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Syllabus for Intermediate Algebra

Tutoring Center: (U-80) MTWH: 8:30 am – 8:30 pm, Fri & Sat: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.

Math Study Hall (MaSH): M – H: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm, Sat: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.
The MaSH is a service provided by SCC that gives you a chance to supplement learning done in the classroom.
There will always be a math faculty member, instructional aides and student workers on duty to assist you when
needed. There are also computers where you can access mathematical software or do work for your on-line math
class. This class is linked with 098L, a credit/no credit lab component. If you have to drop the class, you must
drop the lab also. To receive credit you must complete 9 hours during the semester in the Math Study Hall
and complete 3 Plato modules that will be assigned during class. Attendance is tracked through the sign-in
computer. When you enter MaSH, you will slide your student ID card or type in your ID number at the sign-in
computer (no SSN). When you leave, you will sign out the same way. Signing out is very important. You may lose
hours you put in if you do not sign in and out appropriately.

Accommodations for Disabilities:
Students with verifiable disabilities who want to request academic accommodations are responsible for notifying
their instructor and Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) as early as possible in the semester. To
arrange for accommodations, contact DSPS at (714) 628-4860; (714) 639-9742 (TTY – for deaf students) or stop by
the DSPS Center in E-105.

Class Behavior:
Based upon the RSCCD Standards of Student Conduct (also known as the Code of Conduct) all students will be in
violation of the code should you become disruptive in any way, such that you disrupt the teaching of this class. This
includes excessive talking with your peers and cell phone usage, which is inclusive of texting. Students who violate
the Standards of Conduct are subject to disciplinary action which includes, but is not limited to, removal from class,
suspension and expulsion.

Dishonesty:
Sharing of information on exams/quizzes will not be tolerated. Seeking help from or providing help to another
student on a class exam or quiz is prohibited. The use of cheat sheets and electronic devices (i.e. cell phones, pda’s)
other than approved calculators during class quizzes and exams is prohibited. A violation of this policy will result in
the student receiving a zero on that assignment and will result in the filing of an Academic Honest Incident Report
with the Dean of Students.

Prerequisites:
Completion of Math 060 with a grade of C or better or equivalent skills (as measured by a satisfactory score on the
Math Level 2 exam) in combination with a course equivalent to Math 060.

Text: Intermediate Algebra by Sullivan and Struve.

Required Materials:
Textbook, college ruled paper, graphing paper, pencil, stapler and a scientific or graphing calculator. TI-83 or 84
recommended (and supported). No TI-89 or TI-92 or equivalent calculators are allowed. Other calculators or
electronic devices must get instructor approval before being used in the class. Cell Phone are NOT allowed to be
used as calculators on exams or quizzes.

Student Learning Outcomes:
This course is to give you the necessary background to continue in mathematics or pursue other fields which require
a mathematics background. This course focuses on building a foundation with algebraic concepts, math vocabulary,
algebraic operations, and problem solving. As a result of this course, the student will be able to:

• Read, define and apply algebraic and functional vocabulary and symbols.
• Evaluate and perform algebraic operations on rational, radical, exponential and logarithmic expressions.
• Set up and solve word problems involving quadratic, rational, absolute value, radical, exponential, and
logarithmic expressions.
• Graph linear, quadratic, absolute value and power functions, apply graphing transformations and find the
equation of linear functions given appropriate information.

Attendance:
Daily class attendance is required in this course and is important for your success in the class. You are responsible
for any announcements I make in class, including any changes to the schedule. A student may be dropped if they
miss six or more hours of class. If you are going to miss a class please call or email. Treat the class like you would a
job. If you decide to drop this class, it is your responsibility to turn in a drop card to the admissions office (E-bldg).
Please let me know if you decide to drop this class. The last date to drop the class and receive a W grade is
October 9th, 2009.

Homework:
Homework is essential to your success in the class. Homework will be assigned from each section covered and is to
be completed by the following class meeting. We will go over homework questions during the first few minutes of
each class period, but we do not have enough time to answer everyone’s questions in class. So do your best to have
your questions answered before class. If you have several questions, please make an appointment with me or stop by
the MaSH for extra help so we can keep you on track. Homework will be collected on the days indicated on the
homework schedule and graded for neatness and completeness – one point per section. I DO NOT EXCEPT LATE
HOMEWORK. Please have your work STAPLED together. You must show your work to get credit. If for some
reason I miss class, read the section to be covered that day and attempt the homework so we can stay on schedule.

Exams and Quizzes:
Exams and quizzes will be given in class on the dates indicated on the last page. Everyone is required to take a
comprehensive, department final examination at the end of the course. You will need a scantron 882 for final. The
final exam will be on the last day of class. The final exam is worth 200 points.

Grades:

Exams 400 points
Homework 50 points
Quizzes 50 points
Final Exam 200 points
Total 700 points

You need approximately 90% of the total points for an A, 80% for a B, 70% for a C, and 60% for a D.

Schedule: This schedule is tentative!

DATE LESSON DUE
Monday 8/31 Introduction, Sec. 1.1, 1.2, 1.3  
Tuesday 9/1 Sec. 1.4, 1.5, 1.6  
Wednesday 9/2 Sec. 2.1, 2.2, 2.3  
Thursday 9/3 Sec. 2.4, 3.1, Quiz 1 HW A: 1.1 – 2.3
Monday 9/7 NO SCHOOL  
Tuesday 9/8 Sec. 3.2, 3.3, 3.5  
Wednesday 9/9 Review  
Thursday 9/10 Exam 1 HW B: 2.4 – 3.5
Monday 9/14 Sec. 4.1, 4.2, 4.3  
Tuesday 9/15 Sec. 5.1, 5.2, 5.3  
Wednesday 9/16 Sec. 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, Quiz 2 HW C: 4.1 – 5.3
Thursday 9/17 Sec. 5.7, 5.8  
Monday 9/21 Review  
Tuesday 9/22 Exam 2 HW D: 5.4 – 5.8
Wednesday 9/23 Sec. 6.1, 6.2  
Thursday 9/24 Sec. 6.3, 6.4  
Monday 9/28 Sec. 6.5, 6.6  
Tuesday 9/29 Sec. 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, Quiz 3 HW E: 6.1 – 6.6
Wednesday 9/30 Sec. 7.4, 7.5, 7.6  
Thursday 10/1 Sec. 7.7, 7.8  
Monday 10/5 Review  
Tuesday 10/6 Exam 3 HW F: 7.1 – 7.8
Wednesday 10/7 Sec. 8.1, 8.2, 8.3  
Thursday 10/8 Sec. 8.4, 8.5  
Monday 10/12 Sec. 8.6, 9.1, Quiz 4  
Tuesday 10/13 Sec. 9.2, 9.3 HW G: 8.1 – 9.1
Wednesday 10/14 Sec. 9.4, 9.5  
Thursday 10/15 Review  
Monday 10/19 Exam 4 HW H: 9.2 – 9.5
Tuesday 10/20 Review  
Wednesday 10/21 Review  
Thursday 10/22 Final  

 

SECTION ASSIGNMENT
1.1 Linear Equations 19, 25, 27, 33, 41, 51, 73 – 79 odd
1.2 An Introduction to Problem Solving 9 – 13 odd, 35, 37, 39, 51, 55, 61, 63, 65
1.3 Using Formulas to Solve Problems 11, 23 – 29 odd, 33
1.4 Linear Inequalities 21, 23, 27, 29, 35, 41, 43, 47, 49, 65, 71
1.5 Compound Inequalities 4 – 16 ALL, 17 – 51 odd
1.6 Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities 7, 11, 13, 17, 23, 27, 29, 33, 35, 39, 51, 63, 65, 81
2.1 Rectangular Coordinates and Graphs of Equations 17, 19, 23, 31, 35, 37, 39, 43, 47, 51, 53, 57
2.2 Relations 9, 11, 13, 15, 19, 21, 23, 31, 35, 37, 39, 43, 47, 51, 55
2.3 An Introduction to Functions 9 – 37 odd, 43, 45, 49 – 57
2.4 Functions and Their Graphs 1, 2, 4, 5, 9 – 33 odd, 39 – 43 odd
3.1 Linear Equations and Linear Functions 13, 27, 33, 35, 41, 43, 48, 49
3.2 Slope and Equations of Lines 15, 21, 33, 47, 51, 52, 65, 67, 69, 73, 85, 99, 105
3.3 Parallel and Perpendicular Lines 15, 33 – 39 odd 51
3.5 Building Linear Models 13 – 16 all, 21, 34
4.1 Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables 11, 15, 17, 18, 25, 29, 37, 49, 51, 53, 55, 57
4.2 Problem Solving with Systems of Linear Eqns. 9, 13, 23, 25, 27, 33, 41
4.3 System of Linear Equations in Three Variables 9, 11, 13, 23, 39
5.1 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials 21 – 24 all, 43, 47, 51, 53, 63, 65, 69, 81
5.2 Multiplying Polynomials 13, 17, 21, 23, 33, 35, 43, 51, 61, 71, 77, 87
5.3 Dividing Polynomials 11, 16, 17, 23, 31, 33, 35, 51, 57, 61, 65, 69, 71
5.4 Greatest Common Factor; Factor by Grouping 17, 23, 25, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39
5.5 Factoring Trinomials (U-Substitution) 9, 15, 25, 27, 31, 33, 37, 43, 49, 51, 59, 61, 63
5.6 Factoring Special Products 13, 21, 25, 27, 33, 39, 43, 45, 49, 51, 55, 61, 79
5.7 Factoring: A General Strategy 3 – 49 odd
5.8 Polynomial Equations 13, 19, 25, 31, 35, 41, 49, 55, 57, 59, 81, 85
6.1 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions 9, 13, 15, 19, 25, 31, 39, 45, 47, 51, 55, 59, 63, 71
6.2 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions 7, 13, 17, 19, 23, 25, 29, 31, 33, 35, 39, 41, 47, 57
6.3 Complex Rational Expressions 5 – 29 odd, 39
6.4 Rational Equations 7 – 17 odd, 25, 27, 35, 36, 37, 43, 55, 58
6.5 Rational Inequalities 5 – 21 odd, 27 – 31 odd, 37
6.6 Models Involving Rational Expressions 27, 29, 33, 35, 37, 47, 63, 65, 67
7.1 nth Roots and Rational Exponents 9 – 77 every other odd (eoo), 95 – 97
7.2 Simplify Expressions Using Exponent Laws 3 – 43 eoo
7.3 Simplifying Radical Expressions 1 – 97 eoo, 129, 130
7.4 Add, Sub., and Mult. Radical Expressions 15 – 79 eoo
7.5 Rationalizing Radical Expressions 5, 9, 15, 17, 29, 31, 41, 45
7.6 Functions Involving Radicals 11 – 31 odd, 33, 41, 56, 57
7.7 Radical Equations and Their Applications 23 – 47 odd, 81
7.8 The Complex Number System 11 – 65 odd, 67, 73, 79, 81 – 101 odd, 113
8.1 Completing the Square 15 – 33 odd, 47 – 67 eoo
8.2 Quadratic Formula 19 – 27 odd, 39, 51, 57, 79
8.3 Solving Equations that are Quadratic in Form 9 – 41 eoo
8.4 Graphing Quadratics by Transformations 11 – 47 eoo, 67, 69, 71
8.5 Graphing Quadratic Functions Using Properties 17, 21, 25, 33, 39, 51, 53, 55, 69, 73, 77
8.6 Quadratic Inequalities 9 – 37 odd, 63, 65, 67
9.1 Composite Functions and Inverse Functions 11, 13, 25, 29, 41, 43, 55, 57, 61, 65, 69 – 85 eoo, 93, 95
9.2 Exponential Functions 11 – 21 odd, 31, 35, 49 – 73 eoo, 81, 87
9.3 Logarithmic Functions 9 – 39 odd, 61, 65, 69, 70, 71 – 81 odd, 83 – 101 odd
9.4 Properties of Logarithms 33 – 75 eoo, 77 – 83 odd
9.5 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations 17 – 57 odd, 59, 63, 65, 66, 69