SYLLABUS
MTH 100–15 Intermediate College Algebra
Spring 2016 Full Term Tuesday/Thursday 3 Credit Hours
Course Information
Prerequisite(s)
Course
Description
Student
Learning
Outcomes
Class days/ time
Campus and
Class location
Last Date of
Withdrawal
Make-up policy
 A grade of A, B, or S in MTH 098, or a grade of A or B in MTH 092
 A COMPASS score of 28 or higher on the Algebra portion
 A score of 20 on the Math portion of the ACT;
 A score of 480 on the Math portion of the SAT;
Students are required to complete prerequisites for this course. Students who enroll without completing
prerequisites for this course may be withdrawn by the College and may not qualify for a refund of tuition. It is the
responsibility of the student to ensure that all course prerequisites are completed and documented at the College.
This course provides a study of algebraic techniques such as linear equations and inequalities, quadratic equations,
systems of equations, and operations with exponents and radicals. Functions and relations are introduced and
graphed with special emphasis on linear and quadratic functions. This course does not apply toward the general
core requirement for mathematics.
The five general education areas for the college are mathematical skills, computer skills, writing skills, oral
communication skills, and critical thinking skills.
Student will demonstrate:
 competence in algebraic skills and concepts
 competence in basic coordinate geometry
 a basic knowledge of functions
 competence in critical thinking skills.
Tuesday/Thursday, 11:30 am – 12:45 pm
Martin 2911
Thursday, April 7, 2016
Students who miss a test or quiz should contact the instructor before the next class meeting. Students who have an
excused absence (see Standard College Policies sheet) should present documentation and complete any make-up
work within one week of the last day covered by their excuse. Students who will miss a test or quiz because of
official school events must make arrangements for making up work prior to missing.
*Intermediate Algebra, 11th Edition - Authors: Lial, Hornsby, & McGinnis
Required
textbook and
Course Materials *MyLabsPlus Access Code
A number of quizzes will be given. Some quizzes may be unannounced. At least one quiz grade will be dropped.
Students who are tardy will not be given extra time for quizzes or tests. TAKE HOME QUIZZES ARE DUE AT
Quizzes
THE BEGINNING OF CLASS.
Comprehensive
Each major test may include review material from previous tests. The final exam covers all material.
Testing
The Homework portion of the grade will come from work on MyLabsPlus. Each student must have a MyLabsPlus
Homework
student access code.
A basic scientific calculator is sufficient for this course, and may be used on quizzes and tests. The TI30 or TI36 is
recommended. However, your instructor has the final say as to what type of calculator you may use. The use of
Calculator Use
graphing, programmable, or cell phone calculators is not allowed.
Final Exam
Thursday, April 28th , 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Tutors and
Office of
Specialized
Student Services
Shelton State Community College is dedicated to the success of its students. To further that goal, free tutoring is
available to all currently enrolled students. If you need additional assistance to succeed, contact Annette Cook at
acook@sheltonstate.edu. If you have a disability and need accommodations to help you be successful, contact
Michele Minor at m.minor@sheltonstate.edu or visit her in the Office of Specialized Student Services.
Instructor Information
Instructor
Office
E-mail and
phone number
Student hours
and location
Website
Division Chair’s
Information-
Gail Queen
2704 Martin Campus
E-mail:
gqueen@sheltonstate.edu
Phone number:
(205) 391 - 2209
TBA – see instructor website
Office: 2704 Martin
www.sheltonstate.edu, Faculty/Staff, Faculty Website Directory, Gail Queen
Department chairperson: Darrell Hagler
Office: Martin 2630
Phone: (205) 391-2433
e-mail: dhagler@sheltonstate.edu
College Policy Information
Academic
Misconduct
Attendance
Policy
Standard
College
Policies
Student Email
(Bucs Mail)
Students are expected to be honorable in all college assignments. Suspected cases of academic misconduct are
reported to the Dean of Academic or Technical Services.
SSCC Attendance Policy: Students are expected to attend all classes for which they are registered, to be prompt,
and to remain in class/lab for the entire time. Attendance will be recorded at every class/lab meeting. On the final
grade report, instructors are required to identify the last day of attendance for all students who receive a grade of
“F” or “U.” Students who are unable to attend class regularly, regardless of the reason or circumstance, should
withdraw from the class. Withdrawal from class can affect eligibility for federal financial aid. If a student is unable
to attend at least 80 percent of class meetings, regardless of the reason or circumstance, it is recommended that the
student withdraw from that class before excessive absences interfere with the student’s ability to successfully
complete the course.
The Standard College Policies apply to all classes at the college and are a part of every official course syllabus;
each student receives a copy when he or she completes the vehicle registration/waiver procedure. It is also available
from the College website, www.sheltonstate.edu. It is the responsibility of the student to have a copy of these
policies and to abide by them. This class syllabus is intended to give further detail about the policies and
expectations in this class. College policies are also published in the Schedule of Classes and the SSCC College
Catalog/Student Handbook. Students are expected to be aware of and abide by College policies in every class.
All students who are or have been registered for classes at Shelton State Community College are provided an email
account. Students who are currently registered must have an email account. Electronic mail is the official method
of communication for delivery of information. Shelton State designated communicators may use this email account
to send official communications to the student body. Student email addresses will be recorded in the college’s
electronic directories and records. To activate/sign in to your Bucs Mail account, visit the Bucs Mail icon at
www.sheltonstate.edu.
Quality
Enhancement
Plan
Shelton State’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP)
Improving Student Success in Online Classes
Emergency
Preparedness
and Sexual
Misconduct
Shelton State Community College continues to be committed to a safe teaching and learning environment for
students and employees. In an effort to further strengthen efforts at keeping the College Community free
from weapon related violence and to eradicate sexual misconduct crimes and infractions, SSCC has recently
enacted the following policies that address these areas specifically. Sexual misconduct is an often
underreported crime and victims should be aware that SSCC has a confidential process in place for
reporting such actions and for helping victims identify resources for assistance. Links to these policies and
other important emergency preparedness related topics may be found on the college website:
http://www.sheltonstate.edu/discover_sscc/emergency_preparedness.aspx.
Letter grades will be assigned according to the following:
Homework Average
Quiz Average
Test #1
Test #2
Test #3
Test #4
Final Examination
(Comprehensive)
Percentage of
Grade
10%
12%
12%
12%
12%
12%
Student’s
Score
Percentage
Grade
90-100
80-89
70-79
60-69
59 and below
Letter grade
A
B
C
D
F
30%
ATTENDANCE INCENTIVE: Students who take all tests and have no more than 1 unexcused absence may replace their lowest
test grade with the final exam grade.
SCHEDULE: The outline below may be changed at the discretion of the instructor. Changes will be announced in class.
Day
Date
Section
1
Thur 1/7
2
Tues 1/12
2.1
2.3
2.5
2.5 (cont.)
2.6
2.7
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.3 (cont.)
3.4
3
Thur 1/14
4
Tues 1/19
5
Thur 1/21
6
Tues 1/26
7
Thur 1/28
8
Tues 2/2
9
Thur 2/4
10
Tues 2/9
11
Thur 2/11
12
Tues 2/16
13
Thur 2/18
14
Tues 2/23
15
Thur 2/25
16
Tues 3/1
17
18
19
Thur 3/3
Tues 3/8
Thur 3/10
3.5
3.6
3.6 (cont.)
4.1
5.1
5.4
5.4 (cont.)
5.5
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.5
7.1
7.2
7.3
Topic
Page Practice Exercises (odd only)
Linear Equations in One Variable
Applications of Linear Equations
54
76
5-69
29-61
Linear Inequalities in One Variable (Interval Notation)
99
1-39, 47-57
Set Operations and Compound Inequalities
Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities
The Rectangular Coordinate System
The Slope of a Line
108
118
144
157
1-61
5-33, 37-103
23-31, 35 - 63
25-79
Linear Equations in Two Variables
170
7-73
Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
Review
179
1-27, 33-37
TEST 1 (2.1, 2.3, 2.5-2.7, 3.1-3.4)
Introduction to Relations and Functions
187
1-31 (all)
Function Notation and Linear Functions
194
3-22 (all)
Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables
Integer Exponents
220
274
11,13,19-37, 41-69
1-125
Multiplying Polynomials
299
5-39, 43-61
Dividing Polynomials
Greatest Common Factor, Factoring by Grouping
Factoring Trinomials
Review
306
324
332
1-51
1-61
1-51, 59-63
337
350
368
377
384
1-55
3-45
1-91
1-81
1-27, 35-39
TEST 2 (3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 5.1, 5.4, 5.5, 6.1, 6.2)
Special Factoring
Solving Equations by Factoring
Rational Expressions & Functions; Multiplying & Dividing
Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
Complex Fractions
SPRING BREAK WEEK!!! SPRING BREAK WEEK!!! SPRING BREAK WEEK!!! SPRING BREAK WEEK!!!
7.4
Equations with Rational Expressions
391 1-47
20
Tues 3/22
7.5
Applications of Rational Expressions
402 1-19
6.4
A General Approach to Factoring
342 1-69
21
Thur 3/24
Summary of Rational Expressions and Equations
395 1-29
Review
22
Tues 3/29
23
Thur 3/31
24
Tues 4/5
8.1
8.2
8.2 (cont.)
8.3
TEST 3 (6.3, 6.5, 7.1-7.5)
Radical Expressions
Rational Exponents
Rational Exponents
Simplifying Radical Expressions
433
441
441
450
1-27
1-93
1-93
1-93 (eoo), 95-99, 113-121
456
464
472
479
503
511
1-45
1-37 (eoo), 43-99 (eoo), 105
1-55
1-73
5-33, 39-85
5-37
Thursday, April 7th - Last Day to Withdraw
28
Tues 4/19
Adding and Subtracting Radical Expressions
Multiplying and Dividing Radical Expressions
Solving Equations with Radicals
Complex Numbers
The Square Root Property and Completing the Square
The Quadratic Formula
Review
29
30
Thur 4/21
Tues 4/26
Test 4 (8.1-8.7, 9.1, 9.2)
Review For Final Exam
25
Thur 4/7
26
Tues 4/12
27
Thur 4/14
8.4
8.5
8.6
8.7
9.1
9.2
COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM: Thursday, April 28th , 10:30 am – 12:30 pm