SYLLABUS HANDOUT
for
Winter 2010-11
Intermediate Algebra
MATH 1310 1C
Mrs. Vergo
WELCOME TO METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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Metropolitan Community College
Intermediate Algebra
Course Syllabus – 2010 WINTER Quarter
CLASS IDENTIFICATION
Title:
Prefix/Section:
Credit Hours:
Begins/Ends:
No-Class Day:
Meeting Day/Time:
Last Day to Withdraw
Delivery Type:
Class Location:
Intermediate Algebra
MATH 1310-1C
4.5 credit hours
Dec. 1, 2010 to Febr. 28, 2011
N/A
MTWTh 10:00 to 10:55 AM
Febr. 12, 2011
Classroom
EVC, Room 153
CONTACT INFORMATION
Instructor Name:
Office Location:
Office Telephone:
Facsimile:
Office Hours:
Email Address:
Academic Program Area:
Dean’s Office Telephone:
Marcia Vergo
EVC, Room 156
(402) 289-1354 (Access to voicemail)
(402) 289-1423
Mon, Tues, Wed 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
mvergo@mccneb.edu
Math and Natural Sciences
(402) 289-1304
Please see the Process for Grade Appeals and Academic Concerns as stated in the College Catalog under Academic
Information. If possible, please discuss concerns with your instructor before contacting the Dean's office.
COURSE INFORMATION
Course Description:
Basic algebra skills are extended in this course to provide the background necessary for further mathematics
courses. Topics included are: linear, quadratic, polynomial, radical, and rational equations; systems of linear
equations; rational exponents and polynomial factoring; rational and radical expressions; complex numbers;
and graphs of linear and quadratic functions.
Course Prerequisites:
Successfully completed MATH 0921 or MATH 0960; or MCC Placement Test.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course each student will be able to:
1. Review the graphing of linear functions, graphing of other basic functions, and definition of a
function and its notation.
2. Expand upon operations involving exponents, polynomials, and the methods of factoring.
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3. Solve systems of equations and apply them to solving application problems.
4. Simplify rational expressions and solve rational equations.
5. Simplify radical expressions, solve radical equations, define rational exponents, (manipulate
and convert from exponential to radical notation and vice versa), and perform operations with
complex numbers.
6. Solve quadratic equations with real and complex solutions.
Required & Supplemental Materials:
Title:
Intermediate Algebra
Edition: 3rd Edition, Copyright 2011
Author: Carson, Jordan
Publisher: Pearson
Materials: Textbook, notebook and scientific calculator required.
Course Structure:
The daily class period will consist of :
1. Review of material and questions from the previous class.
2. Presentation of new material.
3. Discussion of the lecture material.
4. In-class time for group projects, quizzes and tests.
COURSE ASSESSMENT
Types of Assessment/Assignments:
Daily homework assignments are made for practice of the skills that need to be mastered. Homework will be graded as a
unit 5 times a quarter. Generally tests are scheduled upon completion of study of material on a specific concept or course
objective. Occasionally an interim quiz will be given and may not always be announced in advance. All tests will be
scheduled in advance. The Math Department requires that exams be in-class, closed-book, no notes exams, covering all
the required objectives and must be administered to the students individually”.
Grading Policy:
Every test will be assigned a point value of 100. Quizzes and group projects and other graded assignments will be 5 or 10
or 20 points. At the end of the quarter, the total number of points earned will be divided by the total number of points
possible, converted to a percent, and a grade assigned for the course based on the following scale:
WX=Student did not attend class during the first ten days of the quarter.
A = 90 – 100% of the possible points
B = 80 – 89%
C = 70 – 79%
D = 60 – 69%
F = Below 60%
FX=Student average was below 60% because of excessive absence.
Note: An average of 60% is required on the exams in order to receive a grade of C or higher in the course.
Maintenance of Student Records:
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Generally graded tests will be returned to the students during one of the next two class periods. Graded tests will be kept
on file in the instructor’s office to facilitate the Course Grade Appeal Procedure.
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
Class attendance is expected!
Notice: This syllabus is written as an expectation of class topics, learning activities, and expected learning outcomes.
However, the instructor reserves the right to make changes in this schedule that may result in enhanced or more effective
learning for students. These modifications will not substantially change the intent or objectives of this course and will be
done within the policies and guidelines of Metropolitan Community College.
LEARNING SUPPORT
Metro's Learning and Math Centers can help you achieve educational success. The staff in these centers provide drop-in
assistance with basic math, reading, writing and computer skills.
Detailed information about these services are in the Student Handbook, College Catalog, and online.
COLLEGE POLICIES
College policies, such as student rights and responsibilities, academic standards, plagiarism, and etc. are outlined in the
College Catalog and Student Handbook. This information can be accessed via the online catalog at
http://www.mccneb.edu/academics/catalog.asp
STUDENT WITHDRAWAL:
If you cannot participate in and complete this course, you should officially withdraw by calling Central
Registration at 402-457-5231 or 1-800-228-9553. Failure to officially withdraw will result in either an
attendance-related failure (FX) or failing (F) grade. The last date to withdraw is noted in the CLASS
IDENTIFICATION section of this syllabus.
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT: The college has a standard code of conduct that involves consequences for specific
academic and non-academic behavior that may result in a failing grade, probation, or suspension from the college. More
complete information about the code of conduct is located in the Student Services portion of the online catalog
http://www.mccneb.edu/catalog/studentinformation.asp
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: If you have a disability that may substantially limit
your ability to participate in this class, please contact a Vocational Special Needs Counselor, located in the Student
Services Office on each campus. Metropolitan Community College will provide reasonable accommodations for persons
with documented qualifying disabilities. However, it is the student’s responsibility to request accommodations. For
further information, please contact the Student Services Office at your campus.
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PROJECTED SCHEDULE OF ASSIGNMENTS
The problems listed are the appropriate minimum problems for practice of a skill. Many students will want to practice
more problems. This schedule may change as the class progresses.
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Date
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Assignment
Introduction and Section 3.2
Section 3.3
Section 3.5
Section 4.1
Section 4.1
Section 4.2
Section 4.3
Review
Exam I
Section 5.3
Section 6.1
Section 6.2
Section 6.3
Section 6.4
Review
Exam II
Section 7.1
Section 7.1
Section 7.2
Section 7.3
Section 7.4
Section 8.1
Review
Exam III
Section 8.2
Section 8.2
Section 8.3
Section 8.3
Section 8.4
Section 8.5
Section 8.6
Review
Exam IV
Section 8.7
Section 9.1
Section 9.2
Section 9.3
Section 9.3
Section 9.4
Review
Exam V
Review
Comprehensive Exam
Grades
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