Updated 12/9/09 BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE City University of New York Department of Mathematics Intermediate Algebra and Trigonometry Class hours: 6 MAT 056 Semester: Instructor Information: Name: Email: Phone: Office: Credits: 0 Course Description: This course is an intermediate algebra and trigonometry course. It includes such topics as properties of real numbers, polynomials and factoring, equations and inequalities in one and two variables, systems of linear equations and inequalities, rational expressions and functions, rational exponents and roots, quadratic functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, and an introduction to trigonometry. Pre/Co-Requisites: Pre-requisite: MAT 012 or MAT 051 or the equivalent. Student Learning Outcomes and Assessment: Course Student Learning Outcomes Measurements 1. Students should be able to solve applied word problems, including correctly setting up problems and translating between words and algebraic expressions and equations. 1. Homework, quizzes, online problem assignments, midterm, final exam. 2. Students should be able to perform operations and solve equations involving algebraic and transcendental expressions in the real numbers, including polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric expressions and equations, linear inequalities, systems of equations. 2. Homework, quizzes, online problem assignments, midterm, final exam. 3. Students should be able to represent equations in the real numbers graphically, and translate between graphical and algebraic forms, and use both graphical and algebraic forms to solve problems. 3. Homework, quizzes, online problem assignments, midterm, final exam. General Education Outcomes and Assessment: General Education Learning Outcomes Measurements Communication Skills- Students will be able to write, read, listen and speak critically and effectively. Homework, quizzes, online problem assignments, midterm, final exam. Quantitative Reasoning- Students will be able to use quantitative skills and the concepts and methods of mathematics to solve problems. Homework, quizzes, online problem assignments, midterm, final exam. Information & Technology Literacy- Students will be able to collect, evaluate and interpret information and effectively use information technologies. Homework, quizzes, online problem assignments, midterm, final exam. Updated 12/9/09 Required Text and Readings: Charles Mckeague, Algebra with Trigonometry for College Students, 5th edition. Brooks Cole, 2002. Math Lab Use: The Math Lab is located in S511. It is dedicated to helping students improve their understanding of mathematics at any level. You will need a valid BMCC student ID to visit the Math Lab. Tutors are available in the Math Lab for free to all BMCC students. The Math Lab has worksheets with practice problems in stock, as well as computer- and video-based tutoring. Your instructor can require you to attend to tutoring in the Math Lab and they can also track how often you visit it and for how long. The Math Lab is typically open any day of the week when BMCC has classes in session; for current hours and more information about the Math Lab, see the webpage at http://www.bmcc.cuny.edu/mathlab/. Other Resources: Practice departmental final exams can be found at http://www.bmcc.cuny.edu/math/instructional_materials.jsp Evaluation and Requirements of Students: The final grade in this course will be a letter grade (A- F). At the beginning of the semester, the instructor will advise the student of the determination of the final grade which will be based on a mandatory final examination worth at least 30% of the final grade and any other criteria specified by the instructor. The other criteria could include but are not limited to class work, examinations, quizzes, and projects. Students can obtain copies of a practice departmental final exam in the Math Lab (room S511) or from their instructor. Students are required to attend all scheduled classes. The college's attendance policy, as stated in the catalog, gives instructors the option of assigning a failing grade to students who are excessively absent. College Attendance Policy: 1. Absences At BMCC, the maximum number of absences is limited to one more hour than the number of hours a class meets in one week. For this course, you are allowed seven hours of absence (not seven days). In the case of excessive absence, the instructor has the option to lower the grade or assign an “F”, “R”, or “WU” grade. 2. Class Attendance If you do not attend class at least once in the first three weeks of the course and once in the fourth or fifth weeks, the Office of the Registrar is required to assign a grade of “WU”. Attendance in both regular and remedial courses is mandated by policy of the City University of New York. Instructors are required by New York State law to keep an official record of class attendance. 3. Lateness Classes begin promptly at the times indicated in the Schedule of Classes. Arrival in classes after the scheduled starting time constitutes a lateness. Latecomers may, at the discretion of the instructor, incur an official absence. Academic Adjustments for Students with Disabilities: Students with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations or academic adjustments for this course must contact the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities. BMCC is committed to providing equal access to all programs and curricula to all students. BMCC Policy on Plagiarism and Academic Integrity Statement: Plagiarism is the presentation of someone else’s ideas, words or artistic, scientific, or technical work as one’s own creation. Using the idea or work of another is permissible only when the original author is Updated 12/9/09 identified. Paraphrasing and summarizing, as well as direct quotations require citations to the original source. Plagiarism may be intentional or unintentional. Lack of dishonest intent does not necessarily absolve a student of responsibility for plagiarism. Students who are unsure how and when to provide documentation are advised to consult with their instructors. The library has guides designed to help students to appropriately identify a cited work. The full policy can be found on BMCC’s web site, www.bmcc.cuny.edu. For further information on integrity and behavior, please consult the college bulletin (also available