COURSE OVERVIEW:
MATH 0312----INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA
Catalog Description: Topics include factoring techniques, radicals, algebraic fractions,
complex numbers, graphing linear equations and inequalities, quadratic equations,
systems of equations, graphing quadratic equations and functions. Emphasis is placed on
algebraic techniques in order to successfully complete Math 1314, College Algebra. A
departmental final examination must be passed with a score of 60% or more in order to
pass this course. Prerequisite: Math 0306 and Math 0308 or an equivalent test score.
Attendance: Student may be dropped from this class after missing more than 12.5% of
all class time, six hours. There are no “excused absences”.
INITIAL IF YOU AGREE__________________________
Graded Work: Your grades are composed of Chapter Tests and a Lab Grade. The Lab
Grade will count as a test grade. Each of the above mentioned grades will collectively
make up 75% of the course grade. A departmental final examination will make up the
remaining 25% of the final grade average. The student is responsible for the information
discussed in the class, regardless of how thoroughly it is covered in class. Retain all
graded work in the event of a grade dispute. No calculators are to be used on any graded
work or the final exam.
Lab: Lab is an extension of class. This is your opportunity to obtain additional help and
practice by using MyMathLab. You are required to devote a minimum of sixteen hours
to MyMathLab. Your lab grade (a maximum score of 100) will be calculated at a rate of
6.25 points for each hour that you log on to MyMathLab.
******MyMathLab Course ID: __Maurer33333________________
Student Responsibilities: 1) The student is required to get the student access kit for their
MyMathLab course. 2) The student is required to log in and register in their instructor’s
class in MyMathLab during the first week of class. 3) The student will spend one hour
per week in the computer lab on campus or one hour per week on their own computer
working on homework, study plan, chapter exercises, chapter test, etc., as assigned by the
instructor. 4) The student is required to spend sixteen hours working in MyMathLab for
the semester.
(The instructor will be in Katy Campus Room 150, on M-W from 5:00-5:30 to assist with
your MyMathLab requirement.)
Extra Credit: (optional)
Using MyMathLab, under “Do Homework”, you will receive five points per chapter for
doing a minimum of 25 problems correctly. You choose the problems that you wish to
work. Print your proof of results and turn this in on the due date (or before) shown on the
calendar. Extra credit is given for chapters: 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8.
Make-up Policy:
There are no make-up Chapter Tests given. A grade of zero will be given for a missed
Chapter Test. If you miss a Chapter Test and feel that your absence was the result of an
extreme circumstance, you must contact the instructor before the next class to discuss the
circumstance. If your absence was warranted, through the instructor’s opinion, your Final
Exam Score will be used for the missed test. Missing a second or any other Chapter Test
will result in a grade of zero, with no chance of appeal. The lowest Chapter Test score will
be dropped for those students who have three or fewer combined absences or tardies. In
the event that the Final Exam is missed, you must notify me that same day in order to have
a chance to make up the Final Exam, which would be the next morning, at the latest. If you
know in advance that you will miss a class, inform the instructor beforehand to discuss the
material that you will miss. An arrangement may be made to take an early exam.
INITIAL IF YOU AGREE_______________
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Any student with a documented disability (e.g.
physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable
accommodations must contact the Disability Services Office at the respective college at
the beginning of each semester. Faculty are authorized to provide only the
accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office.
Scholastic Dishonesty: Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor
and integrity in fulfilling course requirements. Penalties and /or disciplinary proceedings
may be initiated against any student accused of scholastic dishonesty.
Textbook: Intermediate Algebra, Eleventh Edition, Lial, Hornsby, McGinnis.
Grading Scale: A: 90-100; B: 80-89; C: 70-79; D: 60-69; F: 59 or below.
A course grade of C or better, in addition to a Final Exam grade of 60 or better, is
required for advancement to the next course.
PARTICIPATION GRADE: This grade could possibly raise or lower your semester’s total
points a maximum of ten points. Ten points have already been credited to you; you can maintain
these points provided you fully prepare for and participate in class. One point will be deducted
for any non-participation on your part, such as being unprepared for class (books or assignments,
etc.), not assisting in class, lab, or board work, non-attention to the lesson, distracting the class,
etc. The total points that you accumulate will be added or deducted at the end of the semester.
Do not come to class without paper, pen/pencil, or book. If coming unprepared becomes a habit,
you will be dismissed from class that day. Continuous distractions or sleeping in class will also
cause you to be dismissed from class that day.
INITIAL IF YOU AGREE________________
Cell phones and beepers: Please turn off your cell phones during class hours. Do this before
entering the classroom. Phones will not be allowed to become a distraction to you, your
classmates, or your instructor. If you make or receive a call or message while in the classroom or
leave the room to receive a call or message or make a call or send a message you may be
dismissed for the remainder of that class. If you feel that there is a potential emergency awaiting
you that day, contact the instructor before class to discuss the possibility for use of your phone.
INITIAL IF YOU AGREE__________________
David Maurer, Houston Community College-Northwest, 713-718-5511.
0312 CALENDAR (Spring 2013)
Bring a dry erase marker to class each day.
Jan 14(M)
Jan 16(W)
2.1
2.2; 2.3
Jan 21
Jan 23
Holiday
2.5; 2.7
Jan 28
Jan 30
TEST Chapter 2
3.1; 3.2; 3.3
May 8 (W): Final Exam for 7pm class at 7:30
Feb 4
Feb 6
3.4; 3.5
Test Chapter 3
Bring Scantron Answer Sheet for Final Exam.
Feb 11
Feb 13
4.1; 5.1; 5.3
5.4; 5.5
MyMathLab Course ID: Maurer33333
Feb 18
Feb 20
HOLIDAY
Test Chapters 4 & 5
Feb 25
Feb 27
6.1
6.2; 6.3
Mar 4
Mar 6
(Spring Break)
Mar 18
Mar 20
6.4; 6.5
Test Chapter 6
Mar 25
Mar 27
7.5
Test Chapter 7
Apr 1
Apr 3
8.1; 8.2
8.3; 8.4
Apr 8
Apr 10
8.5; 8.6
8.7
Apr 15
Apr 17
Test Chapter 8
9.1; 9.2
Apr 22
Apr 24
9.6; 9.7
11.5
Apr 29
May 1
LAB DUE; EXTRA CREDIT DUE
Review for Final Exam
May 6 (M): Final Exam for 5:30 class at 5pm
7.1; 7.2
7.3; 7.4