MAT 1033-Intermediate Algebra-Section 10466/10467-FALL 2006

 

Instructor:  Mr. Mark Wilson   

Phone: 808-7431

e-mail: MarkWilson@sjrcc.edu

 

My office hours are: (C-135)

            MWF   1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

            TR       1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

                        5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

 

Time:  MWF 9:00 a.m.-9:50 a.m./10:00 a.m.-10:50 a.m. C-128

 

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 6-11 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, 3rd edition, Lial/Hornsby/McGinnis 2004, ISBN: 0-321-12715-3.

 

Homework/Tests: There will be 5 tests. These will be worth 85% of your grade. The lowest test score, excluding the final test score, will be dropped. 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 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 15 % of your final grade. Late assignments will be penalized one letter grade for each class period that it is late. Makeup tests will be given only in extreme cases as determined by the instructor and must be arranged beforehand. The tentative test dates are September 13, October 6, October 30, November 20, and December 8.

 

 

Grading Scale:   A   90%-100%

                            B    80%-89%

                            C    70%-79%

                            D    60%-69%

                            F     0%-59%

 

 Any student caught cheating will receive a grade of F for the course.

 

The last day to withdraw with a grade of W is November 3.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 If you miss more than 3 classroom hours, you can be withdrawn from the course after a warning.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.      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.

 

2.      Please do not bring food or drink into class.

3.      All students beginning with the 1997-98 academic year may attempt to complete a 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.

4.      Please turn off all cell phones, beepers, etc., while you are in class.

5.      You will need a scientific calculator for this course.

 

 

Websites/Resources

1. There is a link to the syllabus on my home page on the SJRCC web site at www.sjrcc.edu. (Click on the Faculty/Staff Link, and then the St. Augustine Campus Faculty Staff link.)

2. I have also put a link on my web page to a site for an older edition of our textbook. The site contains practice problems along with other tutorials.

3. I have put a few copies of the student solutions manual on reserve in the library.