Reid State Technical College I. COURSE PREFIX, NUMBER, TITLE Intermediate Algebra II. COURSE HOURS 3 Credit hours 3 Theory credit hours 0 Lab credit hours 0 Clinical credit hour 3 Contact Hours III. CLASS MEETING DATES/TIMES/LOCATION Monday & Tuesday 7:50 a.m. 9:05 a.m. LIB 215 IV. CLINICAL DATES/TIMES/LOCATION (None) None V. INSTRUCTOR, CONTACT INFORMATION, CONTACT POLICY, OFFICE HOURS/LOCATION Angelia Harrison Library, Room 217 Office: (251)578-1313, EXT. 220 Email: harrison@rstc.edu Office Hours: See attached schedule.
VI. COURSE DESCRIPTION: 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 of mathematics. VII. PREREQUISITE(S)/CO-REQUISITE(S) Prerequisites: MTH 092 or MTH 098 or appropriate mathematics placement score Co-requisites: None VIII. TEXTBOOK(S) AND OTHER LEARNING RESOURCES Intermediate Algebra by Bittinger, (12th ed., Addison-Wesley); Scientific Calculator; Notebook or binder to keep homework and notes; pencil (NO PENS ALLOWED); graph paper; straight edge (i.e., ruler); MyMathLab access code IX. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES/OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, the successful student will: 1) simplify expressions by using the laws of exponents and scientific notation, 2) graph linear equations and inequalities in the number plane, 3) solve systems of equations by graphing, addition, and substitution, 4) solve linear equations and inequalities by using the addition and multiplication principles, 5) add, subtract, multiply, and divide polynomials, 6) factor polynomials, 7) add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractional expressions, 8) simplify expressions involving exponents, powers, roots, and radicals, 9) solve first degree, second degree, fractional and radical equations, 10) use the properties of logarithmic functions, and 11) translate applied problems to equations that can be solved by the algebraic procedures learned. X. OUTLINE OF MODULES A. Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities 1. Solving Equations 2. Formulas & Applications 3. Applications & Problem Solving 4. Sets, Inequalities, & Interval Notation 5. Intersections, Unions, & Compound Inequalities 6. Absolute-Value Equations & Inequalities B. Graphs, Functions, & Applications 1. Graphs of Equations 2. Functions & Graphs 3. Finding Domain & Range 4. Linear Functions: Graphs & Slope 2
5. More on Graphing Linear Equations 6. Finding Equations of Lines: Applications C. Systems of Equations 1. Systems of Equations in Two Variables 2. Solving by Substitution 3. Solving by Elimination 4. Solving Applied Problems: Two Equations 5. Systems of Equations in Three Variables 6. Solving Applied Problems: Three Variables 7. Systems of Inequalities in Two Variables D. Polynomials and Polynomial Functions 1. Introduction to Polynomials and Polynomial Functions 2. Multiplication of Polynomials 3. Introduction to Factoring 4. Factoring Trinomials: x² + bx + c 5. Factoring Trinomials: ax² + bx + c, a 1 6. Special Factoring 7. Factoring: A General Strategy 8. Applications of Polynomial Equations and Functions E. Rational Expressions, Equations, & Functions 1. Rational Expression & Functions: Multiplying, Dividing, & Simplifying 2. LCMs, LCD, Addition, and Subtraction 3. Division of Polynomials 4. Complex Rational Expressions 5. Solving Rational Equations 6. Applications & Proportions 7. Formulas & Applications 8. Variation and Applications F. Radical Expressions, Equations, and Functions 1. Radical Expressions & Functions 2. Rational Numbers as Exponents 3. Simplifying Radical Expressions 4. Addition, Subtraction, and More Multiplication 5. More on Division of Radical Expressions 6. Solving Radical Equations 7. Applications Involving Powers & Roots 8. The Complex Numbers G. Quadratic Equations & Functions 1. The Basics of Solving Quadratic Equations 2. The Quadratic Formula 3. Applications Involving Quadratic Equations 4. More on Quadratic Equations H. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions 1. Exponential Functions 2. Inverse & Composite Functions 3
3. Logarithmic Functions 4. Properties of Logarithmic Functions XI. EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT Chapter Tests..75% Final Exam.25% QUIZZES: Quizzes will be given throughout the semester. The quizzes will come from the material covered in previous lectures and/or homework. Quizzes will be averaged together at the end of the semester to make up another test grade. This grade cannot be dropped. Quizzes will be assigned through MyMathLab. A deadline will be assigned to each quiz. If the student does not complete the quiz before it expires, then he/she will receive a grade of zero. HOMEWORK: Homework will be assigned through MyMathLab. A deadline will be given for each assignment. If the student does not complete the assignment before the deadline, the grade will be zero. Homework will be averaged together at the end of the semester to make up another test grade. This grade cannot be dropped. CHAPTER TESTS: There will be at least FIVE (5) tests given during the semester. The lowest chapter test grade (excluding the quiz average) will be dropped at the end of the semester for any student who does not have more than two absences. Three (3) tardies constitute one absence. FINAL EXAM: The final exam is comprehensive. MAKEUP TESTS/QUIZZES: Makeup tests and makeup quizzes will NOT be given under any circumstances. If the student misses a test or quiz due to an excused absence, then he/she may count the next test/quiz twice. If the student s absence is unexcused, then the grade will be zero (0). If the student misses the last test, then the final exam will also count in place of the missed test. Grades will be awarded according to the standard scale: 90-100..A 80-89...B 70-79 C 60-69 D Below 60..F IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT DEADLINES: Once the deadline for completing a homework assignment or quiz on MyMathLab has expired, the student will not be able to access the assignment or quiz anymore. If the student has a valid reason 4
per instructor s discretion, then he/she may be granted access to the expired quiz or assignment. However, there will be a ten (10) point grade reduction upon completion of the assignment or quiz. XII. ATTENDANCE a. Students are expected to attend all classes for which they are registered. Students who are unable to attend class regularly, regardless of the reason or circumstance, should withdraw from that class before poor attendance interferes with the student s ability to achieve the objectives required in the course. Withdrawal from class can affect eligibility for federal financial aid. Withdrawal from class can prohibit progression in nursing and allied health programs. b. Students are expected to attend all clinical rotations required for each course. Only excused absences will be considered for make up. However, due to limited clinical space and time, clinical make up days cannot be guaranteed. Failure to complete clinical rotations will prohibit progression in nursing and allied health programs. c. If a student accumulates five (5) consecutive absences and has not been contacted the instructor, then the student will be withdrawn from the class by the instructor. XIII. STATEMENT ON DISCRIMINATION/HARASSMENT The College and the Alabama Board of Education are committed to providing both employment and educational environments free of harassment or discrimination related to an individual s race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, or disability. Such harassment is a violation of State Board of Education policy. Any practice or behavior that constitutes harassment is a violation of State Board of Education policy. Any practice or behavior that constitutes harassment or discrimination will not be tolerated. XIV. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) and the American with Disabilities Act of 1990 state that qualified students with disabilities who meet the essential functions and academic requirements are entitled to reasonable accommodations. It is the student s responsibility to provide appropriate disability documentation to the College. Please contact the ADA representative. 5
XV. COURSE CALENDAR SPRING 2016 INTERMEDIATE COLLEGE ALGEBRA OUTLINE MONDAY & TUESDAY DAY DATE SECTION TOPIC PAGE PROBLEMS M 11 JAN GETTING STARTED; SYLLABUS; MYMATHLAB ORIENTATION T 12 JAN 1.1 Solving 84 MML Equations 1.2 Formulas & 93 MML Applications 1.3 Applications & Problem Solving 105 MML M 18 JAN M. L. KING/R.E. LEE B DAYS T 19 - JAN 1.4 Sets, Inequalities, & Interval Notation HOLIDAY NO CLASSES 123 MML 1.5 Intersections, Unions, & Compound Inequalities 1.6 Absolute- Value Equations & Inequalities 137 MML 148 MML M 25 JAN REVIEW T 26 JAN TEST #1: CHAPTER 1 M 01 FEB 2.1 Graphs of 168 MML Equations 2.2 Functions & 182 MML Graphs 2.3 Finding Domain & Range 191 MML T 02 - FEB 2.4 Linear Functions & Slope 2.5 More on Graphing 2.6 Finding Equations of Lines; 204 MML 214 MML 226 MML 6
Applications M 08 FEB REVIEW T 09 FEB TEST #2: CHAPTER 2 M 15 FEB PRESIDENT S DAY HOLIDAY NO CLASSES T 16 - FEB 3.1 Systems of 250 MML Equations in Two Variables 3.2 Solving by 257 MML Substitution 3.3 Solving by 265 MML Elimination M 22 - FEB 3.4 Solving 278 Applied Problems; Two Equations 3.5 Systems of 289 MML Equations in Three Variables 3.7 Systems of 309 MML Inequalities in Two Variables T 23 - FEB REVIEW M 29 FEB TEST #3: CHAPTER 3 T 01-4.1 Introduction 331 MML to Polynomials & Polynomial Functions 4.2 Multiplication of 343 MML M 07 T 08 Polynomials 4.3 Introduction to Factoring 4.6 Special Factoring 4.4 Factoring Trinomials 4.5 More Factoring Trinomials 351 MML 378 MML 358 MML 368 MML M 14-4.7 Factoring: A 385 MML 7
T 15 M 21 T 22 - M 28 T 29 M 04 T 05 General Strategy 4.8 Applications of Polynomial Equations & Functions REVIEW TEST #4: CHAPTER 4 396 MML 5.1 Rational 420 MML Expressions: x,, & Simplifying 5.2 LCMs, LCDs, Addition & Subtraction 431 MML SPRING BREAK NO CLASSES SPRING BREAK NO CLASSES 5.3 Division of 441 MML Polynomials 5.4 Complex 448 MML Rational Expressions 5.5 Solving 458 MML Rational Equations 5.6 Applications 469 MML & Proportions 5.7 Formulas & 476 MML Applications 5.8 Variation & 485 MML Applications REVIEW M 11 T 12 M 18-6.1 Radical Expressions & Functions 6.2 Rational Numbers as TEST #5: CHAPTER 5 507 MML 516 MML 8
T 19 M 25 Exponents 6.3 Simplifying Radical Expressions 523 MML 6.4 +, -, More 529 MML Multiplication 6.5 More on 538 MML Division of Radical Expressions 6.6 Solving 546 MML Radical Equations 6.7 Applications 554 MML Involving Powers & Roots 6.8 The Complex 565 MML Numbers REVIEW TEST #6: CHAPTER 6 FINAL REVIEW T 26 M 02 MAY T 03 - MAY FINAL EXAM 9
XVI. STUDENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM I have been presented with my personal copy of the Course Syllabus. I have read and studied the course standards and requirements contained in the course syllabus. I understand that to receive credit and an acceptable grade in, I must fulfill all of these requirements. Student Signature: Date: Print Your Name: EMAIL: HOME PHONE: WORK PHONE: 10