Course: Math 0123
Instructor: Joe
Westfall
E-mail address: jwestfall@carlalbert.edu
Office Location: JH202A
Phone Number: 918-647-1318
Office Hours: Click Here
School address:
Attn. Joe
Westfall
1507 S
McKenna
I. Course Description
Intermediate Algebra is a brief review and continuation of
Developmental Mathematics to include operations on and the study of the real number
system, equations and inequalities, problem solving, graphing linear equations,
exponents, and polynomials. Prerequisites: Math 0113 or equivalent skills
or appropriate COMPASS or ACT score.
Credit: 0 hours.
II. Required
Textbook/Materials
K. Elayn Martin-Gay, Intermediate
Algebra, Fifth Edition; Prentice Hall Publishing Company 2009.
You will need a scientific calculator. A basic calculator might
work for this course, but you will need a scientific calculator for the next
mathematics course you will take so you need to get comfortable using it now.
III. Course Objectives
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To help the student better
appreciate the study of mathematics.
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To give the student the
necessary algebraic background for continued study in the field of mathematics.
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To give the student the
necessary mathematical tools for further study in various fields such as the
physical sciences, engineering, business, etc.
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To help the student better
handle mathematical problems in their everyday lives.
·
To provide a course that will insure
the developmental education process in mathematics.
IV. Teaching Format
This course will be presented from a lecture-demonstration point of view. The textbook will be the basis for material to be covered and the student will be responsible for reading all assigned material and working those problems selected by the instructor. Tutoring is available, free of charge, in the Learning Resource Center (LRC). It is recommended you utilize the LRC if you get behind or do not understand a concept as completely as you would like.
V. Evaluation
At least four 50-minute objective examinations will be given during the
semester. Problems are assigned from
each section taught. The test average
will comprise of 67% of the semester grade and the assigned problems
will comprise the remaining 33%.
VI. Grading
The following grade scale will be used to determine a letter grade:
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
60% - 79% = C
Below 60% = F
The student is expected to take all examinations at the
specified time and date. If a student
has circumstances arise which make it impractical to take a test at its
regularly assigned time, it is his/her responsibility to contact the instructor
prior to the examination if possible.
Make up exams can be more difficult and are strongly discouraged;
however, they will be given if the instructor decides the student had
legitimate reason to miss and notified the instructor ahead of time when it was
possible. One test, including the final, can be
dropped.
VIII. Attendance
Your attendance is an absolute necessity. If you miss 6 classes your final grade can be lowered by a letter grade. If you miss more than 10 classes you can be administratively withdrawn.
IX. Cell Phone other Electronic Devices
All cell phones and other electronic devices should be turned off during class time. If you are work for a local volunteer fire department you may leave your cell phone or pager on.
X.
Carl
Albert State College complies with section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Students with disabilities who need special
accommodations should make request in the following way:
ü
Talk with your instructor about your disability or
special needs related to work in the class.
AND
ü
Complete
the Request for Special Accommodations Form with the Student Support Services
Coordinator/ADA Coordinator