WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
FAIRBANKS CAMPUS
SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS & SCIENCES
Wayland 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.
Course Title and Number: MATH 1300-PL01; Intermediate Algebra
Term: Fall 2014: August 18, 2014 – November 1, 2014
Name of Instructor: Dr. K. E. Dempster, ESQ, BA, MED, EDS, JD
Office Phone Number and WBU Email Address: 907-978-7745;
dempsterk@wbu.edu
Office Hours, Building, and Location:
Monday or Thursday @ Eielson, 1:00- 5:30 PM,
Sunday 5:00 PM Bldg. 2623, Eielson AFB or at other times and places like North Pole or Ft.
Wainwright.
Class Meeting Time and Location: Thursdays, Bldg. 2631, Rm. 316, 6:00 PM
Catalog Description: Basic concepts of algebra, real numbers, linear equations and
inequalities, polynomials, factoring, systems of equations and inequalities, determinants,
graphing and functions.
Prerequisite: None
Placement: 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 with a “B” or better,
take MATH 1304 (College Algebra).
Required Textbook: Intermediate Algebra for College Students, 9eth edition; Allen R.
Angel
ISBN:978-0-321-93297-6; Pearson
Supplies: Scientific Calculator, TI-84 or TI-83, or program on your cell phone, i-pad or
other gadget.
Course Outline/Outcome Competencies: You 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
Properties of Real Numbers
Double Negatives, Absolute Value
Commutative, Associative, Distributive, Identity, Inverse
Order of Operations
Roots and Powers, Simplifying Exponential Expressions
Scientific Notation
Graphs
Quadrants
Plotting Points
Graphing Functions
Linear Equations
Term, Coefficient
Like and Unlike Terms, Simplification
Solving Linear Equations
Mathematical Models, Translating from Words to Formulas
Functions
Relation, Function, Domain, Range
Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, and Dividing Functions
Linear Functions, Intercepts, Slope
Standard Form, Slope-Intercept Form, Point-Slope Form
Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
Systems of Linear Equations
No Solutions, Infinite Solutions, One Solution
Solving by Graphing, Substitution, Addition/Elimination
Problem Solving: Dual Investments, Mixing Problems, Break-Even Analysis
Three-Variable Problems
Determinants, Cramer’s Rule
Linear Inequalities
Dividing and Multiplying by Negative Numbers
Number Line, Interval Notation, Solution Set
Compound Inequalities, Intersection, Union
Absolute Values
Systems of Linear Inequalities
Graphing Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
Solving Systems by Graphing
Polynomials
Degree, Leading Term, Leading Coefficient
Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Polynomials, FOIL
Factoring, Greatest Common Factor, Grouping
Factoring Trinomials, Substitution
Difference of Squares, Sum and Difference of Cubes
Solving Polynomial Equations
Attendance Requirements: All students are expected to attend all class sessions and are
responsible for knowing the material covered. No quizzes or exams can be made up unless
arrangements prior to the absence have been made. Any student missing more than 25%
of the class will fail the class.
Disability Statement: 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 educational 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.
Your instructor is Dyslexic and is very sensitive to and dedicated to ensuring that no
discrimination on any basis, including disability, is tolerated in this class. And, you get points
when I transpose numbers, etc!!! My disadvantage is your advantage, but you must pay
attention- if you snooze, you loose!
Course Requirements and Grading Criteria: suggested
Homework: Homework will be assigned at the end of each section in the text. You
are allowed to assist each other on homework but a student must not turn in
someone else’s work as their own. Late homework will not be accepted, unless you
can convince me otherwise. If there are extreme circumstances, contact your
Instructor.
Exams: During the semester there will be exams/tests/quizzes after each section,
at the end of the chapter and a humongous final- you lucky-duckys you. The class
period prior to each exam will include a review. The final exam is comprehensive and
all students will be required to take the Final Exam.
Grading:– Points are assigned for all work- homework, quizzes, tests and final.
Your
grade is found by dividing your total points accrued by the total points possible! Then
grades are assigned to this percentage as shown below:
A: 90 – 100
B: 80 – 89
C: 70 – 79
D: 60 – 69
F: Below 60
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.
Academic Honesty: Disciplinary action for academic misconduct is the responsibility of the
faculty member assigned to this course. The faculty member is charged with assessing the
gravity of any case of academic dishonesty, and with giving sanctions to any student
involved.
Important Dates:
Last
Last
Last
Last
day to drop without record: Sept 3, 2014
day to withdraw with “W”: Oct 10, 2014
day to withdraw with a “WP/WF”: Oct 17, 2014
Class October 30, 2014
This syllabus is only a plan. The teacher may modify the plan during the course. The
requirements and grading criteria may be changed during the course if necessary.
rev. 06/06/14
Tentative Schedule:
This schedule is subject to CHANGE.
Assignments are reviewed each class meeting and any changes will be noted at that time.
Note: EOO is Every Other Odd- do1, skip 3, do 5, etc
ODD is just do the odd problems, 1, 3, 5, etc.
ASSIGNMENTS: For the 9eth Edition (the NEW Green book)
READ
Sec 1.1 Pg 1-5
Sec 1.2 Pg 6-12
Sec 1.3 Pg 17-24
Quiz
DO
(Ask Dr. D, pg 5)
Pg 12-16, 1-113 EOO
Pg 24-27, 1-145 EOO
8/28/14
Sec 1.4 Pg 27-33
Sec 1.5 Pg 39-46
Quiz
Pg 34-36, 1-119 EOO
Pg 46-48, 1-137 EOO
9/04/14
Sec 1.6 Pg 49-52
Read Ch Summary,
it is EXCELLENT!
Test Ch 1
Pg 52-54, 1-87 EOO
Pg 56-60
9/11/14
Sec 2.1 Pg 64-72
Sec 2.2 Pg 76-81
Skip Sec 2.3 & 2.4
Quiz
Pg 73-75, 1-129 EOO
Pg 81-83, 1-67 EOO
9/18/14
Sec 2.5 Pg 109-119
Sec 2.6 Pg 123-129
Read Chapter Summary
Do Review Exercises
Cum Rev Test
Pg 119-121, 1-61 EOO + 77
Pg 129-130, 1-91 EOO
Pg 132-135
Pg 135,1-27 ODD,Pg 137/8, 47-85 EOO
ODD, Pg 139, 1-17 ALL.
9/25/14
Sec 3.1 Pg 140-148
Sec 3.2 Pg 153-161
Quiz
Pg 149-152, 1-89 EOO
Pg 161-163, 1-51 ODD,
Pg 165-166; 65,71,75.
10/2/14
Sec 3.3 Pg 167-174
Sec 3.4 Pg 177-184
Quiz
Pg 174/5, 1-47 ODD
Pg 184-187, 1-67 ODD
10/9/14
Sec 3.5 Pg 191-197
Sec 3.6 Pg 201-206
Quiz
Pg 197-198, 1-41 ODD
Pg 206-207, 1-57 ODD
10/16/14
Sec 3.7 Pg 210-213
Read Chapter Summary
Cum Rev Test
Pg 213, 1-25 ODD
Pg 214-218
Pg 223-224, 1-20 (Skip #11) ALL
10/23/14
Spill over time
10/30/14
Final Exam and Pizza Party!
8/21/14
Pg 63.
ASSIGNMENTS: For the 8th Edition (the OLD blue book)
READ
Sec 1.1 Pg 1-5
Sec 1.2 Pg 6-12
Sec 1.3 Pg 17-25
Quiz
DO
(Ask Dr. D, pg 5)
Pg 12-17, 1-113 EOO
Pg 25-27, 1-145 EOO
8/28/14
Sec 1.4 Pg 28-34
Sec 1.5 Pg 39-45
Quiz
Pg 35-37, 1-119 EOO
Pg 45-47, 1-137 EOO
9/04/14
Sec 1.6 Pg 48-52
Read Ch Summary,
it is EXCELLENT!
Test Ch 1
Pg 52-54, 1-87 EOO
Pg 56-59
9/11/14
Sec 2.1 Pg 63-71
Sec 2.2 Pg 75-80
Skip Sec 2.3 & 2.4
Quiz
Pg 72-73, 1-129 EOO
Pg 80-81, 1-67 EOO
9/18/14
Sec 2.5 Pg 106-115
Sec 2.6 Pg 119-125
Read Chapter Summary
Test Ch 2
Pg 115-117, 1-61 EOO + 77
Pg 125-127, 1-91 EOO
Pg 128-131
Pg 131,1-27 ODD,Pg 132, 47,53
ODD, Pg 133-134.
9/25/14
Sec 3.1 Pg 135-143
Sec 3.2 Pg 148-156
Quiz
Pg 144-147, 1-89 EOO
Pg 156-161, 1-51 ODD,
65,71,75.
10/2/14
Sec 3.3 Pg 162-169
Sec 3.4 Pg 172-178
Quiz
Pg 169, 1-47 ODD
Pg 178-181, 1-67 ODD
10/9/14
Sec 3.5 Pg 184-189
Sec 3.6 Pg 194-198
Quiz
Pg 190, 1-41 ODD
Pg 199-200, 1-57 ODD
10/16/14
Sec 3.7 Pg 202-205
Read Chapter Summary
Chapter 3 Test
Pg 205-206, 1-25 ODD
Pg 207-210
Pg 210-214, 1-73 ODD
10/23/14
Spill over time
10/30/14
Final Exam and Pizza Party!
8/21/14
Pg 62.