Course Description:
Course Description: Intermediate Algebra covers elementary
set notation, a
description of the adding -exponents/solution-to-exercise-real.html">real number system and its major subsets, and an introduction
to
the Complex number system . Solving linear , quadratic, and rational equations and
inequalities as well as radical equations and systems of equations is also
covered.
The course includes an investigation of graphical, numerical , and symbolic
re presentations and manipulations of various functions including linear,
rational and
quadratic . Matrices are introduced; properties of integral exp onents are
reviewed
and extended to rational exponents . Intermediate algebra also covers
simplifying ,
adding, subtracting and multiplying radicals . Problem solving and the function
concept are integrated throughout.
General Education Outcomes:
General Education Outcomes: Meets level 1 of the critical
thinking general
education outcomes: identify issues or problems and articulate a process for
resolving them.
Quizzes and Exams:
A quiz or exam will be given every week. There will be 10
quizzes, consisting of an in-class portion and a take-home portion. There will
be 5
regular exams, and a cumulative final exam.
You are expected to attend every
class. Homework problems will be assigned for practice. You should keep all
class
materials organized in a notebook or binder.
Make-up Policy:
Arrangements may be made in advance to take an exam at a
different time at the Center for Learning, located in the Osterlin Building.
Tutoring:
Help will be available during the office hours listed
above. Additionally,
NMC has a free tutoring service. To sign up for tutoring, go to Osterlin room
152.
Grading:
| Quizzes |
400 pts. |
| Exams |
500 pts. |
| Final Exam |
100 pts. |
| Total |
1000 pts. |
Grading Scale:
| 94-100% |
4.0 |
72-76% |
2.0 |
| 87-93% |
3.5 |
66-71% |
1.5 |
| 82-86% |
3.0 |
60-65% |
1.0 |
| 77-81% |
2.5 |
0-59% |
0.0 |
MTH 111 Intermediate Algebra
Tentative Class Schedule:
| M |
8/29/05 |
1.1-1.3 |
| W |
8/31/05 |
1.4-1.5 |
| F |
9/2/05 |
1.6-1.7, Quiz 1 |
| M |
9/5/05 |
Holiday – No Class |
| W |
9/7/05 |
2.1-2.2 |
| F |
9/9/05 |
2.3-2.4, Quiz 2 |
| M |
9/12/05 |
3.1 |
| W |
9/14/05 |
3.2 |
| F |
9/16/05 |
3.3, Quiz 3 |
| M |
9/19/05 |
3.4 |
| W |
9/21/05 |
Review for Exam 1 |
| F |
9/23/05 |
Exam 1 |
| M |
9/26/05 |
4.1-4.2 |
| W |
9/28/05 |
4.3-4.5 |
| F |
9/30/05 |
5.1-5.2, Quiz 4 |
| M |
10/3/05 |
5.3 |
| W |
10/5/05 |
5.4 |
| F |
10/7/05 |
5.5, Quiz 5 |
| M |
10/10/05 |
5.6-5.7 |
| W |
10/12/05 |
Review for Exam 2 |
| F |
10/14/05 |
Exam 2 |
| M |
10/17/05 |
6.1 |
| W |
10/19/05 |
6.2 |
| F |
10/21/05 |
6.3, Quiz 6 |
| M |
10/24/05 |
6.4 |
| W |
10/26/05 |
6.5 |
| F |
10/28/05 |
6.6, Quiz 7 |
| M |
10/31/05 |
6.7 |
| W |
11/2/05 |
Review for Exam 3 |
| F |
11/4/05 |
Exam 3 |
| M |
11/7/05 |
7.1-7.2 |
| W |
11/9/05 |
7.3 |
| F |
11/11/05 |
7.4, Quiz 8 |
| M |
11/14/05 |
7.5 |
| W |
11/16/05 |
7.6 |
| F |
11/18/05 |
7.7, Quiz 9 |
| M |
11/21/05 |
Review for Exam 4 |
| W |
11/23/05 |
Exam 4 |
| F |
11/25/05 |
Holiday – No Class |
| M |
11/28/05 |
8.1-8.2 |
| W |
11/30/05 |
8.3 |
| F |
12/2/05 |
8.4, Quiz 10 |
| M |
12/5/05 |
8.5 |
| W |
12/7/05 |
Review for Exam 5 |
| F |
12/9/05 |
Exam 5 |
| M |
12/12/05 |
Review for Final Exam |
| W |
12/14/05 |
Final Exam |
| F |
12/16/05 |
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