Math 124A Intermediate Algebra “A” Spring 2015 Section #: 3640 Tues & Thurs 6:50 ‐ 8:15 pm Room: FH 108 Textbook: Intermediate Algebra, 3rd Edition Sullivan/Struve (*MyMathLab portal access) Course Topics: 1. Linear Functions, Absolute Values, Inequalities 2. Systems of Equations, Matrices, Cramer’s Rule 3. Polynomials, Rational Functions, Radical Expressions 4. Exponents & Logarithms Course Work: All homework assignments, quizzes & tests will be completed in MyMathLab. Midterm and Final Exams will be taken In‐Class. Math 124A Intermediate Algebra “A” Spring 2015 Calculators: Any scientific graphing calculator can be used, without CAS/symbolic capability. (see references in text) Your scores on: Grading Scale: Attendance/Conduct 5% 90% ‐ 100% A Hmwk & Quizes (*) 25% 80% ‐ 89% B Online Tests (*) 25% 70% ‐ 79% C Midterm Exam (tba) 20% 55% ‐ 69% D Final Exam (Comp.) 25% (as published in schedule) Below 55% F The student is required to complete the (MyMathLab) online homework, quizzes & tests in order to pass. You’ll need internet (home/college) access outside of regular class meetings and an email account. Class meetings will consist of lecture, examples, discussion, and review. Group study is always encouraged, however you must do your own work on any tests and exams. It is highly recommended that you maintain a notebook of class lectures and of all the written work/solution steps needed to solve the problem. Math 124A Intermediate Algebra “A” Spring 2015 Please be aware of college policies regarding student conduct, special services, dates & deadlines, etc. I have copied some of this important student info into our class web folder; consult the college catalog for complete information. To be successful in this particular class, try not to fall behind in your studies. Doing the homework every day is better than waiting until the due date. Ask questions when you don’t understand something. Listen to your classmate’s questions, they may also be yours. I will try to supplement my lectures by posting sample worked‐out problems in the web folder; however, I will not post any lectures online. YOU MUST BE IN CLASS & TAKE YOUR OWN NOTES. I truly appreciate your decision in completing “Math 125” over 2 semesters. I will give you my best effort to see that you are successful. I need you to do the same. LET’S HAVE AN ENJOYABLE & PRODUCTIVE SEMESTER! Math 124A Intermediate Algebra “A” Spring 2015 Student Learning Outcomes: (thisisthe“fine‐print”syllabusrequirement) The student will: Simplify, identify domain and evaluate a given rational expression. To the following standard: Use factoring techniques to simplify, find all the values that make the expression undefined, evaluate the expression for given values of variables. As measured by the following method: Random samples of student work product are collected to be assessed by a committee of faculty from the department. As scored by the following rubric: Exemplary: The student is able to satisfy all of the criteria. Acceptable: The student solves the problem, reduces & simplifies the result. Unacceptable: The student unable to solve the problem.