Pierce College Math 125: Intermediate Algebra Spring 2017 Instructor: Le, Thien Email: letb@piercecollege.edu Section #: 3264 T, Th: 4:10 6:40 pm. Room: VLGE 8210 Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday: 3:00 3:50 pm at Center for Academic Success. Prerequisite: Mathematics 115 with a grade of C or better, or appropriate skill level demonstrated through the Mathematics placement process, and high school preparation. Textbook/course material: (Custom) Intermediate Algebra, 3 rd by Sullivan with MyMathLab. ISBN 1-2693-3988-5. A bundle of a textbook and MyMathLab sells together at the bookstore. The textbook is optional. MyMathLab is required. Students can purchase the MyStatlab s access code from our school bookstore or from to the website www.pearsonmylab.com in order to do onlinehomework and view e-book. When register for your class from this website, use the course Id: le53752. There is an app called Pearson etext (only for ipad) from Apps store that allows you to download and view ebook offline after registering. Instruction of how to enroll in 14-days free trial for Mystatlab is at the end of the syllabus. After 14 days free trial expired, students need to enter access code from MyMathLab package or buying from the website. Calculator policy: For scientific calculators, students only allowed to use the following models (only the models listed here): TI-30 Xa; TI-30 XIIS/TI-30 XIIB." For graphing calculators: Ti-83 or Ti-84 graphing calculator, however, occasionally there will be no graphing calculators allowed for strictly graphing problems on the tests. Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to perform a real-world task requiring Intermediate Algebra mathematics that demonstrates meaningful application of essential knowledge and skills. Examples of essential knowledge and skills at the Intermediate Algebra level may include but are not limited to: a) Representing and analyzing basic functions and their applications using tables, graphs, and equations, b) Using and interpreting function notation in both algebraic and graphical contexts, c) Writing and analyzing linear models for functions with constant rate of change, d) Graphing linear equations and interpreting slope as a rate of change in real world situations, e) Modeling problems involving two or more unknowns by writing and solving systems of equations or inequalities, f) Formulating and analyzing quadratic models, such as projectile motion, revenue functions, problems involving area or the Pythagorean theorem, and applications of conic sections, such as planetary orbits, g) Applying and interpreting exponential models such as population growth and compound interest, and logarithmic scales such as ph and earthquake magnitude, h) Using exponents and radicals to analyze power function models in applications such as direct and inverse variation and algometry (scaling in Physiology).
Class Policy: 1. You must arrive at lecture on time. 2. Turn off cell phones, ipod and etcetera. 3. During lecture you are expected to listen or take notes. 4. Do not leave lecture early. If you need to leave early you must see the instructor before class begins. 5. Disruptive behavior: Students will be asked to leave the class immediately. 6. Students must sit at assigned seats during the duration of the exams. Lecture Attendance Students who do not come to lecture will miss important explanations and announcements. If you do miss lecture, remember that you are responsible for all information and announcements given whether you are present or not. Make-Up Policy There will be no make-up for any quiz or test regardless of any excuses. However, the instructor will drop a lowest score quiz, and test from your grade. Please reserve this drop quiz and test for your unavoidable circumstances. Homework is due weekly online. See the deadline of the homework on the homework s website. Final Exam The Final Exam is Math Exit Test (MET). It will be given on Saturday, June 3 rd from 1:30-3:15 pm at the room location to be announced. This exam cannot, and will not, be subject to an early or make-up option. Drops: The instructor has the right to initiate a grade of W (withdrawn) for excessive absences before the drop deadline. However, the student must assume final responsibility for dropping the course at the appropriate time to avoid a failing grade. Excessive tardiness and /or leaving class early may be counted as an absence. Students may be dropped for 4 or more absences from the class. Grading Plan: Homework: (10 %) online. Visit www.pearsonmylab.com to do your homework and see due dates. Quizzes: (5 %) online and in-class. Quizzes will be given between exams to help you prepare for tests. Tests: (60%) No make-ups. I will drop the lowest test score at the end of the semester. There will be 4 tests. Final: (25%) The MET (Math exit test) is your final exam. It will be given on Saturday afternoon, June 3 rd from 1:00-3:15 pm at the room location to be announced. The final exam cannot be missed or made-up. This exam cannot, and will not, be subject to an early or make-up option.
A: 90%-100% or 900-1000 points B: 80%-89% or 800-899 C: 70%-79% or 700-699 D: below 70% or 599 or less Academic Assistance: If you have a disability for which you are or may be requesting an accommodation, you are encouraged to contact both your instructor and the office of special services in the student services building. Their number is (818) 436-0467 or visit the website www.piercecollege.edu/offices/special_services CAS: You may seek assistance in learning mathematics in the Center for Academic Success, building 5130, lower level of the Library/Learning Crossroad Building. There are free math tutors available at this center. Please visithttp://www.piercecollege.edu/departments/academic_success/ for more information. Special Services: Students who have a classifiable physical or learning disability should be registered with the Special Services office so that appropriate adjustments can be made in the classroom and for test. If you have not already done so, please contact ACCESS at (818) 719-6430 for coordination of disability verification and accommodation assistance. Their office is just to the right of the Campus Center. Note: This Syllabus is subject to change by the instructor. Any changes will be announced in class; it is the student s responsibility to be aware as changes occur. Tentative Schedule: 1.1 Linear Equations in One Variable 1.2 An Introduction to Problem Solving 1.3 Using Formulas to Solve Problems 1.4 Linear Inequalities in One Variable 1.5 Rectangular Coordinates and Graphs of Equations 1.6 Linear Equations in Two Variables 1.7 Parallel and Perpendicular Lines 1.8 Linear Inequalities in Two Variables 2.1 Relations 2.2 An Introduction to Functions 2.3 Functions and Their Graphs 2.5 Compound Inequalities 2.6 Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities President s Day: (2/17/2017) Test 1: chapters 1 to 3. (Thursday, March 2 nd, 2017) 3. Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities 3.1 Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables 3.2 Problem Solving: Systems of Two Linear Equations Containing Two Unknowns 3.3 Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables Putting the Concepts Together (Sections 3.1 3.3) 3.4 Using Matrices to Solve Systems 3.5 Determinants and Cramer's Rule 3.6 Systems of Linear Inequalities
4.1 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials 4.2 Multiplying Polynomials 4.3 Dividing Polynomials; Synthetic Division 4.4 Greatest Common Factor; Factoring by Grouping 4.5 Factoring Trinomials 4.6 Factoring Special Products 4.7 Factoring: A General Strategy 4.8 Polynomial Equations 5.1 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions 5.2 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions 5.3 Complex Rational Expressions 5.4 Rational Equations 5.5 Rational Inequalities 5.6 Models Involving Rational Expressions 5.7 Variation 6 Systems of Linear Inequalities Test 2: chapters 4 and 5 (March 28 th, 2017) Thursday (3/30/17): non-instructional day, no classes. Cesar Chavez Day: (3/31/2017) Spring Break: (4/1/17-4/7/17) 6.1 nth Roots and Rational Exponents 6.2 Simplify Expressions Using the Law of Exponents 6.3 Simplify Radical Expressions Using Properties of Radicals 6.4 Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Radical Expressions 6.5 Rationalizing Radical Expressions 6.6 Functions Involving Radicals 6.7 Radical Equations and Their Applications 6.8 The Complex Number System
7.1 Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square 7.2 Solving Quadratic Equations by the Quadratic Formula 7.3 Solving Equations Quadratic in Form 7.4 Graphing Quadratic Functions Using Transformations Test 3: chapters 6 and 7 (Thursday, April 27 th 2017) 7.5 Graphing Quadratic Functions Using Properties 8.1: Composite Functions and Inverse Functions 8.2: Exponential Functions 8.3: Logarithmic Functions 8.4: Properties of Logarithms 8.5: Exponential and Logarithmic Equations Test 4: Chapters 8 and 9 (May 25 th 2017) 9.1: Distance and Midpoint Formulas 9.2: Circles 9.3: Parabollas 9.4: Ellipses 9.5: Hyperbolas 9.6: Systems of Nonlinear Equations. Memorial Day, Monday, May 29th Final Exam: MET Saturday, June 3 rd 2017 from 1:00 to 3:15 at the room location to be announced. President s Day, February 17 th and February 20 th, 2017 Thursday, March 30 th, non-instructional day (no classes) Cesar Chavez Day, March 31, 2017 Spring Break, Saturday, April 1 st Friday, April 7 th Memorial Day, Monday, May 29th IF YOU ARE USING TEMPORARY ACCESS, FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WHEN PURCHASING ACCESS AFTER THE 14- DAY GRACE PERIOD: Go to www.pearsonmylab.com In the Register area, click Student. Click Change Access. Enter your current course ID. Verify the course information. Choose either the Access Code or Credit Card/PayPal option: If using an access code you already purchased, enter your access code and click Next. If using a credit card or PayPal, click the button for the access you want to purchase. NOTE: The temporary access option should not appear. If it does, DO NOT choose it. You will be denied at a later step and will need to start over. Enter your password. Follow the instructions to finish. Print the Confirmation & Summary. You now have full access to your instructor s online course. Click Log In Now to continue your work. Change Temporary Access to Full Access Student Instructions
To get full access to your MyMathLab course after enrolling with temporary access, you must use an access code, a credit card, or a PayPal account. Email Link Instructions You should have received at least one email containing a payment link. Click the payment link in the email. Verify the course information. Choose either the Access Code or Credit Card/PayPal option: If using an access code you already purchased, enter your access code and click Next. If using a credit card or PayPal, click the button for the access you want to purchase. Enter your password. Follow the instructions to finish. Print the Confirmation & Summary. You now have full access to your instructor s online course. Click Log In Now to continue your work. ```````````````````` If you do not pay for full access before your 14-day temporary access ends, you will lose access to your instructor s online course and access to the work you already submitted