Course Syllabus
Intermediate Algebra
MATH 0312
Semester with
Course Reference
Number (CRN)
Spring 2011 Math 0312-0026 (76951)
Instructor contact
information
(phone number
and email
address)
Mary Jane Ferguson mary.ferguson@hccs.edu 713-718-6441
Office Location
and Hours
310 JDB 3:00 – 5:30 PM MW
Course
Location/Times
Online
Course Semester
Credit Hours
(SCH) (lecture,
lab) If applicable
Credit Hours
3.00
Lecture Hours
3.00
Laboratory Hours 1.00
Total Course
Contact Hours
64
Continuing
Education Units
(CEU): if
applicable
Course Length
(number of
weeks)
16
Type of
Instruction
Online through MyMathLab
Course
Description:
Topics include factoring techniques, radicals, algebraic fractions, complex
numbers, graphing linear equations and inequalities, quadratic equations,
systems of equations, graphing quadratic equations and an introduction to
functions. Emphasis is placed on algebraic techniques, in order to Successfully
complete Math 1314 College Algebra. A departmental final examination must be
passed with a score of 60% or more in order to pass this course.
Course
Prerequisite(s)
PREREQUISITE(S):
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ASSET:Elementary Algebra Raw Score: 14?25
Scaled Score: 45?55
ASSET:Intermediate Algebra Raw Score: 0?15
Scaled Score: 23?45
MATH 0308 with a minimum grade of C or better
Academic
Discipline/CTE
Program Learning
Outcomes
Course Student
Learning
Outcomes (SLO):
4 to 7
1. Solve algebraic equations and inequalities involving rational expressions,
radicals, quadratics, or linear expressions
2. Examine and interpret the linear and quadratic graphs of equations and
inequalities
3. Solve application problems
4. Use and interpret function notation in both algebraic and graphical contexts
Learning
Objectives
(Numbering
system should be
linked to SLO e.g., 1.1, 1.2, 1.3,
etc.)
Solve algebraic equations and inequalities involving rational expressions,
radicals, quadratics, or linear expressions
Examine and interpret the linear and quadratic graphs of equations and
inequalities
Solve application problems
Use and interpret function notation in both algebraic and graphical
contexts
SCANS and/or
Core Curriculum
Competencies: If
applicable
SCANS
Instructional
Methods
Online help, phone help, MyMathLab, Graded homework assignments.
Student
Assignments
Solve algebraic equations and inequalities involving rational expressions,
radicals, quadratics, or linear expressions
No assignments selected for this outcome
Examine and interpret the linear and quadratic graphs of equations and
inequalities
No assignments selected for this outcome
Solve application problems
Solve algebraic equations and inequalities involving rational expressions,
radicals, quadratics, or linear expressions
Examine and interpret the linear and quadratic graphs of equations and
inequalities
Solve application problems
Use and interpret function notation in both algebraic and graphical
contexts
No assignments selected for this outcome
Use and interpret function notation in both algebraic and graphical
contexts
No assignments selected for this outcome
Student
Assessment(s)
Solve algebraic equations and inequalities involving rational expressions,
radicals, quadratics, or linear expressions
No assessments selected for this outcome
Examine and interpret the linear and quadratic graphs of equations and
inequalities
No assessments selected for this outcome
Solve application problems
No assessments selected for this outcome
Use and interpret function notation in both algebraic and graphical
contexts
No assessments selected for this outcome
Instructor's
Requirements
Scientific non-graphing calculator
4 onlineTests
Comprehensive Final Exam – must be taken in a proctored setting
The penalty for cheating is an F in the course
Program/Disciplin 1. Each instructor must cover all course topics by the end of the semester. The
e Requirements: If final exam is comprehensive and questions on it can deal with any of the course
objectives.
applicable
2. Each student should receive a copy of the instructor’s course syllabus during
the first week of class.
3. A minimum of three in class tests and a comprehensive final departmental
examination must be given. All students must take the final examination.
4. All major tests should be announced at least one week or the equivalent in
advance.
5. The final exam must count for at least 25 to 40 percent of the final grade.
6. The final exam course average will be computed using a ten point scale
(90–100 "A", 80–89 "B", 70–79 "C", 69 or below "F or IP").
7. Neither an open book nor a take home major test may be given at the
discretion of the instructor.
8. Any review sheet(s) should be comprehensive and the student should not
feel that classroom notes, homework, and tests might be ignored in favor of the
review sheet for any examination.
9. No calculators are to be used on graded course work and in particular all
examinations.
HCC Grading
Scale
A = 100- 90
B = 89 - 80:
C = 79 - 70:
D = 69 - 60:
59 and below = F
IP (In Progress)
W(Withdrawn)
I (Incomplete)
AUD (Audit)
4 points per semester hour
3 points per semester hour
2 points per semester hour
1 point per semester hour
0 points per semester hour
0 points per semester hour
0 points per semester hour
0 points per semester hour
0 points per semester hour
IP (In Progress) is given only in certain developmental courses. The student
must re-enroll to receive credit. COM (Completed) is given in non-credit and
continuing education courses. To compute grade point average (GPA), divide
the total grade points by the total number of semester hours attempted. The
grades "IP," "COM" and "I" do not affect GPA.
See "Health Science Program/Discipline Requirements" for grading scale.
Instructor
Grading Criteria
Four in Class Tests count 100 points each
Homework Average counts 100 points
Final Exam counts 300 points
The grade on the final exam will also count as the grade on one missed test.
Instructional
Materials
Lial, Margaret L.; Hornsby, John; McGinnis, Terry, INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA
(10th Ed). Addison Wesley: Boston, 2008.
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