Mathematics Department
M AT H 0 9 6 : I N T E R M E D I AT E A L G E B R A S Y L L A B U S
C a t a l o g C o u r s e De s c r i p t i o n
A second course in algebra. Topics covered include: graphing linear equations, solving systems of linear equations in two
variables and linear inequalities, solving quadratic, rational and radical equations, factoring, simplifying rational and radical
expressions and complex numbers, determining the equations of lines and solving application problems.
Pre-requisites
C or better in MATH 095 or equivalent or qualifying ACCUPLACER, ACT/SAT test results. A graphing calculator may be
required for this course. The TMCC math department supports the TI-83/84.
C o u r s e O u t c o me s f o r A s s e s s me n t
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Outcome 1: Students will solve nonlinear equations using analytic methods.
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Outcome 2: Students will use mathematics concepts in real world situations.
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Outcome 3: Students will simplify and perform operations with nonlinear expressions.
C o u r s e O b j e c t i ve s
Students will:
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Evaluate exponential expressions with rational exponents.
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Use function notation; evaluate and plot the graph of a function and interpret the result.
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Solve equations involving absolute value, rational expressions, rational exponents, and radicals.
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Solve systems of linear inequalities by graphing, and solve non-linear polynomial inequalities.
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Use rational expressions in application problems including ratios, proportions, and variations.
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Perform complex number arithmetic.
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Solve quadratic equations and inequalities using a variety of methods.
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Use quadratic equations in application problems.
A DA S t a t e me n t
Any student who feels s/he may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact me privately to
discuss your specific need and contact the Disability Resource Center at 775-673-7277 in RDMT 315 to coordinate
reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities.
Student Conduct Policy
Students are responsible for complying with Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) and college guidelines. Use of
violence, force, repeated use of obscene or abusive language, coercion, threats, intimidation, disorderly, lewd, or indecent
conduct, harassment, or any similar conduct that threatens the quality of this learning environment in the classroom will
result in immediate removal from the class and possible criminal arrest and prosecution.
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Created: 2/2/2015; Rev: 2/12/2015