| INSTRUCTOR: |
CHRISTY BABU |
| DEPARTMENT: |
MATH |
| COURSE TITLE: |
Intermediate College Algebra |
| COURSE NUMBER: |
Math 0376 |
| COURSE LEVEL: |
Developmental |
CONTACT HOURS (RANGE FOR
STATE INFORMATION): |
48 hours
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| LAB: |
None |
TEXTBOOKS:
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Beginning and Intermediate Algebra: by Tobey/
Slater (Custom
version Book) |
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COURSE DESCRIPTION: |
Topics include relations and
functions, inequalities, factoring,
polynomials , rational expressions, and quadratics with an
introduction to complex numbers, exponential and logarithmic
functions, determinants and matrices, and sequences and series.
Developmental course. Prerequisite: MATH 0375 |
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES: |
Upon completion of this course, the
student should be able to:
1. plot points in the coordinate plane
2. give the coordinates of a point on a graph.
3. determine if an ordered pair is a solution of an equation.
4. find the distance between two points.
5. find the midpoint of a line segment.
6. graph linear equations by making a table of values.
7. graph linear equations using intercepts.
8. find the slope of a line.
9. find the equation of line.
10. identify pair of lines as parallel or perpendicular.
11. graph linear equations using the slope and y-intercept.
12. graph linear inequalities.
13. solve systems of two linear equations algebraically.
14. solve systems of two linear equations using determinants.
15. solve third-order systems of equations.
16. solve word problems involving systems of linear equations.
17. solve systems of linear inequalities by graphing .
18. simplify expressions with integral exponents.
19. find principal nth roots.
20. simplify radical expressions.
21. add, subtract , multiply and divide radical expressions.
22. define  .
23. simplify expressions with rational exponents.
24. solve problems involving right triangles, by using the Pythagorean
Theorem.
25. write numbers using scientific notation.
26. solve quadratic equations by factoring .
27. solve quadratic equations by completing the square.
28. solve quadratic equations by quadratic formula .
29. solve word problems involving quadratic equations.
30. define a complex number and write it in a + bi form.
31. add, subtract, multiply, and divide complex numbers.
32. evaluate powers of I
33. define and identify relations/functions.
34. use function notation and evaluate functions.
35. graph quadratic functions.
36. graph quadratic inequalities in two variables .
37. graph exponential and logarithmic functions by finding points.
38. determine the pattern of given sequence find certain terms of a
sequence. |
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| TEACHING STRATEGIES METHODS OF
INSTRUCTION: |
Demonstration, Online Discussion, Group
Activities ,
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| OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT: |
Four Exams, As signments , Final Examination |
METHODS AND CRITERIA FOR
EVALUATION:
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45% Tests
30% Final Exam
25% Assignments. |
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GRADING SCALE: |
A = 100-90%
B = 89-80%
C = 79-70%
NC = 69-belowThe instructor will notify
you when the grade will be available
and for how long.
Students must access the Semester Progress Report and
Final grades through OLE web |
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DISCLAIMER: |
Every attempt has been made to make
the contents of this
syllabus informative and accurate. Content of the syllabus is
subject to revision and change in the event of extenuating
circumstances. Changes will be distributed to you in writing . |
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GENERAL SYLLABUS COMPNENTS: |
The fol lowing syllabus components are
found online. a. SCANS Competencies
b. SCANS Assessment
c. Attendance Regualations
d. Disability Resource Center
e. Grade Appeal
f. Classroom Etiquette
g. Emergency Procedures
h. Course Study Guide |
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