| Course Information |
| Course title: |
In termediate Algebra with Geometry |
| Prerequisite(s): |
Grade of C or better in Mathematics 98 or
Mathematics 110, or placement test, or
consent of Department Chairperson |
| Credit Hours: |
Five (5) |
| Truman College General Education
Goals |
Truman College
General Education |
• Goal 2 –The student performs effectively in the
workplace and has the ability
to work and make effective use of a wide variety of current
technologies. |
| Goals for this |
• Goal 4 – The student demonstrates the ability to
think critically, abstractly,
and logically. |
| course: |
• Goal 6 – The student demonstrates the ability to
work independently. |
| Course Objectives |
This course will
provide you: |
• Develop the algebraic skills necessary
for problem solving. |
• Develop the ability to model linear,
quadratic, and other nonlinear relations,
including the use of the graphing techniques and geometrical principles
as
tools, for the purpose of solving contextual (real-word) problems. |
• Manipulate and apply literal equations
for the purpose of solving contextual
(real-word) problems. |
| • Writing and communicating the results of
problem solving appropriately. |
• Use techno logy as one aide for the
purpose of solving contextual (real-life)
problems. |
| Student Learning Outcomes |
Students will be
able to: |
• Recognize and use exponential , scientific
notation, including negative and
rational exponents. |
| • Simplify and manipulate rational and radical
expressions. |
• Recognize and re present numerical or algebraic
expressions in equivalent
forms, including radical and rational expressions. |
| • Solve quadratic equations, including the use of
quadratic formula. |
| • Solve quadratic in form, rational, radical and
absolute value equations. |
| • Solve compound linear inequalities. |
| • Solve systems of linear equations in two and
three variables. |
• Formulate and apply an equation, inequality or
system of linear equations to a
contextual ( real world ) situation. |
| • Solve and evaluate literal equations. |
• Formulate and apply nonlinear literal equations
to contextual (real world)
situations. |
| • Graph linear and quadratic equations. |
| • Identify the equation of a line, including
parallel and perpendicular lines. |
| • Identify a function. |
| • Determine the domain and range from the graph
of a function. |
| • Formulate and apply the concept of a function
to a contextual situation. |
• Apply the concept of slope for a linear
equation as a rate of change to
contextual (real world) situations. |
• Apply formulas of area, perimeter and volume to
basic 2- and 3- dimensions
figures. |
| • Know and apply Pythagorean theorem to various
contextual situations. |
• Apply the concept of similarity and congruency
of triangles to a contextual
situation. |
| Withdrawal Policies |
Student Initiated
Withdrawal: |
A student may withdraw from a class (WTH) by
going to the registrar's office. Within
the first 8 days of the class (including weekends and holidays), 80% of
applicable
tuition (or non-resident tuition) shall be refunded. After that deadline
no refunds are
given. The last day for student initiated withdrawal for Fall 2008 is
Monday, April 20,
after which students may not withdraw from a class. |
No-Show
Withdrawal: |
A no-show withdrawal removes students from the
class. It is given to students who
miss their first three classes (NSW) or two of their first three classes
(NS1). Students
who will miss two of their first three classes and wish to remain in the
class must get
permission from their instructor before the third class. Those who have
already been
withdrawn and wish to be reinstated must see their instructor, who will
decide on an
in dividual basis whether to reinstate, space permitting. |
Administrative
Withdrawal: |
An administrative withdrawal (ADW) removes
students from the class. It is issued
with midterm grades and is given to students who are not "actively
pursuing course
objectives". Note that the criteria for determination of administrative
withdrawals are
set by individual instructors. Those who have already been withdrawn and
wish to be
reinstated must see their instructor, who will decide on an individual
basis whether to
reinstate. Students usually may not choose to withdraw after they have
been
reinstated from an administrative withdrawal.
Professor Mehmedagic has set the following policy:
Students will receive an Administrative Withdrawal if at least two of
the following
three criteria are met:
1. Less than 70% of as signments up to the midterm have been completed.
2. Less than 70% of quizzes and tests up to the midterm have been
attempted.
3. Less than 50% of class sessions up to the midterm have been attended. |
| Materials |
Recommended
Textbook: |
Elayn Martin-Gay, Beginning and Intermediate
Algebra, 4th Edition, Pearson Prentice
Hall (ISBN 978-0-13-600731-9). |
| Calculator |
Calculators will be used in this course. You are
required to have a scientific calculator
(or a graphing calculator) with you in class at each meeting. Unless you
are told
otherwise, you may use a calculator on all quizzes and tests, but only
if you bring a
calculator (not a cell phone calculator) to class. You will not be
permitted to
share/borrow a calculator on test. |
| Course Requirements |
| Introduction: |
Methods of Instruction: Problem-based and
contextual activities, collaborativelearning
techniques to be driven by technology, and lecture will be used as
appropriate. |
| Requirements: |
Students must have use of computer with
internet access outside the
classroom time. This course requires at least 10 hours online each week.
Online computer access is an integral part of this course. Although no
prior
computer knowledge is required, you cannot be enrolled in this class
without
having online computer access outside of the classroom.
Cell Phones and Beepers: Electronic devices
cause disruption during class and are
not permitted. In order to respect the learning environment, please turn
off all such
items prior the class.
Homework/Quizzes: The student will independently perform the online
homework
and quizzes thus without the assistance of anyone. The student can use
notes, books,
and calculators to work the homework and quizzes. The
MyMathLab/CourseCompass
will be used as the online course management software. The student is
required to
purchase the registration access code in order to participate in the
online homework
and quizzing. The access code allows printing of sections of an
electronic copy of the
textbook thus the student may avoid the expense of buying a hard bound
copy of it.
The homework and quizzes will be graded and counted toward the student‘s
total
grade. The software requires quizzes to be performed in chronological
order. Failure to
do so would delay and even prevent the student from starting the very
next quiz
following it in the schedule.
Exams: All tests / exams are listed on the blackboard. There will
be four tests.
Students need to take the tests on the dates scheduled (see the course
calendar on
blackboard). Both Test 2 (Midterm Exam) and Test 4 (Final Exam) are
comprehensive.
No make-up will be given. |
| Evaluation |
| Grades: |
The final grade for this course will be
determined from the
following sources:
| 1. Class Work Assignments |
5% |
| 2. Homework Assignments |
5% |
| 3. Quizzes |
15% |
| 4. Test 1 and Test 3 |
30% |
| 5. Test 2 (Midterm Exam) |
20% |
| 6. Test 4 (Final Exam) |
25% |
Grades will be calculated by dividing total points
earned by the
total points possible and will be based on the following
percentages:
A=90-100%
B=80-89%
C=70-79%
D=60-69%
F=0-59%
I encourage you to see me to get help, give
feedback, or any other reason.
You may drop by or see me by appointment. I will be available during my
office hours to answer any questions you might have. You can also e-mail
me
with questions and I’ll get back to you with help.
The Tutoring Center is located in room L129. Students are encouraged
to seek
help and guidance during the course. Students have already paid for this
service as part of tuition fees. Please note: in order to receive
tutoring,
students need to sign up in advance.
The Student Success and Leadership Institute (SSLI) is located in room
1435.
SSLI offers free services to students, including tutoring, orientation,
help with
e-mail account or registration. |
Class Schedule – Math 99
Truman College - Spring 2009 |
| Week |
Date |
Topic |
| 1 |
Monday
January 19 |
NO SCHOOL -Martin Luther King Holiday |
Wednesday
January 21 |
Points, Lines, Planes and Angles
Triangles and Polygons
Pythagorean Theorem and Similar Triangles |
| 2 |
Monday
January 26 |
Perimeter and Area of Polygons and Circle
Three-dimensional Objects: Area of Surface and Volume |
Wednesday
January 28 |
2.2 The Addition & Multiplication Properties
2.3 Solving Linear Equations |
| 3 |
Monday
February 2 |
2.4 An Introduction to Problem Solving
2.5 Formulas and Problem Solving
2.6 Percent and Mixture Problems
2.7 Further problem Solving |
Wednesday
February 4 |
2.8 Solving Linear Inequalities |
| 4 |
Monday
February 9 |
3.1 Reading graphs & Rectangular Coordinate
System
3.2 Graphing Linear Equations |
Wednesday
February 11 |
3.3 Intercepts
3.4 Slopes |
| 5 |
Monday
February 16 |
NO SCHOOL –President’s Day Holiday |
Wednesday
February 18 |
3.5 Equations of the Line
3.6 Functions |
| 6 |
Monday
February 23 |
4.1 Solving Systems By Graphing
4.2 Solving Systems By Substitution
4.3 Solving Systems By Addition |
Wednesday
February 25 |
4.4 Solving Systems in Three Variables
4.5 Systems and Problem Solving
Review for TEST 1 |
| 7 |
Monday
March 2 |
TEST 1 (Chapters 2, 3, and 4) |
Wednesday
March 4 |
5.1 Exponents
5.2 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
5.3 Multiplying Polynomials
5.4 Special Products (FOIL Method) |
| 8 |
Monday
March 9 |
5.5 Negative Exponents & Scientific Notation
5.6 Dividing Polynomials |
Wednesday
March 11 |
6.1 The G.C.F & Factoring by Grouping
6.2 Factoring Trinomials
6.3 Factoring Trinomials (Perfect Square)
6.4 Factoring Trinomials (Grouping)
6.5 Factoring Binomials |
| 9 |
Monday
March 16 |
Review for MIDTERM EXAM |
Wednesday
March 18 |
TEST 2 - MIDTERM EXAM (Comprehensive) |
| 10 |
Monday
March 23 |
6.6 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
6.7 Quadratic Equations and Problem Solving |
Wednesday
March 25 |
7.1 Rational Functions and Simplifying Rational
Expressions
7.2 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions |
| 11 |
Monday
March 30 |
7.3 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expression
with Common Denominators
7.4 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expression with Un like Denominators |
Wednesday
April 1 |
7.5 Solving Rational Equations
7.6 Proportions and Problem Solving with Rational Equations
7.7 Simplifying Complex Fractions |
| |
April 6
April 8 |
NO SCHOOL – SPRING BREAK |
| 12 |
Monday
April 13 |
9.1 Compound Inequalities
9.2 Absolute Value Equations
9.4 Graphing Linear Inequalities |
| |
Wednesday
April 15 |
Review for TEST 3 |
| 13 |
Monday
April 20 |
TEST 3 (Chapters 7 and 9) |
Wednesday
April 22 |
10.1 Radicals and Radical Functions
10.2 Rational Exponents
10.3 Simplifying Radical Expressions |
| 14 |
Monday
April 27 |
10.4 Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Radical
Expressions
10.5 Rationalizing Denominators and Numerators |
Wednesday
April 29 |
10.6 Radical Equations and Problem Solving
10.7 Complex Numbers |
| 15 |
Monday
May 4 |
11.1 Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing
the Square
11.2 Solving Quadratic Equations by Quadratic Formula
11.3 Solving Quadratic Equations by Using Quadratic Methods |
Wednesday
May 6 |
11.5 Quadratic Functions and Their Graphs
11.6 Further Graphing Quadratic Functions |
| 16 |
Monday
May 11 |
Review for FINAL EXAM |
Wednesday
May 13 |
TEST 4 – FINAL EXAM (Comprehensive) |
