WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
HAWAII CAMPUS
SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCES
Mission Statement
Wayland Baptist University exists to educate students in an academically challenging, learning-focused and
distinctively Christian environment for professional success and service to God and humankind.
MATH 1300 P – INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA
Course Syllabus - FALL 2015
Course Location:
Pearl Harbor
Instructor:
Classroom: TBA
Hours:
Sean P. Moroney, PhD
Lecture: Fri, 5:30 PM – 9:45 PM
Telephone: 262-7206
Email: smoroney@hawaii.rr.com
sean.moroney@wayland.wbu.edu
Office Hours: Before Class or After Class (or by Appointment)
Course Description:
Basic concepts of algebra, real numbers, linear equations and inequalities, polynomials, factoring, systems of
equations and inequalities, determinants, graphing and functions.
Course Prerequisites:
This class is generally for students with some background in high school algebra (at least a semester). If you
have not had any, ACAC MATH is strongly suggested. If you have had two years of high school algebra, take MATH
1304 (College Algebra).
Textbook:
Intermediate Algebra for College Students, 9th ed., by A. R. Angel & D. C. Runde; Pearson Prentice Hall, 2015.
ISBN-13 = 9780321927354
ISBN-10 = 0321927354
Student Solutions Manual
In addition, a scientific calculator is required for the course. The calculator may be a graphing calculator.
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Course Outline/Outcome Competencies:
The student should be familiar with the following topics and be able to use them to set up and solve
mathematical models of real-world problems.
Sets
Variable, Constant, Algebraic Expressions
Sets, Elements, Null Set
Real, Natural, Whole, Rational, and Irrational Numbers, Integers
Subset, Interaction, Union
Properties of Real Numbers
Double Negatives, Absolute Value
Commutative, Associative, Distributive, Identity, Inverse
Order of Operations
Roots and Powers
Scientific Notation
Linear Equations
Term, Coefficient, Degree
Like and Unlike Terms, Simplification
Solving Linear Equations
Mathematical Models, Translating from Words to Formulas
Linear Inequalities
Dividing and Multiplying by Negative Numbers
Number Line, Interval Notation, Solution Set
Compound Inequalities
Absolute Values
Graphs
Quadrants
Plotting Points
Graphing Functions
Functions
Relation, Function, Domain, Range
Linear Functions, Intercepts, Slope
Standard Form, Slope-Intercept Form, Point-Slope Form
Parallel and Perpendicular Linear Functions
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Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, and Dividing Functions
Graphing Linear Inequalities
Systems of Linear Equations
No Solutions, Infinite Solutions, One Solution
Solving by Graphing, Substitution, Elimination
Three-Variable Problems
Determinants, Cramer’s Rule
Systems of Linear Inequalities
Solving by Graphing
Polynomials
Degree, Leading Term, Leading Coefficient
Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Polynomials, FOIL
Factoring, Greatest Common Factor, Grouping
Solving Polynomial Equations
Special Factoring Formulas
MyMathLab – Online Component of the Course:
MyMathLab is an online course accompaniment to the textbook. It provides a dynamic way to do Homework
and take Quizzes in an interactive way that supports learning the subject. The student will be required, at the
beginning of the course, to log into the website, www.coursecompass.com. An Access Code, that comes with the
purchase of the textbook, will be required. On that site, HomeWorks, Quizzes, and Tests, specific to the subject
matter being covered in each class, will be available; each will have specified deadlines.
The online component of the course is a supplement to, not a replacement for, the in-class portion of the
course.
BlackBoard – Online Component of the Course:
As an extension of the classroom, the course will have a presence on BlackBoard. There algebra resources
will be made available for study and review. There will be subject-specific discussion forums where concepts can
be clarified and discussed and where issues with math problems can be resolved. Other features, in development,
will be announced as they are completed.
The BlackBoard online component of the course is a supplement to, not a replacement for, the in-class portion
of the course.
Assignments and Exams:
The course grade will be computed from homework, quizzes, tests and a final examination, as follows:
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Number
Value
Max. Score
Homework
Class
9
50
450
Homework
MML
# of sections
100%
400
Quizzes
Class
Best 7 of 8
50
350
Quizzes
MML
# of sections
100%
350
Tests
MML
Best 3 of 4
150
450
Midterm Exam
Class
1
200
200
Final Exam
Class
1
300
300
Total =
2500
Examinations must be taken at the times they are scheduled. Tests or quizzes missed for a legitimate reason
can only be made up by special arrangement with the instructor and should be made up before the following
class. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the instructor and to arrange for a make-up assessment.
Evaluation and Grading:
Grades will be awarded on the following basis:
Grade
Percentage
Range of
Range
Scores
A
90% - 100%
2250 - 2500
B
80% - 89.99%
2000 – 2249.99
C
65% - 79.99%
1625 – 1999.99
D
50% - 64.99%
1250 – 1624.99
F
Below 50%
Below 1250
Grades will not be rounded up.
Grading Criteria:
Students shall have protection through orderly procedures against prejudices or capricious academic
evaluation. A student who believes that he or she has not been held to realistic academic standards, just
evaluation procedures, or appropriate grading, may appeal the final grade given in the course by using the
student grade appeal process described in the Academic Catalog.
Appeals may not be made for advanced placement examinations or course bypass examinations. Appeals are
limited to the final course grade, which may be upheld, raised, or lowered at any stage of the appeal process. Any
recommendation to lower a course grade must be submitted through the Executive Vice President/Provost to the
Faculty Assembly Grade Appeals Committee for review and approval. The Faculty Assembly Grade Appeals
Committee may instruct that the course grade be upheld, raised, or lowered to a more proper evaluation.
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HomeWork:
In-class Homework will be assigned in each class that offers new content. This Homework will be due at the
beginning of the next class. Late Homeworks can be accepted, but with a lateness deduction.
The scheduling of and the deadlines for the MathLab Homeworks, as well as their nature, will be discussed in
the first class.
Quizzes:
In-class Quizzes will occur according to the calendar below. These Quizzes will cover the content of the
previous class(es). The best 7 of the 8 Quizzes will count toward the course grade.
The scheduling of and the deadlines for the MathLab Quizzes, as well as their nature, will be discussed in the
first class.
MML Tests:
The scheduling of and the deadlines for the MathLab Tests, as well as their nature, will be discussed in the
first class. The best 3 out of 4 will be counted toward the final Grade.
The scheduling of and the deadlines for the MathLab Tests, as well as their nature, will be discussed in the
first class.
Midterm and Final Exam:
The Midterm Exam will cover the material from the first half of the course. The Final Exam, which will be
comprehensive, will be given in class at the last meeting. Their natures will be discussed in the first class.
CourseWork:
It is expected that students will remain current with the coursework on a class-by-class basis. Any deviation
from the schedule is to be reported to the Instructor as soon as possible. In general, the window for submitting
coursework extends no more than 3 classes from the date of assignment; the window will not extend beyond the
ending date of the course.
Make-ups of class Quizzes, the Midterm Exam, and the Final Exam are possible, if they were missed for a valid
reason. The Instructor must be notified beforehand, if possible, or as soon as possible afterward. These must be
made up as soon as possible, ideally within a week of the assessment event. Extensions on MathLab work are
possible, but are not encouraged. These extensions will be limited by the 3-class timeframe mentioned above.
Academic Honesty:
“University students are expected to conduct themselves according to the highest standards of academic
honesty. Academic misconduct for which a student is subject to penalty includes all forms of cheating, such as
illicit possession of examinations or examination materials, forgery, or plagiarism. (Plagiarism is the presentation
of the work of another as one’s own work.)” (Academic Honesty – WBU Academic Catalog 2012-2013, p. 91)
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Attendance and Participation:
All Wayland students are expected to attend every class meeting; the minimum percentage of class
participation required to avoid receiving a grade of “F” in the class is 75%. Students who miss the first two class
meetings without providing a written explanation to the instructor will be automatically dropped from the roster
as a “no-show.” Students who know in advance that they will be absent the first two class meetings and who wish
to remain in the class must inform the instructor in order to discuss possible arrangements for making up
absences. Roll will be taken either orally or by roll sheet during each segment of each class meeting. The roll will
determine the recorded number of absences. Names may not be added to the roll after the class period has ended.
Service for the Disabled:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), it is the policy of Wayland Baptist
University that no otherwise qualified person with a disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the
benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any education program or activity in the university. The
Coordinator of Counseling Services serves as the coordinator of students with a disability and should be
contacted concerning accommodation requests at (806) 291-3765. Documentation of a disability must
accompany any request for accommodations.
End of Course:
The grade of I (Incomplete) will be given only in circumstances of unusual need, when it is not reasonably
possible for the student to complete all course requirements by the last day of class. The student seeking a grade
of Incomplete must sign an agreement with the instructor specifying the task(s) to be completed and the date by
which the work is to be completed. If the tasks are not completed, the grade of Incomplete will be automatically
changed to F.
Any course materials due for return, which are not mailed out, will be deposited at the WBU office; these will
be held for pickup only until the first day of the next academic term.
Instructor Biography:
Dr. Moroney teaches Mathematics at Wayland Baptist University – Hawaii Campus. His interests are in the
applications of this subject in the sciences, such as physics, and in business, such as operations research.
Dr. Moroney received his BS in Physics from Manhattan College, Bronx, NY and his MS in Physics from New
York University, New York, NY. He received his PhD in Engineering Mechanics from the University of Illinois at
Chicago. In addition, he received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Western States Chiropractic College,
Portland, OR and his Master of Education in Educational Technology from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
Most of his career has been involved with post-secondary education teaching courses such as biomechanics,
biology, physics, astronomy, and all levels of mathematics.
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MATH 1300 P Course Outline
FALL 2015
Class
Date
Quiz/Test
Topics
1
Fri - 21 Aug
2
Fri - 28 Aug
Quiz 1
Ch. 2A – Equations and Inequalities
3
Fri - 4 Sep
Quiz 2
Ch. 2B, contd.
4
Fri - 11 Sep
Quiz 3
Ch. 3 – Graphs and Functions
5
Fri - 18 Sep
Quiz 4
Ch. 4A – Systems of Equations and
Inequalities; Review
6
Fri - 25 Sep
Midterm Exam
(Chs. 1, 2, & 3)
7
Fri - 2 Oct
Quiz 5
Ch. 5A – Polynomials and Polynomial
Functions
8
Fri - 9 Oct
Quiz 6
Ch. 5B, contd.
9
Fri - 16 Oct
Quiz 7
Ch. 5C, contd.
10
Fri - 23 Oct
Quiz 8
Last Topics and Review
11
Fri - 30 Oct
Final Exam (All
Chapters)
Introduction; Ch. 1 – Basic Concepts
Ch. 4B, contd.
End of Course
All MML items are due at 11:59 PM HST of the assigned date.
The scheduling of the MathLab Homeworks, Quizzes, and Tests will be announced in class.
The In-Class Quizzes will be traditional closed-book, closed-notes, pencil-and-paper examinations.
The In-Class Homeworks will be due at the start of every class.