MAT 1033- Intermediate Algebra -Section 20324- Spring 2007

Instructor: Mr. John Metcalf

Office C-136: Phone: 808-7405;

e-mail: JohnMetcalf@SJRCC.edu

Office Hours:

Monday 12:10 p.m.-2:40 p.m. / 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Tuesday 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

Wednesday 12:10 p.m.-2:40 p.m. / 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Thursday 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

Friday 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

Time: TR 9:25 - 10:45 a.m. in C-131 January 2^nd to April 23^rd 2007

It is assumed that you have completed MAT 0024 with a grade of C or better, or have a satisfactory placement test score. We will be covering material from Chapters 7-11 including topics such as: Factoring, rational expressions, radicals, complex numbers, quadratic equations, lines, parabolas, circles, and systems of linear equations.

Text: Beginning and Intermediate Algebra, 2^nd edition, Lial/Hornsby 2000.

Tests: There will be 5 tests. They will be worth 80% of your grade. Homework will be assigned from the book on a regular basis. These assignments will not be graded but it is in your best interests to consistently complete this work. There will be several take-home assignments/worksheets that will be given out over the course of the semester. They will be collected and graded and worth a total of 20 % of your final grade. Late homework will be penalized one letter grade for each class period that it is late. Makeup tests will be given only in extreme circumstances as determined by the instructor and must be arranged beforehand. The tentative test dates are:

The tentative test dates are:

January 18^th

February 8^th

March 1^st

March 29^th

April 19^th or 24^th (to be determined).

The last to withdraw from the course and receive a “W” is Friday March 16^th .

Grading scale: A 90%-100%

B 80%-89%

C 70%-79%

D 60%-69%

F 0%-59%

Any student caught cheating will receive an F for the course.

You will need a scientific calculator for the course.

A graphing calculator is preferred but not required.

Attendance: Students are expected to be present, on time, and prepared for each class. If you arrive late, please enter and sit quietly. Please do not make a habit of coming to class late. Students are also expected to be present on test days and to act in a manner that is conducive to learning. Attendance will be taken. If you miss more than 3 classroom hours, you can be withdrawn from the course after a warning. Check your student handbook for the attendance policy.

Notes: 1. Please do not bring food or drink into class.

2. Please turn off all cell phones, pagers, etc., while you are in class.

3. A student may attempt to complete a college credit course 3 times. Any course in which a student has earned a grade of D or F or received no grade due to withdrawal may be repeated for credit only twice. Upon the third attempt, the student will pay the full instructional costs for the course, no withdrawal will be permitted and the student will receive the grade earned.

4. The college’s policy on academic integrity is as follows:

Students in this class must know, observe, and not compromise the principles of academic integrity. It is not permissible to cheat, to fabricate or falsify information, to submit the same academic work in more than one course without prior permission, to plagiarize, to receive unfair advantage, or to otherwise abuse accepted practices for handling and documenting information. The grade for this course includes the judgment that the student's work is free from academic dishonesty of any type. Violations or infractions will be reported to the Vice President for Student Affairs and may lead to failure of the course and other sanctions imposed by the College.