DIVISION OF MATHEMATICS & SCIENCES
CATALINA M. OJEDA B.A, M.A, M.Ed.
DIVISION OF
MATHEMATICS & SCIENCES
Intermediate Algebra Class
Summer 2009
MATH 1300-SA01
May
25 – August 8, 2009
Instructor: Mrs. Catalina M. Ojeda
Phone: (210) 320-4232 (Home)
(210) 313-7739 (Cell)-
preferred
Emai1: co0221@email.phoenix.edu (preferred)
Availability: 30 minutes before and after class or by appointment.
Course No. and Title: MATH 1300 - Intermediate Algebra
Description: This course develops skills in basic concepts
of algebra, real numbers, linear equations and inequalities, polynomials,
systems of equations and inequalities, and graphing and functions.
Text: Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th ed.) by Angel, Allen R.; Pearson:
Prentice Hall; ISBN 0-13-238357-8.
Supplies: textbook, scientific or TI 83 graphing calculator, pencil, paper, and BLUE folder labeled: MONDAY Class WBU Room 103.
(Laptop computers will not be used during class unless specifically requested by the instructor, PLEASE DO NOT BRING THEM TO CLASS.)
Prerequisites: This class is generally for students with some background in high school algebra (at least a semester). If you have not had any, ACAC MATH is strongly suggested. If you have had two years of high school algebra, take MATH 1304 (College Algebra).
Class Policies:
Attendance: All students are expected to attend all class sessions and are responsible for knowing the material covered. No exams can be made up unless arrangements PRIOR to the absence have been made. Any student missing more than 25% of the class will FAIL the class. There are no exceptions to this policy. A student's reason for absence is irrelevant. Points will be deducted from your class participation grade if you arrive late or leave early.
Academic Honesty: Disciplinary action for academic misconduct is the responsibility of the faculty member assigned to this course. The faculty member is charged with assessing the gravity of any case of academic dishonesty, and with giving sanctions to any student involved.
Student Expectations - Preparation for class, daily attendance, and participation in class are required for a passing grade. Since each class builds on the concepts developed in previous classes, attendance is absolutely mandatory. If a student does miss a class, he or she is responsible to arrange to make up any homework missed. Students are expected to work collaboratively during classroom activities.
It is university policy that no otherwise qualified disabled person be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity in the University. Students should inform the instructor of existing disabilities at the first class meeting.
Teams - The class will be divided into teams. A team
is a formal group consisting of people who work together intensely to achieve a
common group goal. Each team will
be composed of three or more interdependent individuals who are consciously
striving to work together to achieve a common objective. The teams’
responsibility is to maximize its’ learning potential in Math 1300.
Homework: Each section’s assignment counts as one grade. Homework is due at the start of class the day it is due. You may work together. No late homework will be accepted. If there are extreme circumstances, contact your Instructor. Show all of your work.
Tests and Quizzes: During the semester there will be 2 exams and several quizzes. The content covered by each exam will be explicitly discussed in class. Quizzes will be announced and unannounced. There are no make up quizzes or exams.
Participation:
Participation
is assessed by the faculty member and is part of a student/learner’s final
grade. Participation requires student/learners to be actively engaged in the
weekly classroom activities and discussion.
Discussion should be relevant to the course objectives and add value to
previously presented material. The best contributions reflect excellent
preparation, good listening, and interpretative and integrative skills. Consistently showing up late for class
or leaving early will negatively impact the participation grade. An absence from a workshop results in zero
participation points for that workshop.
Grading:
Final classes will be based on the following percentages:
Exams: 25%
Quizzes: 25%
Homework: 10%
Class Participation: 15%
Final: 25%
100%
Grades will be assigned based on final class average in accordance with the following table:
|
Class Average |
Grade |
|
90 - 100 |
A |
|
80-89 |
B |
|
70-79 |
C |
|
60-69 |
D |
|
Below 59 -0 |
F |
Course Outline/Outcome Competencies: You should be familiar with the following topics and be able to use them to set up and solve mathematical models of real-world problems.
Sets - CHAPTER 1
Variable, Constant, Algebraic Expressions
Sets, Elements, Null Set
Real, Natural, Whole, Rational, and Irrational Numbers, Integers
Subset,
Interaction,
Properties of Real Numbers – CHAPTER 1
Double Negatives, Absolute Value
Commutative, Associative, Distributive, Identity, Inverse
Order of Operations
Roots and Powers
Scientific Notation
Linear Equations- CHAPTER 2
Term, Coefficient, Degree
Like and Unlike Terms, Simplification
Solving Linear Equations
Mathematical Models, Translating from Words to Formulas
Linear Inequalities – CHAPTER 2
Dividing and Multiplying by Negative Numbers
Number Line, Interval Notation, Solution Set
Compound Inequalities
Absolute Values
Graphs- CHAPTER 3
Quadrants
Plotting Points
Graphing Functions
Functions – CHAPTER 3
Relation, Function, Domain, Range
Linear Functions, Intercepts, Slope
Standard Form, Slope-Intercept Form, Point-Slope Form
Parallel and Perpendicular Linear Functions
Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, and Dividing Functions
Graphing Linear Inequalities
Systems of Linear
Equations – CHAPTER 4
No Solutions, Infinite Solutions, One Solution
Solving by Graphing, Substitution, Elimination
Three-Variable Problems
Determinants, Cramer’s Rule
Solving by Graphing
Polynomials – CHAPTER 5
Degree, Leading Term, Leading Coefficient
Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Polynomials, FOIL
Factoring, Greatest Common Factor, Grouping
Solving Polynomial Equations
Special Factoring Formulas
This syllabus is only a plan. The teacher may modify the plan during the course. The requirements and grading criteria may be changed during the course if necessary.
|
Week of: |
Day of the
week |
Hours |
Activities |
|
WEEK
1 Saturday
May
30 |
Tuesday |
4HRS.10 MIN |
Classroom Procedures, Introductions, Form Teams, and
Chapter 1 |
|
WEEK
2 Saturday
June 6 |
Tuesday |
4HRS.10 MIN. |
CHAPTER 1 & QUIZ |
|
WEEK
3 Saturday
June 13 |
Tuesday |
4HRS.10 MIN. |
CHAPTER 2 QUIZ |
|
WEEK
4 Saturday
June 20 |
Tuesday |
4HRS.10 MIN. |
TEST
1 ON CHAPTERS 1 & 2 |
|
WEEK
5 Saturday
June 27 |
Tuesday |
4HRS.10 MIN. |
CHAPTER 3 |
|
WEEK
6 Saturday July 4 |
Tuesday |
4HRS.10 MIN. |
CHAPTER 3 QUIZ |
|
WEEK
7 Saturday July 11 |
Tuesday |
4HRS.10 MIN. |
CHAPTER 4 & QUIZ |
|
WEEK
8 Saturday July 18 |
Tuesday |
4HRS.10 MIN. |
CHAPTER 5 |
|
WEEK
9 Saturday July 25 |
Tuesday |
4HRS.10 MIN. |
CHAPTER 5 & TEST 2 |
|
WEEK
10 Saturday August 1 |
Tuesday |
4HRS.10 MIN. |
REVIEW ON
CHAPTERS 1- 5 |
|
WEEK
11 Saturday August 8 |
Tuesday |
4HRS.10 MIN. |
FINAL EXAM |
This syllabus is only a plan. The teacher may modify the plan during the course. The requirements and grading criteria may be changed during the course if necessary.