INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA TENTATIVE SYLLABUS
Spring 2012
INSTRUCTOR:
Mrs. Adsit ES 323E 465-2255
Fax 465-2376 (to my attention, please)
Email adsitt@uwgb.edu
www.uwgb.edu/adsitt
OFFICE HOURS:
MWF 10:40 – 11:30 or by appointment or drop by
Intermediate Algebra for College Students, 6th ed. by Kolman
College Algebra Workbook, by Adsit
.
Expect to spend about 6 hours a week doing homework, more if math is not your
best subject.
Text:
Week of
Topics/Sections
1/23
Introduction
2.3 Formulas
2.5 Absolute Value in Equations and Inequalities
4.4, 4.5 Factoring
1/30
4.6 Division of Polynomials
D2L Quiz - Tuesday
5.1 Simplifying Rational Expressions
5.2 Multiplication and Division of Rational Expressions
2/6
5.3 Addition and Subtraction of Rational Expressions
5.4 Complex Fractions
5.5 Equations and Inequalities with Fractions
2/13
5.6 Applications; Work Problems
D2L Quiz - Tuesday
5.7 Ratio and Proportion
Review
2/20
Exam 1 Monday 2/20
6.1 Rectangular Coordinate Systems
6.2 Functions and Function Notation
2/27
6.5 Direct and Inverse Variation
7.1-7.3 Review of Lines
7.4 Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
3/5
8.3 Rational Exponents and Radicals
D2L Quiz - Tuesday
8.4 Evaluating and Simplifying Radicals
8.5 Operations with Radicals
3/12
Spring Break
3/19
8.6 Complex Numbers
Review
Exam 2 Friday 3/23
3/26
9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4
4/2
9.5 Forms Leading to Quadratics
D2L Quiz - Tuesday
9.6 Second-Degree Inequalities
13.1 Systems of Equations
4/9
13.2 Solving by Eliminations
13.3 Applications
13.4 Systems of Linear Equations in Three Unknowns
4/16
13.5 Systems of Linear Inequalities
D2L Quiz - Tuesday
14.1 Matrices and Linear Systems
Review
4/23
Exam 3 Monday 4/23
11.2 Exponential Functions
11.3 Logarithmic Functions
4/30
15.1 Arithmetic Sequences
15.2 Geometric Sequences
Review
Solving Quadratic Equations
The Quadratic Formula
Roots or a Quadratic equation : The Discriminant
Applications of Quadratic Equations
Final Exam: As per the Registrar’s Time Table
GRADING POLICY:
3 one Hour Examinations – 100 points each =
Comprehensive Final Examination - 100 points =
Homework -35 sections - 2 points each =
Quizzes - 4 best out of 5, 10 points each =
Total possible points:
300 pts
100 pts
70 pts
40 pts
510 pts
Extra credit opportunities will not be available.
HOMEWORK: Homework is vital to understanding mathematics. Do more than
the assigned problems. You should do enough problems so that you understand
the material and then more problems until you do them speedily. Check your
answers using the answer key in the back of the text.
Homework will be assigned each class and should be done every day.
Homework will be collected each exam day. Put your homework in the center in
a 2 pocket binder with a center designed to hold 3 hole punched papers. Begin
each section on a new page and highlight the section in the upper right hand
corner. On an otherwise blank first page, list the sections being handed in and
your name. You must show your work for credit on homework. Up to two points
can be lost by not following this format.
Just as you would not expect to learn to play the piano by just watching your
teacher and not practicing on your own, you cannot expect to learn mathematics
without plenty of daily practice.
Review is also necessary. Presumably this class is a prerequisite for something
in your major that requires you to remember how to do this work. Review will
help you retain this material in your long term memory.
CLASS PREPARATION: You are expected to come prepared to class by
reading the material which will be covered that day and having completed the
homework for the preceding sections. Mathematics builds on itself and it is
difficult to understand new material without a grasp of earlier material. In
addition, we have a very full schedule of material to learn so your active
participation is necessary.
WHERE TO FIND HELP: Ask about specific homework questions in class.
Also, a solutions manual containing each homework problem completely worked
out is available. You may also review class lessons online linked under D2L
content. MathTV.com is also a helpful site for explanations. You may find
tutoring at www.uwgb.edu/tutoring
TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES: If you are experiencing technical difficulties with
the Mediasite, please call Adult Degree Technical Support at (920)-465-2879 or
adultdegreesit@uwgb.edu. If you experience a temporary internet difficulty,
please read your text and work out the required homework in that fashion.
RECORD KEEPING: Clerical errors can occur so you are strongly encouraged
to keep all of your homework and exams until you have received your final
course grade.
Grading Scale out of 510 points
A 100-92% 469 pts AB 91-89% 454 pts B 88-82% 418 pts
BC 81-79% 403 pts C 78-70% 357 pts
D 69-60% 306 pts
F
59-0%
As required by federal law and UW-Green Bay policy for Individuals with
Disabilities, students with a documented disability who need accommodations
must contact the Disability Services Office at 465-2841. Reasonable
accommodations can be made unless they alter the essential components of the
class. Contact the instructor and Disability Services Coordinator in a timely
manner to formulate alternative arrangements
Intermediate Algebra Homework. Hand in the ODD problems unless otherwise
indicated. EOO means every other odd.
Although you only have to hand in the indicated work, you should do more on your
own. You should do enough problems so that you can do each type well and enough
more so that you can do them quickly. Also, you should review daily.
Section
2.3
2.5
4.4
4.5
4.6
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
6.1
6.2
6.5
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.6
9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4
9.5
9.6
11.2
11.3
13.1
13.2
13.3
13.4
13.5
14.1
15.1
15.2
Homework
1-29
1-47
7-41 EOO, 43-67 odd, 69-85 EOO
11-29
1-39
1-49
1-51
1-57
1-21
1-29
1-11
1-27
1-39, 47, 49, 53
1-59, 63
1-23, don't find the constant of variation
5-19, 25
1, 7,11, 15, 19, 25, 29, 33, 39, 51, 63, 65
13-35
1-33
1-71
1-63
1-49 odd, 51-71 EOO, 73
15-29 odd, 31-59 EOO, 61-83 odd
1-59
1-31
1-37
1-19
1-31
1-47
1-11, 37-51
1-41, 53-71
1-19
1-19
1-5, 9, 11, 15
1-23
1-17
1-37
1-49
1-53, 57, 59