SYLLABUS
MTH 100–01 Intermediate College Algebra
Summer 2012 Full Term Monday/Wednesday 3 Credit Hours
Course Information
Prerequisite(s)
Course Description
Student Learning
Outcomes
Class days/ time
Location
Last Date of
Withdrawal
Make-up policy
Required textbook
& Course Materials
Quizzes
Comprehensive
Testing
Course Compass
Calculator Use
Final Exam
•
A grade of “S” in MTH 098;
•
A COMPASS score of 36 – 100 on the Prealgebra portion or 0 – 23 on the Algebra portion
•
A score of 20 on the Math portion of the ACT;
•
A score of 480 on the Math portion of the SAT;
•
A Letter of Transience with specific semester and course listed.
Students are required to complete prerequisites for this course. Students who enroll without completing prerequisites for this
course may be withdrawn by the College and may not qualify for a refund of tuition. It is the responsibility of the student to
ensure that all course prerequisites are completed and documented at the College.
This course provides a study of algebraic techniques such as linear equations and inequalities, quadratic equations, systems of
equations, and operations with exponents and radicals. Functions and relations are introduced and graphed with special
emphasis on linear and quadratic functions. This course does not apply toward the general core requirement for mathematics.
Student will demonstrate competence in algebraic skills and concepts, competence in basic coordinate geometry, a basic
knowledge of functions, competence in critical thinking skills.
Monday/Wednesday: 8:00am – 10:00am
2902 Martin
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Students who miss a test or quiz should contact the instructor before the next class meeting. Students who have an excused
absence (see Standard College Policies sheet) should present documentation and complete any make-up work within one
week of the last day covered by their excuse. Students who will miss a test or quiz because of official school events must make
arrangements for making up work prior to missing.
*Intermediate Algebra, 9th Edition
Authors: Lial, Hornsby, & McGinnis
*MyMathLab Starter Kit
A number of quizzes will be given. Some quizzes may be unannounced. At least one quiz grade will be dropped. Students
who are tardy will not be given extra time for quizzes or tests. TAKE HOME QUIZZES ARE DUE AT THE beginning of class.
Each major test may include up to 20% review material. Final Exam covers all material.
The Homework portion of the grade will come from work on MyMathLab. Each student must have a MyMathLab
student access kit.
Course Compass ID: cook10617
A basic scientific calculator is sufficient for this course, and may be used on quizzes and tests. However, your instructor has the
final say as to what type of calculator you may use. The use of graphing, programmable, or cell phone calculators is
discouraged.
Wednesday, August 8: 8:00am – 10:00am
Instructor Information
Annette Cook
2365 Martin Campus
Instructor
Office
E-mail and phone
number
Student hours and
location
Email: acook@sheltonstate.edu
Website
www.sheltonstate.edu > Faculty/Staff > faculty Website Directory > Annette Cook
Division Chair’s
Information-
Department Chairperson: Gail Queen, Office 2704 , Phone 205-391-2209
e-mail: gqueen@sheltonstate.edu
College Policy Information
Academic
Misconduct
Students are expected to be honorable in all college assignments. Suspected cases of academic misconduct will be reported to
the Dean of Instructional Services.
Attendance Policy
Standard College
Policies
Student Email
(Bucs Mail)
Quality
Enhancement
Plan
Mon/Wed 7:30 – 8:00
Phone: 205.391.3982
Room 2902
SSCC Attendance Policy: Students are expected to attend all classes for which they are registered, to be prompt and to remain
in class/lab for the entire time. Attendance will be recorded at every class/lab meeting. On the final grade report, instructors are
required to identify the last day of attendance for all students who receive a grade of “F” or “U.” Students who are unable to
attend class regularly, regardless of the reason or circumstance, should withdraw from the class. Withdrawal from class can
affect eligibility for federal financial aid.
The Standard College Policies apply to all classes at the college and are a part of every official course syllabus; each student
receives a copy when he or she completes the vehicle registration/waiver procedure. It is also available from the College
website, www.sheltonstate.edu. It is the responsibility of the student to have a copy of these policies and to abide by them. This
class syllabus is intended to give further detail about the policies and expectations in this class.
All students who are or have been registered for classes at Shelton State Community College are provided an email account.
Students who are currently registered must have an email account. Electronic mail is the official method of communication for
delivery of information. Shelton State designated communicators may use this email account to send official communications to
the student body. Student email addresses will be recorded in the college’s electronic directories and records. To activate/sign
in to your Bucs Mail account, visit the Bucs Mail icon at www.sheltonstate.edu.
Shelton State’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP)
Improving Student Success in Online Classes
ATTENDANCE INCENTIVE: Students who take all tests and have no more than 1 unexcused absence may replace their lowest test
grade with the final exam grade.
Letter grades will be assigned according to the following:
Percentage of
Grade
Test 1
Test 2
Test 3
Quiz Average
Homework
Final Exam
(Comprehensive)
Student’s Score
Percentage
Grade
90-100
80-89
70-79
60-69
59 and below
16%
16%
16%
12%
10%
30%
Letter grade
A
B
C
D
F
100%
Monday/Wednesday Summer 2012
The dates below may be changed at the discretion of the instructor. MML course ID: cook10617
Day
Date
Section
Topic
Page(s)
1
Wed. 5/30
2
Mon. 6/4
3
Wed. 6/6
4
Mon. 6/11
5
Wed. 6/13
2.1
2.3
3.1
3.2
3.3
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
5.1
6.1
67
94
137
151
163
196
207
221
233
247
278
339
7-61 odd
27-55 odd
1-37 odd, 45-55 odd
1-57 odd
5-30 odd, 33-58 odd, 67-83 odd
25-55 odd
13-55 odd
7-65 odd
1-23 odd, 29-33 odd
1-22 all, 43-54 all
15-63 odd
1-107 odd
6
7
Mon. 6/18
Wed. 6/20
8
Mon. 6/25
365
373
393
401
407
419
1-55 odd
1-31 odd
1-61 odd
1-49 odd
1-43 odd
3-39 odd
9
Wed. 6/27
10
Mon. 7/2
Linear Equations in One Variable
Applications of Linear Equations
Linear Inequalities in One Variable (Interval Notation)
Set Operations and Compound Inequalities
Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities
The Rectangular Coordinate System
Slope
Linear Equations in Two Variables
Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
Intro to Functions
Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables
Integer Exponents
Review and TEST 1 (2.1, 2.3, 3.1-3.3, 4.1-4.5, 5.1, 6.1)
Multiplying Polynomials
Dividing Polynomials
Greatest Common Factor (GCF), Factoring by Grouping
Factoring Trinomials
Special Factoring
Solving Equations by Factoring
Rational Expressions and Functions; Multiplying and
Dividing
Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
Complex Fractions
Equations with Rational Expressions
Applications of Rational Expressions
Review and TEST 2 (6.4, 6.5, 7.1 – 7.3, 7.5, 8.1 – 8.5)
(about 20% will come from old material)
439
451
459
465
479
411
469
513
523
535
543
551
561
571
597
597
607
1-79 odd
3 – 61 odd
3-19odd, 27-31 odd
1-37 odd
1-21 odd
1-59 odd
1-29 odd
1-35 odd
1-93 odd
7-97odd, 111-119 odd
1-41 odd
1-75 odd, 77-81 odd
1-53 odd
1-49 odd, 55-61 odd
5-23odd, 31-59 odd
5-23odd, 31-59 odd
1-27 odd
11
Mon. 7/9
12
Wed. 7/11
13
Mon. 7/16
14
Wed. 7/18
15
Mon. 7/23
16
Wed. 7/25
17
Mon. 7/30
18
19
Wed. 8/1
Mon. 8/6
Tue. 8/7
6.4
6.5
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.5
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4
9.5
9.6
9.7
10.1
10.1
10.2
Radical Expressions
Rational Exponents
Simplifying Radical Expressions
Adding and Subtracting Radical Expressions
Multiplying and Dividing Radical Expressions
Solving Equations with Radicals
Complex Numbers
Square Root Property
Square Root Property
The Quadratic Formula
Review for Test 3
TEST 3 (9.1-9.7, 10.1, 10.2) (about 20% will come
from old material)
Review For Final
Last Day To Withdraw
Exercises
COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM: Wednesday, August 8: 8:00am – 10:00am