COURSE
MATH – 112 (KL) In termediate Algebra
DESCRIPTION/PREREQUISITE
Solution of linear and absolute value equations and linear inequalities; integer
and rational exponents,
simplification of radicals ; slope and graphing linear equations; systems of
linear equations; solution of
quadratic equations by factoring , completing the square and using the quadratic
formula; introduction to
functions; applications included throughout the course. Writing assignments, as
appropriate to the discipline,
are part of the course. 4 credit hours, 200 minutes per week. Grade of “C” or
better in MATH 110, or
Placement Test, or consent of Department Chairperson.
TEXTBOOK
Intermediate Algebra, by Charles P. McKeague, Seventh Edition, Sanders College
Publishing, 2004.
CLASS SCHEDULE
Tue/Thr 2:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m., R 705
OFFICE HOURS
Mon/Wed 12:50 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Tue/Thr 12:25 p.m. – 1:55 p.m.
TOPICS TO BE COVERED
HOMEWORK
Homework will be as signed every class period and it will be due at the next
class meeting. Homework will be
collected at the beginning of a class and then we can review the assigned
problems if you feel they need
further examination. Turning homework in is mandatory!!! Late homework is not
accepted. They will be
checked and graded as “S” (satisfactory) and “U” (unsatisfactory). Although
numeric value will not be
assigned to them, they will be used to determine final grades on b orderline
cases .
It is best if you do your homework under conditions similar to those in a quiz
or an exam ( without calculators ,
with full concentration and accuracy).
Your homework must meet the following guidelines. Failure
to do so will result in a grade of “U”. No
exceptions.
• The assignment must be neat and legible – by my standards.
• No loose pages accepted. ALL ASSIGNMENTS HAVING MORE THAN ONE PAGE MUST BE
STAPLED.
No folded corners, paper clips, etc.
• You must show an appropriate amount of work for full credit.
QUIZZES/EXAMINATIONS
There will be a quiz or exam at the beginning of every class period. All quizzes
or exams will be cumulative
which means they will contain material cov ered in all previous classes. If you
miss a quiz or exam, you will be
given a score of zero and there will be no opportunity to make up a missed quiz
or exam. However, your 5
lowest quiz (not exam) scores will be dropped.
During this semester, there will be 4 examinations
(including Final exam), each one worth a maximum of 100
points. They will be given approximately in every 4th week.
ATTENDANCE
It is a requirement of the Harold Washington College that attendance is taken
every class session. It is your
responsibility to be in every session of class and to be on time.
BLACKBOARD
We will be using the BLACKBOARD through the semester for different purposes .
GRADING POLICY AND SCALE
Your final grade in this course will be determined by the points that you have
earned on the quizzes and
exams. The average score of quizzes will count for 40% of your final grade. The
average score of your exams
will count for 60% of your final score. Final grade in this course will be
determined by the following grading
scale:
91% – 100% A
81% – 90% B
71% – 80% C
61% – 70% D
< 61% F
LEARNING OUTCOMES
The mathematical background of this course is elements of algebra. Upon
successfu l completion of the course
you will be able to:
• Solve linear and quadratic equations in one variable;
• Solve linear inequalities in one variable;
• Solve systems of linear equations in two variables;
• Analyze and graph basic functions.
CALENDAR/GRADE
Exam 1: __________________________/_________
Exam 2: __________________________/_________
Exam 3: __________________________/_________
Exam 4: __________________________/_________
DISCLAIMER
In the event that an issue occurs that is not covered in this syllabus, the
instructor may use her own
discretion to make a final decision concerning the issue.
