Faculty Syllabus
Math 0310 S20 Spring 2015 7:00-8:15pm
Course Number:
MATH 0310
Section Number: S20
Course Title:
Intermediate Algebra
Course Description: Study of exponents, functions, radical expressions and equations, quadratic equations
and functions, linear and quadratic inequalities, systems of equations and inequalities,
and graphing linear equations and inequalities. Lab included.
Note: May not be used to satisfy the requirements of an associate degree.
Course Credit Hours, Lecture Hours, Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Lab Hours: 1
Placement Assessment: Placement in MATH 0310. Consult the Testing Center Director if you have
questions about an assessment level.
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.
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beginning of class and the college withdrawal date, you may be administratively withdrawn from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period, and if you are administratively withdrawn from the course you will not be eligible for a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.
Course Delivery Method: Lecture/Lab. Lab included
Instructor’s Information:
Instructor’s Name: Jens N. Stubblefield
Office Number:
Preston Ridge, Founders Hall, F-236
Office Hours
M,T,W,R: Noon-4pm (in H-124)
Phone Number:
972-377-1630. In case of emergency, contact the Developmental Education
office (SCC K102) at (972) 881-5720.
Email: jstubblefield@collin.edu.
Class Information
Class meets on Tuesday and Thursday, 7:00-8:15pm, classroom K212, on the Spring Creek
Campus.
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.
Textbook: ISBN book bundle # 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.
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Supplies: A graphing calculator is required and the TI 83, TI 83 Plus, or TI 84 is preferred. Calculators
with a computer algebra system (CAS) will not be permitted on exams, unless prior approval is
obtained from the instructor. Bring textbook, notebook, calculator (optional) and pencils (no
pens) to each class.
Student Learning Outcomes: After successful completion of this course, a student will be able to:
 Apply mathematical terminology to communicate an algebraic process and solution.
 Determine the domain and range of a relation given as an equation, graph or table, and decide
whether it is a function.
 Solve a linear, quadratic and radical equation, a system of linear equations and inequalities,
and transfer these algorithms to a new situation.
 Identify the slope, x- and y- intercepts, maximum or minimum, and the vertex, as appropriate,
to graph a linear and quadratic equation and an inequality.
 Interpret an application problem or a formula and solve using the appropriate algebraic skills.
Course Requirements: Attend class as scheduled and complete the required tests, lab assignments, and
final examination, and any other assignments required by the instructor.
Method of Evaluation: Only AD, BD, CD, FD or I can be awarded in this class.
A grade of DD will never be awarded.
The Grading Scale will be: AD: 90 – 100%; BD: 80 – 89%; CD: 70 – 79%; FD: 0 – 69%.
(A grade of FD (average below 70%) is not passing.)
Attendance/Class participation
Homework
Exams (4 @ 12% each)
Lab average
Final Exam (required for all students)
5%
12%
48%
15%
20%
Lab exercises –Students will complete Lab Quizzes on the MyMathLab website. The URL,
instructions for enrolling, and the required course ID will be provided at the end of this
document.
Final exam - A comprehensive departmental final exam 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.
Attendance Policy: Students are expected to attend all classes. When absence from class is unavoidable, it
is the student’s responsibility to make arrangements for makeup work and to determine whether
announcements relevant to the course were missed during the absence. Excessive absences may
result in failure.
Exam Makeup Policy: No makeup exams are offered. The final exam grade may be substituted for one
missed exam, or replace a lower unit exam grade.
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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. If you want to withdraw, take your course withdrawal form (blue form) to the
Admissions Office for processing.
See the current Collin Registration Guide for the last day to withdraw.
(Spring 2015 – Withdrawal date is March 20, 2015)
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.
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, SCC5898 or 972.881.5898 (V/TTD: 972.881.5950) to arrange for appropriate accommodations. See
the current Collin Student Handbook for additional information.
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 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
sheets from a test site, and allowing a classmate to copy answers.
See the current Collin Student Handbook for additional information.
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Notes: (1) The instructor reserves the right to make changes to this syllabus during the semester. Changes
will be provided in writing during class hours.
(2) 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.
(3) Please see: http://www.collin.edu/collegesurvival/ for a listing of available college support
resources.
Expectation: Maintaining a positive learning environment
As your instructor and as a student in this class, it is our shared responsibility to develop and
maintain a positive learning environment for everyone. Your instructor takes this responsibility
very seriously and will inform members of the class if their behavior makes it difficult for
him/her to carry out this task. As a fellow learner, you are asked to respect the learning needs of
your classmates and assist your instructor achieve this critical goal.
Creating Opportunities for Learning
As your instructor, it is my responsibility to present learning opportunities through the course
syllabus, lectures, labs, in-class and out-of-class exercises and assignments.
It is your responsibility to do the learning by completing the readings, by attending class and by
participating in the class discussions and assessment/lab exercises.
Tracking Your Success at Learning
Your instructor will conduct quizzes, exams and assessments that you can use to determine how
successful you are at achieving the course learning outcomes (mastery of course content and
skills) outlined in the syllabus.
If you find you are not mastering the material and skills, you are encouraged to reflect on how
you study and prepare for each class. Your instructor welcomes a dialogue on what you discover
and may be able to assist you in finding resources on campus that will improve your
performance.
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Tentative Course Calendar Math 0310 Spring 2015 Section S20 TR 7:00-8:15pm
Math 0310 (Martin-Gay, 4e)
1/20
1/22
1/27
1/29
2/3
2/5
2/10
2/12
2/17
2/19
2/24
Syllabus, Appendix D An introduction to using a graphing utility
8.1 Graphing and Writing Linear Functions
3.6 Functions
8.2 Reviewing Function Notation and Graphing Non-linear
Functions
12.1 The Algebra of Functions
2.8 Solving Linear Inequalities
9.2 Absolute Value Equations
9.3 Absolute Value Inequalities
6.4 Factoring Trinomials of the form
Integrated Review: Choosing a Factoring Strategy (page 402)
6.6 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
Review for Test 1
3/5
3/17
3/19
3/24
3/26
3/31
Test 1 --- Lab Quizzes 1, 2, 3, 4 DUE
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
7.4 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions with Unlike
Denominators
7.5 Solving Equations Containing Rational Expressions
7.6 Problem Solving with Rational Equations ONLY
Review/Test 2 --- Lab Quizzes 5, 6 DUE
7.7 Simplifying Complex Fractions
10.1 Radicals and Radical Functions
10.2 Rational Exponents
10.3 Simplifying Radical Expressions
10.4 Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Radical Expressions
4/2
4/7
4/9
10.5 Rationalizing Denominators of Radical Expressions
10.6 Radical Equations and Problem Solving
Review/Test 3 --- Lab Quizzes 7, 8 DUE
4/14
4/16
4/21
4/23
10.7 Complex Numbers
11.1 Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square
11.2 Solving Quadratic Equations by the Quadratic Formula
11.5 Quadratic Functions and Their Graphs
4/28
4/30
5/5
5/7
5/12
11.6 Further Graphing of Quadratic Functions
Review for Test 4
Test 4 --- Lab Quizzes 9, 10 DUE
Review for final exam
FINAL EXAM Scantron and Blue Book required
2/26
3/3
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0310 Labs
LAB QUIZ 1
Beg Alg Review
LAB QUIZ 2
(8.1,3.6,8.2)
LAB QUIZ 3
(12.1,9.2,9.3)
LAB QUIZ 4
(6.4, 6.6, factoring review)
LAB QUIZ 5
(7.1,7.2,7.3)
LAB QUIZ 6 (7.4, 7.5, 7.6)
LAB QUIZ 7
(7.7, 10.1,10.2,10.3)
LAB QUIZ 8
(10.4,10.5,10.6)
LAB QUIZ 9
(10.7, 11.1,11.2)
LAB QUIZ 10 (11.5,11.6)
7:00-9:00p
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MATH 0310 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Textbook Reference: Beginning & Intermediate Algebra 4e, Martin-Gay
The student will demonstrate an ability to:
Textbook Reference
Use a general strategy to factor a polynomial completely.
Simplify a complex fraction.
Solve an equation containing rational expressions.
Solve an application problem involving rational expressions.
Solve a compound inequality in one variable.
Express the solution to a compound inequality (i) in set-builder notation, (ii) as a graph,
and (iii) in interval notation.
Identify a relation as a function given (i) a set of points, (ii) an equation, (iii) a graph
using the vertical line test, or (iv) a table of values.
Evaluate a function for a specified value given an equation and a graph.
Determine the domain of a function given an equation.
Determine the domain and range of a graph.
Find the sum, difference, product, and quotient of two functions, and the domain of the
quotient of two functions.
Find the slope of a line given: (i) two points on the line, (ii) an equation of the line, (iii)
the slope of a line parallel or perpendicular to it, (iv) an equation of another line parallel
or perpendicular to it, (v) a table of values, and (vi) a graph.
Write the equation in slope-intercept form if applicable, given a linear equation.
Determine whether two equations represent parallel lines, perpendicular lines, or
neither.
Write an equation of a line given: (i) the slope and y-intercept, (ii) the slope and a point
on the line, (iii) two points on the line, (iv) it is parallel to or perpendicular to another
line passing through a specified point, (v) a table of values, and (vi) a graph.
(Integrated Review p.402)
(7.7)
(7.5)
(7.6)
(9.1)
Solve a system of linear equations in two variables by: (i) graphing manually and with a
graphing calculator, (ii) substitution, and (iii) elimination.
Write a system of linear equations in two variables describing an application problem,
solve the system, and interpret the solution.
Graph a system of linear inequalities in two variables.
Simplify a radical expression and verify using a graphing calculator when appropriate.
Evaluate a radical function.
Determine the domain of a radical function from an equation and a graph.
Simplify an expression containing rational exponents.
Add, subtract, and multiply radical expressions.
Divide an expression with a monomial or binomial denominator containing a radical.
Solve a radical equation.
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide complex numbers.
Solve a quadratic equation with integer coefficients by (i) factoring, (ii) using the square
root principle, (iii) completing the square, and (iv) the quadratic formula.
Solve an application problem involving quadratic equations.
Graph a quadratic function by plotting the intercepts, the vertex, and utilizing the axis of
symmetry.
 b  b  
,f 
Find (i) the vertex using 
  , (ii) the direction of the parabola, and (iii) the axis
 2a  2a  
(9.1)
(3.6, Supplement for (iv) Table
of Values)
(3.6, 8.2)
(3.6)
(3.6)
(12.1)
(3.4, Supplement for (v) Table
of Values)
(3.4)
(3.4)
(3.5, Supplemental Appendix
(page F1 – F10) for (vi) Graph,
Supplement for (v) Table of
Values, 8.1)
(4.1,4.2,4.3)
(4.5)
(9.4)
(10.1)
(10.1)
(10.1)
(10.2)
(10.3, 10.4 )
(10.5)
(10.6)
(10.7)
(11.1, 11.2)
(11.1, 11.2)
(11.5, 11.6)
(11.6)
2
of symmetry, given a quadratic function in the form f ( x )  ax  bx  c .
Determine any maximum or minimum, given a graph of a quadratic function.
Solve a quadratic inequality.
Determine an equation of a circle given the center and radius or diameter, or the
endpoints of the diameter.
Find the center and radius of a circle given an equation and then graph the circle.
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(11.6)
(11.4)
(13.1, Supplement for
Diameter)
(13.1)
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The student will demonstrate an ability to:
Textbook Reference
Find the distance between two points.
Find the midpoint of a line segment.
The student will demonstrate competency in the use of a graphing calculator by:
Using the ROOT (ZERO) and INTERSECT features to solve an equation.
Using the INTERSECT feature to solve a system of linear equations.
Checking solutions to a linear or quadratic equation using the VARS, VALUE, STO or
TABLE feature.
Identifying the maximum or minimum value of a quadratic function using the MINIMUM
or MAXIMUM feature.
Graphing a linear function.
, 3 , x features to verify the simplification of a radical expression, when
Using the
appropriate.
(10.3)
(10.3)
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(6.6, 7.5, 10.6, 11.1)
(4.1)
(Supplement)
(Supplement)
(8.1, Appendix D)
(Supplement)
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