SYLLABUS
MTH 100-13 Intermediate College Algebra (Computer-Based Instruction)
Spring 2016 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
Course Materials
Testing
MyLabsPlus
Homework/Quizzes
Calculator use
Final Exam
Tutors and
Office of Specialized
Student Services
Emergency
Preparedness and
Sexual Misconduct
Students are required to complete one or more of the following prerequisites for this course.
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A grade of A or B in MTH 092 or A grade of A, B, or S in MTH 098 or
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A COMPASS score of 28 or higher on the Algebra portion
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A score of 20 on the Math portion of the ACT
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A score of 480 on the Math portion of the SAT
Students who enroll without completing prerequisites for this course may be withdrawn and may not qualify for a refund of
tuition. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that all 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.
The five general education areas for the college are mathematical skills, computer skills, writing skills, oral communication
skills, and critical thinking skills. 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 10:00 am – 11:15 am
Room 2357 - Martin Campus
Thursday, April 7, 2016
*Students who have an excused absence (see Standard College Policies sheet) and miss a test should:
(1) Contact your instructor before the next class meeting.
(2) Bring your instructor a copy of your documentation. Documentation is subject to verification.
(3) Schedule your make-up.
Students who will miss a test because of official school events must arrange for make-up work prior to the absence.
***ALL make-up work must be completed within 1 week of the last day covered by the excuse.***
Intermediate College Algebra – Second edition
Authors: Trigsted, Gallaher, Bodden
This course uses an e-book, not a textbook. The e-book is accessed through MyLabsPlus. A MLP access code is required.
(The guided notebook is optional and can be done for bonus points on each test. See Testing below.)
Tests will be paper/pencil assessments. Each major test may include up to 20% review material from previous tests. The
Final Exam covers all material. BONUS: If the guided notebook is turned in on test day, with the objectives for the sections
covered on that test completed, 5 points will be added to the test grade. This is all or nothing. Incomplete guided
notebooks will not earn any bonus points.
Both the homework and quiz portions of a student’s grade will come from work in MyLabsPlus. Students have unlimited
attempts on homework, and 3 attempts on quizzes. Due dates for Homework and Quizzes are in the course outline and in
MLP. In order to take a quiz on a section, you must meet the prerequisite score of 65% on the homework for that section.
Each student must purchase a MyLabsPlus access code.
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. 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 recommended.
Tuesday, May 3
10:30 am – 12:30 pm
“Shelton State Community College is dedicated to the success of its students. To further that goal, free tutoring is available to
all currently enrolled students. If you need additional assistance to succeed, contact Annette Cook at
acook@sheltonstate.edu. If you have a disability and need accommodations to help you be successful, contact Michele
Minor at m.minor@sheltonstate.edu or visit her in the Office of Specialized Student Services.”
Shelton State Community College continues to be committed to a safe teaching and learning environment for students and
employees. In an effort to further strengthen efforts at keeping the College Community free from weapon related violence and
to eradicate sexual misconduct crimes and infractions, SSCC has recently enacted the following policies that address these
areas specifically. Sexual misconduct is an often underreported crime and victims should be aware that SSCC has a
confidential process in place for reporting such actions and for helping victims identify resources for assistance. Links to these
policies and other important emergency preparedness related topics may be found on the college website:
http://www.sheltonstate.edu/discover_sscc/emergency_preparedness.aspx.
Instructor Information
Instructor
Office
E-mail/ phone
Student hours and
location
Website
Division Chair’s Info.
Lisa Nix
2505 Martin Campus
lisa.nix@sheltonstate.edu
205-391-2235
Monday/Wednesday 8:15 am – 9:30 am
All Student hours are in my office 2505.
Tuesday/Thursday 7:30 am – 8:15 am
go to www.sheltonstate.edu – select faculty/staff, select faculty website directory, then select Lisa Nix
Darrell Hagler
Office 2630
Phone 205-391-2433
e-mail: dhagler@sheltonstate.edu
College Policy Information
The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its admissions, programs, and services in compliance with Title VI
and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of
1972, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. - See more at: http://www.sheltonstate.edu/discover_sscc/eeoc_statement.aspx#sthash.ZEfKOVpJ.dpuf
Academic
Misconduct
Attendance Policy
Standard College
Policies
Student Email
(Bucs Mail)
Whether or not academic misconduct has occurred and what classroom sanctions, if any, are to be applied are matters to be
determined by the respective instructor. A student who opposes the sanction imposed by an instructor may appeal the matter to
the appropriate Associate Dean.
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. If a student is unable to attend at least 80 percent of class meetings, regardless of the
reason or circumstance, it is recommended that the student withdraw from that class before excessive absences interfere with
the student’s ability to successfully complete the course.
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.
Quality
Shelton State’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP)
Enhancement
Improving Student Success in Online Classes
Plan
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.
Grade Percentage
16%
16%
16%
12%
10%
30%
100%
Date
Letter grades will be assigned according to the following:
Percentage
Letter grade
Grade
90-100
A
80-89
B
70-79
C
60-69
D
59 and below
F
MTH 100-13 T/R Spring 2016
The dates below may be changed at the discretion of the instructor.
Test 1
Test 2
Test 3
Quiz Average
Homework
Exam
Day
Student’s Score
Section
Topic
Objectives to Cover
**Recommended
Exercises
1-3
1-60
1
Thu. 1/7
1.1
Linear Equations in One Variable
2
Tue. 1/12
1.2
Linear Inequalities in One Variable
1-4
1-64
1.3
Compound Inequalities
all (1-2)
1-30
1.4
Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities
all (1-2)
1-34
1-3 & 5
(don’t do ex 3,4,5)
1-16,28,29,37,39,40
all (1-5)
1-16,21-26
Homework and Quiz for section 1.1 is due 1/11.
3
Thu. 1/14
Homework and Quizzes for sections 1.2, 1.3, and 1.4 are due 1/18.
4
5
Tue. 1/19
Thu. 1/21
1.5
Formulas and Problem Solving
2.1
The Rectangular Coordinate System and Graphing
2.2
Relations and Functions
2-4
7-28
2.3
Function Notation and Applications
2-3
11-20
2.4
Graphs of Linear Functions (part 1)
all (1-3)
all (1-30)
Homework and Quizzes for sections 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3 are due 1/25.
6
Tue. 1/26
2.4
Graphs of Linear Functions (part 2)
all (1-3)
all (1-30)
2.5
Linear Equations in Two Variables
1-7
1-60
7
Thu. 1/28
2.6
Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
1-2
1-20
3.4
Systems of linear Inequalities in Two Variables
1-2
1,2,7-27
Homework and Quizzes for sections 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, and 3.4 are due 2/1.
8
Tue. 2/2
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Review for Test 1
9
Thu. 2/4
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TEST 1 (1.1-1.5, 2.1-2.6, 3.4)
10
Tue. 2/9
3.1
Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables
1-5
1-4,16-55
11
Thu. 2/11
4.1
Rules for Exponents
1-7
1-78
1-44
Homework and Quizzes for sections 3.1 and 4.1 are due 2/15.
12
13
Tue. 2/16
Thu. 2/18
4.2
Introduction to Polynomial Functions
1-5
4.3
Multiplying Polynomials
1-5
1-60
4.4
Dividing Polynomials
1-3
1-28
Homework and Quizzes for sections 4.2, 4.3, and 4.4 are due 2/22.
14
15
16
17
Tue. 2/23
Thu. 2/25
Tue. 3/1
Thu. 3/3
5.1
Greatest Common Factor and Factoring by Grouping
all (1-3)
all (1-40)
5.2
Factoring Trinomials (part 1)
all (1-4)
all (1-78)
5.2
all (1-4)
all (1-78)
5.3
Factoring Trinomials (part 2)
Special-Case Factoring; A General Factoring Strategy
all (1-4)
all (1-78)
5.4
Homework and Quizzes for sections 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3 are due 2/29.
Polynomial Equations and Models
1
1-52
6.1
Introduction to Rational Expressions and Functions (part 1)
all (1-3)
all
6.1
Introduction to Rational Expressions and Functions (part 2)
all (1-3)
all (1-50)
6.2
Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
all (1-2)
all (1-70)
all (1-82)
18
Tue. 3/8
6.3
Homework and Quizzes for sections 5.4, 6.1, and 6.2 are due 3/7.
Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
all (1-4)
19
Thu. 3/10
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Review for Test 2
20
Tue. 3/22
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TEST 2 (3.1, 4.1-4.4, 5.1-5.4, 6.1-6.3) about 20% from old material
21
Thu. 3/24
6.4
Complex Rational Expressions
Homework and Quiz for section 6.3 is due 3/21.
all (1-2)
all (1-30)
Homework and Quiz for section 6.4 is due 3/28.
22
Tue. 3/29
6.5
23
Thu. 3/31
7.1
Rational Equations and Models
Radical Expressions
1-3
all (1-5)
1-22
all (1-46)
7.3
Rational Exponents & Simplifying Radical Expressions (part 1)
all (1-6)
all (1-76)
24
Tue. 4/5
7.3
Homework and Quizzes for sections 6.5 and 7.1 are due 4/4.
Rational Exponents & Simplifying Radical Expressions (part 2)
all (1-6)
all (1-76)
25
Thu. 4/7
7.4
Operations with Radicals
all (1-3)
all (1-64)
26
Tue. 4/12
7.5
Homework and Quizzes for section 7.3 and 7.4 are due 4/11.
Radical Equations and Models
7.6
Complex Numbers
8.1
8.4
Solving Quadratic Equations
Circles
27
Thu. 4/14
1-2
1-38
all (1-5)
1-4 & 6
(don’t do ex.15)
1-2
all (1-57)
Homework and Quizzes for sections 7.5, 7.6, 8.1, and 8.4 are due 4/18.
28
Tue. 4/19
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Review for Test 3
29
Thu. 4/21
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TEST 3 (6.4, 6.5, 7.1, 7.3-7.6, 8.1, 8.4) and about 20% from old material
30
Tue. 4/26
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Review For Final Exam
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM - Tuesday, May 3 - 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
1-82,89,90
1-16