SYLLABUS
MTH 100–08 Intermediate College Algebra
Spring 2011 Full Term T/R 3 Credit Hours
Course Information
Prerequisite(s)
Course
Description
Student Learning
Outcomes
Class days/ time
Campus and
Class location
Last Date of
Withdrawal
Make-up policy
Required
textbook and
Course Materials
Quizzes
Comprehensive
Testing
Course Compass
Calculator use
Final Exam
An ASSET score of 39 or higher in Numerical Skills and 39 or higher in Elementary Algebra, 27 or higher in
Intermediate Algebra, or 26 or higher in College Algebra, OR COMPASS score of 24 or higher in the Algebra
portion, OR S in MTH 098, OR ACT score of 20 or higher or SAT score of 480 or higher on the Math portion, OR
a Letter of Transience with specific semester and course listed. Students are required to complete prerequisites
for this course. Students who enroll without completing prerequisites for this course may be withdrawn by the
College and may not qualify for a refund of tuition. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that all course
prerequisites are completed and documented at the College.
This course provides a study of algebraic techniques such as linear equations and inequalities, quadratic
equations, systems of equations, and operations with exponents and radicals. Functions and relations are
introduced and graphed with special emphasis on linear and quadratic functions. This course does not apply
toward the general core requirement for mathematics.
Student will demonstrate competence in algebraic skills and concepts. Student will demonstrate competence in
basic coordinate geometry. Student will demonstrate a basic knowledge of functions. Student will demonstrate
competence in critical thinking skills.
Tuesdays/Thursdays 8:30 am-9:45am
Room #2911
- Martin Campus
Monday, May 2, 2011
Students who miss a test or quiz should contact the instructor before the next class meeting. Students who have
an excused absence (see Standard College Policies sheet) should present documentation and complete any
make-up work within one week of the last day covered by their excuse. Students who will miss a test or quiz
because of official school events must make arrangements for making up work prior to missing.
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*Intermediate Algebra, 9 Edition
Authors: Lial, Hornsby, & McGinnis
*MyMathLab Starter Kit
A number of quizzes will be given. Some quizzes may be unannounced. At least one quiz grade will be dropped.
Students who are tardy will not be given extra time for quizzes or tests.
Each major test may include up to 20% review material. Final Exam covers all material.
The Homework portion of the grade will come from work on Mymathlab. Each student must have a
MyMathLab student access kit.
Course Compass ID: robinson37127
Calculators are allowed and encouraged in both class and on exams. However, programmable calculators that
contain any notes, formulas, etc. will be deemed as a violation of the academic misconduct policy and will not be
allowed. Graphing calculators may not be allowed on tests. Also, calculators, such as the TI 89, that perform
skills and operations that students are expected to know as part of the course objectives (factoring, etc.) will not
be allowed. See your instructor if you have questions. Also, there may be some portions of the tests or quizzes
in which calculators will not be allowed. A calculator such as the TI-30, TI-34, or TI-36 is sufficient for this class.
Thursday, May 5, 2011 8:00am –10:00 am
Instructor Information
Instructor
Office
E-mail and
phone number
Student hours
and location
Website
Division Chair’s
Information-
Doug Robinson
2706
drobinson@sheltonstate.edu
(205) 391-2285
Martin Campus - Room 2706
Mon/Wed 12:30pm – 1:30 pm Tues/Thurs 10:00am – 11:00am
Fri 11:00am – 12:00pm
www.sheltonstate.edu
Department Chairperson: Gail Queen, Office 2704 , Phone 205-391-2209
e-mail: gqueen@sheltonstate.edu
College Policy Information
Academic
Misconduct
Attendance
Policy
Standard College
Policies
Student Email
(Bucs Mail)
Quality
Enhancement
Plan
Students are expected to be honorable in all college assignments. Suspected cases of academic misconduct will
be reported to the Dean of Instructional Services.
SSCC Attendance Policy: Students are expected to attend all classes for which they are registered, to be prompt
and to remain in class/lab for the entire time. Attendance will be recorded at every class/lab meeting. On the final
grade report, instructors are required to identify the last day of attendance for all students who receive a grade of
“F” or “U.” Students who are unable to attend class regularly, regardless of the reason or circumstance, should
withdraw from the class. Withdrawal from class can affect eligibility for federal financial aid.
The Standard College Policies apply to all classes at the college and are a part of every official course syllabus;
each student receives a copy when he or she completes the vehicle registration/waiver procedure. It is also
available from the College website, www.sheltonstate.edu. It is the responsibility of the student to have a copy of
these policies and to abide by them. This class syllabus is intended to give further detail about the policies and
expectations in this class.
All students who are or have been registered for classes at Shelton State Community College are provided an
email account. Students who are currently registered must have an email account. Electronic mail is the official
method of communication for delivery of information. Shelton State designated communicators may use this email
account to send official communications to the student body. Student email addresses will be recorded in the
college’s electronic directories and records. To activate/sign in to your Bucs Mail account, visit the Bucs Mail icon
at www.sheltonstate.edu.
Shelton State’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP)
Improving Student Success in Online Classes
ATTENDANCE INCENTIVE: Students who take all tests and have no more than 1 unexcused absence may replace their
lowest test grade with the final exam grade.
Letter grades will be assigned according to the following:
Percentage of
Grade
Test 1
Test 2
Test 3
Test 4
Quiz Average
Homework
Final Exam
(Comprehensive)
Student’s Score
12%
12%
12%
12%
12%
10%
Percentage
Grade
90-100
80-89
70-79
60-69
59 and below
Letter grade
A
B
C
D
F
30%
100%
Tue./Thurs.
Spring 2011 Course ID
robinson37127
The dates below may be changed at the discretion of the instructor.
Day
Date
1
2
Tue. 1/11
Thu. 1/13
3
Tue. 1/18
4
Thu. 1/20
5
Tue. 1/25
6
7
8
Thu. 1/27
Tue. 2/1
Thu. 2/3
9
Tue. 2/8
10
11
Thu. 2/10
Tue. 2/15
12
13
14
15
16
Thu. 2/17
Tue. 2/22
Thu. 2/24
Tue. 3/1
Thu. 3/3
17
18
19
20
Tue. 3/8
Thu. 3/10
Tue. 3/22
Thu. 3/24
21
Tue. 3/29
22
23
Thu. 3/31
Tue. 4/5
24
Thu. 4/7
25
Tue. 4/12
26
Thu. 4/14
27
Tue. 4/19
28
29
30
Thu. 4/21
Tue. 4/26
Thu. 4/28
Section
Topic
Page(s)
Exercises
2.1
Linear Equations in One Variable
67
7-61, 67-73 odd
2.3
Applications of Linear Equations
94
27-55 odd
3.1
Linear Inequalities in One Variable (Interval Notation)
137
1-37 odd, 45-55 odd
3.1 (cont.) Linear Inequalities in One Variable (Interval Notation)
137
1-37 odd, 45-55 odd
3.2
Set Operations and Compound Inequalities
151
1-57 odd
3.3
Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities
163
5-30 odd, 33-58 odd, 67-83 odd
4.1
The Rectangular Coordinate System
196
25-55 odd
4.2
Slope
207
13-55 odd
4.3
Linear Equations in Two Variables
221
7-65 odd
Review
TEST 1 (2.1, 2.3, 3.1-3.3, 4.1-4.3)
4.4
Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
233
1-23 odd, 29-33 odd
4.5
Intro to Functions
247
1-22 all, 43-54 all
5.1
Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables
278
15-63 odd
6.1
Integer Exponents
339
1-107 odd
6.1(cont.) Integer Exponents
339
1-107 odd
6.4
Multiplying Polynomials
365
1-55 odd
6.5
Dividing Polynomials
373
1-31 odd
Review
TEST 2 (4.4, 4.5, 5.1, 6.1, 6.4, 6.5) (about 20% will come from old material)
7.1
Greatest Common Factor (GCF), Factoring by Grouping
393
1-61 odd
7.2
Factoring Trinomials
401
1-49 odd
7.3
Special Factoring
407
1-43 odd
7.5
Solving Equations by Factoring
419
3-39 odd
Rational Expressions and Functions; Multiplying and
8.1
Dividing
439
1-79 odd
8.2
Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
451
3-61 odd
8.3
Complex Fractions
459
3-19odd, 27-31 odd
8.4
Equations with Rational Expressions
465
1-37 odd
8.5
Applications of Rational Expressions
479
1-21 odd
7.4
A General Approach to Factoring
411
1-59 odd
Summary of Operations and Equations with Rational
Expressions
469
1-29 odd
Review
TEST 3 (7.1-7.4, 8.1-8.5) (about 20% will come from old material)
9.1
Radical Expressions
513
1-35 odd
9.2
Rational Exponents
523
1-93 odd
9.3
Simplifying Radical Expressions
535
7-97odd, 111-119 odd
9.4
Adding and Subtracting Radical Expressions
543
1-41 odd
9.5
Multiplying and Dividing Radical Expressions
551
1-75 odd, 77-81 odd
9.6
Solving Equations with Radicals
561
1-53 odd
9.6 (cont.) Solving Equations with Radicals
561
1-53 odd
9.7
Complex Numbers
571
1-49 odd, 55-61 odd
10.1
Square Root Property
597
5-23odd, 31-59 odd
10.2
The Quadratic Formula
607
1-27 odd
Review
Test 4 (9.1-9.7, 10.1, 10.2) (about 20% will come from old material)
Review For Final Exam
Monday, May 2
Last Day to Withdraw
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
Thursday, May 5, 2011 8:00am –10:00apm