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
78905
3
3
1
64
Semester and Year:
Spring 2012
Class Days & Times:
MW 2:00pm-3:30pm
Class Room Location:
TCSC 215
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.
Instructor guidelines and policies
Attendance:
Students are expected to attend class as scheduled. If a student discontinues attending class
and does not drop oneself from the class, he or she will receive an F as the final grade.
Assignments: No late assignments will be accepted.
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.
Cell phones and beepers: Cell phones and beepers must be turned off during lecture.
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, your grade on the Final Exam
will be used to determine the grade on the
test missed (one maximum). If you take
all four exams, your Final Exam may be
substituted for your lowest exam grade.
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
2
MONDAY
WEDNESDAY
JAN 16
MLK HOLIDAY
JAN 18
JAN 23
SEC 2.1
JAN 25
INTRODUCTION
SEC 2.3
JAN 30
SEC 2.5
FEB 1
SEC 2.7
4
FEB 6
SEC 3.3
SEC 3.1
SEC 3.2
FEB 13
EXAM
FEB 20
PRESIDENT’S DAY
FEB 27
SEC 5.3
SEC 4.1
FEB 19
FEB 22
SEC 5.1
FEB 26
FEB 29
SEC 5.4
8
MAR 5
SEC 6.2
SEC 5.5
SEC 6.1
MAR 7
SEC 6.3
SEC 6.4
9
10
11
MAR 12
MAR 19
MAR 26
SPRING BREAK
SEC 6.5
SEC 7.1
MAR 14
APR 2
SEC 7.5
SPRING BREAK
MAR 21
MAR 28
EXAM
CH 4, 5, & 6
SEC 7.3
SEC 7.4
SEC 7.2
12
APR 4
SEC 8.1
SEC 8.2
13
APR 9
SEC 8.3
APR 11
SEC 8.5
APR 16
SEC 8.6
APR 18
EXAM
SEC 8.7
15
APR 23
SEC 9.1
CH 7 & 8
APR 25
SEC 9.2
16
APR 30
17
MAY 7
EXAM
LAB 3 DUE
LAB 4 DUE
LAB 5 DUE
MAR 4
LAB 6 DUE
MAR 11
LAB 7 DUE
MAR 18
MAR 25
LAB 8 DUE
APR 1
LAB 9 DUE
APR 8
LAB 10 DUE
APR 15
LAB 11 DUE
SEC 8.4
14
LAB 2 DUE
FEB 15
HOLIDAY
7
FEB 5
FEB 12
CH 2 & 3
6
JAN 29
SEC 3.5
FEB 8
SEC 3.4
5
JAN 22
LAB 1 DUE
SEC 2.2
3
SUNDAY
SEC 9.6
SEC 9.7
MAY 2
CH 9
MAY 9
REVIEW FOR
FINAL EXAM
FINAL EXAM 2:00PM
*MARCH 29, 2012 – Last Day for Administrative Withdrawal
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APR 22
LAB 12 DUE
APR 29
LAB 13 DUE
MAY 6
MAY 13
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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