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SYLLABUS , FALL, 2009
INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA |
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For enrollment information go to http://www.cerritos.edu/de |
| CLASS NUMBER: 20968 UNITS: 4.0
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. GRAHAM CHALMERS TESTS IN ROOM S 103, 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Contact me for arrangement if you cannot come on campus at the scheduled time. A minimum of four supervised tests is required, which includes a final exam. OFFICE: SB28 HOURS: Aug. 17 to Dec. 10: MW 1:15 - 1:45 PM, TuTh 3:45 - 4:45 PM. TELEPHONE: 562-860-2451 ext 2696 mailto:gchalmers@cerritos.edu TEXT: Martin-Gay, Intermediate Algebra, 5th edition, Pearson PREREQUISITE: Elementary Algebra (Math 60) with a 'C' or better, or satisfactory score on an appropriate placement test. GRADE: 80% of the grade is based on three midterms and a final exam, done in class. 20% is based on online test scores. See general course information. OBJECTIVE: To continue the study of algebra in preparation for Intermediate Algebra. |
| COURSE OBJECTIVES: Continue the study of algebra and applications at the intermediate level. This includes a Student Learning Outcome: Represent, analyze, and interpret functions in various forms – table, graph, and equation. |
| You are required to access course information, such as homework assignments, etc., on-line. Practice test questions found in this syllabus are in PDF format. To view them download the Adobe Acrobat® Reader at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html |
| CALCULATOR: A graphing calculator is strongly recommended. Demonstrations will be done with the TI-84plus. You must have your own calculator and bring it to every class and every test. There is no sharing of calculators allowed on tests. Cellphones and PDAs may not be used as calculators. |
| HOMEWORK: Plan to spend eight or more hours per week reading, doing assignments and attending tutorial classes. See Prentice-Hall online syllabus for chapter test information. Students must read the textbook, including examples, and work additional problems as needed. |
| ENROLLMENT: Check My Cerritos for your enrollment status. Check daily for the first two weeks. I cannot override the decisions of the admissions office. I can submit adds Aug. 24 to Aug. 28, subject to admissions approval. Your enrollment will be blocked if the prerequisites are not on the computer, or if there is a time conflict or unit overload etc. Petitioners must give me a Cerritos ID number, and should also give me telephone and email contact information. Absence causes loss of place on wait list. Friday Nov. 20, 2009*, is the last day to withdraw from the class and receive a W. I cannot assign a W grade after that deadline. If you cease to attend, withdraw by using My Cerritos, telephone, or by going to Admissions and Records, to avoid getting an F. (*Date determined by admissions office - you must confirm with that office.) |
| HELP: See me in my office. If possible, it is a good idea to form study groups outside of class. Enroll in Math 9T, a 0 unit class attended as needed. Go to the Learning Resource Center in the lower level of the east side of the library building. Ask questions during the lecture. At the beginning of class you can ask questions about textbook problems and examples. |
| The meeting schedule below is approximate. Dates, topics tests are subject to change. Online syllabus should be accessed for online test items. If deadline has passed for taking an online test, contact me. |
| FRI. Aug. 21. Orientation. 12:00 - 2:00 PM in room PS 20. |
| Tips on solving application problems. |
| Some sample test one questions. Solutions to T1 sample. (Correction to problem 10 solution: Left endpoint should be a solid dot, not open.) |
| MON. Sept. 21. TEST ONE, on chapters 1, 2 & 3. 7:00 - 9:00 PM in Room S 103. 100 points. |
| Synthetic division |
| Some sample test two questions. Solutions to Test Two Sample. |
| MON. Oct. 19. TEST TWO, 7:00 - 9:00 PM in Room S 103, on 4.1 - 7.1. Solutions to test two. |
| MON. Nov. 9. MAKEUP TEST, 7:00 - 9:00 PM in Room S 103, on 1.2 - 7.4. (Score can replace one of test one or test two scores. It will not hurt your average to try this test. It's optional if you had 70% or more on both T1 and T2.) Multiple choice - 882ES Scantron required. Study materials for Tests One and Two. Non-Scantron version available at ASC Information desk. |
| WED. Nov. 18 TEST THREE, 7:00 - 9:00 PM in Room S 103., on 7.2 - 9.6. 100 points. Test Three Sample. Solutions to Test Three Sample. (forthcoming) |
| FRI. Nov. 20* Last day to withdraw with a 'W'. If you do not plan to complete the course, withdraw by telephone, or go to admissions to withdraw if you cannot do it by telephone. |
| MON. Dec. 7. Multiple Choice PREFINAL, 7:00 - 9:00 PM in Room S 103. Covers all sections. Need 882 E Scantron. Some sample final exam questions. Solutions to sample final. (Forthcoming) Study all tests, handouts, textbook/online examples. You should try Ch 10 test online. |
| MON. DEC. 14. FINAL EXAM 7:00 - 9:00 PM in Room S 103. Covers all sections. |
| Sample tests below are from a previous semester with another text. Topics may not correspond to topics on this semester's tests. In combination, they should cover most topics, and illustrate my test format. |
| Study schedule. Cover at least four sections per week from the topics below. |
| 1.1 Tips for Success in Mathematics 1.2 Algebraic Expressions and Sets of Numbers 1.3 Operations on Real Numbers Integrated Review - Algebraic Expressions and Operations on Whole Numbers 1.4 Properties of Real Numbers 2.1 Linear Equations in One Variable 2.2 An Introduction to Problem Solving 2.3 Formulas and Problem Solving 2.4 Linear Inequalities and Problem Solving Integrated Review - Linear Equations and Inequalities 2.5 Compound Inequalities 2.6 Absolute Value Equations 2.7 Absolute Value Inequalities 3.1 Graphing Equations 3.2 Introduction to Functions 3.3 Graphing Linear Functions 3.4 The Slope of a Line 3.5 Equations of Lines Integrated Review - Linear Equations in Two Variables 3.6 Graphing Piecewise-Defined Functions and Shifting and Reflecting Graphs of Functions 3.7 Graphing Linear Inequalities 4.1 Solving Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables 4.2 Solving Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables 4.3 Systems of Linear Equations and Problem Solving Integrated Review - Systems of Linear Equations 4.4 Solving Systems of Equations by Matrices 4.5 Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities 5.1 Exponents and Scientific Notation 5.2 More Work with Exponents and Scientific Notation 5.3 Polynomials and Polynomial Functions 5.4 Multiplying Polynomials 5.5 The Greatest Common Factor and Factoring by Grouping 5.6 Factoring Trinomials 5.7 Factoring by Special Products Integrated Review - Operations on Polynomials and Factoring Strategies 5.8 Solving Equations by Factoring and Problem Solving 6.1 Rational Functions and Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions 6.2 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions 6.3 Simplifying Complex Fractions 6.4 Dividing Polynomials: Long Divisions and Synthetic Division 6.5 Solving Equations Containing Rational Expressions Integrated Review - Expressions and Equations Containing Rational Expressions 6.6 Rational Equations and Problem Solving 6.7 Variation and Problem Solving 7.1 Radicals and Radical Functions 7.2 Rational Exponents 7.3 Simplifying Radical Expressions 7.4 Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Radical Expressions 7.5 Rationalizing Denominators and Numerators of Radical Expressions Integrated Review - Radicals and Rational Exponents 7.6 Radical Equations and Problem Solving 7.7 Complex Numbers 8.1 Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square 8.2 Solving Quadratic Equations by the Quadratic Formula 8.3 Solving Equations by Using Quadratic Methods Integrated Review - Summary on Solving Quadratic Equations 8.4 Nonlinear Inequalities in One Variable 8.5 Quadratic Functions and Their Graphs 8.6 Further Graphing of Quadratic Functions 9.1 The Algebra of Functions; Composite Functions 9.2 Inverse Functions 9.3 Exponential Functions 9.4 Logarithmic Functions 9.5 Properties of Logarithms Integrated Review - Functions and Properties of Logarithms 9.6 Common Logarithms, Natural Logarithms, and Change of Base 9.7 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations and Applications 10.1 The Parabola and the Circle 10.2 The Ellipse and the Hyperbola Integrated Review - Graphing Conic Sections 10.3 Solving Nonlinear Systems of Equations 10.4 Nonlinear Inequalities and Systems of Inequalities 11.1 Sequences 11.2 Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences 11.3 Series Integrated Review - Sequences and Series 11.4 Partial Sums of Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences 11.5 The Binomial Theorem |