WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
FAIRBANKS CAMPUS
SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS & SCIENCES
Summer Semester: May 26, 2014 – August 9, 2014
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{FB10} Intermediate Algebra
Term: MATH 1300; Intermediate Algebra
Name of Instructor: Dr. Olusola Oniyide
Office Phone and Email Address: 907-888-0909/olusola.oniyide@wayland.wbu.edu
Class Meeting Time and Location: Thursday, 6-10pm. Bldg 2631/RM316 Eielson
Office Hours, Building, and Location: 4PM-7PM MON, TUE THUR & FRI.
Bldg. 4391/RM 107 Army Education Centre Ft. Wainwright.
Tutorial Hours, Building, and Location: 12pm-2pm SAT.
Bldg. 4391/RM 107 Army Education Centre Ft. Wainwright.
Catalog Description: This course develops skills in basic concepts of algebra, real
numbers, linear equations and inequalities, polynomials, 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).
Text: Intermediate Algebra for College Students, Angel, 8thedition. ISBN: 978-0-32162091-0
*Refer to official booklist
Supplies: Scientific Calculator
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.
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. If there are
extreme circumstances, contact your Instructor.
Exams: During the semester there will be 3 exams. 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:
45%
15%
20%
20%
Exams
Quizzes
Homework
Comprehensive Final
A: 90 – 100
B: 80 – 89
C: 70 – 79
D: 60 – 69
F: Below 60
Tentative Schedule:
Tentative Schedule: (Calendar, Topics, Assignments)
DATE
May 29, 2014
ACTIVITIES
Syllabus Review/Basic
Instructions/Notes from
Chapter 1
READING
Chapter 1
Basic Concepts
Algebraic
Expressions Sets,
June05, 2014
Properties of Real
Numbers
Chapter 1
June12, 2014
Graphs
Quadrants
Plotting Points
Chapter 3
Graphing Function
ASSIGNMENTS
Selected exercises
From chapter 1
Week 1 Quiz
Selected exercises
From chapter 2
Week 2 Quiz
Short Assignment
Selected exercises
From chapter 3
Week 3 Quiz
Selected exercises and
problems From chapter
4
Week 5 Quiz
First exam
Linear Equations
Solving Linear
Equations,
mathematical Models.
Functions
Relation, Function,
Domain, Range
Linear Functions,
Intercepts, Slope.
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Selected exercises and
problems From chapter
5
Week 6 Quiz
July03, 2014
Systems of Linear
Equations
Solving by Graphing,
Substitution,
Addition/Elimination
Determinants, Cramer’s
Rule
Chapter 4
Selected exercises and
problems From chapter
5
Week 8 Quiz
July10, 2014
Linear Inequalities
Dividing and
Multiplying by Negative
Numbers
Chapter 4
Selected exercises and
problems From chapter
5
Week 9 Quiz
June 19, 2014
June26, 2014
Chapter 4
July17, 2014
Second Exam
Systems of Linear
Inequalities
Graphing Linear
Inequalities in Two
Variables.
July24, 2014
Polynomials
Degree, Leading Term,
Leading Coefficient.
Solving Polynomial
Equations
July31, 2014
Revisions
Aug. 07,2014
Comprehensive Final
Exam
Chapter 4
Selected exercises and
problems From chapter
5
Week 8 Quiz
Selected exercises and
problems From chapter
5
Week 9 Quiz
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
day to withdraw with “W”
day to withdraw with a “WP/WF”
Class
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.
Kindly let me know if you have any question/s