Intermediate Algebra – MTH 104 - Section 4
Semester Outline
MTH 104-004
Fall 2006
Sept 5
Tue
Sept 7 Thur
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Sept 11 Mon
Sept 12 Tue
Sept 14 Thur
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Sept 18 Mon
Sept 19 Tue
Sept 21 Thur
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Sept 25 Mon
Introduction
1.1 – 1.4 Real Numbers
2.1 Solving Linear Equations
2.2 Formulas
2.3 Applications of Algebra
2.4 More Applications
2.5 Solving Inequalities
Wrap-up & Review
TEST 1
Oct 30
Oct 31
Mon
Tue
Nov 2
Thur
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Nov 6
Mon
Nov 7
Tue
Nov 9
Thur
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Nov 13 Mon
Nov 14 Tue
2.6 Absolute Value Equations
& Inequalties
Nov 16 Thur
Sept 26 Tue
2.6 More Abs. Value Ineqs.
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Sept 28 Thur 3.1 Intro to Graphing
Nov 20 Mon
_____________ 3.2 Function Notation
Nov 21 Tue
Oct 2
Mon 3.3-3.4 Intercepts & Slope
Nov 23 Thur
Oct 3
Tue
3.5 Point-Slope Form
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Oct 5
Thur 3.7 Graphing Linear
Nov 27 Mon
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Inequalities
Nov 28 Tue
Oct 9
Mon TEST 2
Nov 30 Thur
Oct 10 Tue
4.1 Systems of Linear Eqs.
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Oct 12 Thur 4.2 More Systems
Dec 4
Mon
_____________ 4.3 Applications of Systems
Oct 16 Mon 1.5 Integer Exponents
Dec 5
Tue
Oct 17 Tue
5.1 Adding Polynomials
Dec 7
Thur
5.2 Mult. of Polynomials
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Oct 19 Thur 5.3 Division of Polynomials
Dec 11 Mon
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Oct 23 Mon TEST 3
Dec 12 Tue
Oct 24 Tue
5.4 Factoring Techniques
Dec 14 Thur
5.5 Factoring Trinomials
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Oct 26 Thur 5.6-5.7 More Factoring
Dec 18 – 21
5.8 Solving Equations by Factoring
6.1 Rational Expressions
6.2 Adding & Subtracting
Rational Expressions
TEST 4
6.3 Complex Fractions
6.4 Equations involving
Rational Expressions
6.5 Applications
7.1 Radicals
7.2 Rational Exponents
7.2 More Rat. Exponents
7.3-7.4 Simplifying Radicals
7.5 Adding & Subt. Radicals
7.6 Radical Equations
7.7 Complex Numbers
TEST 5
Thanksgiving break!
8.1 Completing the Square
More completing the square
8.2 The Quadratic Formula
8.5 Graphing Quadratic
Functions
Intro to Trigonometry
TEST 6
Trigonometry
(material to be distributed)
More Trig.
REVIEW
FINAL EXAM
(Date to be announced)
*All dates supplied in the course outline are tentative and subject to change. All changes will be announced
in class. Classroom discussion and lectures may not always coincide exactly with the outline but will deal
with the same basic material in roughly the same time frame.
The New 3Rs
Computer Usage: When using computers to complete various requirements of this course, you
are required to comply with all aspects of the Code of Conduct for Users of College Computer
Systems, as described in the MCC Catalog and Student Handbook.
Respect,
Responsibility,
Reality
MCC
Monroe Community College
Intermediate Algebra with Trigonometry
Mon. 8:00 – 8:50 am in 9-272 & Tue-Thur. 8:00 -9:20 am in 9A-104
Instructor:
Office:
Phone:
Email:
Webpage:
Paul Seeburger
8-554
(middle hallway, 5th floor, near elevator)
292-2946 (dial 2946 if calling on-campus)
Office Hours:
MWF
Tuesday
Thursday
pseeburger@monroecc.edu (Please use this!)
www.monroecc.edu/wusers/pseeburger/index.htm
1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
11:00 am - 11:50 am
10:00 am - 10:50 am
(Other times by appointment; See my schedule online.
Feel free to stop by when I am not in class.)
Course Description: A second course in algebra with a brief introduction to right triangle
trigonometry. Topics include quadratic factoring, quadratic equations in one and two variables,
algebraic fractions, exponents and radicals, linear systems, graphing techniques, and appropriate
applications of each of these topics. (Four credit hours.)
Algebra is a tool which can be used in almost every discipline. It can help us understand many
complex relationships and solve a variety of common numerical problems. This information is
then useful for decision-making and anticipating future trends. For this reason, most of the
programs at MCC require students to have a basic understanding and proficiency in algebra. It is
the objective of this course to help each student develop such basic proficiency in algebra. The
skills developed in this course are also necessary for success in MTH 165, College Algebra.
Prerequisite: MTH 098 with a grade of C or better or equivalent Introductory Algebra course.
Required Course Materials (bring to each class):
 Textbook:
Intermediate Algebra for College Students (6th Edition)
by Allen R. Angel
(A Student Solutions Manual is also available in the Bookstore, but not required)
 Notebook (spiral or 3-ring binder) dedicated to Mathematics:
 I recommend using one section for notes and a separate section for homework.
 Scientific (not graphing) calculator with exponents, square root, sin, cos & tan.
Note: A graphing calculator can not be used on any tests in this class.
All students in MTH 104 are required to spend at least one hour outside of class time each week
working on graded material provided to reinforce the concepts learned in class. This is in
addition to the normal 1 to 3 hours of practice problems and studying you should expect to
spend outside of class for every hour you spend in class. You will be required to spend at least
10 hours during the course of the semester in the Mathematics Learning Center (MLC),
located in building 11, room 204. In the MLC you can find a copy of the Student Solutions
Manual, Limited FREE TUTORING, computer software to practice and review concepts (in
MLC computer room, 11-206), instructional videos which are very helpful, and other students
from your class. A valid MCC student ID is required to use the learning center!
Grade Determination: The following table lists the percentages associated with each component
of the final grade.
Test 1
Test 2
Test 3
Test 4
Test 5
Test 6
Comprehensive Department Final Exam*
Homework and Quizzes
14%
At least 10 Hours in MLC
Promptness and Attendance
TOTAL:
10%
10%
10%
10%
10%
10%
18%
*All students MUST take the
comprehensive departmental
final examination.
Any student NOT taking the
departmental final exam will
receive an F for a final grade
regardless of his/her class
average.
4%
4%
100%
Final grades will be assigned to students using the chart below. Occasionally, a student may
receive a better grade than one guaranteed by this chart but never a lower grade.
Student’s Percent
93 – 100
90 – 92
87 – 89
83 – 86
80 – 82
77 – 79
73 – 76
70 – 72
67 – 69
63 – 66
60 – 62
0 – 59
Student’s Grade
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DF
Emergency Closings
If the College is closed due to inclement weather or
some other emergency, all Rochester area radio and
television stations will be notified no later than 5:30
a.m. In addition, the homepage on the MCC website
(www.monroecc.edu) will display a message
indicating the College is closed. Please do not call the
College to avoid overloading the phone lines.
Class Cancellation information is available daily on
the web or through the telephone. From the MCC
homepage, select “Class Cancellations” from the
“Quick Links” menu bar. By telephone, dial 2922066. Select 1 for Brighton Campus or 2 for DCC.
Make-up Policy
Exams are to be taken on the date specified in the syllabus. If a student is unable to attend
class on one of the scheduled exam dates, he or she will be alloMon to make up this one exam on
the MAKEUP DAY scheduled during the week before finals.
The Final Exam can not be made up. Also ALL students must take the Final Exam in order to
pass the class.
A student who has taken all six of the required exams on the specified class dates will be given
the chance to retake one exam (not including the Final Exam) on the MAKEUP DAY.
You will receive a zero for each exam you miss after the first one (except in cases of documented
emergency). You will also receive a zero  for any quiz or in class assignment you miss by being
absent or leaving early;  if you do not turn in a homework assignment on time.
* Cheating will not be tolerated. For the first offense, the student will receive a zero on that quiz
or exam (with no chance to retake it). A second offense will result in failure of the course.
Attendance
Prompt and regular attendance is expected at all classes. 4% of your semester grade will be
based on attendance. Students who are always in class (not arriving late nor leaving early) will
receive the entire 4% (This is represented as 40 points total for attendance). For each absence you
will lose 2 points (your final grade will go down 0.2%). For each time you arrive late or leave
early you will also lose 2 points (your final grade will go down 0.2%). If you know you will be
arriving late to a class or leaving early because of an inavoidable conflict, let me know ahead of
time (if possible). I may choose to excuse you, but don’t count on it. The only exceptions to the
attendance rule I will make is for emergencies and for scheduled participation in intercollegiate
sports events off campus. I expect a week’s notice for any sports related absence. In case of an
emergency, notify me within 24 hours of the absence (if possible). If you can’t reach me, leave a
message on my voicemail and/or send me an email. Students are responsible for obtaining any
information or assignments missed as a result of absences before the next class session. Any
assignments given during absences are still due on the standard due dates and must be handed in
on time to receive full credit. (See below if late.)
Students who miss four (4) or more classes may be withdrawn from the course. Keep this in mind
if you need this class to receive financial aid. However, withdrawal for non-attendance is not
automatic. It is your responsibility to initiate a withdrawal before the appropriate deadline, if you
want to be sure that you are withdrawn.
Withdrawal deadlines are Nov 22 for individual course withdrawal and Dec 15 for complete
withdrawal from MCC for the semester. Students remaining in the course beyond the deadline
dates will receive a letter grade, e.g., A, B, C, D or F. No withdrawals for non-attendance will be
initiated by me after Nov 22.
Quizzes & Homework
Textbook problems which I will assign each time we meet are NOT to be turned in for grading.
However, completion of these assignments is ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL for the student to
learn and understand the mathematics of this course.
Homework Quizzes may be given occasionally to keep you up to date on your homework
assignments. These will generally not be announced ahead of time, and will contain a problem or
problems from recent homework assignments. No provision is made for making-up homework
quizzes. If you miss a quiz, you will receive a score of zero.
Once you have had the chance to practice the problems using the textbook, I will give you a
homework worksheet that will be turned in for grading. To receive credit, students must show all
work and turn it in on time (usually at the beginning of class on the due date). Homework should
always be handed in on time to receive full credit. Late homework MAY receive some credit
(reduced by 10%) if a student was absent the day the assignment was due, and it is turned in
at or before the next class session at which the student is present, and a solution key was not
handed out in class. Otherwise late homework will result in a score of zero. Homework can
always be handed in EARLY if you think you may be gone.
**If you qualify for any special accommodations through Services for Students with Disabilities
contact me during office hours or leave me a voicemail, so we can discuss your possible needs
and determine how I may be able to help you.
**The policies and assignments given in this course information sheet are subject to change with notification
from the instructor.