Spring 2019 Course Syllabi

Tentative Course Outline : Chapter Topics Dates Chapter 6 (Review) Sections 6.1 – 6.7 Factoring Week 1 Chapter 7 Sections 7.1-7.6 Rational Expressions & Equations Weeks 2-4 Chapter 8 Sections 8.1-8.6 Rational Exponents & Radicals Weeks 4-7 Chapter 9 Sections 9.1-9.3 Quadratic Equations & Inequalities Weeks 7-8 Final Exam COMPREHENSIVE Friday May 3rd Required Text: Beginning & Intermediate Algebra 5th Edition by Tobey, Slater, Blair and Crawford with MyMathLab online learning software. Pearson Publishing MyMathLab Learning Software Website : www.mymathlab.com Course Requirements: Learning algebra is an investment of time. Algebra is learned best by practice, reflect, and practice some more. Understanding the examples provided by the instructor and textbook is a good first step. However, to truly know the material, you should be able to look at a problem, know how to proceed, and carry out the steps WITHOUT ASSISTANCE. The independent practice and graded homework provide opportunities for you to get to that point. Passing grades on quizzes and tests demonstrate that you have indeed learned the skills taught. Homework (30%): Homework will be assigned in MyMathLab at the end of each section. Students will need to purchase an access code to complete the assignments. These are graded assignments that can be done multiple times. Only the highest score will be used. These assignments close at 11:59 PM, Central Daylight Time on the due date. No late work will be accepted. There will occasionally be in-class homework assignments. In-class assignments cannot be made up unless the absence is school related. Chapter Tests (50%): A test will be given at the completion of each chapter. Students are allowed one attempt on each test and must be completed in one sitting. Tests must be taken on the day they are given or previous arrangements must be made prior to the test day. Tests