MATH 101 – 1  INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA

Professor

Mrs. Jean Marquez

Spring, 2008

Office Number:

V-171

 

Credit Hours: 3 

Contact Hours:  3

Office Hours:

                  9:30 - 11:15 on M, W, & F

     and Tu & Th by appt.

 

Time:  8:30 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. on M W & F

Place:  V-143

 

 

Office Phone:

Home Phone:

e-mail:

574-239-8373

269-695-7129

jmarquez@hcc-nd.edu

 

1.       PREREQUISITES

 

            Demonstrated scores within a selected range on Holy Cross College’s placement test

            or successful completion (C or better) of Math 99 or Math 97/98

 

2.        TEXTBOOKS AND/OR EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES (purchased by student)

 

A.       Required

            Intermediate Algebra, Charles P. McKeague, Seventh Edition, Brooks/Cole, 2007

B.       Optional

Student Solution Manual, McKeague (not at our bookstore)

Scientific or Graphing Calculator

                                                       Colored pencils or pens

 

3.       COURSE DESCRIPTION 

 

Intermediate Algebra is a one-semester course.  Topics include equations and inequalities in two variables, rational exponents and roots, quadratic equations, systems of linear equations, relations, functions, and logarithms.      

 

4.       GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

 

A.      General

            Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able:

                        To read the math textbook

                        To perform the mathematical objectives stated in each lesson

                        To work cooperatively in small groups

                        To be attentive and follow directions

                        To give clear and logical explanations

 

B.       Content

            Content objectives are listed in this syllabus after the assignment sheet.

 

C.       Transferable skills

Transferable skill objectives are listed in this syllabus after the assignment sheet and content objectives.

 

5.    GRADING SCALE

 

Percent            Grade                                                  Percent            Grade 

92-100              A                                                          78-79                C+                   

90-91                A-                                                         72-77                C                     

88-89                B+                                                        70-71                C-                    

82-87                B                                                          60-69                D                     

80-81     B-                                                         0-59                  F                     

6.       GRADING CRITERIA  AND REQUIREMENTS

 

Class work: (15%) Students must take advantage of opportunities to share problem solutions at the board, correct any test mistakes, possibly do computer labs, journals, and visit the LRC tutoring center.  Classroom participation is mandatory.  Attendance will be factored into your grade here. 

 

Homework: (15%) At the beginning of each class period you will turn in your homework.  To earn full credit, you must write down the problem, show any necessary work, arrive at the correct solution, and circle or highlight your solution please where applicable.  Indicate your name, homework number and Math 101- 1 in the top right hand margin of your homework paper(s).  Staple multiple pages together. 

 

Quizzes: (10%) Quizzes (paper & pencil or electronic) may or may not be announced but will only cover the most recent material.  Always be prepared!  Some quiz scores may be dropped at semester’s end.

 

Tests: (40%) Think of our 7 chapter tests as opportunities to excel.  Please complete the tests in pencil, and of course, you must show all scrap work neatly numbered.  Your lowest test score will be dropped if you miss three (3) or fewer classes. 

 

Exam: (20%) The final examination will be taken on Wednesday, May 7, from 10:15  - 12:15.  PLAN AHEAD:  Do not ask to take the exam at any other time because of travel commitments.                        

 

7.  MAKE UP POLICY

           

Homework will be handed in daily.  Late homework (even due to absence) may be given reduced credit and will not be accepted for full credit after the assignments have been returned to the class.  Random homework problems will be checked daily.  Credit will be granted only if you show your work and it is correct.  Quizzes may be planned or unannounced.  Missed quizzes and tests may not be made up. 

 

8.  ATTENDANCE POLICY/ WITHDRAWAL POLICY

 

Punctual class attendance is required and will be factored into your class participation grade.  100 % attendance is expected.  Try not to miss any class.  Your attendance grade will drop by 10% for each absence.  Three tardies and/or early departures count as an absence.  Perfect attendance will be rewarded by dropping a second low quiz score at semester’s end.  January 21 is the last day to drop a class.  March 14 is the last day to withdraw from a class with a grade of W.  May 2 is the last day for class withdrawal with a WP or WF.  

 

9.  OTHER INFORMATION

 

·         Academic honesty policy/classroom conduct policy: 

 

The student should consult the student handbook if he has questions about these issues.

 

·         Reminders:

 

In order to be successful, you need to be a participant, not a spectator.  YOU are responsible for your own education.  I will facilitate, encourage, counsel, guide, and support your learning.  Merely being present expecting someone to feed you information does not mean you are learning.  People become educated because of the work they themselves do.   You must be actively engaged.  In our class, checking the answers in the back of the book is essential.  You are expected to preview the section that will be covered in class the following day.  As you read the text, work the margin problems as directed. 

 

·         Special Needs/ Learning Disabilities: 

 

You are encouraged to make known to us any problems that may make it difficult for you to learn math.  We will do our best to work with you to help you succeed.  Any special accommodations must be requested in advance, and will be granted only after the appropriate paperwork has been received by me from Brother Chris Dreyer, Director of Counseling and Health Services.   

 

·         Good Advice: 

           

            If you are ever discouraged or have concerns or questions, do not hesitate to talk with me.  Please call or make an appointment, or just drop by during office hours, or visit me at the Learning Resource Center during my scheduled hours.

 

·                     Tutoring:

 

You are encouraged to make use of the Learning Resource Center in the faculty office area.  Hours are

 posted in the Max and on the internet. (www.hcc-nd.edu/tutoring) Peer tutors, adult tutors, and teachers

 are available to help you FREE OF CHARGE.  If your grades falter, you may be required to visit the

 tutoring center as part of your class participation grade.  Videotapes of all lectures are also available at the

 library for viewing in the LRC or your dorm.  A CD is included with your text that has a video lesson for

 each section from the text, as well as practice problems.  You have 24/7 web access to text-specific

 tutorials, and live, one-on-one help from a qualified instructor on the web during specific hours.

 

·                     Important Dates:

 

                  January 21                                is the last day to add/drop a class

                  March 1 - 9                                is spring break

                  March 14                                   is the last day for class withdrawal with W

                  March 21 - 24                            is Easter break

                  May 2                                       is last day for class withdrawal with WP or WF

                  May 5 – 8                                  are final exams

                  May 7                                       Wednesday, 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. is your math final exam

 

10.        ASSIGNMENT SCHEDULE

 

Date

 

Classroom / Lesson

 

Assignment Due

 

 

 

 

 

Mon

1/14

Introduction

 

None

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wed

1/16

3.1  Rectangular Coordinate Graphing

HW # 1

p. 150:  1-20 all

 

 

 

 

 

Fri

1/18

3.2  Slope

HW # 2

3.1: 1 – 29 odd (note:  answers in back of book)

 

 

 

 

 

Mon

1/21

3.3  Equation of a Line

HW # 3

3.2:  3 – 33, every 3rd problem

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wed

1/23

3.4 Linear Inequalities in Two      Variables

HW # 4

3.2:  13, 25, 29, 31, 32

 

 

 

 

3.3:  3 – 42, every 3rd problem

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fri

1/25

Review

HW # 5

3.3:  22, 23, 26, 28, 29, 32, 35, 38, 41, 43

 

 

 

 

3.4:  3 – 27, every 3rd problem

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mon

1/28

TEST # 1, 3.1-3.4

HW # 6

3.4:  10, 20, 22, 26, 28

 

 

 

 

p. 245:  Ch T:  1-20 all

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wed

1/30

7.1   Rational Exponents

HW # 7:

p. 490:  1-14 all

 

 

 

 

p. 502:  80-90 even