OFFICE LOCATION: In the library (E-building, 3rd
floor) or in the Center for Self-
Directed Learning (CSDL) (E-235)
COURSE TIMES & LOCATION:
Section 0 - M&W: 8:30a.m. - 9:45 a.m. in D208
Section 0 - M&W: 10:00a.m. - 11:15a.m. in D210
Section 0 - M&W: 1:00p.m. - 2:15p.m. in D208
COURSE DESCRIPTION: College Algebra – A continuation of the study of algebra
which covers the following topics: integral and rational exponents, radicals,
addition,
subtraction, multiplication , and division of rational expressions,
solving rational and
quadratic equations , complex numbers and their application
in the solution of quadratic
equations, the translation and solving of word
problems and graphs of linear, hyperbolic,
exponential, and absolute value
relations. It also includes an introduction to logarithms
with emphasis on
exponential equations . This course meets General Education
“Quantitative
Thought” Requirement 5. (3 credits)
COURSE PREREQUISITES: Placement or a grade of C or better in Fundamentals of
Algebra/MAT095. In addition, this course is not recommended for students who
need or
are currently enrolled in a reading skills course or an
English-as-a-second language
course below the advanced level.
COURSE MATERIALS: Required text – Lial, Margaret L., Hornsby, J., and McGinnis,
T.; (2002) Intermediate Algebra with Early Functions and Graphing (A
Text/Workbook).
Seventh Edition. Boston: Addison Wesley.
Calculator – Scientific calculator for Unit 10 or a graphing calculator. e.g.
TI-82 or
TI-83 or Casio graphing calculator.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: Topic objectives are attached to this course policy. In
addition, specific objectives are listed at the beginning of each of the
assigned textbook
units/chapters and are expanded at the beginning of each
subunit.
TEACHING OBJECTIVES: A variety of instructional methods will be utilized in
achieving the objectives. For each unit, there will be whole class lectures and
discussions
as well as individual and small group work. The use of calculators
and computers will be
incorporated. Videos and manipulative materials as aids to
mastering the objectives are
available. All quizzes and tests will be
administered in the classroom. Tutors as well as
video tapes, etc. will be
available through the Multi-Assistance Center.
ATTENDANCE: You are expected to attend ALL classes. You, also, are expected to
arrive ON TIME. You are responsible for all subject matter/information presented
in
class. In case of extended absence such as serious illness, you are expected
to call the
office of the Dean of Student Affairs so that your instructors will
be notified. In such
situations, arrangements for make-up work must be discussed
individually with the
instructor.
ASSISTANCE: You will have the assistance of your instructor during class and
during
office hours and of the tutors in the Multi-Assistance Center
(E-building, 1st floor). In
addition, your textbook and your fellow students are
available learning resources.
ASSIGNMENTS: A list of required assignments as well as suggested assignments is
prescribed for each unit. For each hour that you meet in class, you should
expect to study
three hours outside of class. Be sure to actually READ the text
and DO the problems.
All classwork and assigned work should be organized in a
notebook. This may be
checked periodically. Take the test at the end of each
chapter to see how much you have
learned. These self-tests (tests at the end of
each chapter in the text) must be submitted to
the instructor. Assignments will
count for 10% of your final grade.
UNIT QUIZZES: When you have completed the preparation for a unit, you may take
the unit quiz. A grade of 80% or above is required on a quiz in order to
complete a unit
and proceed to the next unit. Units must be completed in order. Students are
required to
complete ten (10) unit tests before taking the final exam. Unit quizzes will
count as 50%
of your final grade. You will be allowed two tries to achieve at least 80% on a
quiz. (If
you need to take a quiz for the second time, the score on your second test is
the one that
will be used to compute your final grade.)
