Syllabus

Course - MTH - 1213 Intermediate Algebra	Semester - Summer II 2001
Time - 9:00 MTWRF	Room - Evans 204
Instructor - Dr. Worth	Office - Evans 111H
Office Hours - 8:00 - 8:50, 1:30 - 2:30 MTWRF Other times by appointment	Office Phone - 5079
	E‑mail worthf@hsu.edu
Text - Intermediate Algebra, by Dugopolski
Calculator - A calculator is required. A scientific calculator is satisfactory but a graphing calculator is recommended. In College Algebra or Mathematics for the Liberal Arts, a graphing calculator will be required. I will be using a TI-83+ in class. If you decide to buy a TI graphing calculator, I'd recommend getting a TI‑83+ or TI-86. We recommend that you not buy a TI-73, 80, 81, 82, 85, or 92. A TI-82, 83 or 85 is fine if you already own one. A TI-89 is fine, but there may be some times that I will not let you use it due to its symbolic capabilities.
Computer - It is important that you have an active Henderson computer account. If you have not used yours yet, go to the computer on the first floor of Evans and follow the instructions to learn how to access your account. It is to your benefit to use e-mail for this course. I will always answer e-mail promptly.
Web pages personal http://www.hsu.edu/faculty/worthf http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Valley/6221/index.html department http://www.hsu.edu/dept/mth department tutor schedule http://www.hsu.edu/uploadedFiles/Math/tutorschedule.pdf course http://www.hsu.edu/faculty/worthf/intalg_syllabus.html book's web site http://www.mhhe.com/math/devmath/dugopolski/inter/index.mhtml

Grading

Quizzes Quizzes will not be announced. Each quiz will be worth 15 points. Missed quizzes will not be made up regardless of the reason for missing. Some low quiz scores will be dropped.

Homework There will be hand in homework assignments. Grades will be included with quiz scores. Each assignment is worth 15 points.

Tests 3 Tests. Tests will cover whatever sections have been completed as of test date. Hints will not be given as to what will be tested. Working review exercises is an excellent way to review for exams.

Make ups If you will be missing a test, you must let me know by the end of the day on which the test was scheduled. If you do not do so, you will probably not get to make up the test.

Pencil On tests, homework and quizzes you MUST use a pencil. You will automatically lose 10 points if you use a pen.

Final Counts as two test scores. If final exam grade is higher than a test grade it will also replace the lowest test score, though it will not replace the quiz grade or the paper. It will be comprehensive.

Grades A student must receive a grade of C or better to go on to College Algebra or Mathematics for the Liberal Arts.

90 - 100 A 80 - 89 B

70 - 79 C 60 - 69 D or NC, depending on attendance

40 - 59 F or NC, depending on attendance

0 - 39 F

To qualify for NC (No Credit), must demonstrate progress toward completing the remedial requirement by meeting following criteria:

a. Must not miss more than 4 hours of classes.

b. Must have an average that is between 40% and 69%.

Repeating The Course

To encourage the completion of remedial courses during the first year of college work, a student is limited to one repeat of a remedial course. Any grade, other than "W," in a remedial course is counted as a repeat. If the student has not completed the remedial requirement after one repeat, the student may either complete the remedial course at another institution or pay additional course fees of $100 for each additional repeat. Furthermore, the University has a requirement that students may not enroll in upper-division (junior/senior) courses until all remedial requirements have been met.

Important Dates

Tentative test dates - July 10, 17, 24, 31

Last day to drop with a W - July 16

Last day to withdraw - July 26

Final Exam - August 2 at 11:00 a.m.

WP policy

Look above at the first test date AFTER the last day to drop with a "W." If you have been attending class regularly and take that test, if you decide that you want to drop the class, then you may drop the class with a WP regardless of your grade IF you drop within 2 working days after the day that I hand back the test. After that point, if you are not passing the class then you will NOT receive a WP.

Attendance Policy

Attendance will be taken daily by way of sign-in sheets. It is YOUR responsibility to make sure that your name ends up on the sign-in sheet each day. Excessive absences may result in you being dropped from the course.

Missing Class

If you're going to miss class for an official university function, it's YOUR responsibility to tell me. I do not read e-mail lists of absences from faculty or coaches.

Leaving Class Early

Occasions will sometimes arise that will necessitate students leaving class early. If you let me know before class there will be no problem. If you leave early without letting me know before class, then I will consider you absent for that day.

Homework

The following guidelines must be followed for any hand‑in homework.

1.) All edges must be clean. i.e. not torn out of coil bound notebooks.

2.) One side of the paper only. Do not fold.

3.) Must be done in Pencil.

4.) Name in the upper right hand corner of the first page.

5.) If it is more than one page, then it must be stapled.

6.) Each problem must start at the left hand margin.

7.) Copy the problem as it appears in the text.

8.) Do the problems in order.

9.) Work must be NEAT. Lots of erasing and crossing out is not acceptable.

10.) Late homework will NOT be accepted under any circumstances.

Course Objectives

To develop a basic understanding of some of the important concepts in algebra. To be able to take those concepts and apply them to real world problems. To develop sufficient understanding of the use of mathematics to be able to function in an increasingly technological society and job market.

How to Pass

1.) Read the book before the lecture.

2.) Solve all the homework before the next class meeting.

3.) Keep up. If stuck, get help from me or a competent tutor.

4.) Make lots of notes to yourself as you do your homework. This will make your homework more valuable when you review for a test.

5.) Jot down questions that you have.

6.) Keep all assignments, handouts, CORRECTED tests, etc. in a 3‑ring binder. Again, this will really help as you prepare for the final.

Expectations

You are no longer in high school. Material is harder. Expectations are higher. Material will be covered 2 to 3 times faster than in high school. Time is at a premium. Not every kind of example can be worked in class. Mathematics is not a spectator sport! No one learns mathematics without working. The key to success in any mathematics course is to do at least the minimum assigned work, and to do it on schedule. I will do everything I can to help you. But you must take the course seriously and put in the necessary effort: If you spend from 10‑12 hours per week on the course, read the book, turn in assignments on time, attend classes regularly, and take advantage of office hours, you will probably pass this course. Please decide early whether you can give the course the time and energy that it needs.

Cheating

Students caught cheating will receive a zero on that assignment. When low scores are dropped or replaced, zeros due to cheating will NOT be eliminated. A second offense will result in being dropped from the course.

Problem Assignments

Following is a MINIMAL set of problems that you should work. The more you work, the more you learn. If you see " . . . " that means do all problems in the sequence indicated by the stated numbers and ending at the next number given.

Section	Pages	Problems
1.1	6-7	1-6, 7-17 odd, 19, 22, 25, 28, 31, . . . , 94
1.2	12-13	1-6, 7-13 odd, 16, 19, 22, 25, 28, 31, . . . , 64, 65
1.3	20-22	1-6, 7-17 odd, 19, 22, 25, 28, 31, . . . , 133, 135, 137, 139
1.4	29-31	1-6, 7-11 odd, 13, 16, 19, 22, 25, 28, 31, . . . , 97, 101-111 odd
1.5	37-38	1-6, 7-15 odd, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, . . . , 93, 95, 96
1.6	43-45	1-6, 7-23 odd, 25, 28, 31, 34, 37, . . . , 118, 121, 123
2.1	62-64	1-8, 9-15 odd, 17, 20, 23, 26, 29, . . . , 98, 99, 101, 103
2.2	70-73	1-6, 7-13 odd, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, . . . , 57, 59-64, 65, 68, 71, 74, . . . , 92
2.3	80-84	1-6, 7-23 odd, 23, 26-27, 29, 31, 34, 36-37, 40-41, 44-45, 49, 53, 57, 61, 65, 69
2.4	91-94	1-6, 7-19 odd, 22, 25, 28, 31, . . . , 97
2.5	101-103	1-6, 7-17 odd, 19, 22, 25, 28, 31, . . . , 88, 91, 93
2.6	109-112	1-6, 7-24 odd, 25, 28, 31, 34, 37, . . . , 82, 85, 87, 90
3.1	127-131	1-6, 7-23 odd, 25, 28, 31, . . . , 61
3.2	138-141	1-6, 7-15 odd, 17, 20, 23, 26, 29, . . . , 62
3.3	147-151	1-6, 7-15 odd, 17, 21, 25, 29, 33, 35, 38, 41, . . . , 89
3.4	159-164	1-6, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19, 22, 25, 28, 31, . . . , 73
3.5	169-171	1-6, 7-21 odd, 23, 26, 29, 32, 35, . . . , 83
4.1	207-209	1-6, 7-17 odd, 19, 22, 25, 28, 31, . . . , 58
4.2	214-216	1-6, 7-17 odd, 19, 22, 25, 28, 31, . . . , 52
5.1	265-267	1-6, 7-17 odd, 19, 22, 25, 28, 31, . . . , 118
5.2	273-275	1-6, 7-81 odd, 83, 86, 89, 92, 95, 98
5.3	280-283	1-6, 7-21 odd, 22, 25, 28, 31, 34, . . . , 106
5.4	286-288	1-6, 7-43 odd, 53, 56, 59, 62, . . . , 86, 90, 92, 94, 95
5.5	294-296	1-6, 7-17 odd, 19, 23, 27, 31, 35, . . . , 79, 84, 87, 89
5.6	302-304	1-8, 9-25 odd, 35, 38, 41, 44, 47, . . . , 92
5.7	309-310	1-4, 5, 8, 11, 14, 17, . . . , 95
5.8	314-315	1-4, 5-15 odd, 17, 20, 23, 26, 29, . . . , 104, 108
5.9	321-323	1-6, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19, 22, . . . , 73, 75
6.1	340-343	1-6, 7-17 odd, 19, 22, 25, 28, 31, . . . , 94, 98, 100, 102
6.2	347-349	1-4, 5-19 odd, 22, 25, 28, 31, 34, . . . , 76, 78, 80, 82
6.3	356-358	1-6, 7-27 odd, 29, 32, 35, 38, 41, . . . , 98
6.4	362-365	1-2, 3-17 odd, 19, 22, 25, 28, 31, . . . , 64
6.5	370-372	1-6, 7-21 odd, 22, 25, 28, 31, 34, . . . , 70
6.6	376-378	1, 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, . . . , 52
7.1	395-397	1-6, 7-21 odd, 22, 25, 28, 31, 34, . . . , 103, 105, 109, 113, 117, . . . 129
7.2	404-407	1-6, 7-29 odd, 31, 34, 37, 40, 43, . . . , 103, 105, 109, 113, 115
7.3	411-413	1-4, 5-31 odd, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, . . . , 75, 77, 81, 85, 89, . . . , 117, 119-125 odd
7.4	417-418	1-16 odd, 17, 20, 23, 26, 29, 32, . . . , 92, 96
7.5	426-429	1-4, 5-27 odd, 29, 32, 35, 38, 41, . . . , 92, 95, 99, 103, 107, 111, 114
8.1	454-457	1-4, 5-23 odd, 25, 28, 31, 34, 37, . . . , 100, 102
8.2	462-465	1-6, 7-17 odd, 19, 22, 25, 28, 31, . . . , 88
8.3	471-473	1-4, 5-13 odd, 16, 19, 22, 25, 28, . . . , 52, 54, 58, 61, 63