Antelope Valley College

Intersession 2011
Number: Course Number MATH 102 Title: Course Title Intermediate Algebra Time: Time MTWR 8:00 11:30 am Location: Location Palmdale SV3B Required Text: Intermediate Algebra Text Baratto, Kohlmetz, & Bergman; ISBN: 0073309303 Instructor: Instructor Dr. Mark McGovern mail: E-mail [email protected] Phone: Phone 722-6300 x6006 Office: Office OF1 113 (Lancaster) Office Hours: TBA Hours

Prerequisites: Course Prerequisites Eligibility for MATH 102 (AVC Assessment) or completion of MATH 70. Advisory: Eligibility for READ 099.

Support: Online Support MyAVC course page: http://myavc.avc.edu

Description: Course Description This course is for the student who has been very successful completing Elementary Algebra and who is comfortable taking math classes, since it accelerates MATH 102A and MATH 102B into one semester. Topics include: formulas and word problems; graphs, slopes and equations of lines; introduction to functions; systems of equations; linear inequalities; exponents and polynomials with factoring; rational expressions and equations; radical expressions and equations; exponential and logarithmic functions; quadratic equations and functions; circles; and word problems appropriate to these topics.

Objectives: Course Objectives Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to: 1. Construct coordinates tables, graph and interpret the graphs of basic functions and equations in two variables. 2. Calculate slopes from graphs, points or equations. 3. Find the domain, range or inverse of a function; find the composition of two functions. 4. Solve equations and inequalities in one variable, and systems of equations. 5. Simplify algebraic expressions by selecting the appropriate factoring method. 6. Perform the basic operations on polynomials, rational expressions, radical expressions and complex numbers. 7. Analyze the properties of quadratic functions in order to graph them. 8. Evaluate expressions with function or logarithmic notation. 9. Use the properties of logarithms to simplify logarithmic expressions and equations. 10. Graph circles and construct their equations. 11. Select the appropriate methods, including choosing formulas, sketching and constructing equations in order to solve word problems. 1

Methods of Evaluation and Grading:

Homework Assignments
Homework is assigned and due according to the semester schedule (next page). Homework is designed to reinforce the concepts you have read in your textbook and learned in class. It is highly recommend that you break up the assignment over the course of the week and not jam it all in right before it is due. This helps to keep the material fresh in your mind and prevents you from hating math anymore than you do now. Homework is due at the beginning of class. 11 Homework assignments (20 points each, drop lowest) ------------------------------------ 200 pts

In-class Assignments
Every class meeting (except the last day) there will be an in-class activity typically broken into two parts. The in-class assignments should be performed in groups of 3 or 4 students and are designed to put into practice some of the concepts that you learned that day. Most in-class assignments will be completed and turned in before you leave class that day. 18 In-class Assignments (10 points each, 2 drop lowest) -------------------------------------- 160 pts

Review Quizzes
Quizzes will be given on days when there is not an exam (except for Day 1) and will cover material from the previous lecture. Quizzes will have anywhere from 1-4 questions. The questions on the quiz are intended as a review and to make sure you are keeping current with the material. They are typically given at the very beginning of class. 13 Quizzes (10 points each, 2 drop lowest) ---------------------------------------------------- 110 pts

Exams
Four regular exams and one final exam will be given over the course of the intersession to evaluate your understanding of the material. Exam 1 will cover material from Chapters 1-2. Exam 2 will cover material from Chapters 3-4. Exam 3 from Chapters 5-6. Exam 4 from Chapters 7-8. Some subject matter from earlier tests might be included in later tests, as it is a building block for the later material. 4 Exams (100 pts each) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 400 pts The Final Exam will include material from all sections covered. Final Exam (Comprehensive) ------------------------------------------------------------------ 200 pts points --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Total points ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1070 pts

Letter grade breakdown: A: 90.0% 100.0%, B: 80.0% 89.9% C: 70.0% 79.9%, D: 60.0% 69.9%, F: < 60% If deemed necessary a re-normalization of the grades will occur when calculating the final grade whereby the highest grade becomes 100% and everyone elses grade is adjusted to reflect the increase in %. Note: This is not a curve. 2

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Week 1 HW1 assigned Quiz 1 HW2 assigned Quiz 2 HW1 Due HW3 assigned

Jan 3rd: Introduction, Chapter 1

Jan 4th: Sections 2.12.3

Jan 5th: Sections 2.32.5; Review

Jan 6th: Exam 1; Sections 3.13.2

Jan 12th: Sections 3.33.5

Jan 13th: Chapter 4; Review

Jan 14th: Exam 2; Sections 5.15.3

Jan 15th: Sections 5.45.9

Jan 18th: Sections 6.16.3

Week 3

Jan 17th: No Class (Martin Luther King) Jan 24th: Sections 7.37.5 Jan 25th: Sections 7.67.7; 8.2
Quiz 9 HW8 assigned

Jan 19th: Sections 6.46.6; Review

Jan 20th: Exam 3; Sections 7.1 7.2

Tentative Semester Schedule

Week 4 Quiz 8 HW 6 Due

Jan 26th: Sections 8.38.4; Review

Jan 27th: Exam 4; Sections 8.1; Quiz 10 9.19.2

It is strongly recommended that students read the sections listed for that day prior to coming to class. Students are expected to complete the assigned exercises prior to coming to class.

work: Late work Late homework will not be accepted under any circumstances unless prior arrangements are made with me. Quizzes cannot be made-up or re-scheduled. If you show up late to class you may miss the quiz. In-class activities must be completed during lecture on the day it is assigned and can not be made up. Exams can only be re-scheduled beforehand on a case-by-case basis. One or two scores from each type of graded non-exam work will be dropped so dont be too concerned if you miss one or two.
Week 5

Jan 31st: Sections 10.1 10.3

Feb 1st: Sections 11.1 11.2

Feb 2nd: Sections 11.311.4

Feb 3rd: Final Exam

Absences: Absences You are expected to regularly attend class and complete assigned coursework, as these are part of your responsibilities as a student in this college. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each class and students not present will be marked absent. If you arrive late then inform me after class is over so you will be marked late instead of absent. Students with more than 2 absences may be dropped for lack of participation as permitted in the college attendance policy. If this occurs after the drop date then you will receive an F grade. Based on past experience, I have found it to be extremely difficult to pass this class if you are excessively absent. In all cases talk to me about your situation and Ill try to be flexible. Do not assume that if you stop attending class I will drop you from the course. I may drop you. It is entirely your responsibility to drop yourself from a class if you wish to do so. Students: Reasonable Accommodation for Disabled Students: If you have a legally protected disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or California discrimination law, and you believe you need reasonable accommodation to participate fully in this class, please make an appointment to see me during office hours to discuss your need or see me after class. Onresources: On-campus resources If you need assistance in refreshing your math, reading or writing skills, check with the Learning Center for free tutoring and make sure you attend it regularly. Computers and print services are available for students at the Instruction Media Center (IMC), first floor Business Education Building. Computers are also available for use at the Learning Center. Academic Catalog): Academic Violations (From the College Catalog): Dishonesty, including but not limited to cheating, or plagiarism. Plagiarism - from the Latin word for kidnap - involves using anothers work without giving proper credit, whether done accidentally or on purpose. This includes not only words and ideas, but also graphs, artwork, music, maps, statistics, diagrams, scientific data, software, films, videos, and the like. Plagiarism is plagiarism whether the material is from published or unpublished sources. It does not matter whether ideas are stolen, bought, downloaded from the Internet, or written for the student by someone else - it is still plagiarism. Even if only bits and pieces of other sources are use, or outside sources are reworded, they must still be cited. To avoid problems, students should cite any sources and check with the instructor before submitting any assignment of project. Students are always responsible for any plagiarism in their work. An instructor who determines that a student has cheated or plagiarized has the right to give an F grade for the assignment or examination. Students are encouraged to review the entire Guidelines for Student Conduct found in the College Catalog. Final Thoughts: The best way to ensure success in my class is to come to class everyday, on time, and participate by taking notes in class, asking questions if material is unclear, completing quizzes, homework assignments and in-class activities. The number one reason students do not succeed in this class is that they do not put forth effort in the aforementioned categories. Communication with me is also strongly recommended so I can address any issues you have having with material and/or schedule. Oral agreements with the instructor should not be considered binding in anyway. Formal arrangements need to be made in writing either in person or by e-mail (with confirmation). 4