HENRY FORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE

MATHEMATICS DIVISION

SYLLABUS - MATH 110-06 WINTER 2006

 

COURSE TITLE:Math110 Intermediate Algebra CREDIT HOURS: 4 credit hours

CONTACT HOURS (including final exam): 62 hours

PREREQUISITE: Grade of C or better in Math 080 or a satisfactory placement test score.

INSTRUCTOR: Thomas Kelley COREQUISITES: None

CONTACT INFORMATION: Office: A-223 (Instructional Technology Building)

Telephone: (313) 845-6492 E-Mail:

Office Hours: MTWR/ Noon-1 PM, TR/ 11 AM-Noon,

TR 4:25-5:25 PM, MW/3:30 4:30 PM

GENERAL COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:

A graphing calculator is required of each student. The Mathematics Division recommends and uses the TI‑83(or 84) or TI‑83(or 84) Plus Graphing Calculator.

There is a video series that correlates with sections of the required text. These tapes are available for student use in the Learning Lab.

TEXTBOOK: Intermediate Algebra: Functions and Authentic Applications, 2^nd Ed., by Lehmann (Prentice‑Hall; ISBN: 0‑13‑130380‑5)

Students Solution Manual, 2^nd Ed., by Lehmann M@thP@k 5.0 CD ROM

PH Tutor Center Graphing Calculator Manual

CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Topics covered include solving linear, quadratic, rational, and square root equations, solving linear inequalities, an introduction to functions, graphs of linear and quadratic functions, rational expressions, exponents, radicals, and solving systems of linear equations. Techniques of problem solving and applications are included throughout the course along with modeling data using linear and quadratic functions.

CORE COURSE TOPICS:

Chapter 1 Linear Functions Sections 1.1‑1.6

Chapter 2 Modelling with Linear Functions Sections 2.1‑2.4

Chapter 3 Systems of Linear Equations Sections 3.1‑3.4

Chapter 4 Exponential Functions Sections 4.1‑4.2

Chapter 6 Polynomial Functions Sections 6.2‑6.6

Chapter 7 Using Quadratic Functions to Model Data Sections 7.1‑7.3, 7.6

Chapter 8 Rational Functions Sections 8.1‑8.3, 8.5

Chapter 9 Radical Functions Sections 9.1‑9.3, 9.5

COURSE GOALS:

1. To develop in students a deeper and broader understanding of algebraic concepts, principles and methods than what is achieved in Math 080.

2. To develop in students intermediate algebraic skills necessary for success in subsequent mathematics courses and other courses requiring mathematical skills.

3. To develop in students the problem‑solving skills needed to interpret, analyze and solve applied problems requiring intermediate‑level algebraic skills.

4. To incorporate graphing calculators whenever appropriate to illustrate concepts and solve problems.

MAJOR CORE COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to:

1. Calculate the slope of the line.

2. Write equations of lines using the point‑slope form and the slope‑intercept form.

3. Algebraically solve linear, quadratic, and rational equations, linear inequalities, and 2 x 2 systems of linear equations and check solutions using a graphing utility.

4. Graph linear and quadratic functions by hand and find the significant features of the graph, such as the intercepts, vertex, and slope, where appropriate, and verify these features using a graphing utility.

5. Determine if an equation, graph, or a table of values represents a function, find the domain of simple functions, and perform basic function operations.

*6. Solve applications that require linear or quadratic functions, linear inequalities, or systems of linear equations algebraically or by using a graphing utility.

7. Perform operations with rational expressions.

8. Simplify expressions with integer and rational exponents.

9. Perform operations with radical expressions.

* = fulfills HFCC General Education Outcome for critical thinking and problem solving

INSTRUCTIONAL POLICIES:

Assignments: Routine homework problems will be assigned at each class to be turned in at the next class. Worksheet homework will be distributed and is due on an assigned date. Homework will be graded and returned. Suggested exercises will be given and the student is strongly encouraged to do them. They are not handed in, but questions on them during class or office hours are welcome.

Attendance: Attendance will be noted at each class session. If you miss a class you are responsible for finding out what you missed and making arrangements for making up the work. Office hours are for questions not answered in class; they are not make-up classes.

Grading Procedures: At least three in-class exams will be given during the semester with at least one weeks notice given before the date of the exam. The grade on homework will count as 1 in-class exam. The Final exam will be given as scheduled by the college and counts from 25 33% of your course grade.

Grading Policy: Grades are based on the scale: 90 100 = A range. 80 89 = B range.

67 79 = C range. 55 66 = D range. Less than 55 = E.

Missed Examination: If you must miss an exam for a very good reason, let me know as soon as possible. Arrangements may be made to take an exam early, but do not expect to be able to make up an exam if you let me know after the fact.

Drop Policy:

College Policy: Students may officially drop a class and receive a DR grade anytime up until the end of the day March 29, 2006. If a student stops attending without officially withdrawing, the instructor may record either an E or a DR grade.

Instructor Policy: Students may receive a DR grade if they make a request for the grade in writing to the instructor before noon on April 28, 2006.

Academic Dishonesty:

College Board of Trustees Policy #8500 (adopted 3/17/97):

A...It shall be the policy of the College that determination of the fact of academic dishonesty by a student shall be a matter of individual judgement by the instructor. The instructor may administer a penalty up to, and including, failure in the particular course...

Instructor Policy: Academic dishonesty of any form will be grounds for immediate failure in the course and the recording of a final grade of E in the course. To insure the integrity of test scores, students are not allowed to leave the classroom during tests.

MATH DIVISION POLICY ON CUT-OFF DATE FOR STUDENT DROP-DOWNS

A registered student may only drop-down (move-up) to another math class within the first three weeks of the Fall and Winter semesters. In the Spring and/or Summer semesters, students have only one and one-half weeks to drop-down (move-up) to another class. In order to drop-down (move-up), a student must:

Obtain the written permission of his/her current instructor stating that the student was misplaced, see the Mathematics Division Director for assistance in finding open sections, and obtain the written permission of the instructor in the new lower (higher) course.

The student must then officially file an Add-Drop form at the Registration office.