Faculty Syllabus – Spring 2015
Course Information:
Class Information:
Course Number: Math 0310
Section Number: S11
Course Title: Intermediate Algebra
MW – 2:30 –3:45 p. m. Room: J204
Instructor Information:
Instructor’s Name: Dr. Ansari
Contact Information: Phone: 972-578-5560
Office Number: K217
Office Hours: Monday – 12:25 – 2:25
Tuesday – 11:50 – 12:50
Wednesday - 12:25 – 2:25
Thursday 11:50 – 12:50
Email: yansari@collin.edu
Website: http://iws.collin.edu/yansari/
I will respond to your email within 24 hours during week days, within 48 hours of next business
day during weekends and Holidays.
Course Description: A study of relations and functions, inequalities, algebraic expressions and
equations (absolute value, polynomial, radical, rational), with a special
emphasis on linear and quadratic expressions and equations.
Course Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours:
3
Lab Hours: 1 (included)
Placement Assessment: Placement in Math 0310. Consult the Testing Center Director if you have
questions about an assessment level OR Successful completion of
Mathematics 0305.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Math 0305 or TSI placement in Math 0310.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Define, represent, and perform operations on real and complex numbers.
2. Recognize, understand, and analyze features of a function.
3. Recognize and use algebraic (field) properties, concepts, procedures (including
factoring), and algorithms to combine, transform, and evaluate absolute value,
polynomial, radical, and rational expressions.
4. Identify and solve absolute value, polynomial, radical, and rational equations.
5. Identify and solve absolute value and linear inequalities.
6. Model, interpret and justify mathematical ideas and concepts using multiple
representations.
7. Connect and use multiple strands of mathematics in situations and problems, as well as
in the study of other disciplines.
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Withdrawal Policy: “See the current Collin Registration Guide for the last day to withdraw.”
Collin College Academic Policies: “See the current Collin Student Handbook.”
Americans with Disabilities Act: Collin College will adhere to all applicable federal, state and
local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable
accommodations as required to afford equal opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility
to contact the ACCESS office, SCC-D140 or 972.881.5898 (V/TTD: 972.881.5950) to
arrange for appropriate accommodations. See the current Collin Student Handbook for
additional information.
Administrative Withdrawal: Participation in class is an essential requirement of this course. Maintain
contact with your professor if you are not able to attend class or complete an assignment on time. If you
miss more than 20% of the meetings of a Developmental Education class between the beginning of class
and the college withdrawal date, you may be administratively withdrawn from this class. Administrative
withdrawal may have academic, financial, financial aid, and visa implications. It will count toward Collin’s
Repeat Policy and the 27-hour limitation on Developmental Education courses. Administrative withdrawal
will take place after the full refund period, and if you are administratively withdrawn from the course you will
not be eligible for a tuition refund. If you have questions about the administrative withdrawal policy, please
contact your professor.
College Repeat Policy: Developmental courses may be taken for a combined total of no more than 27 credit
hours. In addition, a student may repeat this course only once after receiving a grade, including W. If you
drop this class before census day, it will not count against you.
Course Resources: The College provides group tutoring and a Math Lab at no charge at each campus to
support student success in this class. Students are required to purchase a software license for use
in this class. Please see: http://www.collin.edu/collegesurvival/ for a listing of available college
support resources.
Textbook: Both a textbook AND a MyMathLab Software License are required for this course. The
ISBN book bundle is # 1256105589, which includes: Beginning & Intermediate Algebra (Custom
Edition for Collin College), 4e, by Martin-Gay; Student Solution Manual, and MyMathLab Access
Code. If you purchase a used textbook, you will still need a MyMathLab access code. The cost of
this code plus your textbook may be more than the cost of a new textbook bundle.
Supplies (bring to each class): Textbook, graphing calculator, notebook, pencil and colored markers.
The TI 83, TI 83 Plus, or TI 84 graphing calculator is preferred. Calculators with a computer algebra
system (CAS) will not be permitted on exams, unless prior approval is obtained from the instructor. I
will be demonstrating using the TI-84.
Attendance Policy: Good attendance and active participation in class are critical to your success in this
class. Students are responsible for all material and assignments for a missed class. Attendance will
count for 5% of your final grade. Each time you attend class on-time and participate you receive
full credit. Tardies (either arrive late or leave early) receive only 50% credit. If you are tardy, it is
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to ensure the instructor properly records your attendance. To allow for
emergencies, you are allowed 2 absences during the semester without a penalty.
Electronic Devices Policy: As per Section 6.1 Academic Etiquette and the College Experience (pg. 147,
paragraph 3) of the Collin Student Handbook with the exception of a calculator, all electronic
devices are to be switched off during class, unless an exception is obtained from the instructor
in advance.
Course Requirements: Purchase the textbook, MyMathLab software license, and a graphing calculator.
Attend class as scheduled. Complete the required tests, lab assignments, homework, final
examination, and any other assignments required by the instructor.
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Method of Evaluation: Only AD, BD, CD, FD or I can be awarded in this class. A grade of DD will never
be awarded. Your grade will be determined by averaging these grade components using the grading
scale shown:
Weight of Grade Components:
Class Participation:
5%
Homework:
10%
Lab Quizzes:
10%
Tests (4):
60%
Final Exam:
15%
TOTAL:
100%
Grading Scale:
AD:
BD:
CD:
FD:
90 – 100%
80 – 89%
70 – 79%
00 – 69%
Homework / Quizzes: Timely completion of your homework (automatically assigned at the end of each
class) is the single most important action you can take to help ensure your success! Homework will
count for 10% of your final grade. Homework exercises are to be completed using the MyMathLab
Software by 11:59 P.M. on the Due Date shown in the schedule later in this syllabus. Homework
submitted after this time will be accepted with 2 points deducted each day for that Homework
assignment. At the end of the semester, grades from your 5 lowest Homework Sections will be
dropped.
Lab Quizzes: There are 10 “Lab Quizzes” required in this class. Overall, Lab Quizzes will count for 10% of
your final grade, and must be submitted by 11:59 P.M. on the due date shown later in this syllabus. At
the end of the semester, your lowest Lab Quiz grade will be dropped. You must complete the
corresponding “Practice Lab Quiz” prior to taking each Lab Quiz.
Tests/Exams: There will be 4 major tests, which count 60% of your final grade. You must Show Your
Work (SYW) to receive maximum test points. A comprehensive departmental final exam, which counts
for 15% of your final grade, is REQUIRED for all students at the end of the course (NO EXCEPTIONS).
If the exam is not taken, a zero will be recorded. No other grade can replace the final exam. If you miss
a major test, your final exam grade will be used an extra time to replace the missed grade. If you do not
miss any major tests, your final exam grade will be used an extra time to replace the lowest major test
grade (if it improves your score!).
Make-ups: There will be no make-ups for any assignments due in this class. Any “special situations”
must be discussed, in advance, with the instructor.
Withdrawal Policy: Our goal is for you to successfully complete this course and to be prepared to
successfully complete subsequent course(s). Prior to withdrawing from this class, please meet with me
to discuss your progress and to learn about the support services provided at Collin to help you succeed.
The process for withdrawing from a Developmental course is: (1) meet with your professor, (2) meet
with an advisor, (3) meet with the Dean of Developmental Education. After completing these three
steps, take the signed course withdrawal form to the Admissions Office for processing. See the
current Collin Registration Guide for the last day to withdraw. If you simply stop attending, you
may be administratively withdrawn from this course. If you stop participating, and do not
withdraw from this course by the college withdrawal date, you will most likely receive an FD.
Collin College Academic Policies: Please refer to the current Collin Student Handbook.
Academic Ethics: Every member of the Collin College community is expected to maintain the highest
standards of academic integrity. Collin College may initiate disciplinary proceedings against a student
accused of scholastic dishonesty. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, statements, acts,
or omissions related to applications for enrollment or the award of a degree, and/or the submission of
one’s own work material that is not one’s own. Scholastic dishonesty may involve, but is not limited to,
one or more of the following acts: cheating, plagiarism, collusion, use of annotated texts or teacher’s
editions, use of information about exams posted on the Internet or electronic medium, and/or falsifying
academic records. While specific examples are listed below, this is not an exhaustive list and scholastic
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dishonesty may encompass other conduct, including any conduct through electronic or computerized
means:
Plagiarism is the use of an author’s words or ideas as if they were one’s own without giving credit to the
source, including, but not limited to, failure to acknowledge a direct quotation.
Cheating is the willful giving or receiving of information in an unauthorized manner during an
examination; collaborating with another student during an examination without authority; using,
buying, selling, soliciting, stealing, or otherwise obtaining course assignments and/or examination
questions in advance, copying computer or Internet files, using someone else’s work for
assignments as if it were one’s own; or any other dishonest means of attempting to fulfill the
requirements of a course. If a determination of cheating is made by the Dean of Students
Office:
1. A grade of zero will be assigned for the first offense.
2. A course grade of "FD" will be assigned for the second offense.
Collusion is intentionally or unintentionally aiding or attempting to aid another in an act of scholastic
dishonesty, including but not limited to, failing to secure academic work; providing a paper or project
to another student; providing an inappropriate level of assistance; communicating answers to a
classmate about an examination or any other course assignment; removing tests or answer sheet
from a test site, and allowing a classmate to copy answers.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Per college policy, you may not to eat, drink, or use tobacco in the classroom.
Please turn off all cell phones, pagers, beepers, etc. while you are in the classroom or test
center!
For tests given in the SCC Testing Center (J232), you must have a Collin Student ID.
Please complete all work in pencil!
Hints for success in this class:
1. Be on time for class.
2. Read the sections BEFORE we discuss them in class. Have your questions ready!
3. Do all your homework as soon as you can after class.
4. Plan to spend 6 – 9 hours per week outside of class studying, completing Labs and homework, and preparing for tests. This is 2 – 3 hours outside of class for every hour in class.
If you don’t understand a topic, please get help from one or more of the following resources:
1. The Math Lab (D203, phone # 972-881-5921) has free tutoring and computer access.
2. The Access Office (D140, phone # 972-881-5898) may be of assistance to you.
3. I am also available to meet with you during my office hours or other times (by appointment).
If you email me, I will respond within 24 hours.
4. Appendix C in your textbook offers an excellent overview of the basic algebra requirements
for this course. You are strongly encouraged to review this material the first three weeks of
class.
5. Graphing Calculator assistance:
 TI-83, 84 & TI-86 documents available at the MyMathLab website
 TI-83, 84 & TI-86 Study Skills Seminars (normally EARLY in the term)
 Calculator Study Sheets (available from instructor)
 Good websites: http://www.prenhall.com/divisions/esm/app/calc_v2/
http://mathbits.com/MathBits/TISection/Openpage.htm
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Tentative Schedule (Subject to change)
Mon
Date
Day
Lecture Topic
Jan
21
26
28
02
04
Wed
Mon
Wed
Mon
Wed
09
Mon
11
Wed
Intro, 8.1, 3.6
3.6, 8.2
12.1, 2.8
2.8, 9.3
9.3, 9.2
Review for Test 1 (Sect. 2.8, 3.6, 8.1, 8.2,
9.2, 9.3, 12.1 & Gr. Calculator basics)
Test 1 in class
16
18
23
25
02
Mon
Wed
Mon
Wed
Mon
6.4, p. 402 ,6.6
7.1, 7.2
7.2, 7.3
7.4
7.5
04
Wed
7.6
Feb
Mar
16
Mon
18
23
25
Wed
Mon
Wed
Spring Break – No Classes
Review for Test 2 ( Sect 6.4, p. 402 ,6.6,
7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6)
Test 2 in class
7.7, 10.1
10.2, 10.3
30
Mon
10.4
01
Wed
10.5, 10.6
06
08
13
15
20
22
Mon
Wed
Mon
Wed
Mon
Wed
Review for Test 3
Test 3 in class (Sect. 7.7, 10.1 – 10.6)
11.1
11.2
11.5
27
Mon
Review for Test 4 (Sect. 10.7, 11.1, 11.2, 11.5,
11.6)
29
Wed
Test 4
04
Mon
Review for Final Exam
06
Wed
Review for Final Exam
9-13
Apr
May
11
11.5, 11.6
Mon FINAL EXAM
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Lab Due Dates
Syllabus Due
Lab 1 – Sunday - 02/08/15
Lab 2 – Sunday - 02/15/15
Lab 3 – Sunday - 02/22/15
Lab 4 – Sunday - 03/1/15
Lab 5 – Sunday - 03/15/15
Lab 6 – Sunday - 03/22/15
Lab 7 – Sunday - 04/05/15
Lab 8 – Sunday - 04/19/15
.
Lab 9 – Sunday - 05/03/15
Lab 10 – Sunday - 05/10/15
Need
Bluebook
Scantron # 882
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MyLab & Mastering Student Registration Instructions
To register for Spring 2015 Math 0310.S11:
1. Go to pearsonmylabandmastering.com.
2. Under Register, click Student.
3. Enter your instructor’s course ID: Ansari07592, and click Continue.
4. Sign in with an existing Pearson account or create an account:
· If you have used a Pearson website (for example, MyITLab, Mastering,
MyMathLab, or MyPsychLab), enter your Pearson username and password.
Click Sign in.
· If you do not have a Pearson account, click Create. Write down your new
Pearson username and password to help you remember them.
5. Select an option to access your instructor’s online course:
· Use the access code that came with your textbook or that you purchased
separately from the bookstore.
· Buy access using a credit card or PayPal.
· If available, get 14 days of temporary access. (Look for a link near the
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New Design on the left, click Math 0310.S11 Spring’15 to start your work.
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If you are retaking this course or enrolling in another course with the same
book,
be sure to use your existing Pearson username and password. You will not
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3. Enter your Pearson account username and password. Click Sign in.
4. Under MyLab & Mastering New Design on the left, click Math 0310.S11
Spring’15 to start your work.
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See Students > Get Started on the website for detailed instructions on
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Beginning & Intermediate Algebra, Martin-Gay, 4e, c. 2009
(Collin College Customized version)
Table of Contents
1. Review of Real Numbers
1.1 Tips for Success in Mathematics
1.2 Symbols and Sets of Numbers
1.3 Fractions
1.4 Introduction to Variable Expressions and Equations
1.5 Adding Real Numbers
1.6 Subtracting Real Numbers
1.7 Multiplying and Dividing Real Numbers
1.8 Properties of Real Numbers
2. Equations and Problem Solving
2.1 Simplifying Expressions
2.2 The Addition and Multiplication Properties of Equality
2.3 Solving Linear Equations
2.4 An Introduction to Problem Solving
2.5 Formulas and Problem Solving
2.6 Percent and Mixture Problem Solving
2.7 Further Problem Solving
2.8 Solving Linear Inequalities
3. Graphing
3.1 Reading Graphs and the Rectangular Coordinate System
3.2 Graphing Linear Equations
3.3 Intercepts
3.4 Slope and Rate of Change
3.5 The Slope-Intercept Form
3.6 Functions
4. Systems of Linear Equations
4.1 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Graphing
4.2 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Substitution
4.3 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Addition
4.4 Solving Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables
4.5 Systems of Linear Equations and Problem Solving
5. Exponents and Polynomials
5.1 Exponents
5.2 Polynomial Functions and Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
5.3 Multiplying Polynomials
5.4 Special Products
5.5 Negative Exponents and Scientific Notation
5.6 Dividing Polynomials
6. Factoring Polynomials
6.1 The Greatest Common Factor and Factoring by Grouping
6.2 Factoring Trinomials of the Form x2 + bx + c
6.3 Factoring Trinomials of the Form ax2 + bx + c and Perfect Square Trinomials
6.4 Factoring Trinomials of the Form ax2 + bx + c by Grouping
6.5 Factoring Binomials
6.6 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
6.7 Quadratic Equations and Problem Solving
7. Rational Expressions
7.1 Rational Functions and Simplifying Rational Expressions
7.2 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
7.3 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions with Common Denominators and Least Common Denominator
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7.4 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions with Unlike Denominators
7.5 Solving Equations Containing Rational Expressions
7.6 Proportion and Problem Solving with Rational Equations
7.7 Simplifying Complex Fractions
8. More on Functions and Graphs
8.1 Graphing and Writing Linear Functions
8.2 Graphing Nonlinear Functions
8.3 Graphing Piecewise-Defined Functions and Shifting and Reflecting Graphs of Functions
8.4 Variation and Problem Solving
9. Inequalities and Absolute Value
9.1 Compound Inequalities
9.2 Absolute Value Equations
9.3 Absolute Value Inequalities
9.4 Linear Inequalities in Two Variables and Systems of Linear Inequalities
10. Rational Exponents, Radicals, and Complex Numbers
10.1 Radicals and Radical Functions
10.2 Rational Exponents
10.3 Simplifying Radical Expressions
10.4 Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Radical Expressions
10.5 Rationalizing Denominators and Numerators of Radical Expressions
10.6 Radical Equations and Problem Solving
10.7 Complex Numbers
11. Quadratic Equations and Functions
11.1 Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square
11.2 Solving Quadratic Equations by the Quadratic Formula
11.3 Solving Equations by Using Quadratic Methods
11.4 Nonlinear Inequalities in One Variable
11.5 Quadratic Functions and Their Graphs
11.6 Further Graphing of Quadratic Functions
12. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
12.1 The Algebra of Functions; Composite Functions
12.2 Inverse Functions
12.3 Exponential Functions
12.4 Logarithmic Functions
12.5 Properties of Logarithms
12.6 Common Logarithms, Natural Logarithms, and Change of Base
12.7 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations and Applications
13. Conic Sections
13.1 The Parabola and the Circle
Appendices
A. The Bigger Picture/Practice Final Exams
B. Operations on Decimals/ Percent, Decimal, and Fraction Table
C. Review of Algebra Topics
C-1 Equations (Linear and Quadratic Solved by Factoring)
C-2 Problem Solving
C-3 Graphing
C-4 Polynomials and Factoring
C-5 Rational Expressions
D. An Introduction to Using a Graphing Utility
E. Solving Systems of Equations by Matrices
G. Mean, Median, and Mode
H. Review of Angles, Lines, and Special Triangles
Supplemental Appendix [SA]: Equations of Lines, Compound Inequalities, and Solving Systems of Linear Equations in
Two Variables. (pp. F1 – F32)
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