Houston Community College System
Northwest College
Department of Mathematics
Course Syllabus
For
Intermediate Algebra
Math 0312 -- CRN #27915
FALL, 2014
Professor: Keisha R. Davis
Email: Keisha.davis1@hccs.edu
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Houston Community College
Intermediate Algebra
Course Syllabus for Math 0312
Course Description: Topics include linear equations, polynomials and polynomial
functions, factoring, rational expressions and functions, roots, radicals and root functions,
quadratic functions and inequalities, and an introduction to the imaginary numbers. A
Comprehensive Departmental Final Exam will be given in this course.
Credits: 3 Credit Hours (3 Lecture).
Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in Math 0308
Calculator: NOT ALLOWED
Electronic Devices: The usage of these tools is permitted during class session to do assigned
work only. These include cell phone, laptop, tablet, etc.
Textbook: Lial, Hornsby, and McGinnis, Intermediate Algebra ,11edition
Required Course Material:
MyMathLab Access Code
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Course Intent: This course provides students with the basic arithmetic skills enabling them to
proceed to the next level mathematics course. It is also designed to strengthen many of the skills
that an individual must demonstrate or master in order to pass the mandatory TASP Test. It is
also intended for those students who are reasonably adept at performing the simple mathematical
operations needed in every day affairs, but become quite confused when confronted with the
same operations in the context of a mathematics class.
Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, a student should be able
to:
1. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, understand the order of operations, and
solve problems involving exponential notations.
2. Solve problems by estimating and round numbers
3. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide integers.
4. Find the least common multiples of two or more integers.
5. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide fraction.
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6. Add, subtract, multiply and divide with decimal and percent.
7. Simplify algebraic expression.
8. Solve problems involving ratio and proportion.
9. Read and interpret data from tables, pictographs, bar graphs, line graphs, and circle graphs.
Course Contents:
Unit I ~~ Chapters 6 and 7
Chapter 6 – Factoring
Chapter 7 – Rational Expressions and Functions
Examination I (Tuesday, SEPTEMBER 23, 2014) Chapters 6-7
Unit II ~~ Chapter 8
Chapter 8 – Roots, Radicals and Root Functions
Examination II (Tuesday, OCTOBER 28, 2014) Chapter 8
Unit III ~~ Chapters 3, 4 and 9
Chapter 3 – Graphs, Linear Equations, and Functions
Chapter 4 – Systems of Linear Equations
Chapter 9 – Quadratic Equations, Inequalities, and Functions
Examination III (Tuesday, DECEMBER 2, 2014) Chapters 3, 4, and 9
Grading Scale:
Homework
25%
Exams (3 at 16.67% each) 50%
Final Exam
25%
TOTAL
100%
Final Examination: The final examination is departmental and consists of a set of
multiple-choice problems. The problems cover only the material required in this course.
Make-up Policy: Under no circumstances will any make-up tests be given.
Late assignments are NOT ACCEPTED!
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Grading System: The final course average will be used in the usual manner as follows:
A=90-100
B=80-89
C=70-79
D=60-69
F=Below 60
Any student who drops this class by 4:30 P.M. on Friday, October 31, 2014 will receive a W
for the course. If a student stops coming to class without dropping it by this date, he/she
will receive an F for the course. Students who score less than 50% on the final exam will be
awarded a course grade of F. Students who score greater than or equal 50 % and less than
60% on the final exam will be awarded a grade of D or F. However, if you make a score
equal to 60% on your final exam, your course grade will be based of the above grading
system.
Class Attendance and Withdrawal Policies: Students are expected to attend classes
regularly. They are responsible for material covered during their absence, and it is the student's
responsibility to consult with me for makeup assignments. Class attendance is checked daily. A
student may be dropped from this course for absenteeism after he/she has accumulated absences
in excess of six hours. . The state of Texas has begun to impose penalties on students who drop
courses excessively. For example, if you repeat the same class more than twice, you have to pay
extra tuition. In 2007, the Texas Legislatures passed a law limiting new students (those starting
college in fall 2007) to no more than six total withdrawals throughout their academic career in
obtaining a baccalaureate degree. To help students avoid having drop/withdraw from a class, you
must visit a faculty advisor, a counselor on line at: http//studentservicesonline.hccs.edu/ prior
to withdrawing the class and this must be done by 4:30 P.M. on Friday, October 31, 2014 in
order to receive a W on your transcript. After this deadline, you will receive the grade of F.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Any student with a documented disability (e.g.
physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable
accommodations must contact the Disability Services Office at the respective college at the
beginning of each semester. Faculty members are authorized to provide only the
accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office. If you have any questions,
please contact the Disability Counselor Ms. Mahnaz Kolani for HCC-Northwest College at
713-718-5667 or call Ms. Donna Price at 713-718-5165.
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.
Students ' 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 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 that day's class or activity by the instructor or another college official.
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Final Examination Date:
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2014
12 NOON!!!
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