MASTER SYLLABUS

2020-2021

A.	Academic Division: Liberal Arts

B.	Discipline: Mathematics

C.	Course Number and Title: MATH0084 Introductory and Intermediate Algebra

D.	Course Coordinator: Christine Shearer

Assistant Dean: Dr. Steve Haynes

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E.	Credit Hours: 5

Lecture:

Laboratory:

F.	Prerequisites:	MATH0072 or MATH0073 (Minimum grade of C- required) or qualifying placement test	scores

G.	Syllabus Effective Date: Fall, 2020

H.	Textbook(s) Title:

Title: Elementary and Intermediate Algebra

Authors: Michael Sullivan, III, Katherine R. Struve and Janet Mazzarella

Copyright Year: 2018

Edition: 4th

ISBN:	Hard-bound text and student access code – 9780134775401

Loose-leaf text and student access code - 9780134775395

Book-Specific MyMathLab Access Code – 978013475330

Note: a new one-year access code is needed

Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual: TI-83, TI-83+, TI-84 or TI-84+ calculator is required.

J.	Course Description: The course consists of a brief review of arithmetic concepts, signed numbers, fractions	and decimals. It also includes linear equations and inequalities, polynomials, factoring, rational	expressions and equations, coordinate graphing, systems of linear equations, simplification of radicals,	functions (including linear, quadratic, exponential and logarithmic), exponents and complex numbers.

K.	College-Wide Learning Outcomes:

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

L.	Course Outcomes and Assessment Methods:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall:

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
Add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions, decimals and integers.	Homework – Week 1 Test 1 – Week 4 Final Exam – Week 16
Perform calculations involving percents.	Homework – Week 1 Test 1 – Week 4 Final Exam – Week 16
Evaluate exponential expressions and simplify expressions using the order of operations.	Homework – Week 1 Test 1 – Week 4 Final Exam – Week 16
Solve linear equations, inequalities and formulas.	Homework – Weeks 2 and 3 Test 1 – Week 4 Final Exam – Week 16
Graph linear equations in two variables. Determine the slope of a line as well as write the equation of a line.	Homework – Week 3 Test 1 – Week 4 Final Exam – Week 16
Solve systems of linear equations using graphing, substitution and elimination methods.	Homework – Week 4 Test 1 – Week 4 Final Exam – Week 16
Add, subtract, multiply and divide monomials and polynomials.	Homework – Week 5 Test 2 – Week 8 Final Exam – Week 16
Factor polynomials. Solve polynomial equations by factoring.	Homework – Week 6 Test 2 – Week 8 Final Exam – Week 16
Add, subtract, multiply and divide rational expressions. Solve rational equations.	Homework – Week 7 Test 2 – Week 8 Final Exam – Week 16
Graph functions. Solve compound inequalities, absolute value equations and absolute value inequalities. Solve equations involving variation.	Homework – Week 9 Test 3 – Week 12 Final Exam – Week 16
Evaluate roots and rational exponents. Simplify expressions using laws of exponents and properties of radicals. Add, subtract and multiply radical expressions and complex numbers. Rationalize radical expressions. Solve radical equations.	Homework – Weeks 10 and 11 Test 3 – Week 12 Final Exam – Week 16
Solve quadratic equations and polynomial inequalities. Graph quadratic equations.	Homework – Week 13 Final Exam – Week 16
Identify composite, inverse, exponential and logarithmic functions. Use properties of logarithms to solve equations.	Homework – Week 14 Final Exam – Week 16
Identify arithmetic and geometric sequences. Compute the general term formula for arithmetic and geometric sequences. Use the binomial theorem to expand expressions.	Homework – Week 15 Final Exam – Week 16

M.	Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):

Operations on Real Numbers and Algebraic Expressions

Equations and Inequalities in One Variable

Introduction to Graphing and Equations of Lines

Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities in Two Variables

Exponents and Polynomials

Factoring Polynomials

Rational Expressions and Equations

Graphs, Relations and Functions

Radicals and Rational Exponents

Quadratic Equations and Functions

Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

Sequences, Series and the Binomial Theorem

N.	Course Assignments:

Week 1 MyMathLab	Chapter 1: Sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Week 2	Chapter 2: Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Week 3	Chapter 3: Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Week 4	Chapter 4: Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 TEST 1
Week 5	Chapter 5: Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Week 6	Chapter 6: Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Week 7	Chapter 7: Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Week 8	TEST 2
Week 9	Chapter 8: Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Week 10	Chapter 9: Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Week 11	Chapter 9: Sections 6, 7, 8, 9
Week 12	TEST 3
Week 13	Chapter 10: Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Week 14	Chapter 11: Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Week 15	Chapter 13: Sections 1, 2, 3, 4
Week 16	Review and Final Exam

O.	Recommended Grading Scale:

NUMERIC	GRADE	POINTS	DEFINITION
93–100	A	4.00	Superior
90–92	A-	3.67	Superior
87–89	B+	3.33	Above Average
83–86	B	3.00	Above Average
80–82	B-	2.67	Above Average
77–79	C+	2.33	Average
73–76	C	2.00	Average
70-72	C-	1.67	Below Average
67–69	D+	1.33	Below Average
63-66	D	1.00	Below Average
60-62	D-	0.67	Poor
00--59	F	0.00	Failure

P.	Grading and Testing Guidelines:

MyMathLab (Online Homework): 20%

Instructor Choice (Online Homework, Paper Homework, In-Class Quizzes, Chapter Reviews, etc): 10%

3 In-Class Tests: 45%

Final Exam (Departmental and Comprehensive): 25%

Q.	Examination Policy:

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R.	Class Attendance and Homework Make-Up Policy:

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S.	Classroom Expectations:

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T.	College Procedures/Policies:

Important information regarding College Procedures and Policies can be found on the syllabus supplement located at

http://catalog.ncstatecollege.edu/mime/download.pdf?catoid=5&ftype=2&foid=3