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| MATH 0312 - Intermediate Algebra Topics include factoring techniques, radicals, algebraic fractions, complex numbers, graphing linear equations and inequalities, quadratic equations, systems of equations, graphing quadratic equations and an introduction to functions. Emphasis is placed on algebraic techniques, in order to successfully complete Math 1314 which is College Algebra. A departmental final examination must be passed with a score of 60% or more in order to pass this course. |
| Math 0306
and Math 0308: Pass with "C" or better; or equivalent test score. ASSET: Elementary Algebra Raw Score: 14-25 Scaled Score: 45-55 ASSET: Intermediate Algebra Raw Score: 0-15, Scaled Score: 23-45 |
| This course
is the final course in the developmental mathematics sequence. Its
purpose is dual in nature: (1) to complete the final phase of TASP readiness. (2) to prepare students for College Algebra. This course is also for those students who require state mandated remediation. |
| Different
instructors teach this course every semester. Contact the appropriate
math department to find out who will be teaching the course during the
current semester. The phone numbers are listed below. Central College (713)
718 - 6453 |
| Dugopolski, Mark: Intermediate Algebra, 3rd Edition. McGraw Hill: Boston, 2000. |
| There are no lab requirements for this course. |
| Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the Disability Services Office at the respective college at the beginning of each semester. Faculty are authorized to provide only the accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office. |
| Students caught cheating in any form are subject to disciplinary action. The minimum punishment is a zero on the exam or quiz or homework. Individual cases may be referred to the appropriate Dean for further action. |
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Class attendance is mandatory; class participation is strongly
encouraged. Any student who accumulates more than six (6) hours of
absences will be dropped from the class. A TASP liable student will be
subsequently dropped from other college courses, and lose all credits
for the entire semester. Students are strongly encouraged to be on time for class. A student may miss important information when he/she is late for class. Such a student will not be allowed to hold the class back. Any student who is late to class on test days does not get extra time to finish the test. Also, any student who arrives 10 minutes after the class has begun or leaves before the class is dismissed without any prior approval of the instructor is considered absent. |
| The instructors always have
their grading policies clearly stated in their syllabi. Also contained
in each syllabus is information regarding the number of exams that will
be given, quizzes, and the assigned homework problems. Letter grades are usually assigned as follows: A 90 - 100 B 80 - 89 C 70 - 79 IP (In Progress) for a grade lower than 70, if this is the first time the student is enrolled in this class. For those who took this course before, D 60 - 69 F Below 60 All students must take a comprehensive departmental final exam at the end of the semester. |
| Various testing formats(multiple choice, essay, true/false) will be used during the semester. The instructors will let the students know how and when testing will take place. |
| Make-up policies are determined by the individual instructors for their respective classes. Most instructors do not allow make-up exams except in very special cases. Make-up policies are part of the syllabus which the instructors give to students on the first day of class. |
| The list of homework problems and/or projects will be provided by the instructor for the current semester. |
| Upon completion of this course,
a student should be able to perform the following mathematics skills:
1. Add, Subtract, Multiply and Divide Polynomials 2. Factor Polynomials 3. Add, Subtract, Multiply and Divide Rational Expressions 4. Simplify Complex Fractions 5. Solving Equations Involving Rational Expressions 6. Graph Linear Equations & Linear Inequalities in Two Variables 7. Find the Slope of A Line & Write Its Equation 8. Simplify Equations Involving Rational Exponents and Simplify Radicals 9. Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide Expressions Involving Radicals and Solve Radical Equations 10. Add, Subtract, Multiply and Divide Complex Numbers 11. Solve Quadratic Equations by Factoring, Completing the Square, Use of the Quadratic Formula and The Square Root Property 12. Graph Quadratic Functions and Inequalities 13. Solve Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables 14. Solve Word Problems 15. Recognize Functional Notation & Evaluate Functions |
| Individual instructors
have detailed information about Course Calendar and homework assignments
in their syllabi which are provided at the beginning of the course. The
following is an approximate breakdown of the sections that are usually
covered before each exam. Sections 1.1, 1,2, 1,3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 A comprehensive departmental final exam is given at the end of the semester. |
Free tutoring is offered
at each college. The hours vary and you will need to contact the appropriate
college for tutoring hours.
Any student enrolled in Math 0312 at HCC has access to the Learning Resource Center (LRC) where they may get additional help in understanding the theory or improving their skills. The LRC is staffed with mathematics faculty and student assistants, and offers tutorial help, videotapes and computer assisted drills. Also available is a student solutions manual that may be obtained from the bookstore. The following websites contain a lot of valuable information. http://www.metamath.com//lsweb/dvclearn.htm http://www.mathpower.com http://euler.slu.edu/Dept/successinmath.html http://www.math.com/students/advice/anxiety.html http://www.mathacademy.com/pr/minitext/anxiety/#strat |
