MATH 0310 Course Document - Revised Spring 2014

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1 Page 1 of 6 1. Course Title: Intermediate Algebra MATH 0310 Course Document - Revised Spring Prerequisite: Introductory Algebra (Math 0308) or placement by testing 3. Credit: Three (3) Semester Hours 4. Materials Needed: 4.1 Textbook: Intermediate Algebra, concepts with applications, McKeague. 4.2 Calculator Usage: Calculators are not allowed in this course. 5. Purpose: Intermediate Algebra is designed to provide the student with background in fundamental algebra and skill in mathematical manipulation needed for a further study of mathematics and other courses in the science and technical areas. 6. Major Course Outcomes: (percents indicate the weight of that outcome on the departmental final exam) Outcome 1: Solve polynomial equations using factoring. (weight = 10%) (textbook section 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6,4.7) Outcome 2: Perform operations and solve equations and applications involving rational expressions. (weight = 15 %) (textbook sections 0.4,5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6) Outcome 3: Perform operations and solve equations involving radicals and rational exponents. (weight = 15%) (textbook sections 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5) Outcome 4: Perform operations on complex numbers. (weight = 5%) (textbook section 6.6) Outcome 5: Recognize functions defined by sets of ordered pairs, graphs and equations and apply function notation to applications. (weight = 15%) (textbook sections 2.2, 2.3, 2.4) Outcome 6: Sketch graphs of linear relations and determine a linear equation in two variables given pertinent information (weight = 10%) (textbook sections 2.1, 2.5, 2.6) Outcome 7: Solve linear inequalities in one and two variables. (weight = 10%) (textbook sections 1.4,1.5, 2.7) Outcome 8: Solve quadratic equations using methods including the quadratic formula, completing the square, factoring and extracting roots; graph quadratic equations. (weight = 15%) (textbook sections 7.1, 7.2) Outcome 9: Solve absolute value equations and inequalities. (weight = 5%) (textbook section 1.6, 1.7) 7. General Course Outline: Textbook sections 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 0.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6.6, 7.1, 7.2 Master Printed: 1/13/14 Revised: 01/10/2014

2 Page 2 of 6 8. Evaluation: All Math 0310 students at Lone Star College North Harris will take a common final exam. This exam will include all major outcomes for the course. These outcomes are listed above along with the number of points the questions on each outcome will count on the final exam, as well as a short description of each outcome. All students will have access to a complete review for this final exam through the department website. The score a student makes on the final exam will count 20% of their final average in the course. In addition, students MUST have a score of 50% or higher on this final exam to be eligible to receive a final grade of A, B, or C. Students who score less than a 50% on this final exam will automatically receive a grade of IP or F** and will have to repeat the course. **A grade of IP will only be given to students who continue to participate in class. Participation will be spelled out clearly in the course syllabus and is related to attendance, performance on homework, and participation in class. 9. Computer Lab Requirement: All Math 0310 students have a computer lab requirement for the course. These computer assignments can be completed in one of the labs on campus or at home. In general, students can expect to spend 1 to 2 hours per week on these assignments. The instructor will explain where to find the labs on XYZhomework.com, which labs to complete, due dates on labs, and how to complete the labs at home. 10. Take a Teacher Home Videos: Videos created in-house tailored to each Math 0310 section covered in the course. Students may check these out at the LSC-NH Library Circulation Desk to take home or at the Main Desk in the Learning Center (LC) to view in the LC. 11. MyLoneStar: MyLoneStar gives students, faculty, and staff access to important academic information. It allows a student to register, search for courses, obtain financial aid information, pay tuition and fees, and view course grades. From click on MyLoneStar at the top right corner. Follow the instructions for securing your user name and password under the Self-Service Tools. Please contact the helpdesk at or send an to ots@lonestar.edu for further assistance. 12. Academic Integrity: The Lone Star College System upholds the core values of learning: honesty, respect, fairness, and accountability. The system promotes the importance of personal and academic honesty. The system embraces the belief that all learners-students, faculty, staff and administrators-will act with integrity and honesty and must produce their own work and give appropriate credit to the work of others. Fabrication of sources, cheating, or unauthorized collaboration is not permitted on any work submitted within the system. The consequences for academic dishonesty are determined by the professor and academic dean, or the professor and chief student services officer and can include but are not limited to: 1. Having additional class requirements imposed, 2. Receiving a grade of zero or F for an exam or assignment, 3. Receiving a grade of F for the course, 4. Being withdrawn from the course or program, 5. Being expelled from the college system.

3 Page 3 of Division Counselor: Rhonda Cannon, Counselor for Math and Natural Sciences, is available in Winship 115G to assist you in meeting your academic, career, and personal goals. Confidential counseling services are available by appointment to help you overcome academic challenges, make a career choice, plan your transfer, and to gain self-understanding. To schedule an appointment call or rhonda.cannon@lonestar.edu or stop by Winship 115G. 14. ADA Statement The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability that requires accommodation(s) to participate in this course, please contact the LSC-North Harris Learning Accommodations Center Office as soon as possible (Winship 120, ). The office will provide you with documentation I need to provide your accommodation(s). Failure to handle this in a timely manner may delay your accommodations. 15. Withdrawal Policy/Student Drop Limit Students who enrolled in Texas public institutions of higher education as first-time college students during the Fall 2007 term or later are subject to section of the Texas Education Code, which states that an institution of higher education may not permit a student to drop (withdraw with a grade of W ) from more than six courses, including courses that a transfer student has previously dropped at other Texas public institutions of higher education that have already been counted against their six drop limit. Each student should fully understand this drop limit before you drop any course. Please see a Counselor or Advisor in our Student Services area for additional information and assistance. 16. Emergency Notification Info LSCS is committed to maintaining the safety of the students, faculty, staff, and guests while visiting any of our campuses. See for details. Register at to receive emergency notifications. In an emergency, contact LSCS Police at or x5911.

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5 Page 5 of 6 MATH 0310 Software Topics Topics Section Date Due Absolute Value Equations 1.6 Linear Functions 2.6 Linear Inequalities 1.4/1.5 Factoring a General Review 4.6 Solving Equations by Factoring 4.7 Solving Equations by Factoring Applications 4.7 Exponents 0.4 Multiplication and Division of Rational Expressions 5.2 Addition and Subtraction of Rational Expressions 5.3 Rational Equations 5.5 Applications of Rational Equations 5.6 Simplifying Radicals 6.2 Addition and Subtraction of Radical Expressions 6.3 Multiplication and Division of Radical Expressions 6.4 Radical Equations 6.5 Complex Numbers 6.6 The Quadratic Formula 7.2

6 MATH 0310 DVD and VIDEO LIST Video tapes and DVDs may be checked out in the LRC or viewed in the Learning Center. Take A Teacher Home - Mathematics Series Ch/Sect Title Topics Page 6 of Factoring Polynomials - Greatest Common Factor And Factoring Polynomials - Greatest Common Factor and Grouping 4.5 Factoring Binomials - Difference Of Squares, Sum Factoring Binomials - Difference of Squares, Sum and Difference of Cubes 4.4 Factoring Trinomials With Leading Coefficient Of One Factoring Trinomials With Leading Coefficient of One & Factoring General Trinomials 4.6 Factoring Summary Factoring Summary (including sum and difference of cubes) 4.7 Solving Quadratic Equations By Factoring Solving Quadratic Equations By Factoring 4.7 Solving Word Problems With Quadratic Solving Word Problems With Quadratic Equations Equations 0.4 Integer Exponents Integer Exponents 5.1 Reducing Rational Expressions To Lowest Reducing Rational Expressions to Lowest Terms Terms 5.2 Multiplication And Division Of Rational Multiplication and Division of Rational Expressions Expressions 5.3 Adding And Subtracting Algebraic Fractions Adding And Subtracting Algebraic Fractions 5.4 Complex Fractions Complex Fractions 5.5 Solving Fractional Equations Solving Fractional Equations 5.6 Solving Word Problems With Fractional Solving Word Problems with Fractional Equations Equations 6.1 Rational Exponents Rational Exponents and Radicals (Tape #1) 6.2 Radicals Rational Exponents and Radicals (Tape #2) 6.2 Simplifying Radicals Simplifying Radicals 6.3 Operations With Radical Expressions Operations with Radical Expressions 6.4 Operations With Radical Expressions More Operations with Radical Expressions 6.5 Radical Equations Radical Equations 6.6 Complex Numbers Complex Numbers 2.1 Cartesian Coordinate System [And] Relations Cartesian Coordinate System And 2.2 Cartesian Coordinate System [And] Relations Relations and Functions And 2.3 Function Notation And Operations [And] Linear Function Notation and Operations 2.4 Functions, Part I & Il Functions, Part I 2.5/2.6 Function Notation And Operations [And] Linear Linear Functions 2.6 Linear Equations In Two Variables Linear Equations in Two Variables 2.7 Linear Inequalities [And] Variations Linear Inequalities 7.1 Solving Quadratic Equations By Extracting Roots And Solving Quadratic Equations by Extracting Roots and Completing the Square 7.2 Solving Quadratic Equations Using The Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Quadratic Formula Quadratic For 7.2 Solving Quadratic Equations Summary Solving Quadratic Equations Summary 7.2 Applications Using The Quadratic Formula Applications Using the Quadratic Formula 3.1 Linear Systems In Two Variables Linear Systems in Two Variables *Videotapes and DVDs may be checked out in the NHC Library to take home or at the Main Desk in the Learning Center (LC) to view in the LC. DVDs are formatted for standard DVD players. They may not be compatible with some computers. ** A MATH 0310 Final Exam Review may be accessed or downloaded from the following website: and select option Final Exam Reviews from the left menu.