HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM
NORTHWEST COLLEGE
Instructor contact information
Instructor:
Ms. Patricia Guillory
Office Phone:
E-mail:
Patricia.Guillory@hccs.edu
713-718-2223 / Mail Code 50033
Welcome to
Course Title:
Course Prefix:
Course Number:
Credit Hours:
Lecture Hours:
Lab Hours:
Contact Hours:
Intermediate Algebra
Math 0312
27906
3
3
1
64
Semester and Year:
Fall 2014
Class Days & Times:
MW 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Class Room Location:
Rm 320
Course overview
Catalog 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. If a student scores less than a 50 on the final exam, the student receives an F in the course. If a
student scores at least 50 but less than 60 on the final exam, the student earns a D or an F in the course
(depending on the course average). Prerequisite: Math 0306 and Math 0308 or equivalent test score.
Course Learning Outcomes:
This course is the final course in the developmental mathematics sequence. Its purpose is to prepare students
for College Algebra.
Upon completion of this course, a student should be able to perform the following mathematical skills:
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.
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Course Learning Objectives:
1.1 add, subtract, multiply and divide polynomials
1.2 factor polynomials
1.3 add, subtract, multiply and divide rational expressions
1.4 simplify complex fractions
1.5 solving equations involving rational expressions
1.6 simplify equations involving rational exponents and simplify radicals
1.7 add, subtract, multiply, divide expressions involving radicals and solve radical equations
1.8 add, subtract, multiply and divide complex numbers
1.9 solve quadratic equations by factoring, completing the square, use of the quadratic formula and the square
root property
1.10 solve systems of linear equations in two variables
2.1 graph linear equations & linear inequalities in two variables
2.2 find the slope of a line & write its equation
2.3 graph quadratic functions and inequalities
3.1 solve word problems
4.1 recognize functional notation & evaluate functions
Getting ready
Prerequisites:
ASSET: Elementary Algebra Raw Score: 14-25
Scaled Score: 45-55
ASSET: Intermediate Algebra Raw Score: 0-15
Scaled Score: 23-45
Math 0308: Pass with "C" or better
Required Material:
Textbook: INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA, 11th Edition. Addison Wesley: Boston,
2012. by Margaret Lial, John Hornsby, & Terry McGinnis.
My Mathlab Course ID – guillory 09939
Instructor guidelines and policies
Attendance:
Attendance is critical. Your success in this course will be the direct result of your attendance for
each class and your participation throughout the course. Anytime a class is missed, the student
is responsible for gathering class information for that day. If a student has an overall average of
less than 70% along with an accumulation of 4 or more days of absences, the student may be
dropped from the course.
Assignments: Homework assignments will be due on Sunday of each week. All homework must be completed
with at least 80% completion in order to get credit.
Make-up Exams: There will be no make-up exams. If an exception is to be made, I must be notified of
reason prior to the day of the test, or in the case of an emergency the day of the test.
Electronic devices: Please see that all mobile devices (tablets, phones, laptops, etc.) are silenced and put
Away during class time. Their use is not permitted in this course.
Calculators:
No calculators will be allowed for exams.
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GRADE DETERMINATION:
Your grade will be
determined by the following
Lab Homework Assignments
Four Major Exams
Final Exam
Details
Points
(if applicable)
Homework assignments will be given for
each section covered. Assignments will
be due on Sunday of each week.
Each exam will be worth 100 points. No
make-up exams will be given. If you miss
an exam, there will be one designated
day at the end of the semester to makeup all missed exams.
Every student enrolled in the course must
take the Final Exam
Total:
100
Percent of
Final
Average
14.29%
400
57.14%
200
28.57%
700
100%
LETTER GRADE ASSIGNMENT:
Letter Grade
A
B
C
D
F
Final Average in Points
700 - 630
629 - 560
559 - 490
489 - 420
419 - 0
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Final Average in Percent
100 - 90%
89 - 80%
79 - 70%
69 - 60%
59 - 0%
Tentative Instructional Outline:
Week
1
MONDAY
AUG 25
INTRODUCTION
WEDNESDAY
AUG 27
SEC 2.1
SEC 2.2
2
SEPT 1
3
SEPT 8
LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
SEPT 3
SEC 2.5
SEPT 10
SEPT 15
SEC 3.3
SEPT 22
EXAM
SEC 3.1
SEC 3.2
SEPT 17
SEC 3.4
5
SEC 3.5
SEC 3.6
SEPT 24
SEC 4.1
SEPT 29
SEC 5.1
OCT 1
SEC 5.3
SEC 5.4
7
OCT 6
SEC 5.5
OCT 8
SEC 6.2
SEC 6.1
8
OCT 13
SEC 6.3
OCT 15
SEC 6.5
OCT 20
EXAM
OCT 22
CH 4, 5, & 6
10
OCT 27
11
NOV 3
SEC 7.3
SEC 7.2
OCT 29
NOV 10
SEC 8.5
SEC 7.5
NOV 5
SEC 8.3
SEC 8.4
NOV 12
SEC 8.6
SEC 8.7
13
NOV 17
EXAM
NOV 19
CH 7 & 8
14
NOV 24
SEC 9.6
DEC 1
16
DEC 8
REVIEW FOR
SEC 9.1
SEC 9.2
NOV 26
SEC 9.7
15
LAB 3 DUE
SEPT 21
LAB 4 DUE
SEPT 28
OCT 5
LAB 6 DUE
OCT 12
LAB 7 DUE
OCT 19
OCT 26
LAB 9 DUE
NOV 2
LAB 10 DUE
SEC 8.2
12
SEC 7.1
SEC 7.4
SEC 8.1
SEPT 14
LAB 8 DUE
SEC 6.4
9
SEPT 7
LAB 5 DUE
CH 2 & 3
6
AUG 31
LAB 1 DUE
LAB 2 DUE
SEC 2.7
4
SEC 2.3
SUNDAY
EXAM
CH 9
DEC 3
FINAL EXAM
REVIEW FOR
NOV 9
LAB 11 DUE
NOV 16
LAB 12 DUE
NOV 23
LAB 13 DUE
NOV 30
LAB 14 DUE
DEC 7
FINAL EXAM
DEC 10
FINAL EXAM 12:00PM
*October 31, 2014 – Last Day for Administrative Withdrawal
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DEC 15
Americans with Disabilities Act Statement
Houston Community College System is dedicated to providing the least restrictive environment for all students.
We are committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act of
1973 (section 504). Any student with a documented disability (e.g., physical, learning, psychiatric, vision,
hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the Disability Support Services
Office at 713-718-5708 at the beginning of each semester. Faculty is authorized to provide only the
accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office.
Resource Materials
Any student enrolled in Math 0312 at HCC has access to the Learning Resource Center (LRC) where they may
get additional help in understanding the theory or in improving their skills. The LRC is staffed with mathematics
faculty and student assistants, and offers tutorial help, videotapes and computer-assisted drills. Also available
is a student manual that may be obtained from the bookstore.
Houston Community College offers FREE online tutoring in a variety of subjects, including mathematics, English
and writing. To take advantage of these Online Tutoring Services, go to www.hccs.askonline.net Your
questions will be answered by a qualified HCC tutor or faculty member within 24 hours (usually under 6 hours).
Final Examination
The final examination is departmental and consists of 33 multiple-choice problems. The problems cover only
the material required in this course.
Student Attendance
Students are expected to attend classes regularly. Students are responsible for material covered during their
absences. Class attendance is checked daily. A student may be administratively dropped from this course for
absenteeism in excess of 12.5 percent of the hours of instruction. Hence, a student may be dropped after six
hours of absences for this class.
Student Conduct
No student may disrupt or otherwise interfere with any educational activity being performed by a member of the
College System. In addition, no student may interfere with his/her fellow students' right to pursue their academic
goals to the fullest in an atmosphere appropriate to a community of scholars. Any student failing to abide by
appropriate standards of conduct during scheduled College activities may be asked to leave the day's class or
activity by the instructor or another College official.
Scholastic Dishonesty
Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling course requirements.
Penalties and/or disciplinary proceedings may be initiated against any student accused of scholastic dishonesty.
Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. Cheating on a
test includes copying from another student's test paper; using materials not authorized by the person giving the
test; collaborating with another student during a test without authority; knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing,
transporting, or soliciting in whole or part the contents of test; or bribing another person to obtain a test that is to
be administered.
Possible punishments for academic dishonesty may include a grade of 0 on the particular assignment, failure in
the course, and/or recommendation for probation or dismissal from the College System. A recommendation for
suspension or expulsion will be referred to the College Dean of Students for disciplinary disposition.
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HCC Policy Statement: Attendance; 3-peaters; Withdrawal
Attendance: The student is expected to be on time at the beginning of each class period. For complete
information regarding Houston Community College’s policies on attendance, please refer to the Student
Handbook.3-peaters: Effective Fall 2006, HCC charges a higher tuition rate to students registering for the third
or subsequent time for certain courses. Students who enroll for most credit and CEU classes for a third or more
time will be charged an additional $50 per semester credit hour and $3.00 per contact hour, except for courses
exempted by The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.Withdrawals: It is the responsibility of the
student to officially drop or withdraw from a course. Failure to officially withdraw may result in the student
receiving an ‘F’ in the course. A student who officially withdraws from a course before the Official Date of
Record will not receive a grade and the course will not appear on the student's permanent record. A student
withdrawing from a course after this period and prior to the deadline designated in the HCC calendar will receive
a grade of ‘W’. Students should take care in dropping a course, since the third or future attempt to retake a
course will result in a higher rate of tuition.Students may only drop online during the drop/add period listed in the
registration calendar. After the first week of class in a regular term, students must complete a withdrawal form
and meet with a counselor to complete the withdrawal process.
EGLS3 -- Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System
At Houston Community College, professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is necessary to improve
teaching and learning. During a designated time, you will be asked to answer a short online survey of researchbased questions related to instruction. The anonymous results of the survey will be made available to your
professors and division chairs for continual improvement of instruction. Look for the survey as part of the
Houston Community College Student System online near the end of the term.
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