Math 1010 Section 3: Intermediate Algebra
Days and Time: T H 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Room: JWB 335
Instructor: Erika Meucci
Office: JWB 115
Email: meucci@math.utah.edu (preferred method of contact)
Website: http://www.math.utah.edu/∼meucci/
Phone: 801-581-3901
Office Hours: M W 5:00 PM - 6.00 PM or by appointment
Prerequisites
The prerequisite for this class is an ACT score of 18-22, a SAT score of 430-530, or a passing grade in Math 095. If you do
not meet one of these criteria, then you will not be allowed to take this course.
Text
Larson, Intermediate Algebra, Fifth Edition, Brooks/Cole Pub., 2010.
Course Description
Math 1010 is an introductory course largely intended as a prerequisite for Math 1030 (Quantitative Reasoning) or Math 1050
(College Algebra). Over the semester we will cover the following topics:
• Fundamentals of algebra (chapter 1 in the textbook)
• Linear equations and inequalities (chapter 2)
• Graphs and functions (chapter 3)
• System of equations (chapter 4)
• Polynomials (chapter 5)
• Rational expressions (chapter 6)
• Radicals and complex number (chapter 7)
• Quadratic equations (chapter 8)
• Exponential and logarithmic functions (chapter 9).
The goal of this course is to assist you in understanding these basic concepts with an eye toward developing more general
mathematical reasoning ability. Students are expected to read each section that is covered in the lectures.
Lecture Notes
My class notes will be posted on the website. You will need to have them available (hard copies or electronic) during classes.
Grading
Your grade will be determined according to the following:
20%
20%
15%
15%
30%
Quizzes
Homework
Midterm 1
Midterm 2
Final exam
Tentative grading scheme: A (100-92), A- (92-89), B+ (89-85), B (85-80), B- (80-75), C+ (75-70), C (70-65), C- (65-60), D+
(60-55), D (55-50), E (0-50).
Homework
Homework problems will be assigned weekly. They are to be handed in at the beginning of class every Thursday and will be
posted on the course website. Homework will be graded by completion. It will be considered incomplete if not all the problems
have been attempted and/or if insufficient supporting work is given for solutions. Any assignment not turned in to me by the
evening of the day it is due will NOT be accepted. The homework set must be stapled together with a cover sheet with
homework number, your name and date.
Quizzes
An in-class quiz will be administrated every Thursday of the semester and it will consist of problems similar to the homework
assignment handed in on that same Thursday. There will be no opportunity to make up a missed quiz. However, your lower
two quiz grades will be dropped at the end of the semester.
Midterms
There will be two midterms during the semester. They will be one hour long, so after each midterm we will cover solutions of
the most difficult problems. The dates are shown below.
Midterm 1
Midterm 2
Thursday, March 10
Thursday, April 14
You MUST bring a valid ID to each midterm to verify your enrollment in this course. Absence from an exam will be excused
only if you can provide verifiable and convincing evidence that you have a significant illness or serious family crisis that will
prevent you from attending. Except under extremely unusual circumstances, if you know ahead of time you will be unable
to make any of the tests at the scheduled time and wish to take the test at a different time, you must request alternative
arrangements (which may or may not be granted depending on your reasons) prior to the test date. Once the test date is past,
no make-ups will be allowed.
Final Exam
The departmental final exam will be comprehensive and will be administrated on Tuesday, May 3, 6:00-8:00 PM in a location
which will be announced later in the term.
Class Rules
1. Please do not interrupt the class with any reasons, for example, coming to class late, leaving early, not turning off your
cell phone, listening to your music even with a headphone, social chatting with your classmate in class, bringing your
friend in class, and doing anything that do not relate to Math 1010.
2. Please respect your classmates and instructor.
3. Based on some statistics, you are required to study at least 3 hours per unit per week outside the classroom in order
to succeed in class, which means that you need to study at least 9 hours per week for this class.
Calculators
No calculators will be allowed during exams or quizzes. Students are highly encouraged to do all the homework assignments
without the use of a calculator (when possible).
Important Dates
• Monday, January 17 : Martin Luther King Day (No class)
• Wednesday, January 19 : Last day to drop classes
• Monday, January 24 : Last day to register, elect CR/NC, or audit classes
• Friday, February 4 : Last day to withdraw from classes
• Monday, February 21 : Presidents’ Day (No class)
• Friday, February 25 : Last day to reverse CR/NC option
• Monday - Saturday, March 21 - 26: Spring break
• Wednesday, April 27 : Last day of classes
• Tuesday, May 3 at 6:00-8:00 PM : Final exam
Tutoring
The Mathematics Tutoring Center offers free, drop-in tutoring to students enrolled in Math 1010, among others. The center is
located at the T. Benny Rushing Mathematics Center (adjacent to LCB and JWB). The center’s hours are Monday - Thursday
from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Please go to http://www.math.utah.edu/ugrad/tutoring.html
for more information.
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The University of Utah is fully committed to policies of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity, and vigorously pursues affirmative action in all programs, activities, and employment with regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, and status as a
person with a disability. Religion, sexual orientation, and status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era also are
protected under nondiscrimination and equal opportunity employment policies. The University seeks to provide equal access
to its programs, services and activities for people with disabilities. Reasonable prior notice is needed to arrange accommodations. Students should call 801-581-5020 or 801-585-1813 (both are TDD). Evidence of practices not consistent with these
policies should be reported to the Employee Relations/Dispute Resolution Office, 801-581-8365 (voice or TDD). If you require
special accommodations under the ADA please inform me through official channels early in the semester.
Disclaimer
This syllabus has been created as a preview to the course and I have tried to make it as accurate as possible. However, I
reserve the right to make reasonable changes to the above policies as I deem appropriate. Any such changes will be announced in class.