Math 131 Intermediate Algebra Winter 2008Math 131 Intermediate Algebra Winter 2008MEETS: TR 6:00 – 7:56PMTEXT: Lehmann, Intermediate Algebra, 3rd editionINSTRUCTOR: Dharmesh Gada E-MAIL: [email protected]’s important that you know how to contact not only me but also each other.COURSE OBJECTIVES: Students will be able to:1. Simplify algebraic expressions involving polynomial, rational, radical, exponential and logarithmic functions.2. Solve equations, inequalities and systems of equations and inequalities involving the Functions listed above.3. For functions described algebraically, numerically or graphically:*evaluate, find domain and range, find inverse.*perform algebraic operations and graphical translations.4. Solve applications problems, including the ability to:*represent a situation using a graph, table or equation.*forecast outcomes from above representations.*solve optimization problems.5. Use appropriate technology as part of completing the objectives above.6. Demonstrate knowledge of current technology and/or scientific issues.ASSOCIATE DEGREE OUTCOMESAll courses at Jackson Community College address one or more institutionally defined Associate Degree Outcomes (ADOs). MTH 131 contributes to the following outcomes:* The ability to comprehend material.* The ability to calculate.* Problem solving.* The use of technology.* A knowledge of science and technology.COURSE STRUCTURE:The first part of each class period will be devoted to review in the form of studentpresentations of problems and question and answer discussion of old problems. Duringthe rest of the class, we will process and practice new ideas. I believe it is essential thatevery student have the chance to do mathematics during class, not just to watch it be doneon the board.Instructional Philosophy : Education is a self-initiated, active, goal-directedprocess, leading to a change and/or expansion of the students understanding of andability to use the subject material. The student is expected to be accountable for thelearning process. The instructor should be viewed as a facilitator and resourceperson to assist in the process.REQUIREMENTS:HOMEWORK: All homework will be done using http://www.coursecompass.com Here are the details you will need to get your homework started. Course ID: gada44348Course Name: MTH 131 Winter 08 TR 6-8pmAll homework assignments will have their respective due dates. There will be adequatetime given for each homework assignment. Certain homework assignments will beallotted during the class and will be the only ones to be submitted on paper during thefollowing class or as decided. PREP: Additionally, you will be required to come prepared for each class with pencils,pen, graph paper and graphing calculator. TESTS: There will be 4 closed-book tests and a final exam. If you must miss a test,contact me before the test is given in class to make arrangements for a make-up. Oncea test is returned, no make-up tests will be given.LAB ASSIGNMENTS: You will be asked to complete two labs relating to the ADOaddressing “knowledge of current technology and/or scientific issues”. These labs will bedone during class, sometimes using special equipment for data collection called a CBRthat attaches to you calculator. CALCULATORS: You will need a graphing calculator for this class. I will be using theTI-83 plus or TI-84 plus for all in-class demonstrations, so I strongly recommend thesecalculators if you are making a new purchase. If you have a different calculator it will beyour responsibility to figure out how it works.EVALUATION: Homework, Attendance & Quiz …... 25%Tests (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40%Final Exam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25%Lab assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10%GRADING: Final grades will be assigned according to the following scale:90 - 100 % 4.0 65 - 74% 2.085 - 89% 3.5 60 - 64% 1.580 - 84% 3.0 55 - 59% 1.075 - 79% 2.5 50 - 54% 0.50 - 49% 0.0Special Policies: * Attendance: I do not specifically grade students based on attendance. However, myexperience is that good attendance generally correlates highly with success on homeworkand tests. A student who misses class is responsible for any material presented orassignments given at the missed class. I suggest that students exchange phone numberswith someone with whom they can check in the event of a missed class. I have to benotified if you miss more than a couple classes. Letting me know prior to missing a classalong with the reason is a good way of keeping me informed.* Academic Honesty: (excerpt from JCC policy; see instructor for copy of completepolicy.) Academic Honesty is expected of all students. It is the ethical behavior thatincludes producing their own work and not representing others' work as their own, eitherby plagiarism, by cheating, or by helping others to do so. Faculty members who suspecta student of academic dishonesty may penalize the student by. . .assigning a failing gradefor the paper, project, report, exam or the course itself.* Audits: must be registered during the first week of class. * Withdraw deadlines (with and without tuition refund) for this semester is published inthe schedule book and online. If you do not wish to complete the class and receive agrade, because you are not happy with your grade or for any other reason, you mustwithdraw by this date. Any student who does not attend class for two consecutive weeksmay be withdrawn by the instructor.* Incompletes will be given only in accordance with JCC policy. (Excerpt from JCCpolicy; see instructor for copy of complete policy.) A student may request an incompletefrom the instructor. The incomplete will be granted only if the student can providedocumentation that his or her work up to that point is sufficient in quality, but lacking inquantity, due to circumstances beyond the student's control. Furthermore, a written planfor making up the missing work within one semester must be completed by the student.Final determination of whether an incomplete will be given is the instructor's decision.Course: Math 131 (Intermediate Algebra)Text: Intermediate Algebra: Functions and Authentic Applications, 3rd editionAuthor: Jay LehmannPublisher: Prentice HallDay Sections Topic1/81.1 Using Qualitative Graphs to Describe Situations1.2 Graphing Linear Equations1.3