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Course Syllabus for Intermediate Algebra

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 for mathematics.

Hours

3 semester hours

Days / Time

Tuesday & Thursday – 5:30 pm to 6:45 pm

Course Type

WebCT-Enhanced Math Course

Campus

Gadsden State Cherokee

Building/Room

Gadsden State Cherokee 207

Prerequisite(s)

The student should have successfully passed with a "C" (75%) or higher (S if taken as pass/fail) Mth
098 (Elementary Algebra) or have attained the appropriate score on the mathematics placement
test.

COMPASS Score

Algebra (AL) 36 - 65; or an ACT Math score of 20, 21 or 22
It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all course prerequisites are completed. A
student can be administratively withdrawn if they do not meet the prerequisites. Students who lack
prerequisites and owe tuition, fees, fines, etc., or who are taking only one course must withdraw
themselves to avoid receiving an “F” for the course.

Required Textbook

Beginning and Intermediate Algebra 4^th Edition
ISBN-10: 0-321-44233-4 ISBN-13: 978-0-321-44233-8
Optional for this course: with MyMathLab Student Access Kit: I
SBN-10: 0-321-50722-3 ISBN-13: 978-0-321-50722-8
Author: Lial/Hornsby Publisher: Addison/ Wesley

Course Supplies

Notebook Paper, Pencils, Textbook, Graph Paper, Computer access. Scantron ParScore sheets
(for tests) -- form # F-1712-Par-L (the pink one the nursing students use). These are available for
purchase for 25¢ each in the bookstore or library. You will need one for each test and the final.
NOTE: Students will be allowed to use calculators in this course, but not cell phone or PDA
calculators. I recommend you have a calculator that handles fractions.

Computer System
Requirements

Personal computers must have access to the Internet in order to use WebCT. You may use the
computers in the Gadsden State Cherokee computer lab or library. Printing can be done in the
library for 10¢ per page.

WebCT
Course Portal
Information

Your syllabus, worksheets, and other information will be posted on WebCT.
To log in to WebCT, click on the WebCT link in the lower right of the Gadsden State Community
College homepage. WebCT help and information is available on the eLearning page of the school
web site. You can also navigate there by
clicking on eLearning in the left-hand column of the Gadsden State home page.
Your user name is the portion of your Gadsden State email address that comes before the @
symbol. You can find this on your Online Student Information System page.
Your password is your six-digit birth date. (2 digits for month, 2 for day, 2 for year)
For example.

Course Objectives
(State-wide Syllabus
Objectives)

Upon completion of this course the student will become proficient in the following objectives:

1. Operations with rational expressions	2. Complex fractions and rational equations
3. Graphing a straight line using slope-intercept	4. Equations of straight lines
5. Functions	6. Systems of linear equations
7. Rational exponents and simplifying radicals	8. Operations using radicals
9. Equations with radicals	10. Complex numbers
11. Solving quadratic equations (completing the square and quadratic formula)
12. Graphing parabolas using a table

SACS Objectives

1. Demonstrate the ability to perform operations with rational expressions.
2. Demonstrate competent skills in graphing linear functions.
3. Demonstrate the ability to write a linear equation.
4. Demonstrate competent skills in functions by exhibiting the ability to evaluate a function.
5. Demonstrate the ability to solve a linear system of 2 equations with 2 unknowns.
6. Demonstrate the ability to graph a linear inequality in 2 variables.
7. Demonstrate the ability to perform basic operations with radicals.
8. Demonstrate the ability to perform basic operations with complex numbers.
9. Demonstrate the ability to solve a quadratic equation.
10. Demonstrate the ability to graph a quadratic equation

Gadsden State TEC
Initiative Student Learning
Objectives

1. Students will be able to connect to other students and their instructors via e-mail.
2. Students will learn to submit assignments electronically.
3. Students will develop/demonstrate the ability to initiate searches when in need of
specific information for special projects/assignments in all courses.
4. Students will be able to recognize reliable sources and determine the usefulness of
information gathered using technology resources.
5. Students will develop skills that allow them to incorporate a variety of formats to
share information with each other and instructors.

Course Assistance

Free student tutoring is available in the math computer lab in Naylor hall for all students, and from
Student Support Services, Veterans Upward Bound, and the Arledge Center for Adult Learners for
specific students. Hours are posted at various campuses for these services. There are video tapes
available for check out in the library for additional help with the lessons.

Evaluation and
Assessment

The final exam will include post-test comprehensive questions. All students are required to take
the final exam to receive a passing grade in the course. Students must achieve a “C” - 70% or
higher in this class to proceed to the next level course.

Homework
Assignments

College students are expected to spend two-three hours outside of class reading and/or studying
the material or working problems for every hour spent in class. Math is learned by doing problems.
You do not learn math by watching your instructor work problems in class or memorizing how it is
done. The more homework problems you do correctly, the easier the tests will be for you to master.
Ask for help with a homework problem if you cannot get the correct answer when you try it. A
complete list of assigned homework problems is included in this syllabus. All test questions are
based on the homework. Homework can be checked at anytime during the semester without any
notice. If you are absent you are still responsible for all homework assignments when you return to
class.
There will be a short Daily Quiz for a grade during each class period (other than test days). If you
are absent or late and miss a Daily Quiz, you will receive a zero for that quiz with no make-ups
allowed. Therefore, attendance is very important. Two of these grades will be dropped at the end of
the semester and the rest will be totaled and included in your final grade.
There will be 4 worksheets worth 20 points each due during the semester. These will be graded for
accuracy. All work must be shown to earn full credit for the problem. If you paper is turned in late
but within one week after the due date you can earn half credit (10 points) on the paper. If your
paper is turned in more than a week after the due date it will not earn any credit.
There will be an assignment for you to search the internet and find 3 appropriate help or tutoring
websites for this math course. You will type this list and email it as an attachment to me and your
classmates. This will give you several sources to use if you need help with a topic in class.
Test correction sheets that are assigned to you may be completed after a test to earn extra credit for
a particular test. .You may earn a maximum of 20 points on test corrections. They must be turned in
before the next test is given to earn any extra credit. No late correction papers will be accepted. All
work must be shown to earn credit for the problem. If no work is shown there will be no credit given
for that problem.

Daily Quizzes

Worksheets

Research Project for
online help sites

Test Corrections

FALL SEMESTER 2009 SYLLABUS Intermediate Algebra MTH 100 – SECTION 95 – 4293
Tentative Class Schedule and Assignments This is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor
Day	Date	Section	Page	Assignment
T	8-25	Introduction to Class WebCT log-in
Th	8-27	6.1 The Fundamental Property of Rational Expressions	401-402	#2-73 odds
T	9-1	6.2 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions	408-409	#3-55 odds
Th	9-3	6.4 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions	423-424	#9-65 odds
T	9-8	6.5 Complex Fractions	431	#7-27 odds
Th	9-10	6.6 Solving Equations with Rational Expressions	440-441	#17-67, 73-85 odds
T	9-15	Summary Exercises Review for Test	444	#1 – 20 all
Th	9-17	WORKSHEET #1 DUE Test #1
T	9-22	7.1 Review of Graph and Slopes of Lines 7.2 Review of Equations of Lines; Linear Models	480-484 495-497	#3, 5, 11, 13, 17-29, 49, 55-101 odds #1 – 39, 43 -69 odds
Th	9-24	7.3 Functions Summary Exercises	512-514 501	#5-29, 41-83 # 1-25 all problems
T	9-29	9.3 Linear Inequalities in Two Variables	645	#7-33 odds
Th	10-1	8.1 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Graphing	565	#3-25 odds
T	10-6	8.2 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Substitution	555-557	#1 – 27 odds
Th	10-8	8.3 Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Elimination Review for test	572	#5 , 9, 11, 17, 25, 35, 37
T	10-13	Test #1 Corrections Due WORKSHEET #2 DUE Test #2
Th	10-15	10.1 Radical Expressions and Graphs	666-667	#1-29, 39-85 odds
T	10-20	10.2 Rational Exponents	675-676	#1-87 odds
Th	10-22	10.3 Simplifying Radical Expressions	685-686	# 7-95 odds
T	10-27	10. 4 Adding and Subtracting Radical Expressions	692	#5 -19, 25 odds
Th	10-29	10.5 Multiplying and Dividing Radical Expressions Summary Exercises	700-702 703	#7-105 odds #1 – 27 all problems
T	11-3	10.6 Solving Equations with Radicals	709-710	#1 – 27, 49-55 odds
Th	11-5	10.7 Complex Numbers Review for Test	717-718	#1 – 23, 27 – 35, 41 – 67 odds
T	11-10	Test #2 Corrections Due WORKSHEET # 3 DUE Test #3	739	#5 – 45, 55-59 odds
Th	11-12	11.1 Solving Quadratic Equations by the Square Root Property	739	#5 – 45, 55-59 odds
T	11-17	11.1 Solving Quadratic Equations by the Square Root Property	739	#5 – 45, 55-59 odds
Th	11-19	11.2 Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square	747	#3-27 odds
T	11-24	NO CLASS -- State Professional Development – FACULTY DUTY DAY
Th	11-26	THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY – COLLEGE CLOSED
T	12-1	11.3 Solving Quadratic Equations by the Quadratic Formula	754-755	#5 – 21, 27-37 odds
Th	12-3	11.6 Graphs of Quadratic Function Review for Test	783-785	#1 – 9, 13 – 15, 19, 21 – 33 odds
T	12-8	Test #3 Corrections Due WORKSHEET # 4 DUE Test #4
Th	12-10	Review for Comprehensive Final Exam Test #4 Corrections Due BEFORE you take the Final Exam
Tuesday December 15		REQUIRED COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM		5:30 pm to 7:30 pm