Syllabus

INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA MATH 101 MTWR 1:30 3:30pm Center for Access and Academic Success 2215 SUMMER ENRICHMENT ACADEMY, 2011
Instructor: Troy Banks, Ph.D. Required Textbook: Elementary & Intermediate Algebra by Michael Sullivan, III, Katherine R. Struve & Janet Mazzarella (Custom Edition), Pearson, 2009 with use of My Mathlab on the computer for doing homework. Contact Information: Email: tvbanks@umes.edu Prerequisite: Basic skills in mathematics computation and mathematics concepts and application. Course Description: Topics included for study are the algebra of signed numbers, solving linear equations and inequalities, solving quadratic equations, operations on algebraic expressions and graphing. Chapter 1: Operations on Real Numbers and Algebraic Expressions (1.1 1.8). Chapter 2: Equations and Inequalities in One Variable (2.1 2.8). Chapter 3: Graphing and Equations of Lines (3.1 3.6). Chapter 5: Exponents and Polynomials (5.1 5.6). Chapter 6: Factoring Polynomials (6.1 6.7). Chapter 7: Rational Expressions and Equations (7.1 7.7). Chapter 8: Functions (8.3 8.7). Chapter 9: Complex Numbers and Polar Coordinates (9.1 9.6). Chapter 10: Quadratic Equations and Functions (10.1 10.2).

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Course Outcomes: 1. Use a problem solving approach to investigate and understand mathematical content. 2. Use mathematical vocabulary, notation and structure to represent ideas, describe relationships, and model situations. 3. Read and write presentations of mathematics with understanding. 4. Use and analyze algorithms. 5. Apply mathematical content and processes to model and solve problems from situations within and outside mathematics. 6. Develop understanding of and appreciation for biographical and historical development of mathematics. Evaluation Procedures: There will be four tests and a comprehensive final along with several weekly homework assignments. Some of the homework problems will be taken from the assigned list. On all problems, you must show your work. No work, no credit (even for correct answers). This applies to exams as well. There will be no make up exams. The final grade for the course will be calculated in this fashion: Homework 30%, Tests 40%, Final 20%, Attendance 10%. If your grade on the final exam is higher than on one of your other test scores it will replace the lowest test score. Grading Scale: 90-100% - A 80-89.9% - B 70-79.9% - C 60-69.9% - D 0-59% - F Homework: Homework will be assigned, collected and graded on a regular basis. You are encouraged to work together on the homework, however the paper you turn in should reflect your personal preparation. Homework assignments will usually be due two days after they are assigned. Arithmetic Skills Test: Successful completion (14 correct out of 20) of the Arithmetic Skills Test is required for students to receive a passing grade in Intermediate Algebra. The Arithmetic Skills Test will be administered by each instructor periodically (at least three times) throughout the summer session. Attendance: Instructors will take attendance daily. The role will be taken at the beginning of each class. Students must be in class when their name is called to be considered in attendance. Students are also required to attend Math lab and individual student/teacher conferences on Friday up to 12 noon. Support Services: At the first sign of difficulty, students are encouraged to seek assistance from their instructor during the posted office hours scheduled on Fridays. Math 101 Intermediate Algebra Syllabus Page 2 of 6

Classroom Conduct: Students are expected to demonstrate respect for their classmates, their instructors and themselves at all times. Disrespect will not be tolerated. Students are expected to turn off cell phones and ipods during class and attend to personal needs before class begins. Academic Dishonesty: Students are expected to secure, read, and understand their rights and responsibilities relative to academic honesty under the UMES Student Code of Conduct: Student Judiciary Manual (http://www.umes.edu/students/UMESStudentCode2003.pdf). Any student that is found guilty of academic dishonesty such as cheating, plagiarism or collusion will receive the zero grade on every test or assignment involved. Students may appeal the decision of their instructor. This will require the instructor to register the incident formally to the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs in accordance with established University policy and procedure. Dates of Tests (subject to change): Test 1 June 30 Test 2 July 7 Test 3 July 14 Test 4 July 21 Final Exam July 28 Other Important Dates: Monday, June 20: First Day of Class Monday, July 4: No Class

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Course Schedule:
Class Date Mon, June 20, 2011 Tues, June 21, 2011 Wed, June 22, 2011 Thurs, June 23, 2011 Mon, June 27, 2011 Tues, June 28, 2011 Wed, June 29, 2011 Thurs, June 30, 2011 Mon, July 4, 2011 Tues, July 5, 2011 Wed, July 6, 2011 Thurs, July 7, 2011 Mon, July 11, 2011 Tues, July 12, 2011 Wed, July 13, 2011 Thurs, July 14, 2011 Mon, July 18, 2011 Tues, July 19, 2011 Wed, July 20, 2011 Thurs, July 21, 2011 Mon, July 25, 2011 Tues, July 26, 2011 Wed, July 27, 2011 Thurs, July 28, 2011 Class Topic Introduction to Course; Fractions, Decimals, Percents; Sets, Number System, Real Number Line, Review of AST Operations on Integers and Rational Numbers Properties of Real Numbers; Exponents and Order of Operations Simplifying Algebraic Expressions, Linear Equations Solving Linear Equations Evaluating and Solving Formulas, Problem Solving Problem Solving, Solving Inequalities, Rectangular Coordinate System Graphs, Review for Exam Independence Day, No Class Graphs and Linear Equations Linear Inequaties, Operations on Polynomials Operations on Polynomials; Review for Exam Operations on Polynomials Factoring Factoring Factoring; Review for Exam Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring, Completing the Square, Quadratic Formula Operations on Rational Expressions Operations on Rational Expressions Operations on Rational Expressions; Review for Exam Rational Equations, Functions and their Graphs Inequalities, Absolute Value Equation & Inequalities Operations on Radical Expressions Final Exam in Class Reading Material Sec 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 Sec 1.4, 1.5 Sec 1.6, 1.7 Sec 1.8, 2.1 Sec 2.2, 2.3 Sec 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 Sec 2.7, 2.8, 3.1 Sec. 3.2, 3.3 Sec 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 Sec 3.7, 5.1 Sec. 5.2 Sec 5.3; 5.4, 5.5 Sec 5.6; 6.1 Sec 6.2, 6.3, 6.4 Sec 6.5 Sec 6.6, 6.7, 10.1 Sec 10.2, 7.1, 7.2 Sec 7.3, 7.4 Sec 7.5 Sec 7.6, 7.7, 8.4, 8.5, 8.6 Sec 8.7, 9.1, 9.2 Sec 9.3, 9.4, 9.5 Examination

AST Exam

Exam 1

Exam 2

Exam 3

Exam 4

Final Exam

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Review Exercises: Section 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 Problems 1-159 odd, 160, 169, 170, 173 1-91 odd, 94-96, 97, 100, 101, 105 1-139 odd, 144 150, 157-159 1-167 odd 1-75 odd 1-125 odd 1-127 odd 1-117 odd, 122 1-93 odd, 96 1-119 odd 1-97 odd, 102 1-91 odd, 96 1-69 odd, 72 1-49 odd 1-125 odd, 126 1-83 odd 1-127 odd, 130 1-73 odd, 86 1-101 odd 1-85 odd 1-99 odd 1-79 odd 1-129 odd 1-97 odd, 103 1-145 odd 1-143 odd, 145, 148 1-93 odd

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Section 5.6 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6 10.1 10.2

Problems 1-101 odd 1-109 odd, 114, 117 1-93 odd, 97, 99, 101 1-99 odd 1-103 odd 1-93 odd, 101 1-107 odd 1-39 odd 1-85 odd 1-85 odd 1-97 odd 1-69 odd 1-101 odd 1-65 odd 1-87 odd 1-57 odd 1-55 odd 1-109 odd 1-127 odd 1-75 odd 1-137 odd 1-87 odd 1-149 odd 1-103 odd 1-83 odd 1-97 odd 1-77 odd

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