concepts orally. HOMEWORK There are two components to homework in this class. Each section in the book has a corresponding certification component. I have identified certain sections in each chapter that will count toward your homework grade. However, I would suggest completing all of the certifications. In addition, there will be a separate written homework assignment for each Chapter. Due dates for both are noted at the end of the syllabus. The certifications are completed using the software that comes with your book. Most certifications consist of 10 20 questions for which you must answer about 80% correct in order to pass. You may attempt this as many times as necessary. Full credit is given for certifications that are passed and turned in by the due date. I will accept certifications after the due date up until the exam covering that section. These certifications will receive 80% credit. For the written homework problems, you must write out or summarize the problem from the book as a starting point, show all work to arrive at the answer, and circle or underline the answer. Homework will be graded for the work to arrive at the answer as well as the answer itself. Answers only will not receive any credit. Homework is due at the beginning of class on the due date. I will accept late homework up until the exam covering that chapter. Late homework will be penalized 20%. EXAMS There will be 3 regular exams, each covering about 2 chapters of material, and a comprehensive final exam. Exams are for the full period. There will be no presentation after exams. Tentative exam dates are noted on the schedule. If you know you will miss an exam, you must schedule a makeup time with me prior to the exam. Syllabus Math 096 W02 Fall 2006 Page 2 of 5
GRADING Your grade depends on the points you achieve on the assessments: certifications, written homework, and exams. The certifications are worth 20% of your final grade, written homework 10%, each regular exam 15%, and the final exam 25%. The set standard for grades is as follows: 93 100% A 73 76% C 90 92% A 70 72% C 87 89% B+ 67 69% D+ 83 86% B 63 63% D 80 82% B 60 62% D 77 79% C+ 0 59% F You can check your grade at any point in the class by either choosing the Progress Report option from the software or at the website http://www.hawkeslearning.com/gbcima. MISSING CLASS Note that the schedule on the following page of the syllabus is subject to change. We will attempt to keep to this schedule, but, we may at times be ahead or behind. This could change the due dates for certifications, written homework assignments, or dates of exams. If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to find out what was covered, and, if any dates have changed. Not knowing about an exam is not a valid reason for rescheduling an exam. Note also that you may be dropped from the course if you miss 4 or more classes. COMPUTER SOFTWARE/LEARNING MATH You'll need access to a computer with Windows 95 or newer in order to do the certifications for each section in the book. The necessary software comes on CD with the book. You can install this on a PC at home. It is also loaded on computers in the computer lab in Room 110. This software is an excellent tool for learning and practicing the concepts in this class. There are unlimited practice problems and you can even create and take your own practice tests. I encourage you to take advantage of these features. You should also try to keep up with the certifications as we cover the material in class. I would also strongly recommend you save the certifications on a floppy disk or other media. STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES GBC supports providing equal access for students with disabilities. An advisor is available to discuss appropriate accommodations with students. Please contact the ADA Officer (Julie Byrnes) in Elko at 775.753.2271 at your earliest convenience to request timely and appropriate accommodations. Syllabus Math 096 W02 Fall 2006 Page 3 of 5
MATH 096 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE Fall 2006 This class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30 PM to 6:45 PM Location: Winnemucca Branch Campus Room 123 Date Sections Covered Description 8/29 1.1 1.2 Properties of Real Numbers and Operations 8/31 1.3 1.5 First Degree and Absolute Value Equations; Evaluating and Solving Formulas; Applications 9/5 1.6 1.7 Linear and Absolute Value Inequalities; Exponents 9/7 1.8 2.1 Scientific Notation; Cartesian Coordinate System and Lines 9/12 2.2 2.3 Slope Intercept and Point Slope Forms 9/14 2.4 2.5 Intro to Functions; Graphing Linear Inequalities 9/19 3.1 3.2 Systems of Linear Equations (2 variables) and Applications 9/21 3.3 3.4 Systems of Linear Equations (3 variables); Matrices/Gaussian Elimination 9/26 Exam 1 Review Review Chapters 1 and 2 for Exam 1 9/28 Exam 1: Ch 1 2 First Exam covering all of Chapters 1 and 2 10/3 3.5 3.6 Determinants and Systems of Linear Equations 10/5 3.7 Graphing Systems of Linear Inequalities 10/10 4.1 4.2 Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division with Polynomials 10/12 4.3 4.4 Factoring Polynomials 10/17 4.5 4.6 Factoring Techniques; Polynomial Equations and Applications 10/19 5.1 5.2 Multiplication, Division, Addition, and Subtraction of Rational Expressions 10/24 5.3 5.4 Complex Fractions; Equations and Inequalities with Rational Expressions 10/26 Exam 2 Review Review Chapter 3 and sections 1 6 of Chapter 4 10/31 Exam 2: Ch 3, 4.1 4.6 Second Exam covering all of Chapter 3 and sections 1 6 of Chapter 4 11/2 5.5 5.6 Applications with Rational Expressions 11/7 6.1 6.2 Roots, Radicals, Rational Exponents 11/9 6.3 6.4 Arithmetic and Functions with Radicals 11/14 6.5 6.6 Complex Numbers; Multiplication and Division with Complex Numbers 11/16* 7.1 7.3 Quadratic Equations: Completing the Square and the Quadratic Formula; Applications 11/21 7.4 7.5, 8.3 Equations with Radicals; Equations in Quadratic Form; Function Notation 11/23 Thanksgiving No Class 11/28 Exam 3 Review Review Chapters 5 and 6 11/30 Exam 3: Ch 5 6 Third Exam covering all of chapters 5 and 6 12/5 9.1 9.2 Algebra and Composition of Functions 12/7 Final Exam Review Review for Final Exam covering all material in the class. 12/12** Final: Ch 1 3,4.1 4.6, 5 7,8.3,9.1 9.2 Final Exam covering all of Chapters 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7; sections 1 6 of chapter 4, and sections 8.3, 9.1, and 9.2. The exam will be weighted more heavily toward the material after the third exam. *Official Course Drop Deadline: April 21, 2006 **The Final Exam is scheduled from 5:30 7:30 PM on Tuesday, December 12. Syllabus Math 096 W02 Fall 2006 Page 4 of 5
MATH 096 Fall 2006 ASSIGNMENT LIST The certifications need to be turned in by midnight on the due date. The sections noted below will count toward your homework grade. I would still recommend doing the other sections as well. For the written homework problems, you must write out or summarize the problem from the book as a starting point, show all work to arrive at the answer, and circle or underline the answer. Homework will be graded for the work to arrive at the answer as well as the answer itself. Answers only will not receive any credit. Homework is due at the beginning of class on the due date. I will accept late homework up until the exam covering that chapter. Late homework will be penalized 20%. Assignment Problems Due Date Chapter 1 Homework Ch. 1 Test: 11,16,19,20,22,27,28,30,36,37 9/12/2006 Chapter 1 Certifications 1.2e,1.3b,1.4a,1.8a 9/14/2006 Chapter 2 Homework Ch. 2 Test: 2,3,6,8,10,12,17,18,19,24 9/21/2006 Chapter 2 Certifications 2.2,2.4 9/26/2006 Chapter 3 Homework Ch. 3 Test: 2,6,7,9,10,12,13,14,17,19 10/10/2006 Chapter 3 Certifications 3.1c,3.4,3.5 10/12/2006 Chapter 4 Homework Ch. 4 Test: 3,6,7,8,13,16,18,20,21,25 10/24/2006 Chapter 4 Certifications 4.1b,4.2b,4.3a,4.4d 10/26/2006 Chapter 5 Homework Ch. 5 Test: 1,3a b,4,5,6,10a,11,13,16 11/7/2006 Chapter 5 Certifications 5.1b,5.2,5.4a 11/9/2006 Chapter 6 Homework Ch. 6 Test: 2,5,7,8,12,13,18a,19a,21,24 11/21/2006 Chapter 6 Certifications 6.1b,6.2,6.3a,6.6 11/28/2006 Chapter 7 Homework Ch. 7 Test: 2,4b,6,7,8,9,12,16,17a b 12/5/2006 Chapter 7 Certifications 7.2,7.4 12/12/2006 Chapter 8 Certification 8.3 12/12/2006 Syllabus Math 096 W02 Fall 2006 Page 5 of 5