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Math 120 - Intermediate Algebra

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Course Code:  25695-- Room 600 MW 5:10 - 7:30 PM -- TRADITIONAL
Course Code:  26275 -- Room 169 T 12 - 2:20 PM -- HYBRID

Content will include algebraic operations, linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, exponents, radicals, logarithms, systems of equations, functions, and graphs.

Student Learning Outcomes -- Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
*recognize and solve various types of equations, inequalities and systems of equations.
*factor a variety of polynomials.
*collect like terms in simplifying polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic expressions.
*sketch graphs of lines and conics.
*associate equations and information from tables or charts with their corresponding graphs.
*recognize and explain the concept of a mathematical function/relation and use functional notation appropriately to formulate solutions.
*compare and contrast the concept of a mathematical function and inverse functions.
*explain what a logarithm is and solve logarithmic equations and applications.
*analyze and solve applications related to linear, rational, and radical equations.

Prerequisites: The official prerequisite for this course is Math 100 (Elementary Algebra) with a grade of C or better, or placement through assessment process.

Textbook and Computer Software: Intermediate Algebra by Bittinger (10th ed -- packaged with required MyMathLab courseware), is available in bookstore. All of your homework assignments will be out of the book or software. Software assignments may also be included as part of chapter exams. Also, the book and software will be useful for examples and explanations of the material covered.
Material to be Covered: Chapters 1 - 9
COURSE ID for software:
MW Section -- mckaig82363
T Section -- mckaig63999

Scientific Calculator: A scientific calculator (not programmable or graphing) will be useful at times (specifically with keys marked log, ln, and ) .

Additional Materials needed: All quizzes will be taken in appropriate blue
books (large -- 8 1/2 by 11 inch). Graph paper will be required for exams.

Determination of Your Grade: Your grade in this class will be based on your scores on the exams, quizzes/homework, and final. The total points possible will be approximately the following...

For grading purposes, your final exam percent may replace your lowest 100-point
exam (if higher) -- thus, no late make-up exams are permitted. And, since I do provide the opportunities for "bonus"quizzes, there will also be no make-ups on quizzes or homework.

Grading will be by percentage... .

• .90 (800) = 720 A
• .80 (800) = 640 B
• .70 (800) = 560 C
• .60 (800) = 480 D

Dates to Remember:
Final Exams:
MW (#25695) -- Monday, May 17; 5:45 – 7:45 pm
T (Hybrid #26275) -- Tuesday, May 18; 12:45 – 2:45 pm



Intermediate Algebra is not a spectator sport. Attendance, participation in class, and completing assignments/understanding the concepts in a timely fashion, are key factors to your success in this course. Study groups are encouraged and participation in the Learning Resource Center (http://web.arc.losrios.edu/learnres/lrc.html)or MESA (http://web.arc.losrios.edu/~mesa/) are encouraged.

Sandy McKaig Mathematics		Instructor's contact information Email:mckaigs@arc.losrios.edu Phone: 916-484-8601 FAX: 916-484-8025 About the Instructor	ARC Homepage	ARC Library
Office Location: Howard Hall 128	Office Hours: MW 4 - 5 pm TTh 3:30 - 5 pm

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