MAT 1033 1108 – INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA
SYLLABUS---Fall 2014
Tu Th 8:00 A.M. – 9:15 A.M.
NM 156
INSTRUCTOR
Hannah Johnson
OFFICE
CONTACT INFO
30 Minutes Prior to class (Room TBA)
johnson.hannah@spcollege.edu
DEAN OF MATHEMATICS
LOCATION
CONTACT INFO
DEPARTMENT CHAIR
LOCATION
CONTACT INFO
Jimmy Chang
SP SA 215B
(727)341-4305chang.jimmy@spcollege.edu
Joy Moore
Clearwater Campus, NM 120
(727) 791-2542 moore.joy@spcollege.edu
TEXT
Aufmann/Lockwood Intermediate Algebra, 3rd Edition (Paperback) + Enhanced
WebAssign
ISBN Number: 9781285100104
WebAssign:
WebAssign is web-based software that offers the student an electronic version of the
textbook, as well as other resources including videos, additional examples and exercises,
PowerPoint lesson slides, and sample tests, just to name a few. To enroll in Intermediate
Algebra MAT 1033, section 1875 the class key is: spcollege 4158 8423
WebAssign is a very help tool which can enhance student’s learning opportunities.
All students are encouraged to actively use the software throughout the school year.
COURSE PREREQUISITE
MAT 0028 or appropriate score on Mathematics Placement
Test.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Prerequisite: MAT 0028 or appropriate score on the mathematics placement test. Major topics include
factoring, algebraic fractions, radicals and rational exponents, complex numbers, quadratic equations,
rational equations, linear equations and inequalities, systems of linear equations and inequalities,
introduction to functions and applications. 47 contact hours.
Full Course Description found by clicking on the following website:
www.spcollege.edu/clw/math_science/mediated/MAT1033/MAT1033_Objectives.pdf
MAJOR LEARNING OUTCOMES
1.
The student will use knowledge of properties and terminology when working with
mathematical expressions.
2.
The student will demonstrate understanding of algorithmic processes and concepts when
performing algebraic manipulations, interpretations and computations on mathematical
expressions, equations and inequalities.
IMPORTANT DATES
Course Dates: 8/18 - 12/11/2014
Drop/Add: 8/22/2014
Withdrawal Date: 9/18/2014
Financial Aid: http://www.spcollege.edu/fadates/
College Closed: Labor Day: 9/1/2014
College Day: 10/22/2014
Veterans Day: 11/11/2014
Thanksgiving Break: 11/26 - 11/30/2014
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
TESTING
There will be five (5) tests, five (5) online quizzes, and a final. Make-up tests will be given in only
extreme circumstances with proper documentation (i.e. family emergencies, injury, etc.). If an exam is
missed without prior consultation (exceptions being the reasons listed above), the score for that exam
is a “0.” Quizzes will be posted on Angel, students are allowed two attempts, only the highest score will be
recorded. The final, which is comprehensive and mandatory, will be given. All tests will be proctored in
class. Scientific calculators (TI-30 or equivalent) are required. Graphing calculators are optional and not
mandatory. However, calculators more advanced than TI-84 are absolutely not permitted. The lowest
test grade and quiz grade before the final will be dropped before grades are calculated.
HOMEWORK & ONLINE QUIZZES
Homework will be assigned for each section. It is highly recommended that you keep up with the
homework and do all the problems assigned. Prior to each exam, a unit quiz will be posted online. A
student will be allowed two attempts. Only the highest score will be recorded. The lowest quiz grade
before the final will be dropped before grades are calculated
ATTENDANCE AND WITHDRAWAL POLICY
Students are expected to attend class regularly and on time. The college wide attendance policy is included
in the Syllabus Addendum: http://www.spcollege.edu/addendum/#attend. The policy notes that each
instructor is to exercise professional judgment and define “active participation” in class (and therefore
“attendance”), and publish that definition in each syllabus.
An active participant of this class will have not missed more than the equivalent of two weeks of class.
Furthermore, a student will attend class for the entire allotted class time. If a student is excessively late
and/or leaves class early, he or she may be considered to not be an active participant. Emergencies happen,
if one is to arise, please communicate with your instructor to come up with an appropriate attendance plan.
Students who are not actively participating in class as defined in an instructor's syllabus will be reported to
the Administration during the week following the last date to withdraw with a “W” (as posted in the
academic calendar on the college’s web site). A grade of “WF” will be assigned to students who are not
actively participating during the week following the last day to withdraw with a W grade.
Absences for religious reasons – Students are to notify instructors in advance of an anticipated absence to
observe religious holidays. There is no penalty for such absences. Students are responsible for making up
work covered during such an absence and should be given a reasonable amount of time to do so. Major
class assignments, exams and official ceremonies should be scheduled at times that do not conflict with
major religious holy days when possible.
GRADING POLICY
The average of the four tests prior to the final will count for 65% of the grade. The average of the four
quizzes prior to the final will count for 10% of the grade. The comprehensive and mandatory final will
count for 25% of the grade. The grading scale is:
90 – 100 = A
80 – 89 = B
70 – 79 = C
60 – 69 = D
Below 60 = F
In order to pass this course with a C or above, your overall course grade must be 70% or higher.
DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC INFORMATION
Calculator Policy: A scientific and or graphing calculator (up to a TI 84) is permitted for this course. TI89 calculators are NOT permitted. Cell-phone calculators will NOT permitted. Some pre-programmed
calculators will not be permitted on tests because students are required to be able to perform these tasks by
hand.
Conduct/ Integrity: Cheating in any form will NOT be tolerated at St. Petersburg College. The College
has an official policy on academic honesty. Please refer to SPC’s Academic Honesty Policy for further
details.
http://www.spcollege.edu/academichonesty/
Help Session: All students are encouraged to ask content questions during scheduled class time; however,
if a student has questions relating to content material outside of class, he or she is encouraged to contact the
instructor via email or during office hours.
Free Tutoring: The Learning Support Commons provides free math tutoring on the Clearwater Campus in
LA-100. The following link provides further information: http://www.spcollege.edu/tutoring/#tab=1
STUDENT’S EXPECTATIONS AND INSTRUCTOR’S EXPECTATIONS
: College-wide student expectations are located in the Syllabus Addendum:
http://www.spcollege.edu/addendum/.
The following is a link to the student handbook for SPC: http://www.spcollege.edu/search/search.php
This course will strengthen your algebra skills and will also help you prepare for the Precalculus Algebra
(MAC 1140), Trigonometry (MAC 1114) and Applied Calculus I (MAC 2233) courses. It is highly
recommended you devote extra time to study and understand the material. Know the concepts in this course
very well, as you will be expected to apply what you know immediately after this course. Allow as much
time as possible to succeed in this course.
STUDENT SURVEY OF INSTRUCTION
The Student Survey of Instruction is administered in courses each semester in Angel. It is designed to
improve the quality of instruction at St. Petersburg College. All student responses are confidential and
anonymous and will be used solely for the purpose of performance improvement.
HURRICANE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
In the event that a hurricane or other natural disaster causes significant damage to St. Petersburg College
facilities, you may be provided the opportunity to complete your course work online. Following the event,
please visit the college web site for an announcement of the College’s plan to resume operations.
This syllabus is currently available in D2L for your convenience. Log in to D2L to confirm that you have
access, reporting any difficulty to the SPC Student Technical Call Center at 727-341-4357 or via email at
Onlinehelp@spcollege.edu.
I have read, understand, and agree to abide fully by the parameters set in this syllabus and Syllabus
Addendum.
Student Signature:
Date:
MAT 1033, Intermediate Algebra
Aufmann, Lockwood 8th Edition
Homework Problems (EOO: every other odd)
SECTION
Page
PROBLEMS
1.1(Review)
1.2(Review)
1.3(Review)
1.4(Review)
1.5(Review)
P9
P 19
P 30
P 38
P 46
103 – 117 Odd
61 – 83 Odd
51 – 73 Odd, 87 – 109 Odd
45 – 125 EOO
1 – 37EOO
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
P 61
P 70
P 79
P 90
5, 7, 11, 19 – 87 Odd, 93, 99
3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 15, 19, 21, 23, 29, 31, 33, 37, 41, 43
1, 3, 9, 11, 13, 15, 21, 23, 25, 29, 31, 35, 41, 45
3, 5, 11, 13 – 41 EOO, 51, 52, 53, 55, 57 – 93EOO, 97, 101, 105, 111
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.7
P116
P 129
P 144
P 156
P 165
P 178
3, 5, 9, 10, 11 – 21 Odd, 25 – 49 Odd
1, 3, 7, 9, 15, 19, 23, 29 – 113 EOO, 115
3, 5, 9 – 65 EOO, 71, 73, 89, 91
1, 3, 7 – 31 Odd, 35 – 51 Odd, 73, 77
5, 6, 7 – 55 EOO, 59, 63, 69, 73, 75
5, 7, 9 – 27 Odd
4.1
4.2
4.4
4.5
P 192
P 202
P 225
P 231
1, 3, 5 – 8 All, 11 – 25 Odd, 31 – 67 Odd
7 – 39 Odd, 71, 76
1, 5, 9, 11, 15, 23, 25, 31, 39
1, 5 – 23 Odd, 29, 33
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
P 250
P 261
P 270
P 281
P 288
P 296
P 303
P 311
1 – 117 EOO, 121, 123, 131
1, 2, 3, 7, 9, 13, 15, 19, 21, 23, 25, 41 – 67 Odd
3, 4, 7 – 33 Odd, 37 – 93 EOO, 97 – 117 EOO, 127, 133
1 – 51 EOO
1 – 69 EOO, 71, 73
1, 3, 7 – 35 Odd, 45 – 75 Odd
3, 17 – 49 Odd, 59 – 77 Odd, 83 – 139 Odd
3, 7 – 59 Odd, 66, 71, 75, 77
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.6
P 326
P 337
P 344
P 352
P 369
3, 9 – 39 EOO, 47 – 81 EOO, 84
9 – 37 Odd, 43 – 49 Odd, 52, 53 – 93 EOO, 97, 99
3, 9 – 35 Odd, 39, 46, 47
3, 5, 9 – 37 Odd, 45, 49, 71, 75, 79, 85
2, 3, 4, 7 – 33 Odd, 37
7.1
7.2
P 385
P 396
7.4
7.5
P 411
P 420
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
P 435
P 446
P 455
P 461
P 472
1, 5, 7, 13, 17 – 81 EOO, 89 – 111 EOO, 121 – 155 EOO
1 – 15 Odd, 21 – 43 Odd, 49 – 135 EOO, 139, 143 – 189 EOO, 195,
197
1, 5, 7, 11 – 35 Odd, 53, 55, 63, 67, 69, 73
1, 5, 6, 9, 13 – 39 EOO, 43 – 57 EOO, 59, 65 – 91 EOO, 97, 99, 103,
107, 113, 115, 121, 125
1, 3, 9, 11, 15 – 45 EOO, 49 – 69 EOO, 77 – 107 EOO, 113
1, 5, 7, 11 – 51 EOO, 63, 69 – 103 EOO, 111 – 117 Odd, 125, 127, 133
39 – 50 All, 59 – 73 All
1, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 21, 25
1, 3, 7, 9, 15, 17, 19, 20, 21, 23, 29, 33, 37, 41, 45, 49, 61, 65, 73, 75