SYLLABUS FOR MAT 1033: INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA, SP’08

NOTE: This syllabus provides a general plan for the course.  Some deviations may be necessary.  It is your responsibility to keep up with the course by periodically checking on BlackBoard for updates on syllabus and announcements.

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

 

This course prepares students for MAC 1105, College Algebra.  Topics include sets, properties of real numbers, exponents and radicals, factoring of polynomial expressions, algebraic fractions, linear and quadratic equations and their applications.

This course does not satisfy GORDON RULE mathematics graduation requirement but is a necessary prerequisite for GORDON RULE math courses.  This course counts as elective credit only.

 

COURSE OUTLINE: (Click to view)

 

GENERAL INFORMATION:

 

Lectures: MWF  _____PM- ______PM at

 

Textbook: Intermediate Algebra by Blitzer, Prentice Hall, 4th edition, 2006.

 

Supplement materials: If any, will be provided by instructor during lectures.

 

Software: MyMathLab.   This software will be used in the course for graded homework assignments.  Assigned homework problems in MyMathLab can be completed in any open lab on  Boca Raton Campus as well as the math department computer lab in SE271 or you may complete the homework assignments at your home if you install the requisite software in your personal computer.  Course ID for MyMathLab is Radulovic17054.

 

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION:

 

INSTRUCTOR: A. (Serene) Radulovic

 

OFFICE #: SE 219     CONTACT #:7-1338

 

OFFICE HRS: MWF: 11.00am-noon, MW: 3.00pm-4.00pm, T: noon-1.00pm

(Note: I will make every effort to meet all office hours but occasionally conflicts arise such as meetings or events that will force me to miss some office hours.  Students may wish to call math office #297-3340 or my contact # to insure that I am in.)

 

E-MAIL: aradulov@fau.edu

 

 

GRADING POLICY

 

MYMATHLAB HOMEWORK (15%):  Homework problems from MyMathLab will be assigned after each topic is discussed in class.  Homework deadline will be strictly enforced.

 

MYMATHLAB QUIZES (10%): Weekly quiz will be assigned on MyMathLab and its deadline will be strictly enforced.  Note:  Any attempt to cheat will result in the system to lock down!!!

 

CLASS PARTICIPATION (10%): If time permits, during each lecture class, there will be a group Q & A session.  All students are required to participate in the discussions and will have opportunity to present problems on the board.

 

ATTENDANCE (5%):  A student may have at most 4 unexcused absences.  A TOTAL OF 5 OR MORE  UNEXCUSED ABSENCES WILL RESULT IN AN F IN THE COURSE.

 

MIDTERM EXAMS (40%): After every 2-3 weeks, there will be a 50 minutes midterm exam.  A total of 4 midterm exams will be administered.  No textbooks, solution manuals, calculators, laptops are allowed during the exams.  Each midterm exam will count in towards student’s final grade and no midterm exam grade will be dropped.

* Exam problems are similar to both in-class and homework problems.*

 

FINAL EXAM (20%): Final exam will be cumulative. Again, no textbooks, solution manuals, calculators, laptops are allowed during the exam. 

 

MAKE-UP POLICY

 

There will be 1 make-up exam held at the last day of class to replace a missed exam or a low scored exam.  Other than that absolutely no makeup for any missed exams (except in cases of severe illness, in which case a written evidence from the hospital or a physician should be submitted, otherwise, your absence will result in 0 points on the exam.)

 

 

IMPORTANT COMMENTS

 

Academic Honesty: Florida Atlantic University expects students to be honest in all of their University class work.  Please remember that you committed yourself to academic honesty when you registered as a student here at FAU.  The Department of Mathematical Sciences expects you to follow the academic guidelines as stated in the course catalog.  Matters of violations of academic dishonesty are pursued to the fullest extent. Any form of cheating will result in an F in the course and a visit to the Dean’s office.  DO NOT CHEAT!

 

 

 

 

WORK: On exams and all kind of assignments, pay particular attention on how you write.  Be neat!!!  Messy written solutions may result in unnecessary loss of points.  Keep in mind: You write mathematics as you would write your essays; a line after a line and from left to right.  If applicable, give an explanation or reasoning for every step in your computation.

CREDITS: The rule is: NO WORK=NO POINTS.  To receive any credit for the solution of a problem one must show all necessary work.  Do not miss opportunities to collect extra bonus points during class discussion.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1)You are responsible for appropriate behavior in class: Please refrain from excessive talking, rudeness, extreme late arrivals or early departure and possession of items that disrupt the class such as cell phones or beepers

2)Lecture notes will be posted online.  If you are late or miss a class it is your responsibility to obtain the lecture notes from fellow students.  Please be aware that “getting the lecture notes” is not equivalent to attending class.

3)You must have a valid FAU email address so that you can be contacted.

4)You are responsible for staying informed about the course by checking periodically on BLACKBOARD  for changes and updates.

5) You should keep your exams and other materials until the end of the term in case there is a disagreement about a grade.

 

 

SUCCESS: To achieve success in this class you should

·        Attend class regularly.

·        Read ahead the section before class.

·        Complete homework assignments as soon as possible.

·        Attempt to do more problems other than those assigned.

·        Regularly review your notes and use supplemental materials such as MyMathLab to master concepts etc.

·        Seek help immediately when necessary.

 

 

TUTORING RESOURCES: Goto http://www.math.fau.edu/Pina/Edge/tutor.htm

for tutoring information.  Note: Tutoring for College Algebra at PS112 is also for Intermediate Algebra.