MAT 1033
SYLLABUS
DAY
1
2
3
4
5
6
DATES
8/28/08
9/2/08
9/4/08
9/9/08
9/11/08
9/16/08
7
8
9
10
9/18/08
9/23/08
9/25/08
9/30/08
11
12
10/2/08
10/7/08
13
14
10/9/08
10/14/08
15
10/16/08
16
17
18
10/21/08
10/23/08
10/29/08
19
20
21
22
23
10/31/08
11/4/08
11/6/08
11/11/08
11/13/08
24
25
26
27
28
11/18/08
11/20/08
11/25/08
12/2/08
12/4/08
29
30
12/9/08
12/11/08
SECTION
1.4
1.6
1.7
Test 1
2.2
2.3
2.4
9.5
Test 2
3.2
3.3
4.2
5.3
Test 3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
Test 4
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
Test 5
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
7.7
7.8
8.2
Test 6
TOPIC
Introduction to the course, Pre-test
Linear Equations in One Variable
Literal Equations
Linear Inequalities
Linear Equations in Two Variables
Slope of a Line
Equations of a line
Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
Systems of Linear Equations in two Variables - Addition,
Substitution
Definition of a function, Evaluating functions
Dividing Polynomials - Long Division
Synthetic Division
Factoring Review
Sum and Difference of Cubes
Mixed Review
Solve Equations by factoring
Reducing Rational Expressions
Multiply and Divide Rational Expressions
Add and Subtract Rational Expressions
Complex Fractions
Rational Equations
Definition of an nth Root
Rational Exponents
Simplify Radicals
Add and Subtract Radicals
Multiply Radicals
Rationalizing the Denominator
Radical Equations
Definition of i
Quadratic Formula
Review for the Final Exam
Please note: This schedule may be altered in class at my discretion. It is your responsibility to verify dates and
topics.
MAT 1033: Course Policies
Required Text:
Instructor: Susana Fernandez Rodriguez
Intermediate Algebra 2nd Edition by Miller/O'Neill/Hyde
Email: sfernan3@mdc.edu
Please turn off your cell phones or set them to silent upon entering the classroom.
Homework is assigned for each section and will be collected the day of the exam. Homework may come from
your text, from handouts, or both. It is worth an additional 10 points on your exam, if complete. Very few points
are given for partial homework.
Homework requirements:
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HW must be in a thin notebook.
All work must be neatly. shown
Answers alone are not acceptable.
Each Section must begin on a new page, with the upper right-hand corner of the page highlighted
with the section number.
Homework not meeting the requirements will not be graded. Homework is never accepted late. It is due
before you begin the exam.
Attendance: I must take attendance every class, however, attendance is neither required nor considered as part of
your grade. The lectures will be thorough and may contain material not in your text, so skip at your own risk.
CALCULATORS may be used on any exam and are strongly encouraged. Any wireless communication
device may not be used. I recommend the Casio fx-115ES
Grading Policy:
6 Exams and an optional Final
Exams must be taken in class at the scheduled time, unless alternate arrangements are made in advance. If you
miss an exam, a score of zero will be recorded. The Final will count as the make-up for any exam. There are no
make-ups other than the Final Exam.
Your grade will be determined by either
Option 1: 6 exams
Option 2 : 6 exams and Final, with Final replacing lowest grade
In either case, take the average:
90 and above = A
89 to 80 = B
79 to 70 = C
69 to 60 = D
59 or below = F
This syllabus may be altered at any time in class, you must verify test dates and assignments if you do not attend
class regularly.
Incompletes:
only given in extraordinary circumstances, usually medical.
You MUST be passing and have completed at least half the course.