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INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA
PREREQUISITE:
The prerequisite for this course is Math A (BeginningAlgebra) or Math B with
a grade of C or better, or the
equivalent.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course covers the algebra of real numbers using set notation and the
real number line, functions and
graphs, polynomials, rational expressions and equations , first and second degree
equations and inequalities,
exponents and roots , radical expressions and equations, systems of equations in
two or three unknowns,
introduction to matrices and determinants, conic sections , and exponential and
logarithmic equations.
MATERIAL REQUIRED:
(1) MathXL (code comes with textbook purchased from Merced College
bookstore) for on line homework
(2) Text- Intermediate Algebra by Elayn Martin-Gay, 4th Edition
(3) Calculator (scientific or graphing calculator TI-83 or TI-83+)
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
| PC |
Operating Systems |
Browsers |
| Windows 2000 |
Internet Explorer, Version 6.0; Netscape, Version
7.0 |
| Windows XP |
Internet Explorer, Version 6.0 & 7.0; Firefox
2.0, |
| Windows Vista |
Internet Explorer, Version 7.0, Firefox 2.0 |
| Mac |
Macintosh 10.3 |
Firefox 2.0; Safari 2.0 |
| Macintosh 10.3x |
Firefox 1.5 & 2.0; Safari 2.0 |
| Macintosh 10.4 |
Netscape Navigator, Version 7.2; Firefox 2.0;
Safari 2.0 |
SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY:
Acts prohibited by the college for which discipline may be administered include
scholastic dishonesty, including
but not limited to, cheating on an exam or quiz, plagiarizing, and unauthorized
collaboration with another in
preparing outside work. Academic work submitted by students shall be the result
of their thought, work,
research or self-expression. Academic work is defined as, but not limited to,
tests, quizzes, whether taken
electronically or on paper; projects, either in multiplication -and-division-of.html">dividual or group ; classroom
presentations; and homework.
Students who violate the rules concerning scholastic dishonesty will be assessed
an academic penalty which
the instructor determines is in keeping with the seriousness of the offense.
This academic penalty may range
from receiving a ZERO for that exam and the student will be reported to the Vice
President of Student
Personnel. Likewise , any student whose paper is copied from will receive a ZERO.
If a second incident of
cheating occurs, or is suspected, that student will receive a grade of “F” in
the course and again reported to
the Vice President of Student Personnel.
ATTENDANCE / WITHDRAWAL POLICY:
A student may be dropped from the course for any one of the fol lowing reasons :
*missing 4 classes (excused or unexcused absences)
*missing 3 consecutive quizzes
*missing the Midterm
*failure to register with www.mathxl.com by Friday of the first week of class
However, it is the student’s responsibility to withdraw from the course if
student can longer attend.
AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT:
If you have a verified physical, medical, psychological, or learning disability
or perhaps you feel you may have one of these disabilities which impacts your
ability to carry out assigned course work, please contact the Disabled Student
Services (DSS) office. DSS staff will review your needs and determine what
accommodations are necessary and appropriate. All information and documentation
is confidential. DSS is located in the Lesher Student Services Bldg. Room 234,
phone 384-6155. In Los Banos, DSS is located in Building A, phone 381-6423.
METHOD OF EVALUATION:
HOMEWORK:
There will be a total of 5 homework assignments. Each homework assignment is due
on the day of the exam. You are expected to complete your homework online using
MathXL.
QUIZZES:
You can expect in-class quizzes weekly. No make-ups!
EXAMS:
There will be 4 exams, a midterm, and a final exam. No make-ups!
GRADE DISTRIBUTION:
The following grade distribution will be used to calculate your overall average.
| Homework (MathXL) |
10% of total |
| Quizzes |
10% of total |
| Exams |
40% of total |
| Midterm |
20% of total |
| Final Exam |
20% of total |
| Course Average |
Letter Grade |
| 90 to 100% |
A |
| 80 to 89% |
B |
| 70 to 79% |
C |
| 60 to 69% |
D |
| 0 to 59% |
F |
EXPECTED STUDENT OUTCOMES (ESOs)
Upon completion of this course, the student is expected to be able to:
A. Solve problems involving simplification of numbers (real and complex) and
algebraic expressions, including addition, subtraction, multiplication,
division, factoring, exponentiation, and clearing fractions and radicals.
B. Solve problems involving linear expressions, equations and inequalities.
C. Solve problems involving quadratics functions , polynomials, and functions
concepts.
D. Solve problems involving exponential and logarithmic functions.
E. Solve applied problems using the above skills, including problems involving
elementary analytic geometry.
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MATH C TENTATIVE SCHEDULE (4 UNITS) |
| Week |
Topics |
Sections |
Exams/Holidays |
1
8/17-21 |
Review of Algebra
Topics |
Appendix C (pg.847-868) |
|
2
8/24-28 |
Rational
Expressions
ESOs: ABC |
7.1, 7.2, 7.3 |
|
3
8/31-9/4 |
7.4, 7.5, 7.6 |
|
4
9/7-11 |
7.7, review, EXAM 1 |
Exam1: Appendix & Ch.7
Hw #1: review, 7.1-7.7 |
5
9/14-18 |
More on
Functions and
Graphs
ESOs: BCE |
8.1, 8.2, 8.3 |
|
6
9/21-25 |
Inequalites and
Absolute Value
ESOs: BCE |
8.4, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3 |
|
7
9/28-10/2 |
9.4, review, EXAM 2 |
Exam 2: Ch. 8 & 9
Hw #2: 8.1-8.4, 9.1-9.4 |
8
10/5-9 |
Rational
Exponents,
Radicals, and
Complex
Numbers
ESOs: ACE |
10.1, 10.2, 10.3 |
|
9
10/12-16 |
10.4, 10.5, review, Midterm |
MIDTERM Ch. 7 - 10.5
Hw #3: 10.1-10.5 |
10
10/19-23 |
10.6, 10.7 |
|
11
10/26-30 |
Quadratic
Equations and
Functions
ESOs: CE |
11.1-11.3 |
|
12
11/2-6 |
11.4-11.6, EXAM 3 |
Exam 3: Ch. 10.6-11. |
13
11/9-13 |
Exponential and
Logarithmic
Functions
ESOs: CD |
12.1-12.2 |
|
14
11/16-20 |
12.3-12.5 |
|
15
11/23-27 |
12.6-12.7 |
|
16
11/30-12/4 |
Conic Sections
ESOs: AE |
EXAM 4, 13.1-13.2 |
Exam 4: Ch. 12
Hw #5: Ch 12 |
17
12/7-11 |
|
Group work / Review |
|
18
12/14-18 |
|
|
Final Exam: Ch.7.1-13.2 |
| Math C Textbook: Beginning &
Intermediate Algebra by Martin-Gay, 4th Ed. |
| |
Exercise Set (eoo = every other odd) |
Appendix C
(p.847) |
Review of Algebra Topics |
| C.1 |
1, 3, 11, 13, 27, 41, 44 |
| C.2 |
1, 3, 7, 9, 10, 13, 21, 23, 27, 29, 33, 43, 49 |
| C.3 |
1, 3, 9, 27, 29, 31, 35, 37 |
| C.4 |
3, 5, 8, 11, 15, 31, 35, 41 |
| C.5 |
1, 3, 5, 7, 11, 17, 21 |
| Chapter 7 |
Rational Expressions |
| 7.1 |
3, 5, 9, 21, 35, 37, 39, 41, 51, 55, 56 |
| 7.2 |
1, 3, 7, 11, 17, 21, 23, 27, 31, 35, 39, 41, 63 |
| 7.3 |
1, 7, 9, 12, 15, 17, 25, 27, 33, 35, 59,
71-74/all |
| 7.4 |
1-59/eoo |
| 7.5 |
1-45/odd, 61-64/all |
| 7.6 |
1-19/eoo, 21, 23, 25, 29, 35, 37, 43, 45, 61 |
| 7.7 |
1-33/eoo, 35, 37, 39, 51-56/all |
| Chapter 8 |
More on Graphs and Functions |
| 8.1 |
1-7/odd, 9-13/all, 15, 19-31/odd, 41,
43, 79, 83 |
| 8.2 |
1-41/eoo, 43, 45 |
| 8.3 |
1-23/odd, 49-52/all |
| 8.4 |
1-5/odd, 9, 13, 15, 27, 31, 35, 37, 41, 43, 55,
57 |
| Chapter 9 |
Inequalities and Absolute Value |
| 9.1 |
1-47/eoo, 85 |
| 9.2 |
1-45/eoo |
| 9.3 |
1-35/eoo |
| 9.4 |
1-17/odd, 43-48/all, 49, 51, 53, 86 |
| Chapter 10 |
Rational Exponents, Radicals, and Complex Numbers |
| 10.1 |
1-29/odd, 55-61/odd, 77-83/odd |
| 10.2 |
1-51/eoo, 61, 63 |
| 10.3 |
1-47/eoo, 59, 61, 63, 73, 75, 77, 83, 85, 115,
117 |
| 10.4 |
1-41/eoo, 45, 47, 49, 53, 57 |
| 10.5 |
1-33/eoo, 35, 37, 39, 49, 51, 59, 69 |
| 10.6 |
1-61/eoo, 65 |
| 10.7 |
1-57/eoo, 73-83/odd |
| Chapter 11 |
Quadratic Equations and Functions |
| 11.1 |
1-65/eoo, 75, 77, 90-97/all |
| 11.2 |
1-39/eoo, 51, 53, 55, 58 |
| 11.3 |
1-39/eoo, 49, 63, 67, 75-78/all |
| 11.4 |
1-41/eoo |
| 11.5 |
1-29/odd |
| 11.6 |
1, 3, 7, 9-15/all, 33, 37, 45, 47, 48 |
| Chapter 12 |
Exponential and Logarithmic Functions |
| 12.1 |
1-27/odd, 43, 45 |
| 12.2 |
11-27/all, 31, 33, 47, 57, 59 |
| 12.3 |
1-29/odd, 41, 44, 45, 47-50/all |
| 12.4 |
1-81/eoo |
| 12.5 |
1-33/odd, 47-57/odd |
| 12.6 |
1-67/eoo |
| 12.7 |
1-43/eoo, 47, 48, 49, 53, 55, 61, 63 |
| Chapter 13 |
Conic Sections |
| 13.1 |
1-25/odd |
| 13.2 |
1-35/odd |
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