MATH 0320

Textbook:    Elementary and Intermediate Algebra by Sullivan, Struve, Mazzarella

COURSE OUTCOMES:   A student completing Math 0320 will be able to:

  1. Graph linear equations and write the equation of the line 3.5, 3.6
  2. Solve systems of equations by graphing, addition (elimination) and
    substitution. (Limit this to 2 equations and 2 unknowns.) 4.1, 4.2, 4.3
  3. Translate and solve word problems using systems 4.4, 4.5
  4. Graph systems of inequalities 3.8, 4.6
  5. Factor polynomials (review) 6.5
  6. Solve a quadratic equation by factoring 6.6
  7. Simplify by adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing rational expressions
    7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5
  8. Solve rational equations. 7.7
  9. Simplify by adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing radical expressions 9.1, 9.2, 9.4, 9.5, 9.6
  10. Solve radical equations 9.8
  11. Add, subtract, multiply and divide complex numbers 9.9
  12. Solve quadratic equations by completing the square, square root property and
    quadratic formula 10.1, 10.2
     

Grading:

There will be 4 Tests, a Quiz/Homework grade and a Comprehensive Final.  The weights will be as follows:

  1. Test 1         = 15%
  2. Test 2         = 15%
  3. Test 3         = 15%
  4. Test 4         = 15%
  5. HW/Quiz    = 15%
  6. Final           = 25%

I will assign HW on a nightly basis and you will be responsible for all work assigned for test material, however I will not take up the homework or check that you have done it.  Each quiz should contain the following heading format:  John Smith, 6/6/06, # 1, 31, 47. 

All problems turned in should be in a neat and organized manner and must be done in pencil.  I do not accept pen for any assignment.  Any work turned in to me in pen will be automatically discarded including exams.

I expect all graphing to be done on graph paper.  This will help both of us in understanding which function you are trying to represent.

 

Attendance

Attendance and effort are the 2 most important aspects of succeeding in a math class.  If you miss more than 5 consecutive days or 6 days total you may be dropped with an F at my discretion.

 

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Students with disabilities, including but not limited to physical, psychiatric or learning disabilities, who wish to request accommodations in this class should notify the Special Services Office early in the semester so that the appropriate arrangements may be made. In accordance with federal law, a student requesting accommodations must provide acceptable documentation of his/her disability to the Special Services Coordinator. For more information, call or visit the Special Services Office in the Student Services Building, 894-9611 ext. 2529, 2530.

 

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