MAT 1033
INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA
STUDENT COURSE INFORMATION SHEET
SPRING 2012
I.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
MAT 1033: Intermediate Algebra, 3 lecture hours, and 3 credit hours
Prerequisite: Math placement test or minimum grade of “C” in MAT 0028.
MAT 1033 receive college credit, but only elective credit, and cannot be used to satisfy the math
requirements for the Associates in Arts Degree. You must earn a “C” in this course in order to
advance to MAC 1105, College Algebra, or MGF 1106, Liberal Arts I, or STA 2023, Statistics.
Topics included are factoring, algebraic fractions, radicals and rational exponents, complex
numbers, quadratic equations, rational equations, linear equations and inequalities in two
variables and their graphs, systems of linear equations and inequalities, introduction to functions,
and applications of the above topics.
II.
TEXT: Intermediate Algebra, by Miller, O’Neill and Hyde, 2nd edition, 2007, McGraw Hill
Company.
III.
OTHER MATERIALS: A calculator may be used in the course.
IV.
Attendance/Withdrawal/Grade Forgiveness/Attempts:
Attendance: Regular class attendance and participation are significant factors that help promote
success in any class. If you do not attend class for the first two weeks you will be withdrawn.
Withdrawals: There are two kinds of withdrawals.
1.
Student Withdrawal – Students wishing to withdraw from the course must complete a
withdrawal form and submit the form to the Office of Enrollment Services before the
scheduled withdrawal deadline as published in the college catalog. This deadline is usually
one week after midterm. Beyond that point – if a student decides they no longer wish
to be in this course they must withdraw themselves otherwise they will receive the grade
of ‘F’.
2.
Administrative Withdrawal – Students who do not attend class for the first two weeks
will be withdrawn. Excessive absences – more than a total of 4 – may also result in you
being withdrawn.
Grade Forgiveness/Attempts: Refer to the College Catalog regarding these matters.
V.
HOMEWORK: Homework will be assigned daily. You are required to work ONLY odd
problems unless instructed otherwise. The answers are in the back of the book.
VI.
Quizzes: Quizzes will be announced in advance and have a time limit of twenty minutes.
VII.
TESTING:
There will be four unit tests given. The unit tests will be announced in advance, will count
equally, and will be returned. A cumulative midterm exam will be given after the second or third
unit tests and will be returned. The final exam will not be returned. There are no exemptions
from the QME or final exam.
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VIII.
GRADING:
The average of the four (4) unit tests will count 60% of your grade. The quizzes will count 5% of
your grade. The QME (no exemptions) will count 10% of your grade. The HW will count as 5%
of your total grade. A comprehensive final exam (no exemptions) will count 20% of your grade.
The Math Division grading scale will be used to convert the numerical average to a letter grade.
The grading scale is: A (100-90), B (89-80), C (79-70), D (69-60), and F (59-0).
IX.
MAKE UP WORK:
1.
Unit Tests: You can replace one unit test with the Final Exam.
2.
Quizzes: (a) The first quiz missed will be dropped. (b) Any subsequent quiz missed you
have one week to make-up or receive a zero.
3.
HW: Any HW turned-in one week past the due date will received 20 out of 25 as the
highest score.
4.
Final: No make-up
X.
AVAILABLE HELP:
1.
Me
I will be available 30 minutes before class starts.
2.
Success Center
Math learning managers and student tutors are available in the Success Center Monday
through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
and Sunday hours are 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
3.
DVD’s
DVD”s on this course may be checked out at the library’s circulation desk at GCCC.
4.
GCCC Library webpage : http://www.gulfcoast.edu/library/ . Go to course videos; go
to MAT 1033.
XII.
CLASSROOM CONDUCT POLICY:
In order to promote a learning environment in which you as a student may receive the greatest
consideration, we will do all we can to prevent unnecessary interruptions and class disruptions. To
this end, it is the stated policy of the Division of Mathematics that disruptions, absolutely and
unequivocally, will not be tolerated in the classrooms administered by this division. To this end, we
remind you that the instructors are obligated to adhere strictly to the following policies:
1.
Everyone is required to be in class on time.
Anyone entering the classroom after I have begun class is late and is a disruption to the
class.
2.
The student must have prior consent from me before leaving the class early.
If you must leave class early, notify me before the beginning of class. I do not conduct
“open” classrooms where individuals may arrive and exit at their discretion. This activity
is disruptive to those trying to learn and will not be allowed. If you leave early without prior
notification, you will not be allowed back in the classroom without first obtaining
permission from Mrs. Reynolds, Division of Mathematics Chair.
3.
I do not allow talking or other distractions to occur at inappropriate times.
Talking or other disruptive behavior (including pagers and ringing cell phones) is a
distraction to other students and has no place in a college environment. If you engage in
such behavior, you will be asked to stop. If the behavior continues, you will be asked to
leave and confer with Mrs. Reynolds, Division of Mathematics Chair, concerning the
nature of the behavior before being allowed back in the classroom.
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4.
5.
Absolutely no food or drink is allowed in the classroom.
There will be no usage of electronic communication devices (including, but not
limited to, cell phones, Ipods, PDAs, MP3/Music players, Blackberries, etc.)
allowed in the classrooms.
6.
Infractions of discipline may be handled by me as final authority.
The student has a right to appeal.
Learning Outcomes for MAT1033, Intermediate Algebra
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1.Factorpolynomials.
2. Simplifyexpressionsinvolvingalgebraicfractions,radicalandrationalexponents.
3. Performoperationswithcomplexnumbers.
4. Solvequadratic,rationalandlinearequationsandrelatedapplicationproblems.
5. Solveandgraphinequalitiesintwovariables,systemsoflinearequationsand
inequalities.
6. Findtheindicatedfunctionvalue.
Other: Any student who feels she or he may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability
should contact the Office of Disability Support Services at 850-872-3834 or in the Student Union East
room 59. The Office of Disability Support Services will coordinate reasonable accommodations for
student with documented disabilities.
QEP Vision Statement
We believe that teaching Critical Academic Literacy (CAL) strategies
will improve student learning. Students will construct knowledge as
they develop their analysis, synthesis, and evaluation skills. CAL
strategies must be taught explicitly through direct classroom
instruction and be reinforced through consistent practice.
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MAT 1033
INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA DAILY SCHEDULE
INSTRUCTOR: Mr. Alfred Lee
OFFICE: N/A
OFFICE HOURS: 30 mins before class
TELEPHONE: (850)835-9857 hm
SPRING 2012
SECTION:
4224
TIME: 5:00pm – 6:15pm
CLASSROOM:
E-MAIL: Please use Angel as the primary source for
communications outside the classroom.
DIVISION OF MATHEMATICS’ TELEPONE NUMBER: 747-3229
DIVISION OF MATHEMATICS’ FAX NUMBER: 873-3560
COLLEGE’S TOLL-FREE NUMBER: 1-800-311-3685
COLLEGE’S WEB ADDRESS: http://www.gulfcoast.edu
3/1
3/6
3/13
TEST #2 3.4,4.3,4.5,4.6,4.8,5.1,5.2,5.3
HW #2 Due
QME (MIDTERM)
Spring Break
THURSDAY
2.1 (11-54), 2.2 (7-58)
Finish 2.3, 2.6 (17-30; 43-48)
Quiz #1
3.3 (5-52) , 3.4 (1-30; 37-44;47)
TEST #1 1.1,2.1,2.2,2.3,2.6,3.1,3.2,3.3
HW #1 Due
Finish 4.5, 4.6 (33-74)
Finish 5.1, 5.2 (10-49 omit 31,33,47)
REVIEW TEST 2
Quiz #3
REVIEW for (QME)
3/8
3/15
5.4 (17-44), 5.5 (9-40)
Spring Break
3/20
3/27
Finish 5.5, 5.6 (11-26; 47-64)
6.3 (9-52), 6.4 (11-66)
3/22
3/29
4/3
TEST #3 5.4,5.5,5.6,6.1,6.2,6.3,6.4
HW #3 Due
6.6 (11-44)
7.1 (2-17), 8.1 (1-60)
Finish 8.3, 8.5 (6-56)
4/5
6.1 (3-38; 59-74), 6.2 (9-90)
REVIEW
Quiz #4
6.5 (9-44)
TEST #4 6.5,6.6,6.8,7.1,8.1,8.3,8.5
HW #4 Due
FINAL EXAM
5/3
1/10
1/17
1/24
1/31
2/7
2/14
2/21
2/28
4/10
4/17
4/24
5/1
5/3
TUESDAY
Syllabus: 1.1 (21-70)
Finish 2.2, 2.3 (7-80)
1/12
1/19
3.1 (1-32) , 3.2 (8-54)
REVIEW
Quiz #2
4.3 (27-46), 4.5 (17-46; 71-91)
4.8 (17-64;69), 5.1 (23-76 omit 43)
5.3 (33-74 omit 65,71)
1/26
2/2
2/9
2/16
2/23
4/12
4/19
4/26
6.8 (9-30; 43-90)
Finish 8.1, 8.3 (7-38)
REVIEW
Quiz #5
REVIEW FOR FINAL
Quiz #6
5/5
All odd problems will be worked unless instructed otherwise. The answers are in the back of the book.
Withdrawal deadline: March 9, 2012
Any student who feels she or he may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the
Office of Disability Support Services at 850-872-3834 or in the SUE 59. The Office of Disability Support Services
will coordinate reasonable accommodations for all students with documented disabilities.
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