MAT 1033 COURSE INFORMATION
TR 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM Spring 2014
Room 4102
Prerequisite: MAT 0022C or MAT 0028 with grade of S, or a CPT score
in the required range.
Text: Intermediate Algebra by Miller / O’Neill /Hyde (4th edition). Since
this class needs online homework, you would like to buy the access code
ONLY for this class instead of the book.
Instructor: Gohar Sargsian
E-mail: gsargsya@mdc.edu
Web Page: http://faculty.mdc.edu/gsargsya
Office Hours: K-413
This section of MAT-1033 (Intermediate Algebra) is BLENDED. That means that you
will
attend the class only once a week, on Tuesday. I will cover in class most of the topics.
You are responsible for learning by yourself the material that is not covered in class and
that is assigned in the homework.
Attendance: It is extremely important to attend each lecture and arrive on time, as well
as keep records of assignments and other information delivered during class. In the event
that you are absent, it is useful to have the name and phone number of at least one other
student in class that you can call and ask for missed lecture notes and assignments If you
miss class for any reason, you have the responsibility to make up the work missed.
Attendance will be recorded for administrative purposes only.
Classroom Decorum: In order to optimize your learning experience, classroom
interruption must be kept to a minimum. Please, turn your cell phone or any other
noising electronic devise to a silent mode and avoid using it during class.
Academic dishonesty: Any instance of academic dishonesty will result in a grade of F
for the course and can carry an even more severe penalty such as suspension or
expulsion.
Grading Policy:
Your grade will be based on the following:
1. Online homework 10%
2. Two online tests 30%
3. Two in class tests 60%
4. Optional Final Exam. The final exam will replace the lowest score from
the in class exams.
Grading scale
A: 90 - 100
B: 80 - 89
C: 65 - 79
D: 50 - 64
F: less than 50 percent
Homework: The Homework of this class is ONLINE at
http://ConnectMath.com/
Your Course Code is: LGPHQ-GWX93
Your Financial Aid Access Code is: 82183-27861-BF3C1-E2FC0
IMPORTANT DATES:
Last day to withdraw from the course with a grade of W: W March 19
Holidays:
 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day S Jan 18 - M Jan 20, 2014,
 Presidents Day, S Feb 15 - M Feb 17, 2014
 Employee Retreat (College open, no classes) F Mar 7, 2014
 Spring Recess, F Apr 18 – U Apr 20, 2014
Last day of classes: F Apr 25, 2014
Final Exams: F Apr 26 – F May 2, 2014
TENTATIVE SYLLABUS (S-14)
Week 1
Week 2
T
1/7
1/14
Week 3
Week 4
1/21
1/28
Week 5
2/4
Week 6
Linear Equations in One Variable
Literal Equations. Linear Inequalities.
Linear Equations in Two Variables
Slope of a Line. Equations of a line
Systems of Linear Equations in two Variables
2/11
1.1
1.3, 1.4
2.1
2.2, 2.3
3.2, 3.3
Test 1
(online)
6.1, 6.2,
6.3
6.4, 6.5,
Week 7
2/18
6.6, 6.7
Rationalization. Radical Equations
Week 8
2/25
Week 9
Week 10
3/4
3/11
Test
2(in
class)
4.3, 4.4
4.5,4.6,
Week 11
3/18
Week 12
3/25
Week 13
4/1
Week 14
4/8
Week 15
4/15
Week 16
4/22
Definition of an nth Root. Rational Exponents
Simplifying Radical Expressions
Add and Subtract Radicals. Multiply Radicals
Multiplication of Polynomials. Dividing Polynomials
GCF and Factoring by Grouping.
Factoring Trinomials
4.7, 4.8, Factoring Binomials. Zero Product Rule.
7.1,
Square Root Property
7.2
Quadratic Formula
Review
Test 3
(in
class)
5.1, 5.2 Rational Expressions. Multiplication and Division of
5.3,
Rational Expressions. Add and Subtract Rational
Expressions
5.4, 5.5 Complex Fractions. Rational Equations
Test 4
(online)
Review
for
Final