MAT 1033 S YLLABUS
Spring 2014–1
TR 12:40 PM – 1:55 PM room 4104
Instructor: Gohar Sargsian
Office Hours: K 413
E-mail: gsargsya@mdc.edu
Text : Intermediate Algebra by Miller/O’Neill/Hyde, 4th Ed
Office Hours:
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Please note: This schedule may be altered in class at the discretion of the instructor. It is your responsibility to verify dates and topics.
DAY DATES SECTION
1 1/7 1.1
2
3
4
TOPIC
Introduction to the course, Linear equations in One Variable
1/9 1.3 1.4 Literal Equations. Linear Inequalities
1/14 2.1, Linear Equations in Two Variables
1/16 2.2 Slope of a Line. Equations of a line
26
27
28
1/21 2.3
1/23 3.2
1/28
1/30
3.3
Equations of a line .Systems of Linear Equations in two Variables
Systems of Linear Equations in two Variables
Systems of Linear Equations in two Variables
Review
2/4
2/6
Test 1
6.1, 6.2 Definition of an n th Root. Rational Exponents
2/11 6.3 Simplifying Radical Expressions
2/13 6.4, 6.5 Add and Subtract Radicals. Multiply Radicals
2/18 6.6
2/20 6.7
2/25
Rationalization
Radical Equations
Review
2/27
3/4 4.3
3/6 4.4
3/11 4.5
Test 2
Polynomials, Multiplication of Polynomials
Dividing Polynomials
GCF and Factoring by Grouping
3/13 4.6
3/18 4.7
Factoring Trinomials
Factoring Binomials. Zero Product Rule
3/20 7.1, 7.2 Square Root Property. Quadratic Formula
3/25 Review
3/27 Test 3
4/1 5.1, 5.2 Rational Expressions. Multiplication and Division of Rational
Expressions
5.3 Add and Subtract Rational Expressions. 4/3
4/8 5.4
4/10 5.5
Complex Fractions
Rational Equations

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4/15
4/17
4/22
4/24
Review
Test 4
Review for the Final
Grading Policy: Your final grade will be based on
1.
4 class Tests 80%
2.
Online homework 20%
3.
Optional Final Exam.
The Final will count as the make-up for any exam. There are no make-ups other than the Final Exam.
90 and above = A 89 to 80 = B 79 to 70 = C 69 to 60 = D 59 or below = F
For online homework go to connectmath.com. Your Course Code is: 4REA6-UKEKH
Your Financial Aid Access Code is: 35080-1905B-8D333-F1ED1
Incompletes: Are only given in extraordinary circumstances, usually medical.
Your Financial Aid Access Code is:
You MUST be passing (70 average) and have completed at least half the course.
Attendance: Attendance is neither required nor considered as part of your grade, but the lectures will be thorough and may contain examples not in your text. If you miss a class you should contact another student about notes.
Academic dishonesty: Any instance of academic dishonesty will result in a grade of F for the course and can carry an even more severe penalty such as suspension or expulsion.
NO CALCULATORS!!!
Any wireless communication device may not be used.
Online Resources/Support: http://www.connectmath.com/ http://www.mdcmath.com
On Campus Support: College Prep Math Lab, located in room 2141 . Operating hours are:
Monday – Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday, Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
IMPORTANT DATES :
Last day to withdraw from the course with a grade of W: W March 19
Holidays:
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day S Jan 18 - M Jan 20, 2014,
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Presidents Day, S Feb 15 - M Feb 17, 2014
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Employee Retreat (College open, no classes) F Mar 7, 2014
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Spring Recess, F Apr 18 – U Apr 20, 2014
Last day of classes: F Apr 25, 2014
Final Exams: F Apr 26 – F May 2, 2014