Foundations for College Mathmetics II
This is an information sheet only, not the course
syllabus.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Topics from elementary algebra and intermediate algebra: operations with
algebraic fractions,
solving equations with algebraic fractions, radicals and rational exponents,
complex numbers,
solving quadratic equations, variation, solving equations and inequalities
involving absolute
value, function notation, graphing functions, inverse functions, exponential and
logarithmic
functions, applications, and problem solving. (5 credit hours)
PREREQUISITE
1. MATH0481
(or college equivalent) with a grade of C or better
OR
2. A qualifying score on the mathematics placement test
COURSE MATERIALS
Required Textbook:
Beginning and Intermediate Algebra, 2nd Edition, by Sherri Messersmith,
McGrawHill,
2009.
Required Access to MathZone: This is required for this course. A new
textbook purchased
from the COD bookstore should have a registration code for MathZone packaged
with the
textbook. This website will be used to complete homework and take quizzes and
tests.
COURSE OUTLINE
Week | Topics | Activity |
1 | Factoring Review, Sec 8.1 and 8.2 | Quiz 1 |
2 | Sec 8.3, 8.4 and 8.5 | Quiz 2 |
3 | Sec 8.6 and 8.7 | Test 1 |
4 | Sec 10.1 and 10.2 | Quiz 3 |
5 | Sec 10.3 and 10.4 | Quiz 4 |
6 | Sec 10.5 and 10.6 | Test 2 |
7 | Sec 10.7and 10.8 | Quiz 5 |
8 | Sec 9.1 and 9.2 | Midterm Exam |
9 | Sec11.1, 11.2, and 11.3 | Quiz 6 |
10 | Sec 11.4 and 11.5 | Quiz 7 |
11 | Sec 11.6 and 11.7 | Test 3 |
12 | Sec 12.1 and 12.2 | Quiz 8 |
13 | Sec 12.3 and 12.4 | Quiz 9 |
14 | Sec 12.5 and 12.6 | Test 4 |
15 | Sec 13.1, 13.2, and 13.3 | Quiz 10 |
16 | Sec 13.4 | Final Exam |
EVALUATION/GRADING
A set of homework assignments are due each week and are submitted online through
MathZone.
Quizzes are taken online through MathZone. Tests are also taken online through
MathZone, but
unlike quizzes, tests must be taken in person at an approved testing center. The
midterm and
final exams are paperpencil
tests (not through MathZone) and must be taken at an approved
testing center.
Activity | Weight |
Homework (due weekly) | 5% |
Quizzes (10) | 10% |
Tests (4) | 40% |
Midterm Exam | 20% |
Final Exam | 25% |
Grade | Scale |
SATISFACTORY/FAIL OPTION
The S/F grade option is available to students in this course. Contact the
instructor or refer to the
syllabus for details and conditions.
INCOMPLETE GRADE POLICY
The incomplete grade option is not available to students of this course.