Syllabus for MATH 104 Intermediate Algebra-80444-SG
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Course SyllabusInstructor:Susanna GuntherOffice Hourse:Mon-Thurs 10am-11am (Online)Best Ways to Reach Instuctor:1. Send a message via the "Inbox" on the home page of Canvas.2. Send a message using solano email to: susanna.gunther@solano.eduCourse Description:CRN: 80444MyMathLab Course ID: gunther83547Number of Units: 5Prerequisites: Elementary Algebra (Math 330) with a grade of C orbetter, or appropriate placement into this class via multiplemeasures assessmentCo-requisites: NoneAdvisories: Elementary Algebra (Math 330)An extension of the fundamental algebraic conceptsdeveloped in Elementary Algebra. Additional topicsinclude arithmetic operations on functions; compositionof functions; basic graphing techniques; absolute value,exponential, logarithmic, quadratic, linear, and polynomialfunctions; equations of the second degree and theirgraphs; complex numbers; and systems of linear equationsin two and three variables.Student Learning Outcomes:12/16/24, 3:58 PMSyllabus for MATH 104 Intermediate Algebra-80444-SGhttps://solano.instructure.com/courses/1378447/assignments/syllabus1/12
As a result of successful completion of this course, a student will beable to:1. Apply functions as a mathematical tool to apply the conceptual ideas of intermediate algebra.2. Solve mathematical equations appropriate to the intermediate algebra curriculum.3. Formulate real-word problems quantitatively and interpret the results.Course Content:I) Review topics from elementary algebra as needed.II) Intermediate algebra core.A) Basic definitions.1) Distance and absolute value.2) Operations with sets.(a) Intersection and union.(b) Interval notation.B) Linear equations in one variable.1) Applications and word problems.2) Working with formulas.C) Applications of absolute value equations.D) Relating radicals to fractional exponents.E) Factoring polynomials.1) Sum and difference of two cubes.2) Grouping.3) By division of polynomials.F) Rational equations.1) Operations with rational equations.2) Applications and word problems.G) Linear equations in two variables.1) Graphing2) Equations of the line.a) Slope-Intercept Formb) Standard Formc) Point-Slope Form3) Parallel and perpendicular lines4) ApplicationsH) Radicals1) Equations12/16/24, 3:58 PMSyllabus for MATH 104 Intermediate Algebra-80444-SGhttps://solano.instructure.com/courses/1378447/assignments/syllabus2/12
2) Operations with radical expressions.3) Applications and word problems.4) Complex numbers5) Rationalizing the denominator.I) Quadratic equations (including complex)1) Solvea) By factoring.b) By completing the square.c) Quadratic formula.2) Equations reducible to quadratic form.3) Graphing parabolas.4) Applications and word problems.J) Inequalities1) Lineara) One variablei) Compoundii) Applicationsb) Two Variables2) Absolute Value3) Quadratic4) RationalK) Systems of linear equations in two or more variables.1) Addition or elimination method.2) Substitution method.3) Applications and word problems.L) Central conics.1) Circles.2) Ellipses.3) Hyperbolas.4) Applications.M) Functions.1) Definition.a) Domainb) Range2) Function notation.3) Combinations of functions.4) Composition of functions.5) Graphs of functions.6) Inverse functions.N) Exponentials.12/16/24, 3:58 PMSyllabus for MATH 104 Intermediate Algebra-80444-SGhttps://solano.instructure.com/courses/1378447/assignments/syllabus3/12
1) Definition.2) Properties.3) Natural exponential (base e).4) Equations and applications.O) Logarithms.1) Definition.2) Properties.3) Natural and common.4) Equations.5) Applications and word problems.III) Additional topics, that can be covered at the discretion of the instructor and as time permits.A) Venn diagrams.B) Synthetic division.C) Variation.D) "Rationalizing" the numerator.E) Nature of the discriminant.F) Solution to systems of equations using matrix methods.G) Parabolas that open left and right.H) Translated conics.I) Change of base formula.J) Determinants.Course ObjectivesUpon successful completion of the course, a student should be able todemonstrate the following activities:Explore practical applications and expand the concepts developed in elementary algebraEvaluate and apply properties of logarithmsUnderstand and utilize the properties of exponentsDemonstrate the ability to factor different types of polynomialsAnalyze, simplify, and solve absolute value equations and inequalitiesPerform arithmetic operations on polynomialsClassify and find the solution set of radical, logarithmic, exponential, and rational equationsPerform arithmetic operations on rational expressionsSimplify and evaluate radical expressions as well as perform arithmetic operationsSolve systems of equations with two or three variablesSketch and interpret the graphs of linear functions, quadratic functions, and conic sectionsComprehend and use the concepts of functions in developing a strategy for the solutions of problems.12/16/24, 3:58 PMSyllabus for MATH 104 Intermediate Algebra-80444-SGhttps://solano.instructure.com/courses/1378447/assignments/syllabus4/12
Required Materials:You will be required to purchase access to MyMathLab for this course. MyMathLab includes a copy ofthe multi-media textbook, access to online homework assignments and quizzes, and access to videoscovering the course material.You will also need a scientific calculator to complete this course successfully. If you do not have one, Irecommend a TI-30, or something equivalent. You do not need, and should not use, a graphingcalculator for this class. Purchasing a paper textbook is not required for this class, although if you choose to do so, it is a lotcheaper to get an older edition of the text, and as the material has not changed significantly, this would berecommended.Important Notes:Any student needing accommodations should inform the instructor. Students with disabilities whomay need accommodations for this class are encouraged to notify the instructor and contact theDisabled Students Program (DSP(http://www.solano.edu/dsp/) ) early so that reasonableaccommodations may be implemented as soon as possible. All information will remain confidential.Academic dishonesty and plagiarism will result in a failing grade on the assignment. Using someoneelse's ideas or phrasing and representing those ideas or phrasing as our own, either on purpose orthrough carelessness, is a serious offense known as plagiarism. Please see the Solano CollegeStudent Handbookfor policies regarding plagiarism, harassment, etc.See page 9 of the studenthandbook.(http://www.solano.edu/student_service/1415/Student%20Rights%20Handbook_Rev%208-2014-sgl%20pgs-web%20copy.pdf)Log-in and Participation PolicyAttendance for an online class involves logging in and completing your assignments. Many assignmentsyou will do on your own, but others will involve responding to other students discussion posts orquestions. In general, a weekly assignment list, or Module, will be posted every Tuesday. Each Modulewill contain multiple assignments with recommended due dates included for some of them. Allassignments for each Module must be completed and submitted prior to beginning the next Module.While most of this class is asynchronous, meaning it can be completed based on your schedule, thereare tests throughout the semester that must be taken during the specific hour(s) they are assigned. These include the chapter tests and the final examination for this course. These tests will all becompleted during the time officially assigned for this course, namely at an assigned time on Monday orWednesday between 11am to 12:50pm, and during the scheduled two hour final exam time for thiscourse which is Wednesday, December 16th from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Additionally, there may be onlinelectures or review presentations via Zoom, which will occur live during the normal class hours as well, if12/16/24, 3:58 PMSyllabus for MATH 104 Intermediate Algebra-80444-SGhttps://solano.instructure.com/courses/1378447/assignments/syllabus5/12
offered. An attempt will be made by the instructor to record and post any Zoom meeting, but in order to getthe most out of such a presentation it is preferable for students to attend the live presentation wheneverpossible.Instructor Initiated Contact PolicyThe instructor will post a weekly announcement to the class, as well as potentially more frequently astopics arise needing announcements. If there is a need, the instructor may also email the class, orindividual students, as necessary. The instructor will also post material covering the math content andassignments to complete. The content will be covered via a combination of posted text pages, readingassignments from the book, videos, discussion prompts, as well as potentially via presentations online,and through practice problems.Student Initiated Contact PolicyThere are two ways to easily reach the instructor for this course. The one you use should depend on thetopic of the communication.1. For content questions in this course, including both questions about how to solve a homeworkproblem or technological problems with the course, please post your questions to the Q and A Forumincluded in the weekly Module. It is likely that if you need help on a problem, or are having atechnological difficulty associated with this class, that someone else enrolled may either be havingthe same issue or may have already solved the problem or difficulty and may be able to assist youonline via the Q and A Forum. The instructor will read and respond to posts put up on the Q and AForum each week, although it is also a good place for students to help each other with homework ortechnology problems they may be having. Feel free to both post questions and solutions on theseForums.2. For questions related to your grade or about anything specifically related to you personally, pleasefeel free to email me by using the "inbox" option on the blue Canvas menu to the left. I expect toreturn emails within 24-48 hours except on weekends or holidays, when it may take me a bit longer torespond. Student to Student Contact PolicyStudents will be communicating with the other students and with the instructor in this course. It is requiredthat these communications be polite, productive, and respectful. Please see the netiquette section of theonline training for this week for reference. Online insults are not tolerated in this course, as it is importantthat all students feel welcome to post questions safely and with the expectation that their input will berespected and that members of the class will support each other and the instructor in the online workenvironment. We are here to learn together and to support and encourage each other and be a resourcefor each other. It is truly magical when an online class develops it's own supportive community, and thisleads to increased learning and enjoyment for everyone.Class Workload Expectation12/16/24, 3:58 PMSyllabus for MATH 104 Intermediate Algebra-80444-SGhttps://solano.instructure.com/courses/1378447/assignments/syllabus6/12
How much time and work is required?Be prepared for 15 hours of work per week in this course. A three unit "lecture" course, by virtue of what isknown as the Carnegie Unit (Links to an external site.)(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnegie_Unit_and_Student_Hour) , mathematically establishes a standardthe amount of work expected from a student (and the instructor) in a 18-week course. California state lawupholds this, see California Code of Regulations, Education Code, Title 5, Section 55002.5. (Linksto an external site.)(https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IF9AED87EA0534485B1921A5EED08BBC0?viewType=FullText&originationContext=documenttoc&transitionType=CategoryPageItem&contextData=(sc.Default))Table shows calculation of number of hours per week to be spent on class.Type of UnitUnitsx Hours Per UnitTotal HoursLecture5x 18= 902 hours homework per hour of lecture5x 36= 180Hours of work per term= 270 hours of student work/ number of weeks= 18Hours of work per week= 15Critical Dates and Course ScheduleTentative Chapter Test Times for T/R Intermediate Algebra:Tues, Sept 22 from 11am-12pm (Test on Ch 1-3)Thurs, Oct 8from 11am-12pm (Test on Ch 1-5)Tues, Nov 10from 11am-12pm (Test on Ch 5-7)Thur, Dec 10from 11am-12pm (Test on Ch 8-10.3)Cumulative Final Exam Time: Thurs, Dec 17from 10:30am-12:30pmCritical Datesthththth12/16/24, 3:58 PMSyllabus for MATH 104 Intermediate Algebra-80444-SGhttps://solano.instructure.com/courses/1378447/assignments/syllabus7/12
Table shows critical semester dates for adding and dropping a class.Term:Fall 2020Last day to drop with a refund:28-AUG-2020Last day to add class:04-SEP-2020Last day to drop without a "W":04-SEP-2020Census Date:08-SEP-2020Last day to drop with a "W":30-OCT-2020Critical Dates For Section provide key registration deadlines related to adding and dropping this specificsection.Table shows description terms and their definition.DescriptionKey InformationTermIndicates the term the CRN/section is assigned. Fall/Spring semesters are scheduled in 18-weeks and have associated full-term course deadlines.Summer sessions are scheduled in 6-weeks or 8-weeks and haveassociated short-term course deadlines.Last day to add a classIndicates the last date that the student may enroll in a section. Once the section begins, students may only enroll with instructor permissionwith an add code (Links to an external site.)(http://www.solano.edu/ar/registration_late.php) .Last day to drop with arefundIndicates the last date the student may drop the section and receive a refundon enrollment fee based on District policy.Last day to drop withouta "W"Indicates the last date the student may drop the section and receive neither agrade or "W" (withdrawal) on their academic records.12/16/24, 3:58 PMSyllabus for MATH 104 Intermediate Algebra-80444-SGhttps://solano.instructure.com/courses/1378447/assignments/syllabus8/12
Table shows description terms and their definition.DescriptionKey InformationLast day to drop with a"W"Indicates the last date the student may drop the section and receive a "W"(withdrawal) on their academic record. District policy limits a maximum ofthree (3) withdrawals for a course.Census DateIndicates the date that enrollment is reported by the District for the section forapportionment (State funding). Students must be enrolled no later than theday before Census.Important DatesNo classes September 5, 6, and 7 - Labor DayNo classes October 13 - Professional Development DayNo classes November 11 - Veterans DayNo class November 25, 26, 27, 28, and 29 - ThanksgivingLink to Academic Calendar for 2020-2021 (Links to an external site.)(http://www.solano.edu/academic_affairs/1819/202021AcademicCalendarFinal.pdf)Tentative Course ScheduleAug 17-Aug 24: Module 0 & Module 1Aug 24-Aug31: Module 2Aug 31-Sept 7: Module 3Sept 7-Sept 14: Module 4Sept 14-Sept 21: Module 5Sept 21-Sept 28: Module 6Sept 28-Oct 5: Module 7Oct 5-Oct 12: Module 8Oct 12-Oct 19: Module 9Oct 19-Oct 26: Module 1012/16/24, 3:58 PMSyllabus for MATH 104 Intermediate Algebra-80444-SGhttps://solano.instructure.com/courses/1378447/assignments/syllabus9/12
Oct 26-Nov 2: Module 11Nov 2-Nov 9: Module 12Nov 9-Nov 16: Module 13Nov 16-Nov 23: Module 14Nov 23-Nov 30: Module 15Nov 30-Dec 7: Module 16Dec 7-Dec 14: Module 17NOTE: Please keep in mind that some of the Modules have more than one part. For example, this weekthere is both a Module 1, Part A and a Module 1, Part B. To complete the Module, it is necessary tocomplete both parts.Grading StandardsCourse Grading ScaleThis table shows the course grading scaleScaleLetter Grade100% - 90%A80% - 90%B70% - 80%C60% -70%D0% - 60%FCourse Grading WeightsThis table shows the course grading weights12/16/24, 3:58 PMSyllabus for MATH 104 Intermediate Algebra-80444-SGhttps://solano.instructure.com/courses/1378447/assignments/syllabus10/12
Assignment Group% of GradeHomework (Including practiceproblems, other Module assignments,as well as required discussion postsand responses.)30%Quizzes (offered asynchronously andwith the option to retake as many timesas a student prefers during the week itis offered.)10%Chapter Tests (Timed tests give n onlyduring the specific hour offered in theModule during which it is completed.No make-up chapter tests will be given,but the lowest chapter test or onemissed chapter test score will bedropped.)30%Final Exam (Offered for two hours onlyon Thursday, December 17th from10:30am to 12:30pm.) 30%Total100%Late Work PolicyEach Module must be completed within the week it is assigned. Modules are typically assigned on oneday and are due 7 days later. Also, if a chapter test or the final exam is included in a Module, then thesetests must be completed exactly during the hour(s) assigned. Chapter tests and the final exam will onlybe offered during specific hours, but those hours will always be during the officially assigned classmeeting time for this course. No late work will be accepted without instructor approval usually includingan officially documented reason for late submission.Academic IntegrityComplete your own work. Cite sources and references accordingly. If you need assistance with citingyour sources, please ask for help. Do not cheat or participate in academic dishonesty. All suspectedviolations will be subject to a zero on the assignment and the appropriate disciplinary action. Please12/16/24, 3:58 PMSyllabus for MATH 104 Intermediate Algebra-80444-SGhttps://solano.instructure.com/courses/1378447/assignments/syllabus11/12
Course Summary:DateDetailsDuereference your Student Handbook (Links to an external site.)(http://www.solano.edu/student_service/handbook.php) for your Rights and Responsibilities.Inclusive Learning CommitmentYour success in this class is important to me. We all need accommodations because we all learndifferently. If there are aspects of this course that prevent you from learning or exclude you, please let meknow as soon as possible. Together we’ll develop strategies to meet both your needs and therequirements of the course.You are encouraged to visit Disabilities Services Program (Links to an external site.)(http://www.solano.edu/dsp/) to determine how you could improve your learning as well. If you needofficial accommodations, you have a right to have these met. There are also a range of resources oncampus, including the Academic Success & Tutoring Center (Links to an external site.)(http://www.solano.edu/academic_success_center/) .12/16/24, 3:58 PMSyllabus for MATH 104 Intermediate Algebra-80444-SGhttps://solano.instructure.com/courses/1378447/assignments/syllabus12/12