SOUTHWEST COLLEGE Department of Mathematics

SOUTHWEST COLLEGE Department of Mathematics COURSE SYLLABUS MATH 0312: Intermediate Algebra - Online INSTRUCTOR: CONFERENCE TIMES: CONTACT INFORMATION: Emmanuel Usen TBA Emmanuel.usen@hccs.edu 713-718-8062 Mymathlab ID : usen79102 (The Mymathlab access code is included in the book package at the bookstores. It can also be purchased separately online www.coursecompass.com or at the bookstore.) Course Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) 1. Solve algebraic equations and inequalities involving rational expressions, radicals, quadratics, or linear expressions. 2. Examine and interpret the linear and quadratic graphs of equations and inequalities. 3. Solve application problems. 4. Use and interpret function notation in both algebraic and graphical contexts. Learning outcomes Students will: 1.1 add, subtract, multiply and divide polynomials 1.2 factor polynomials 1.3 add, subtract, multiply and divide rational expressions 1.4 simplify complex fractions 1.5 solving equations involving rational expressions 1.6 simplify equations involving rational exponents and simplify radicals 1.7 add, subtract, multiply, divide expressions involving radicals and solve radical equations 1.8 add, subtract, multiply and divide complex numbers 1.9 solve quadratic equations by factoring, completing the square, quadratic formula and square root property 1.10 solve systems of linear equations in two variables 2.1 graph linear equations & linear inequalities in two variables 2.2 find the slope of a line & write its equation 1

2.3 graph quadratic functions and inequalities 3.1 solve word problems 4.1 recognize functional notation & evaluate functions Textbook: Intermediate Algebra, 11 th Edition. Margaret Lial, John Hornsby, & Terry McGinnis. Pearson / Addison Wesley: Boston, 2012. (The textbook is packaged together with the solutions manual and the Mymathlab access code at the bookstores at NE College.) ISBN-10:0321715411 ISBN- 13:9780321715418 Catalog Description: Topics include factoring techniques, radicals, algebraic fractions, complex numbers, graphing linear equations and inequalities, quadratic equations, systems of equations, an introduction to functions, and graphing quadratic functions. Emphasis is placed on the algebraic techniques needed in order to successfully complete Math 1314 College Algebra. A departmental final examination must be passed with a score of 60% or higher in order to pass the course. Prerequisites: Math 0308 or Math 0108: Pass with "C" or better Or Suitable placement test score. Credit: 3 hours credit (3 hours lecture and 1 hour lab). Course Intent & Audience: This course is intended for students who require state mandated remediation. It is the final course in the developmental mathematics sequence, and its purpose is to prepare students for College Algebra. Test Schedule: Test Chapters Covered on Test Date Test #1 Sec. 2.1,2.2,2.5,2.7,3.1 12/19/13-12/20/13 online Test #2 Sec. 3.2,3.3,3.4,3.5,4.1 12/24/13-10/25/13 online Test #3 Sec. 5.4,5.5,6.1,6.2,6.3,6.4,6.5 12/29/13-12/30/13 online Test #4 Sec. 7.1,7.2,7.3,7.4,7.5,8.1,8.2,8.3 01/03/14-01/04/14 online 2

Final Exam Chapters 2 9 Final exam must be taken ON SITE at DE testing center at 3100 Main St. 01/07/14 Important Dates: Drop Deadline: 12/29/2014 by 4:30pm Make-up policy: Absolutely no make-up tests. Any missed test will be the dropped test. Grading policy: Your final course grade is based on the following standard HCC scale. FINAL AVERAGE FINAL COURSE GRADE 90 Average 100% A 80 Average < 90% B 70 Average < 80% C 60 Average < 70% D Average < 60% or Final Exam Grade < 60 F A grade of IP (In Progress) will not be given. If your final grade is a D, then you may be eligible to take the bridge course MATH 0112 instead of repeating the class. To determine eligibility, please contact the math department. A grade of F is given if the final average is below 60 or the final exam grade is below 60. Final Average = [ 3Exams(300) + Final(200) + Mymathlab assignment(100) ] / 6 Your worst of the first 4 exams will be dropped. Final Examination: The final examination is departmental and consists of 33 multiple-choice problems. The problems cover all the material required in the course. If you score lower than 60% on the final exam, you automatically are given a course grade of F, as noted under the grading policy. If your score on the final exam is 60% or higher, then your grades are averaged using the formula specified under grading policy. You MUST pass the final exam in order to pass the course. Homework and Quiz policy: All homework and quizzes must be completed online using MYMATHLAB. The MyMathLab grade will be the equivalent of one test grade. The MyMathLab Course ID to be used for registration purposes is usen79102 and the school zip code is 77022. To register for MyMathLab and to access the homework, go to www.coursecompass.com. 3

Calculators: Calculators are not allowed during the test but you may use them during lectures and at home. Withdrawal policy: If you decide to drop the class, then IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO DROP before the final drop date. If your name is on the roll at the end of the term, you WILL receive a grade. Neither you nor your instructor will be able to perform the drop after the final drop date. In order to withdraw from your class and receive a W on your transcript, you MUST contact your professor or a counselor PRIOR to the withdrawal deadline. The Final Withdrawal Deadline is (12/29/2014), at 4:30 pm. After the withdrawal deadline has passed, you will receive a grade. Zeros averaged in for required coursework that is not submitted will lower your semester average significantly, most likely resulting in a failing grade of F. Please refer to the following notice before dropping the class. NOTICE: Students who take a course three or more times will face significant tuition or fee increases at HCC and other Texas public colleges and universities. In addition, state law allows students a maximum of 6 course withdrawals during their entire college career. Students with more than 6 drops will be required to pay additional fees. Prior to course withdrawal, you must confer with your professor or counselor about your study habits, homework, test-taking skills, attendance, course participation, and tutoring or other assistance that is available. Student conduct: Students should not engage in disruptive activities while in the classroom. Any conduct that is deemed detrimental to the academic atmosphere, such as cell phone use or consistently talking during instructional delivery, will not be tolerated. Any student found guilty of such conduct will be asked to leave the classroom until further notice. Academic dishonesty: All students are required to exercise academic honesty in completion of all tests and assignments. Cheating involves deception for the purpose of violating testing rules. Students who improperly assist other students are just as guilty as students who receive assistance. A student guilty of a first offense will receive a grade of F on the quiz or test involved. For a second offense, the student will receive a grade of F for the course. The use of recording devices, including camera phones and tape recorders, is prohibited in all locations where instruction, tutoring, or testing occurs. Students with disabilities who need to use a recording device as a reasonable accommodation should contact the Disability Services Office for information. Resources and supplemental instruction: Any student enrolled in Math 0312 at HCC has access to the math tutoring labs which are staffed with student assistants who can aid students with math problems and offer help with MyMathLab. In addition, free online tutoring is provided using AskOnline. With Mymathlab, the free Math Tutoring Center is also provided. For the NE campuses tutoring hours, please visit 4

http://nelc.hccs.edu/start_files/page1092. Another helpful resource is the student solutions manual that may be obtained from the bookstore. Students with Disabilities: Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the Disability Support Services Office at this college at the beginning of the semester. To make an appointment, please call 713-718-8420. Professors are authorized to provide only the accommodations requested by the Disability Support Office. Course Schedule: Chapters and Sections Chapter 2 Linear Equations, Inequalities, and Applications 2.2. Formulas 2.7. Absolute value equations ONLY 2.5. Linear Inequalities in One Variable Chapter 3 Graphs, Linear Equations, and Functions 3.1 The Rectangular Coordinate System 3.2 The Slope of a Line 3.3 Linear Equations in Two Variables 3.4 Linear Inequalities in Two Variables (Omit compound inequalities.) 3.5 Introduction to Functions Chapter 4. Systems of Linear Equations 4.1 Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables Chapter 5 Exponents, Polynomials, and Polynomial Functions 5.4 Multiplying Polynomials 5.5 Dividing Polynomials Chapter 6 Factoring 6.1 Greatest Common Factors; Factoring by Grouping 6.2 Factoring Trinomials 6.3 Special Factoring 6.4 A General Approach to Factoring 6.5 Solving Equations by Factoring Chapter 7 Rational Expressions and Functions 7.1 Rational Expressions and Functions; Multiplying and Dividing 7.2 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions 5

7.3 Complex Fractions 7.4 Equations with Rational Expressions and Graphs (Omit graphs.) 7.5 Applications of Rational Expressions Chapter 8 Roots, Radicals, and Root Functions 8.1 Radical Expressions and Graphs (Omit graphs and resonant frequency.) 8.2 Rational Exponents (Include a review of exponents.) 8.3 Simplifying Radical Expressions 8.4 Adding and Subtracting Radical Expressions 8.5 Multiplying & Dividing Radical Expressions (Omit rationalizing cube & 4 th roots.) 8.7 Complex Numbers Chapter 9 Quadratic Equations, Inequalities, and Functions 9.1 The Square Root Property and Completing the Square 9.2 The Quadratic Formula 9.6 More about Parabolas; Application (omit horizontal parabolas) THE SECTIONS LISTED ABOVE UNDER COURSE SCHEDULE MUST BE COVERED. The content of the following sections include material that is embedded in other sections of the course or that was covered in the previous math course or that will be studied in the next course MATH 1314. Based on this, the instructor may discuss the sections listed below if time permits: 2.1 Linear Equations in One Variable 2.2 Formulas 2.3 Applications of Linear Equations 2.7 Absolute Value Equations 5.1 Integer Exponents and Scientific Notation 7.6 Variation 9.6 More about Parabolas (omit horizontal parabolas and applications) 11.5 Second-Degree Inequalities (Example 1 only; omit systems of inequalities) Student Registration for MyMathLab Website Description MyMathLab/CourseCompass is a math website that can improve your math skills, allow you to do homework (and get instant feedback), take tests, view videos and more! Access this website with a MyMathLab Student kit that comes packaged with your new textbook using a special ISBN. For more information, go to www.mymathlab.com. 6

On-line Registration. Please read through all instructions before beginning. You will need: Your Student Access Code (included with your new textbook when purchased at the bookstore) A valid email address Your Professor s Course ID Number: usen79102 Your school zip code: 77022 Your school: HCCS 1. Go to www.coursecompass.com 2. Click on the Register button below Students 3. Review the Before You Start information to ensure you have everything you need to register; Click Next 4. If you have previously taken a course in Course Compass, click Yes, Look Me Up and enter your username and password, if you remember that information. ONLY use Yes, Look Me Up if you have registered to MyMathLab or Course Compass in the past. Otherwise, keep No, I am a New User selected and scroll down. 5. Enter the 6-word access code from your MyMathLab Student Access Kit, your School s zip code (listed above), & your Country; Click Next 6. Enter your professor s Course ID number (listed above). Click Next. 7. Fill in all required Personal Information. Select your school from the drop-down list, then create your own personal login name & password for this site. Your login must be unique or you will get an error message (it means someone else is using that login). Choose 1 of the security questions (for use if you forget your password) & type the answer. Review the Site License Agreement and click Next. 8. Your Confirmation & Summary screen appears; write down your confirmed login/password (a confirmation email will be sent to you using the email address you used to register). Click the CourseCompass Log In Now button and use the log in name & password you just created (Note: it s a good idea to bookmark as favorite www.coursecompass.com). You only register once to MyMathLab for this course (the original access code can not be used again). 9. Under Courses you are taking, click on your professor s Course name under Courses you are taking. Important: You MUST install any required browser plug-ins to use this website from a home or work computer (if you don t install the plug-ins you will not be able to see the math exercises/videos/etc. inside the website). Start at the INSTALLATION WIZARD button on the left of your home page. Use this install process on any computer you plan to use for this course (school sites should have them already). AOL users must minimize the AOL browser and use Internet Explorer. Disable any pop-up blockers for this site only. Review the System Requirements to ensure your computer meets them. Need Technical HELP with the Course Compass/MyMathLab website? For Technical Support, call Toll Free 1-800-677-6337, Monday through Friday 7 a.m. 7 p.m. or Sunday 4 p.m. 11 p.m. (CST). You can also send an email or use Live Chat. You can link to all of these options via the SUPPORT tab at the top right. 7

Need HELP from a live person while doing your Math? You have free access to our Tutor Center. Just call 1-888-777-463 Sunday Thursday nights from 4 p.m. 11 p.m. or email or fax questions. All options are available at www.aw.com/tutorcenter. You will need your Course ID (listed above) when you call. Get HELP from the website itself. While practicing exercises (in the Study Plan), get immediate help and feedback on every problem you work. 1. Click on VIEW AN EXAMPLE to see a similar exercise explained step-by-step (click the CONTINUE button on the bottom of the screen to advance). 2. Click on HELP ME SOLVE THIS and get step-by-step help on this exercise--but you provide the answer at each step (so that you learn the process of answering that type of problem). 3. Click on VIDEO or ANIMATION (where available) for help on how to do this type of exercise. 4. Click on TEXTBOOK PAGES to read the textbook explanation on doing this type of exercise. NOTE: THIS SYLLABUS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS NEEDED TO MEET THE OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE OR TO AID IN COURSE ADMINISTRATION AT THE DISCRETION OF INSTRUCTOR. IT IS NOT ANTICIPATED THAT THERE WILL BE ANY SUBSTANTIVE CHANGES. 8