UIC – Fall 2013 – Syllabus
I. Course Information
Course: MTH 090: Intermediate Algebra
Section: CL1
Lecture: MWF 9:00 – 9:50 am.
Credit: No graduation credit, course is 5 hours.
Prerequisites: Math 070 or MATH 075, or appropriate performance on the UIC
mathematics test.
Note: Not open to students with credit in MATH 092 or a mathematics
course at or above the 100 level.
Grading: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.
Classroom: 2LCB B101
Discussion Sections:
CD1
CD2
CD3
CD4
CD5
CD6
TR 10:00 – 10:50 am
TR 11:00 – 11:50 am
TR 11:00 – 11:50 am
TR 9:00 – 9:50 am
TR 9:00 – 9:50 am
TR 10:00 – 10:50 am
2TH 316
2TH 300
2TH 313
2TH 313
2TH 312
2TH 204
Tutoring: Available in the Mathematical Sciences Learning Center (MSLC) in
SEO 430.
II. Instructor Information
Name: Aviva Calamaro
E-mail: Acalama2@UIC.edu
Office: SEO 726
Office Hours: MW 2:00-4:00 pm, or by appointment
Mailbox: SEO 304
III. Course Website:
http://www.math.uic.edu/coursepages/math090
IV. Course Description
Covers the following Topics: Linear Equations, Inequalities, Functions, Linear
Functions, Systems of Equations, Factoring, Imaginary Numbers, Rational
Expressions, Quadratic Functions, Inverse Functions, Composite Functions,
Exponential Functions, Logarithmic Functions.
V. Course Materials
Calculator: A Scientific Calculator is required. If you are planning to take
additional mathematics courses, a Texas Instruments graphing calculator is
recommended (TI-83 or TI-84 are good).
MyMathLab: This is computer-based learning software. It is included with the
purchase of a NEW textbook or can be purchased separately at the MyMathLab
website. The online text is included with the purchase of MyMathLab.
Optional: A hardcopy of the text; Intermediate Algebra, 6th ed, by Martin-Gay ;
Pearson- Prentice Hall
VI. Quizzes and Homework
You will do your homework and take all Quizzes on the MyMathLab website.
You can also view video clips for all sections in the text. MyMathLab can be
accessed from any computer with internet access, such as those in computer labs, the
library, the Math Sciences Learning Center, or a personal computer.
VII. Grading
There will be three hourly exams worth 100 points each.
No makeup exams will be given.
If you are unable to take one exam, the score will be replaced by one-half of the
score obtained on the 200 point final exam.
If a student takes all three exams, their lowest test score will be replaced by onehalf of the final exam score, if doing so improves their situation.
There will also be 12 online quizzes (on MyMathLab) worth 10 points each. The
two lowest scores will be dropped. Therefore 100 pts will be possible for online
quizzes.
Homework will be done on MyMathLab. There are 53 homework assignments
worth 2 points each. The lowest 3 homework assignments will be dropped.
Therefore 100 pts will be possible for homework.
The Final Exam will be worth 200 points.
TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE: 700
Course Grades will be given as follows:
70% - 100% S (Satisfactory)
Below 70% U (Unsatisfactory)
VIII. Schedule
Date
Mon Aug 26
Quizzes and
Exams
Sections 1.1 & 2.1
Homework Assignments
Linear Equations in One Variable
Wed Aug 28
Section 2.2
Introduction to Problem Solving
Fri Aug 30
Section 2.3
Fornulas and Problem Solving
Mon Sep 2
Wed Sep 4
Labor Day – NO
CLASS
Sections 2.4 & 2.5
Linear Inequalities ; Compound Inequalities
Fri Sep 6
Sections 2.6 & 2.7
Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities
Mon Sep 9
Section 3.2
Introduction to Functions
Wed Sep 11
Sections 3.1 & 9.1
Graphing Equations; Algebra of Functions
Fri Sep 13
Sections 3.3 & 3.4
Graphing Linear Functions; Slope of Lines
Mon Sep 16
Section 3.5
Equations of Lines
Wed Sep 18
Sections 3.7 & 4.1
Fri Sep 20
Sections 4.2 & 4.3
Graphing Linear Inequalities ; Systems of Linear
Equations
Systems of Linear Equations; Applications
Mon Sep 23
Sections 5.1 & 5.2
Exponents ; Scientific Notation
Wed Sep 25
Sections 5.3 & 5.4
Polynomials ; Multiplying Polynomials
Fri Sep 27
EXAM #1
Covers through Section 5.2
Mon Sep 30
Sections 5.5 & 5.6
Factoring ; Factoring by Grouping ; Factoring Trinomials
Wed Oct 2
Sections 5.7 & 5.8
Fri Oct 4
Sections 6.1 & 6.2
Mon Oct 7
Section 6.3
Factoring by Special Products ; Solving Equations by
Factoring
Multiplying, Dividing, Adding, and Subtracting Rational
Expressions
Simplifying Complex Fractions
Wed Oct 9
Section 6.4
Dividing Polynomials
Fri Oct 11
Section 6.5
Solving Rational Equations
Mon Oct 14
Section 6.6
Problem Solving
Wed Oct 16
Sections 6.7
Variation and Problem Solving
Fri Oct 18
Sections 7.1 & 7.2
Radicals ; Rational Exponents
Mon Oct 21
Sections 7.3 & 7.4
Wed Oct 23
Section 7.5
Simplifying Radical Expressions ; Operations with
Radical Expressions
Rationalizing Denominators & Numerators
Fri Oct 25
Section 7.6
Radical Equations
Mon Oct 28
Section 7.7
Complex Numbers
Wed Oct 30
Fri Nov 1
Review for EXAM
#2
EXAM #2
Covers Sections 5.5 through 7.6
Mon Nov 4
Sections 8.1 & 8.2
Solving Quadratic Equations ; The Quadratic Formula
Wed Nov 6
Section 8.3
Solving Equations that are Quadratic in Form
Fri Nov 8
Section 8.4
Nonlinear Inequalities in One Variable
Mon Nov 11
Sections 8.5 & 8.6
Quadratic Functions and Their Graphs
Wed Nov 13
Section 9.2
Inverse Functions
Fri Nov 15
Section 9.3
Exponential Functions
Mon Nov 18
Section 9.4
Exponential Growth and Decay Functions
Wed Nov 20
Section 9.5
Logarithmic Functions
Fri Nov 22
Section 9.6
Properties of Logarithms
Mon Nov 25
Sections 9.7
Common Logarithms ; Naturial Logarithms
Wed Nov 27
Mon Dec 2
Review for EXAM
#3
Thanksgiving – NO
CLASS
EXAM #3
Covers Sections 7.7 through 9.7
Wed Dec 4
Section 10.1
Circles
Fri Dec 6
Section 10.3
Nonlinear Systems of Equations
Wed Dec 11
FINAL EXAM
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Fri Nov 29
IX. Students with Disabilities
Students with disabilities who require special accommodations for access and
participation in this course must be registered with the Office of Disability Services
(ODS). Students who need exam accommodations must contact ODS in the first week
of the term to arrange a meeting with a Disability Specialist.
Please contact ODS at 312/413-2183 (voice) or 312/413-0123 (TTY)
