Summer 2009

Course Description:  Through this course you will develop various concepts of algebra. You will solve linear, quadratic, rational, and radical equations; graph linear equations and inequalities in one variable; graph linear equations in two variables; solve and graph systems of linear equations and inequalities in two variables; simplify rational expressions; simplify expressions containing rational exponents; simplify complex numbers; solve related applications.

AA degree-seeking students:  Upon successful completion of MAT 1033 (grade of A, B or C), you should register for MGF 1106, MGF 1107, or MAC 1105, depending on your major and the institution to which you are planning to transfer.  Any two of these MAY be taken the same term.  Be sure to take your mathematics courses in consecutive terms.

Course Competencies: 

Prerequisite:    MAT 0020 or MAT 0024 with grade of S, or appropriate placement score

Textbook:        Martin-Gay, Intermediate Algebra, 5th ed.

Assistance:     

Classroom and Laboratory Etiquette:  Please refrain from bringing food or drinks into any classroom, lab, or into the courtyard.  Please turn off any cellular phones and set pagers to "vibrate."  You are expected to arrive on time to class, depart when the class has concluded, and treat others respectfully.  You are encouraged to ask questions.  The tutors in the lab must help all the students and take turns; they cannot work with one student for a prolonged period of time.  We are unable to offer one-to-one continuous tutoring.

Problems with Instructor:       If you are having a problem with your mathematics instructor, please see that instructor during office hours.  Before or after class is generally not a good time to discuss a problem with an instructor who is either about to start class or on the way to the next class.  If after speaking with your instructor during office hours you cannot resolve the problem, then you need to visit the chairperson,  as the next step. 

Withdrawal:  If you feel that you will be unable to complete the requirements for passing a class, it is important that you drop the class by the college's "drop date" as established by the registrar's office.  You should speak to your instructor prior to making the decision to drop.  Remember that it is your responsibility to drop a class, not the instructor's.  If circumstances such as illness, accident, change in employment situation, etc., prevent you from continuing to attend your class BEFORE the drop date, speak to your instructor and see the Dean of Students (room 1201) for your options regarding an appeal.  If such a situation occurs AFTER the drop date, you should contact the instructor for information as to how you can complete the requirements for passing the course.

Registration:    It is your responsibility to make sure that you are registered for this course.  Be sure to obtain a copy of your schedule to verify the reference number and that you do not have any outstanding fees.  If your name does not appear on your instructor’s class roll by the first day of the mini-term as being registered and having paid for the class, you will not receive a grade for this course, and you will have to retake it next term, regardless of whether you continue to sit in on the class.

Homework:     Homework is assigned online. 

Grading:

            Tests:   In this class, you will have

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Grading scale:    The final grade will be based on the following components:

Total                                    100%

At the discretion of the instructor, students may be assessed through various in-class activities such as board work and small group presentations.

Regardless of your average, you must earn a minimum of 60% on the final exam to earn at least a C in the class.  Additionally, if you miss one exam, then the grade of the final exam may be used to replace the grade of the exam that you missed.  There are NO MAKE-UPS.  The final exam must be taken during Final Exam Week on the date and time scheduled by the Office of the Registrar.  You MAY NOT take the final exam early!  Your course grade is based on your average as follows:

            Average of 90-100%               A 

            Average of 80-89%                 B                    

Average of 70-79%                 C        

Average of 60-69%                 D        

            Average below 60%                F

Incomplete:     The grade of I (Incomplete) is given in the rare case that a student is PASSING a class but for some extenuating circumstance is unable to complete the last part (usually the final exam) of the class.  If you are not passing your class, it is not possible for your instructor to give you an I.  Note that you will have one full term (Fall or Winter) to complete the requirements of your Incomplete contract.  If you do not complete your requirements in that time, the I generally will automatically change to an F on your records.  The instructor makes the determination as to whether you are eligible for an Incomplete.

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